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WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE - JANUARY 2007

NTrain 2007
NTrain 2007 is now a part of Auxiliary history. The annual training conference took place this past weekend in St. Louis and SITREP staff covered the event. Articles and photos that will help you capture the flavor of the conference are now being posted to the site. Additional articles will be added throughout the week. Take a look at the people and the events as if you were there, or relive your NTrain experience, now in SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 30 JAN 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

One Good Turn Deserves Another
A few weeks ago SITREP e-magazine published an article in which the active duty personnel at CG Station Tybee Island , GA , aided some “off duty” Auxiliarists whose vessel was having mechanical problems and they required a safe haven during some foul weather. The latest article, now featured on SITREP, features an Auxiliary patrol that was able to reciprocate the assist. Read about this Team Coast Guard spirit, now in SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 22 JAN 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

Annual Member Summary And Status Report
During the next two months, every member will be receiving their personal 2006 Annual Member Report via their Flotilla Commander. The purpose of the report is to thank the members for their service in 2006 and give them an opportunity to verify their personal information. Letters explaining the process for obtaining and distributing the Annual Member Report have been sent, via the chain, to the elected officers and IS officers. Any correction to member information listed on the reports should be routed by the member to the appropriate IS officer for data input by 1 April 2007.
[Posted: 21 JAN 2007. Source: NACO]

AUXDATA/AUXINFO Elected Officers Training PowerPoint
A new AUXDATA/AUXINFO Elected Officers PowerPoint has been posted to the T-Department Value Added Training page. The presentation is a simplified explanation of the AUXDATA/AUXINFO systems and the reports that can be generated. The presentation is encouraged to be used at Flotilla/Division meetings.
[Posted: 18 JAN 2007. Source: Brett Grooms, DC-I and Gail Fisher, DC-T]

Instructor Development Course (IDC) Announced
The all new Instructor Development Course (IDC) has been approved for use and can be downloaded from the Education Department web site. IDC replaces Part A and Part B of the Instructor Qualification Course. New instructor candidates will need to complete a series of tasks, utilizing a mentor, and pass a short exam. Paper copies of IDC and the exam can be ordered from ANSC, use ANSC #5502 (IDC Student Course Book), #5503 (Mentor Guide), and #5534 (Exam). Currently there is no on-line exam available.
[Posted: 18 JAN 2007. Source: Robin Freeman, DC-E / Gail Fisher, DC-T]

AFRAS Silver Medal Awarded
The Association For the Rescue At Sea (AFRAS) was pleased to award Toby A. Ducote, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the 2006 AFRAS Silver Medal for his willingness to assist those in need following hurricane Katrina. His efforts resulted in the rescue and recovery of thousands of New Orleans evacuees. Read about this Auxiliarist’s exploits during this tragic time, now in SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 15 JAN 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

Revised VE Workshop Module
To reflect recent changes in Facility Inspection forms, vessel (7003) and PWC (7008), VE-Workshop Module 6, Facility and OPFAC Inspection Review, has been revised. The revised version is available for download from the V-Dept.
[Posted: 13 JAN 2007. Source: Pete Urgola, DC-V]

Which Life Jacket For You?
A new Point of Purchase PFD poster (PDF: 920 KB / 1 page) designed to point customers towards the best life jacket for their activity is now available for use by Recreational Boating Safety Program Visitors. The 12” X 18” poster shows various boater activities and suggests life jackets for that activity, with a very brief description of what one should be looking for. The idea is that if someone buys a good quality comfortable life jacket, they just might wear it. Auxiliary units can order this poster from the Auxiliary National Supply Center, ANSC 3505.
[Posted: 13 JAN 2007. Source: Pete Urgola, DC-V]

POV Towing Liability Insurance
The problem of liability insurance in the case where a privately owned vehicle (POV) was not covered for liability insurance when towing government property has been corrected. The vehicle may now be "Offered for Use". This is particularly important if the vehicle is towing a trailer registered as a DHS trailer with DHS license plates. The vehicle owner must annually complete the new ANSC 7065 form, "Vehicle Offer of Use", (available on the Forms page) and have it on file at the DIRAUX's office prior to the towing. A record of this POV "facility" will eventually be recorded in AUXDATA. Members should contact their DIRAUX for more info as that is where the records will be stored until they can be inputted into AUXDATA not earlier than this summer.
[Posted: 13 JAN 2007. Source: N-A]

A Smile For A Child
Here comes Santa Claus—and he sure did. On December 15, a group of Ohio Auxiliarists put smiles on the faces of many ill children at a Youngstown hospital. Gifts of all kinds were distributed all in an effort to make the children's holiday a little brighter by letting them know that "Good Ole St. Nick" hadn't forgotten them. This event has been going on for three years. Read how these Auxiliarists brightened the holidays of these unfortunate youngsters, now in SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 09 JAN 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

Revised / New Forms
Enclosures (1), (2), & (3) to COMDTINST M16794.51A are now available for downloading on the Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Manual Appendices & Enclosures page. These are used in conjunction with the triennial Currency Maintenance/Recertification Check Rides for Crewmember, Coxswain and PWC (respectively).
[Posted: 09 JAN 2007. Source: Bud Nusly, DVC-IF]

Myrna The Mermaid Promotes Life Jacket Wear
Myrna's back and she's brought a friend: Herman the MerMan to help her promote life jacket wear (PDF: 117 KB / 1 page).
[Posted: 08 JAN 2007. Source: Harriet Howard, DVC-AS]

National Department Merger
The International Affairs Directorate and Interpreter Corps have recently merged to form the International Affairs and Interpreter Support Directorate, headed by COMO Ev Tucker. The new Deputy Director, International Affairs is John VanOsdol and the new Deputy Director Interpreter Support is Klaus G.E. Baumann.
[Posted: 08 JAN 2007. Source: Brigitte Baumann, N-I-S]

National Dates For Boating Safety Tie-In for 2007
Now available from National A Department, is a detailed listing of events, suggested tie-ins to boating safety, and maritime domain awareness messages (PDF: 117 KB / 1 page). This will serve as a valuable tool for formulating a public affairs strategic plan for 2007. The list doesn't reflect any local events that also may present public affairs opportunities. While it is not expected that every unit will have a corresponding public affairs campaign or press release for every event, simply following this list of suggestions will go a long way towards increasing public awareness about our organization and key programs.
[Posted: 08 JAN 2007. Source: Ed Sweeney DC-A]

Updated Boat Show Guide For 2007
Prepared by Stu Soffer from the National Marketing Group, the Coast Guard Auxiliary Informational Exhibits Guide (PDF: 192 KB / 7 pags) offers suggestions to help ensure boat show exhibits help recruit new members and increase partivipation in public education classes and Vessel Safety Check programs. It includes recommended lists of materials to have on hand and how to set up your exhibit to invite visitors to see what we're about. Consult with your local chain of leadership and management to make sure these suggestions are in line with local policies for uniforms of the day and other matters. By visiting the Department of Public Affairs Exhibit Booths page, you will find links to presentations and videos which can be viewed by those who will be staffing the boat show. There are also links to order forms for additional handout materials available from BoatU.S., as well as the latest ANSC catalog.
[Posted: 08 JAN 2007. Source: Ed Sweeney DC-A]

US Passport Requirements Now Include Canada, Caribbean And Mexico
Important US Passport Requirements for Canada, Caribbean and Mexico (PDF: 75 KB / 1 page). Even a to visit our Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary colleagues, you now have to have a valid US Passport Source.
[Posted: 07 JAN 2007. Source: Klaus G.E. Baumann, N-IId]

2007 Team Coordination Refresher Training
The Operations Department has released the documents and presentation for Team Coordination refresher training for 2007. This 2007 TCT Refresher Training session is MANDATORY for all Crew, Coxswains, and PWC Operators. The Refresher Training session is approximately 1 hour in length. Flotillas and Divisions should plan to present this program. Note - This session is designed to be given at the local level and a 'qualified' TCT Facilitator is NOT required. See the 2007 TCT Facilitator Guide (PDF: 124 KB / 10 pages) and the optional 2007 TCT Participant Reference (PDF: 72 KB / 5 pages) guide for more details. This session must be completed prior to December 31, 2007.
[Posted: 04 JAN 2007. Source: Bruce Pugh, DVC-OE]

Revised / New Forms
As available on the National Forms Site, all Facility Inspection forms, Vessel (7003), Radio (7004), Aircraft (7005) and PWC (7008) have been revised to include facility availability questions. All previous editions are obsolete and may not be used. Also dded to this group is a new Vehicle Offer for Use form, ANSC-7065. The ATON Verification form (7054), has been updated. The previous edition may not be used. The Membership Application form (7001), has been substantially updated to include all previously-attached forms in a single form. The previous edition may not be used. All of these forms are dated 1-07.
[Posted: 03 JAN 2007. Source: Bud Nusly, DVC-IF]

Boat Crew Training Manual Appendices
The five new appendices from the Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Manual, COMDTINST M16794.51A, are now posted on the National Forms Site. They are located on their own page: Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Manual Appendices. All will be converted to fill-ins in the near future.
[Posted: 03 JAN 2007. Source: Bud Nusly, DVC-IF]

First Quarter Game Plan For Public Affairs Officers
The National A Department has published the First Quarter 2007 Game Plan for Public Affairs (PDF: 72 KB / 4 pages), which offers on how to have a successful boat show exhibit, taking advantage of New Year's resolutions, and investing in yourself by taking our online public affairs courses.
[Posted: 02 JAN 2007. Source: Ed Sweeney DC-A]

Hands Across The Braid
This is a family story, a Coast Guard family story. One that demonstrates that whether we wear gold braid or silver braid on our shoulder boards, we take care of each other when help is needed. Read this story about some sea-going Auxiliarists who sought and received shelter and repair from fellow members of Team Coast Guard, now in SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 02 JAN 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

2007 Instructor Workshop
The 2007 Instructor Workshop is available in the National E Department Library. Whether you teach in the classroom or mentor other members, this workshop is for you. Guest appearances by the Public Affairs, Vessel Exam, Program Visitor and Personnel Departments. Their tips for promoting and recruiting are outstanding. Download this workshop and schedule it for your whole flotilla today.
[Posted: 01 JAN 2007. Source: Robin Freeman, DC-E / Gail Fisher, DC-T]