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WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE - MARCH 2006
- Auxiliarist Watchstander Cited
Virginia Auxiliarist Jerry Rogoff has completed ten years of communications watchstanding. By itself this may be a noteworthy feat; it probably does not set an Auxiliary longevity record. But, when you consider that Rogoff reported to his watchstanding duties at least twice a week during those years, donating more than 6,240 hours of his free time, then the deed is certainly noteworthy. Be part of the audience when Auxiliarist Rogoff received his award and medal, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 28 MAR 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- On Course Published By NACO
The March 2006 issue of On Course is now available on the NACO website. This issue provides a “guest article” from Gregg Trask, Department Chief of the ‘P’ Department and discusses tips and tricks around the vital process of new-member recruiting.
[Posted: 28 MAR 2006. Source: NACO]
- March 2006 Issue Of Up Top In Operations Posted
The Operations Department has posted the March 2006 issue of Up Top In Operations (PDF: 304 KB / 4 pages). Included in this issue are the new appointments to the Surface Operations Division of the national Operations Department, VHF-FM Radio Installation (two methods) on a PWC and a true story of Auxiliarists participating in an incident requiring ICS knowledge.
[Posted: 28 MAR 2006. Source: Lindy Harrison, DVC-OE]
- National Safe Boating Council Grants Announced
The National Safety Boating Council (NSBC) has awarded their 2006 Recreational Boating Safety Grants. Two Auxiliary units received grants. District 8WR, Division 5, received $1,000.00 to purchase safety notices for posting at marinas, docks and boat ramps with a goal to increase awareness of safety regulations and reduce collisions between vessels. District 17, Division 1, Flotilla 1, received $1,000.00 to purchase promotional, advertising and safety materials to provide vessel safety checks, on-site training and educational courses in remote areas of Alaska. For a complete list of recipients and more information about the program, please visit the NSBC website.
[Posted: 27 MAR 2006. Source: Gordon W. Martin, DVC-BR]
- Revised RBS Device Guidelines
Thru the collaborative efforts various National level departments, a change to allow recording SLO meetings with state BLAs and BLA staff to be recorded thru entry of mission 65C on the ANSC form 7030 will now be possible. This will eliminate recording on the ANSC Form 7029 and manually transmitting such hours to the local DIRAUX office. The revised RBS Qualifications Guidelines (PDF: 80 KB / 1 page) are now available on the Boating Department website.
[Posted: 25 MAR 2006. Source: Gordon W. Martin, DVC-BR]
- ISAR Competition 2006
The next annual International Search And Rescue (ISAR) competition between the United States and Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary will take place on October 27-28, 2006 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Demonstrating the skills of our volunteer lifesavers through search and rescue exercises, and provideing an avenue to increase espirit de corps between the United States and the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliaries it provides a forum for the participants to be recognized for their work as dedicated volunteer lifesavers. For more information please visit the ISAR website.
[Posted: 25 MAR 2006. Source: NACO]
- CGAuxA Seeks Grant Writer
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Association (CGAuxA) is seeking a volunteer experienced Grant Writer to assist the Association in locating, applying, securing and managing grants. Please see the Help Wanted Ads for more details.
[Posted: 19 MAR 2006. Source: Stan Feldman, N-SC]
- Applications Sought For Election of National Officers
This year National elections will be held for three ARCO positions, NAVCO and NACO and appointments for NACOS and three NADCOs made. The requirements and process for candidates to apply for these elected and appointed offices is now available on the NACO website.
[Posted: 17 MAR 2006. Source: NACO]
- CGAuxA Suggests Use of GoodSearch.com To Generate
Revenue
For detailed information see this
Announcement from
CGAuxA (PDF: 50 KB / 2 pages).
Note that when the target of a search is this site [and its associated
national level web sites] users want to use the SEARCH link located in
the masthead above; GoodSearch.com
should only be used for searching other web sites throughout the Internet.
[Posted: 16 MAR 2006. Source: Wayne Spivak, CGAuxA]
- Recreational Boating Safety Visitation Program Manual
The new RBS Visitation Program manual has been received at the Auxiliary National Supply Center. In order to expedite delivery of the new manuals, copies will be sent directly to each Flotilla Commander as follows: One copy for each currently certified Program Visitor plus four copies for trainees. In the future, additional copies may be ordered as required by either the Flotilla Commander or the Flotilla's Staff Officer for Materials. For more information see the Vessel Examination & Recreational Boating Safety Visitation Program (VE/PV).
[Posted: 15 MAR 2006. Source: Peter J. Urgola, DC-V]
- USCG Barque Eagle Auxiliary Crew Augmentation Program
As the Coast Guard's afloat training platform, the USCG Barque Eagle (WIX-327) "Americas Tall Ship" is seeking volunteer instructors, safety supervisors and mentors for up to 150 Cadets or Officer Candidates for its crew augmentation program. For more information about this opportunity, see the USCGAUX National Help Wanted Ads.
[Posted: 14 MAR 2006. Source: BMC Jerald D.O'Brien, USCG Barque Eagle]
- Update On SkillSoft eLearning Courses
The Coast Guard had been participating in a eLearning pilot partnership with SkillSoft, but has now begun an evaluation of other eLearning providers with the intention of purchasing an enterprise-wide license. As a result, SkillSoft courses are not currently available. While this may be disappointing, it is in anticipation of a more robust series of courses which the Auxiliary at all levels will be able to utilize. We ask your patience while the Coast Guard makes a decision and implementation plans are developed. We will notify you as soon as the new courses are available.
[Posted: 13 MAR 2006. Source: DC-T]
- Lewis And Clark Revisited
Members of Montana flotillas recently gathered at the “Gates of the Rocky Mountains” to take part in “Musical Currents” a re-enactment of a Lewis and Clark event. The original “Corps of Discovery” traversed the area, a 1200 foot deep canyon of the Missouri river 200 years earlier. Members of the flotilla joined with others re-enactors, wearing costumes and following the original Lewis and Clark trails. Read about this unique event, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 11 MAR 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- Don’t Discard Those Change Of Watch Flyers
What seems commonplace to you today will be a treasured history in a few years. Consider starting a 2006 History (“scrap”?) Book starting with your program and photos from the change of watch. Each month, you can add to your book, so that at the end of the year you have a Treasury of memories of the year. We recommend that each unit – district, division, and flotilla – designate an official historian to collect and forward these materials to our Auxiliary archives. For more ideas on effective stewardship of our history resources, check out the Public Affairs Auxiliary History site.
[Posted: 11 MAR 2006. Source: Nick Tarlson, DC-A]
- Updated Boat Show Guide
The Boat Show Guide (MS WORD: 588KB / 5 pages) has been updated by the Auxiliary National Marketing Group and is now available from Auxiliary Public Affairs. In addition to being an excellent tool for your boat show exhibits, it lists by ordering number and item name the new You're In Command and America's Waterway Watch literature available from the Auxiliary National Supply Center (ANSC).
[Posted: 07 MAR 2006. Source: Stu Soffer, N-MS]
- America'a Boating Course (ABC): Just One More
As you are making plans for National Safe Boating Week, the National
Education Department asks you to consider an ABC course as part of your plans. Not only will you be
able to offer a NASBLA-approved boating safety course as a one-day activity but you will be have
fulfilled our request to have your Flotilla conduct just one more ABC course this year than they
did last year.
[Posted: 06 MAR 2006. Source: DC-E]
- Notice To Federal Employees
Please remember the Coast Guard Auxiliary
Association, Inc. in your Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The Coast Guard Auxiliary
Association, Inc. is here to support the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Association's number
is #11955 [updated Oct. 2008].
[Posted: 06 MAR 2006. Source: Chester Lowe, CGAuxA, Inc.]
- State Liaison Officer (SLO) Qualification Guide
In each district one SLO is appointed by the DCO to serve as SLO for the states in each district. When districts share a state there is still only one SLO appointed unless the state BLA requests multiple USCGAUX SLOs. The National Board has approved the use of a testing process to assist the DCOs in selecting the most capable Auxiliarists for this important office. The SLO Qualification Guide (PDF: 52KB / 16 pages) is now available on the Boating Department website. Questions about this guide may be directed via email to Tony Lorenc, DVC-BS or Bob Melvin.
[Posted: 05 MAR 2006. Source: DC-B]
- Second Quarter Game Plan For Public Affairs Officers
The A Department has come up with a Second Quarter Game Plan for Public Affairs Officers (PDF: 46KB / 4 pages) which discusses preparing for National Safe Boating Week, VSC Mega month, ordering materials, as well as getting the word out regarding America's Waterway Watch and the You're In Command programs.
[Posted: 03 MAR 2006. Source: Ed Sweeney DC-Ad]
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