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WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE - FEBRUARY 2006
- Disaster In The Skies?...Not Really
Recently, in a simulated drill scenario, a Coast Guard HU-25 Falcon Jet collided in midair with a Coast Guard Auxiliary twin-engine aircraft over the Western Bahamas. How could something like this have happened? Fortunately, it was a mishap drill named "Operation Cay Sal" between Coast Guard Air Station Miami and the Auxiliary to test mishap planning. Read this interesting article and note its outcome and the system improvements it generated, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 25 FEB 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- Going Back To School
What audience is virtually untapped by the Auxiliary, is transported daily into groups for the purpose of learning and has a strong potential for needing important boating safety information? The answer is the young people who are in our public and private schools, many of whom belong to boating families. Read how one Florida flotilla is keeping up with the students' need for information and is presenting it in a format they understand, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 18 FEB 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- New Product Line Available Through ShopAuxiliary
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Association has entered into an affiliation program with PowerFlare to provide special member-only pricing for their products. PowerFlare has produced a special Auxiliary lighting arrangement that consists of the alternating red/amber light used for towing evolutions, PWC facilities, and it may even work well on other operational facilities.
Member-only pricing is available through ShopAuxiliary. Upon entering your eDirectory ID and password, a special PowerFlare web page will provide the member-only prices. Note that this discount pricing applies to all PowerFlare products and not just the red/amber configuration.
[Posted: 17 FEB 2006. Source: Martin L. Phillips, Executive Director, CGAuxA]
- An Important Agreement
An important event toward furthering recreational vessel safety recently took place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Representing the National Commodore, National Vice Commodore Steve Budar signed a “Joint Statement of Intent to Foster Bilateral Cooperation” between the USCG Auxiliary and the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS). The Chief Commander of the CPS, Serge St. Martin signed the statement for his organization. The purpose of this agreement is to further foster on the water safety to the citizens of both nations while recognizing the mutual advantages to be obtained from bilateral cooperation. Read the highlights of this agreement, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 12 FEB 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- Leaders Wanted
In the newest edition of On Course the National Commodore discusses the importance of picking -- and being -- good leaders at the local level, "We need to begin looking at our future leaders now and not wait until election day."
[Posted: 09 FEB 2006. Source: NACO]
- National Safe Boating Council Announces Grant Program
The National Safe Boating Council Announces a "Take ’em Boating” Grant Program (PDF: 12 KB / 2 pages) to promote and develop interest in boating for future generations. The award is one cash grant of up to $5000 to be used for the enhancement or development of a youth-oriented hands-on boating program. You may also visit the National Safe Boating Council to learn more about the NSBC and their initiatives.
[Posted: 08 FEB 2006. Source: Gordon W. Martin, DVC-BR]
- Department Of Boating Announces New Memorandum Of Agreement
A Memorandum of Agreement (PDF: 1191 KB / 2 pages) between the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. and Soundings Publications, L.L.C. agrees to work together to promote boating safety by promoting public education, vessel safety checks, Maritime Domain Awareness and numerous other outreach efforts. Soundings Publications will also offer numerous services (PDF: 1190 KB / 1 page) to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association.
[Posted: 08 FEB 2006. Source: DC-B]
- ANSC #3032 - How To Choose The Right Life Jacket
An informative guide that provides specifications and photos of 13 different types of life jackets, how they perform, and for what activities they are best suited, is now available and may be ordered via your FSO-MA. Also features tips on how to check if a jacket fits properly.
[Posted: 08 FEB 2006. Source: Stuart D. Soffer, N-MS]
- Applications Sought For Election Of National Officers
In accordance with the provisions of the Standing Rules of the National Board of the Unites States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the National Commodore has posted the process (PDF: 28 KB / 1 page) for those who wish to be considered for NACO, NAVCO and ARCO, as well as those seeking appointment as NACOS and NADCO.
[Posted: 07 FEB 2006.
Source: NACO]
- For Safety's Sake, Volume I - 2006 Released
The latest issue of For Safety's Sake, Volume I - 2006 has been released and is available for downloading from the V Department Newsletter Page. This issue includes a Review of 2005, Top Ten Boating Resolutions, Retention, Pass It On, and more. Download your copy and pass it on to your associates after you've read it.
[Posted: 05 FEB 2006. Source: Peter Urgola, DC-V]
- Is Your Information Up To Date?
Have you moved, changed your phone number or email address? Have you updated your personal AUXDATA record? If not, you're missing out! You may not be receiving The Navigator, or may not be getting properly reimbursed, or you may be missing current critical information from your Auxiliary leadership.
Updating your information in your AUXDATA record is as easy as filling out a Form 7028 - Change of Member Information (PDF: 195 KB / 1 page), which takes just a couple of minutes. Send or give it to your FSO-IS, and they will take care of the rest for you. Do it today, and you'll be glad you did!
[Posted: 05 FEB 2006. Source: Jeff Mahl, DC-I]
- VADM Allen's Letter To The Auxiliary At N-Train
VADM Thad Allen's schedule kept him from attending the N-Train Conference. He did, however, send this letter to be read. ADM Allen's letter concerns the Auxiliary during and following last year's Gulf Coast hurricanes where ADM Allen was the Principal Federal Official.
[Posted: 03 FEB 2006. Source: NACO]
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