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WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE - OCTOBER 2006
- BoatU.S. Environmental Leadership Award
The BoatU.S. Foundation is looking to honor those who have made a significant contribution towards advancing clean boating and educating boaters on minimizing their environmental impact with a new Environmental Leadership Award. Now is the time to submit your nomination to recognize a group, organization, company, marina or individual. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2007 and the award includes $500 for the continued support of the winner's environmental efforts.
[Posted: 29 OCT 2006. Source: Chester Lowe, Auxiliary Association]
- ISAR 2006 Coverage from SITREP
ISAR 2006 is underway in Portsmouth, VA. As in past years SITREP will provide all of the action, fellowship and list of the winning teams. Please return to SITREP often to see the activities as they unfold. Now on SITREP, the Auxiliary's National e-magazine.
[Posted: 27 OCT 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO, DVC-AP]
- Final Log Entry - A Message To The Members
In a few short days, I will be hauling down my flag as National Commodore and recently, I have had a little more time to be reflective. I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few thoughts with you about the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
[Posted: 24 OCT 2006. Source: NACO]
- Connecticut “Guardians"
Auxiliarists in coastal Connecticut took pubic affairs advantage at the opening of the motion picture “The Guardian.” Their mission was to maximize public affairs opportunities from the action packed feature film “The Guardian.” The motion picture features Coast Guard aviators and swimmers, their training and their mission. Read about the Auxiliarists’ tremendous success, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 24 OCT 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- Navigator Now Available
The Fall issue of Navigator (PDF: 2500 KB / 40 pages) is now available. The deadline for submitting articles for the winter edition of Navigator is coming up fast. Articles must be received by the editor no later than 15 NOV 06. Send submissions (including photos as individual JPGs) to Joel Glass EditorNavigator@aol.com.
[Posted: 18 OCT 2006. Source: Nick Tarlson, DC -A]
- Quarterly Briefing To The Commandant
This is the final summary report to the Commandant of the Auxiliary challenges, opportunities and initiatives during National Commodore Gene M. Seibert’s 2005-2006 watch.
[Posted: 18 OCT 2006. Source: NACO]
- Election Results For Auxiliary Districts - Updated 17 OCT 2006
Here are the 2007-2008 election results for various Auxiliary districts as of October 17, 2006.
[Last Updated: 17 OCT 2006. Source: Fred Gates]
- Revised Forms
The NACO Membership Growth Award - Flotilla & Division, (NMGA-FD), the NACO Membership Growth Award- Individual, (NMGA-I), and the Auxiliary Recruiting Service Award, (AUXRSA), all found on the Forms page, have been changed to reflect the new contact person and address. The previous forms are obsolete and may not be used.
[Posted: 17 OCT 2006. Source: Bud Nusly, DVC-IF]
- Commodore Honored
Recently, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators presented Commodore Warren E. McAdams with its Bonner Award. The award has been presented since 1971 to a state or federal boating official who exemplifies the leadership qualities displayed by former Congressman Herbert C. Bonner of North Carolina, author of the Federal Boating Safety Act of 1958. This award has been presented to U.S. Senators and Congressmen, state boating law administrators, and Coast Guard personnel over the years. Commodore McAdams is the Auxiliary’s National Chief of Staff (elect). Read more, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 17 OCT 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- Promoting America's Boating Course
You have the instructors, the facility and the interest to join in the
ABC-Just One More! campaign but how do you find the students?
If you'd like to have over 200 boaters take your ABC classes like Division
10, 8CR has, read how
they developed some very effective marketing techniques.
[Posted: 11 OCT 2006. Source: Robin Freeman, DC-Ed]
- Education Connection Newsletter Published
The Education Department has published it's newsletter,
The
Education Connection (PDF: 4000 KB / 7 pages). This edition includes:
the RBS Device, material for classroom use regarding propeller dangers and DSC
radios, AUXPLUS PE for flotilla use, what the Public Information Division of the
E Dept is and does, an article explaining tides, and much more.
[Posted: 11 OCT 2006. Source: Robin Freeman, DC-Ed]
- Auxiliary Boat Crew Program
Many of you have become aware of the impending changes to the Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Program and I’d like to take this opportunity to update you on these changes. These changes do not imply any change in the importance or priority of the Auxiliary Surface Operational Support to the US Coast Guard. Auxiliary operational support to the Coast Guard has been and will continue to be a critical component of our mission mix.
[Posted: 09 OCT 2006. Source: NACO]
- Simplified Reporting
One of the projects I hoped to see delivered during my term as National Commodore is the Auxiliary Activity Report (AuxAR) program. This electronic reporting process will allow members to report hours into AUXDATA simply, quickly and online. I mistakenly thought implementation of this new process would be a slam-dunk. Unfortunately, I underestimated the complexity of the connection to the AUXDATA system and so we are still waiting for this ball, now circling the rim, to fall through the hoop. Here’s some background and the current status of this important project.
[Posted: 09 OCT 2006. Source: NACO]
- Water Rescue Training Becomes Reality
Extensive training by both the Coast Guard and the local Auxiliary has resulted in successful water rescues and water assistance to the public. During events such as the annual “Ski to Sea,” training becomes essential when more than 400 kayakers compete 5.2 miles across the chilly waters of Washington State ’s Bellingham Bay. Read how this flotilla with nearly 100 members carried out this mission, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 09 OCT 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- Auxcen 2006 Holiday Flyer
Holday specials are now available from Auxcen. The Beacon is being distributed shortly and will include a copy of the 2006 Holiday Flyer (PDF: 944 KB / 2 pages). In addition, members may shop the Holiday Flyer online with the special pricing valid until December 30, 2006.
[Posted: 07 OCT 2006. Source: Marty Phillips, Executive Director, CGAuxA]
- WAVES Newsletter Published
The Department of Boating has published the WAVES newsletter (PDF: 300 KB / 6 pages). Articles in this issue include a report on the presentation made at NACON by the editor of Soundings Magazine, Bill Sisson. The article has some very impressive pictures of boats in "Trouble Waters"; Looking for funding? See Grant Proposals, Part 4. Also information on our partners, what they can do for you, how you can obtain materials, discounts, and much more.
[Posted: 05 OCT 2006. Source: Gordon W. Martin, DVC-BR]
- Up Top In Operations Newsletter - September 2006 Published
The September
2006 Up Top In Operations (PDF: 282 KB / 4 pages) from the Department of Operations includes OPFAC Readiness, Inflatable Personal Flotation
Devices, Lightning Protection and Operations Team at NACON.
[Posted: 05 OCT 2006. Source: Nevin Lantry BC-OEW]
- Quick Action Saves Five
After a day of shopping in Delaware, a family of two adults and three children headed home in their motorized canoe. Leaving the calmer waters of the Christina River the family realized that the Delaware River, a major leg of their route home, was too rough. They soon attempted to turn around. Prior to capsizing they realized that they were imminent danger and they called 911 on their cell phone. Read how this Auxiliary crew responded and saved the day. Also read the “Thank You” letter the crew received from the rescued family, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 01 OCT 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- NWSC 2007 Grass Roots Grants Applications Available
The 2007 National Water Safety Congress (NWSC) Local Water Safety Council / Grass Roots Grants application and instruction form (PDF: 20 KB / 4 pages) is now available. This grant application is for the approximately $18,000.00 available for local non-profit organization projects in 2007. Applications for 2007 funding must be postmarked no later than December 15, 2006. The decision will be made of which proposed projects shall be funded and in what amounts on or before April 1, 2007.
[Last Updated: 01 OCT 2006. Source: Gordon W. Martin, DVC-BR]
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