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WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE - JUNE 2006
- ISAR 2006 In Portsmouth, Virginia Update
Anyone planning to attend the ISAR (International Search and Resue) 2006 competition between Auxiliary teams from the United States and Canada (October 27-28, 2006), needs to register as soon as possible. Those attending the National Planning Meeting (NAPM) also need to register. The registration page includes the opportunity to reserve banquet tickets as well as pre-order jackets, polo shirts, and/or T-shirts. Hotel reservations may be made directly through the Renaissance Hotel. Use the code "armarma" to get the hotel rate of $75.00 USD/night. If you have any questions, please contact Peter dePuy.
[Posted: 26 JUN 2006. Source: James L. Anderson]
- Directory Of Services Published
The Department of Boating has published the 2006 Directory of Services (DoS) (PDF: 940 KB / 16 pages), a guide for the reader to become acquainted with the capabilities of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and its members.
[Posted: 25 JUN 2006. Source: Gordon W. Martin, DVC-BR]
- Newly Trained Chef
Because he loves to cook and has experience cooking for his own bed and breakfast, he volunteered for the station cook’s duty as a way to help relieve the active duty personnel. He learned about the Coast Guard culinary “A” school at Training Center Petaluma, CA and with the support of his local leadership, he was accepted as a student. The rest is history making stuff, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 25 JUN 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- Additional Aux-10 C School Session Added
If you are planning to assign a new officer in the near future to an 'IS' position or you are currently holding an 'IS' position and have not attended AUX-10 C School, you have one more chance for this Fiscal Year. Send in an STTR, ANSC Form 7059, to your DIRAUX office. The additional class for this year has been scheduled for 2-4 September 2006 at Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA.
[Posted: 22 JUN 2006. Source: Brett Grooms, DVC-IT]
- Former Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Chief Executive Crosses The Bar
It is with deep regrets that we inform you of the passing of Robert Petitpas, Immediate Past Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. Mr. Petitpas passed away June 21, 2006 at the age of 70. Mr. Petitpas was a sincere and loyal friend of the USCG Auxiliary and will be sorely missed by his compatriots around the world who are dedicated to saving lives at sea. A biography, funeral arrangements and remembrances are now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 22 JUN 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- ShopAuxiliary.Com Vendor Special
Informed Publishing offers members of the Auxiliary a 5% discount on their products. Auxiliary members should go to the ShopAuxiliary.Com then the "Member Benefits Sign-In" link at the top of the page to access this special offer. They offer valuable incident command tools for those involved in response operations and planning including a "NIMS Incident Command System Field Guide."
[Posted: 20 JUN 2006. Source: Marty Phillips, Executive Director, CGAuxA]
- CSAR (Caribbean Search and Rescue) 2006
The Third Caribbean Search and Rescue (CSAR) Conference convened in Miami on June 8. Participants from volunteer agencies and uniformed services from many Caribbean nations met to enhance maritime rescue services. The underlying rationale for CSAR is by strengthening the Caribbean maritime rescue services, boating safety, and education, it will reduce the number of fatalities at sea. Judging from the number of nations which have created volunteer agencies in the years the conferences have been held, the project is succeeding. Read about these interesting activities, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 19 JUN 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- Coast Guard Auxiliary 67th Birthday Message
On the occasion of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s 67th birthday, June 23, 2006, National Commodore Gene Seibert has a special message to all Auxiliarists (PDF: 80 KB / 1 page).
[Posted: 19 June 2006. Source: NACO]
- GoodSearch.Com Celebrates Auxiliary Birthday
GoodSearch.Com honors the men and women that have or are serving with the Auxiliary on the 67th Anniversary of its founding (June 23, 1939) by making June 23, 2006 their "Charity of the Day." Every day and every time someone uses GoodSearch.Com, they donate about one penny (per search) to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association to support Auxiliary programs. Users may go to GoodSearch.Com and select the charity of choice, in our case, "Coast Guard Auxiliary Association - St. Louis, MO" and start searching for information.
[Posted: 18 June 2006. Source: Stan Feldman N-SC]
- Amateur Radio Event Commemorates Auxiliary Anniversary & ISAR 2006
Special Event Amateur Radio Stations across the U.S. on Saturday October 28, 2006 will commemorate the anniversary of the Auxiliary and ISAR (International Search & Rescue) 2006. The stations will be operating all day contacting the ISAR station and other Auxiliary stations from coast to coast. Last year over 25 Auxiliary Special Event Stations contacted thousands of others to commemorate the Auxiliary anniversary and support ISAR. More information may be found on the Department of Operations website.
[Posted: 18 June 2006. Source: Nevin Lantry BC-OEW]
- New Leadership Role For Coast Guard Auxiliary
It is with great pleasure that I announce that National Commodore Gene Seibert will be the first Auxiliary member of the Coast Guard Leadership Council. Commodore Seibert will join the Vice Commadant, Chief of Staff, Area Commanders, MCPOGG and Senior Ses Rep in advising me on all issues of strategic importance. Commodore Seibert is uniquely qualified to servce on the Leadership Council. Since joining the Auxiliary in 1984, he has served in all elected positions and in numerous critical staff assignments. As the national Commodore he has guided our Auxiliary through transformational change with a steady hand and tremendous dedication to service. Please join me in welcoming Commodore Seibert to the Leadership Council.
[Posted: 16 JUN 2006. Source: Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant, USCG]
- Up Top In Operations Newsletter - May 2006 Issue Published
The May 2006 issue (PDF: 125 KB / 4 pages) from the Department of Operations includes Contingency Planning, Leadership Not Just For Coxswains, Patrol Planning, and Boating Safety Laws Gaining New Momentum.
[Posted: 14 JUN 2006. Source: Nevin Lantry, BC-OEW]
- Beacon Insurance Story Update
In the last issue of the Beacon, there was the announcement of the availability of boat insurance from McGriff, Seibels and Williams. We have been advised by McGriff, Seibels & Williams that inadvertently there was an exclusion left out of the announcement. St Paul Fire and Marine have placed an exclusion in the insuring of any vessel in the five boroughs of New York (Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Bronx and Manhattan). In addition, there is a problem with the 800-763-8777 number for Alaska & Hawaii. Please use the link on the Shop Auxiliary site for the time being. On behalf of the Association, we apologize and hope that you were not inconvenienced.
[Posted: 13 JUN 2006. Source: Stan Feldman, VP, Internal Affairs]
- Big Bang For The Buck
While brain storming the possibilities of getting the “biggest bang for our buck,” for National Safe Boating Week, the Flotilla 71, D8-CR staff conceived a plan for a large public event to be held at the Corpus Christi’s downtown city marina. Take a look and see how this project worked out, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 13 JUN 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- Travel Made Easy
With the online access to your Travel Voucher Summary (TVS) system restored, there are now three important resources to make CG travel reimbursement much easier. Start the process with the "smart" DD-1351-2 (PDF: 120 KB / 2 pages) which reviews your travel submission electronically, looking for common errors before you even send it. That helps to reduce the processing time, which means quicker payments. The online Travel Payment Inquiry will show you when the deposit is made to your bank account. Then you can review the actual details of your payment via the online TVS system, to be sure you were properly reimbursed. It's the easy and accurate way to process your CG Travel (not Patrol Order) claims.
[Posted: 13 JUN 2006 Source: Jeff Mahl, DC-I]
- Operation Lifering
As a result of the unprecedented devastation and the resulting catastrophe created by Hurricane Katrina last year, Operation Life Ring was launched with contributions of over $125,000. June 1, 2006 marked the beginning of this year's hurricane season. I encourage your continuing support (PDF: 120 KB / 1 page) of Operation Life Ring so that we may meet the urgent needs of our members and Coast Guard families as they may arise.
[Posted: 12 JUN 2006 Source: NACO]
- NACON (National Conference) 2006 Update
The General Agenda is now posted on the NACON 2006 website including the Training Sessions that will be presented and descriptions of each training session. You will also find a registration form to download and submit by mail, an Online registration form, conference hotel information, travel information training information and local area information. Register early for the conference to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration rate.
[Posted: 12 JUN 2006 Source: Phil Helmer, N-C]
- Safety Lines Published
The June 2006 edition of Safety Lines is now available on the Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Department website. This issue includes a call for the Auxiliary members to make a needed and appreciated contribution of direct support to the USCG by augmenting at REC Offices affected by increased traffic.
[Posted: 05 JUN 2006 Source: Kevin Cady, DVC-MO]
- What An Adventure
Although suffering from terminal cancer, Auxiliarist Tim Kelly of Portland, Oregon, wasn’t going to let his health get in the way of his life-long dedication to service. Weeks prior to his crossing over the bar, Tim participated in a helo/boat exercise and then wrote about his adventure. That article and tribute to Tim now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 05 JUN 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- Security Forms Upgrade
The three forms required for Operational Support-level Personnel Security Investigations (PSI) have been combined in to a single file (PDF: 180 KB / 3 pages). OFI-86C, SECCEN Verification of Citizenship, and Page 6 of the SF-85 are designed so that as you fill out the first form, pertinent info trickles immediately into appropriate boxes in the other two forms, so that duplicate entries don't have to be made. Additionally, DHS-10000-9 (10-04) is now available as a fill-in and also now posted on the Security Forms page.
[Posted: 05 JUN 2006. Source: Bud Nusly, DVC-IF]
- Soundings Magazine Benefits Now On ShopAuxiliary.com
Soundings Magazine benefits for Auxiliary members are now available through ShopAuxiliary.com by clicking on “Member Benefits Sign In”. Soundings Magazine benefits include: Discounted annual subscription, free copies of Soundings for PE class students when requested by FSO-PE’s, discounted price for the booklet; "101 Answers To Your Toughest Boating Questions", free publishing of PE class schedules in regional editions, and free subscription to Trade Only journal to requesting FC’s and PE officers at National, District, Division and Flotilla levels. Soundings Magazine publishes many articles relative to boating safety as we work together to promote common goals.
[Posted: 02 JUN 2006. Source: Gordon W. Martin, DVC-BR]
- TSA OKs Some Transport Of PFDs With CO2
Cartridges
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has published a list of
restricted and prohibitive items from carry-on and checked baggage on
aircraft. Included is a
conditional exception for Personal Flotation Devices and compressed gas
cylinders
(last paragraphs).
[Posted: 02 JUN 2006. Source: PNACO]
- Want To Publish Your Own Unit Website Or Learn PowerPoint?
A fourth session has been added to the AUX-04 Basic Technology C-School schedule, to be held in Alameda, CA on 20-25 September 2006. Travel and per diem expenses are reimbursed with CG travel orders, and the training is first class by professional Instructors. If you would like to attend, you must submit a Short Term Training Request (STTR) (PDF: 100 KB / 2 pages) to your DIRAUX ASAP. When you submit your STTR, please also submit a Student Questionnaire. For complete details, including prerequisites, visit the AUX-04 Student Support Website.
[Posted: 01 JUN 2006. Source: Bob Fritz DVC-IR]
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