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WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE - MARCH 2007
- Seven Flotillas Among BoatU.S. Foundation Grant Winners
In a news release dated March 22, 2007, BoatUS Foundation announced the winners of the 2007 Boating Safety Grant Winners, including seven Coast Guard Auxiliary flotillas. Nearly $50,000 has been awarded to 23 non-profit groups spreading the message about safe boating practices. Those groups providing the Foundation with a final report at the completion of their project will be eligible for the Outreach Award, which gives the winner an additional $500 to use toward their project.
[Posted: 30 MAR 2007. Source: William Griswold, BC-BRG]
- Education Connection Now Available
The latest edition of the Education
Connection is available from the National E
Department. This informative issue features many useful articles designed for our
instructors. Topics include float plans, portable generator hazards, new Coast Guard
emergency beacon (EPIRB) rules, a harrowing real-life story about the importance of
kill switches on boats, a new approach to PE courses-boating classes for females,
Hank Foglino has another informative article, this time on "What's on The
Bottom" in the Learning Corner, the IT Workshop, and more.
[Posted: 26 MAR 2007. Source: Carl Gross, BC-EPB]
- Paddleboat Operations
An Auxiliarist has become the first Oregonian to qualify as a paddle craft operator for the Coast Guard Auxiliary in the Pacific Northwest . Read about this unique Auxiliary activity and its value to the Coast Guard, now in SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 26 MAR 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]
- “AUXAIR” At Your Service
When an Admiral had two scheduled events in the same day, each a distance away from each other, who came to the rescue? Why the air arm of the Auxiliary, “AUXAIR.” Read about this active branch of our organization, now in SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 21 MAR 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]
- Auxiliary Knowledge Base
The Coast Guard Office of Auxiliary (CG-3PCX) receives and replies to many questions about Auxiliary policies every week. To inform Auxiliarists of some of the most frequently asked questions, especially those which are not necessarily or easily found in Auxiliary manuals or Coast Guard instructions, the Office of Auxiliary has created the Auxiliary Knowledge Base. The purpose is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc. All information contained therein and linked is official policy and information.
[Posted: 19 MAR 2007. Source: CG-3PCX]
- Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Campaign
“Helping Each Other” is this year’s Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Campaign theme. COMO Joe Lanz, Auxiliary chairman, explains what the program does for members of Coast Guard Forces. Please take a moment and see how you can be a part of this worthy program that supports Auxiliarists and all members of the Coast Guard family in financial need.
[Posted: 17 MAR 2007. Source: Joe Lanz, PNACO]
- Recruits Get A Boost From The Auxiliary
Training Center (TRACEN) Cape May, NJ, is the home of the Coast Guard enlisted corps and recruit training center. The finest young men and women in service to the United States of America pass through the facility each year. Many Division 8, D5-NR Auxiliarists serve side-by-side with active duty members providing the recruits with the basics needed for a safe and productive career. See why "The Coast Guard's future begins here, in Cape May, New Jersey," now in SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 12 MAR 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]
- New AuxNav Course In Development
The National Department of Training is working to replace the Advanced Coastal Navigation text and introduce a new AuxNav course. Work began a couple of months ago to replace Advanced Coastal Navigation text with a new text – The Weekend Navigator by Robert J. Sweet. The Weekend Navigator text has a greater focus on electronic navigation. We are now working to create Student Study Guides, Instructor Guides, additional information on “charting basics”, charting problems and on-line and paper-based test question databanks. The new text and course should be available in the late fall of 2007.
[Posted: 12 MAR 2007. Source: Gail A. Fisher, DC-T]
- Waves Of Promotion
There's a great opportunity this month to promote safe boating. Get details in the March issue of the National Safe Boating Campaign Newsletter (PDF: 133 KB / 1 page).
[Posted: 11 MAR 2007. Source: Harriet Howard, DVC-AS]
- P.R. Auxiliary Learns New U.S. Customs Program
Members of Flotilla 11, D7, Fajardo, Puerto Rico , joined with U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel in manning a boating safety and information booth. At the booth the Auxiliary promoted their safety programs while the U.S. Customs personnel promoted a new “Local Boaters Option Program.” Flotilla members attended a brief seminar on the U.S. Customs program. The information received will be distributed to local recreational boaters and public education class attendees. Read about this unique partnership, now in SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 08 MAR 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]
- Update Of Administrative Procedures Course (APC) On-Line Exam
The APC is an overview of the Auxiliary Manual for elected officers at the flotilla and division levels and provides a source of material for all members to define the administration of the Auxiliary. In an attempt to improve training for flotilla and division level use, the existing on-line exam has been replaced with an updated version. The revised APC on-line exam is now available on the Exam Gateway. Members should access this on-line exam via the current web pages and not attempt to re-use cached sites or favorites. Using cached sites or favorites will result in failure to access the updated exam.
[Posted: 05 MAR 2007. Source: Gail Fisher, DC-T]
- Up Top in Operations Newsletter - February 2007 Published
The February issue of Up To In Operations is now available from the O Department website. This issue includes: How to Activate Your AN Plan, More Winter Safety Jobs, and Boat Crew Revisions FAQ.
[Posted: 01 MAR 2007. Source: Nevin Lantry, BC-OEW]
- Winter Edition Of Navigator Now Online
The winter edition of Navigator magazine (PDF: 2570 KB / 40 pages) is now available online. Note: This document is very large. It may take a while to download, even with a high speed connection.
[Posted: 27 FEB 2007. Source: Ed Sweeney, DC-A]
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