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WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE - MAY 2007

• Whale Odyssey
  The waters of Northern California are setting the backdrop of an ongoing saga involving two lost Humpback Whales, a mother and her calf. The Auxiliary and active duty Coast Guard have been involved, along with many other organizations, in the attempt to steer these wayward creatures back to “friendlier” waters. SITREP is featuring an ongoing “extra,” a diary and photo gallery of this endeavor, now in SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
  [Posted: 29 MAY 2007.  Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

• New Issue of “The Quest” Is Now Available
  The latest issue of “The Quest” (4th Qtr 2006) is now available. This issue features a store about the Rear Commodore Academy , an update on the IT qualification program and the results of our last issue’s reader survey. “The Quest” can be found at the National Training Department's Training Resource Center.
  [Posted: 24 MAY 2007.  Source: Gail A. Fisher, DC-T]

• Generations Meet Aboard Cutter
  As part of a recent “C” school activity, a class of Auxiliarists was provided a tour aboard the USCG Cutter Morganthau. Conducted by a youthful Petty Officer, the tour was punctuated with “war” stories from 60 years past. One of the Auxiliarists in the class served aboard a similar vessel long ago and the two had a opportunity to compare past and present with a built in audience, the rest of the class. Read how this unique meeting took place and some of the “stories” shared, now in SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
  [Posted: 24 MAY 2007.  Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

• MLB (Motor Life Boat) Returns To Duty
  Rare is the occasion when a vessel gets a second chance at another "sea life." There were serious considerations as to whether the MLB-44359 could be restored due to its abysmal condition when it was found. After a stellar career ranging from 1966 to 1995, she was decommissioned and dry-docked permanently in Muskegon. At that point, it was deemed scrap metal and not much more attention was paid to the vessel until the right set of eyes fell upon her. Read how a local Flotilla and group of Auxiliarists turned a “sow’s ear” into “gold,” now in SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
  [Posted: 17 MAY 2007.  Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

• Vessel Safety Check Mega Weeks 2007
  The start of National Safe Boating Week will kick off the annual VSC Mega Weeks promotion (PDF: 134 KB/ 1 page). The intent of this annual event is to focus attention on the Vessel Safety Check Program through the participation of CG Auxiliary flotillas, USPS squadrons and various partnering organizations including marine retailers, marinas and yacht clubs.
  [Posted: 15 MAY 2007.  Source: Peter Urgola, DC-V]

• National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) 2007
  Preview NSBW events for 2007 (PDF: 134 KB/ 1 page).
  [Posted: 07 MAY 2007.  Source: Harriet Howard, DVC-AS]

• Up Top In Operations Newsletter - April 2007 Published
  The Up Top In Operations April issue (PDF: 320 KB / 6 pages) includes: AUXMON, Night Flying (Part 2), and DVC-OA Quiz.
  [Posted: 02 MAY 2007.  Source: Nevin Landry, BC-OEW]

• ABC Shortage Alleviated
  The Auxiliary Center has received the America’s Boating Course (Stock #10060) books and CDs. All pending orders are shipping in the next few days. Thank you for your cooperation and patience during the temporary delay in receiving the materials.
  [Posted: 01 MAY 2007.  Source: Martin Phillips, Executive Director, CGAuxA]

• RBS Device Award Information
  A reminder that the RBS Device Award criteria (PDF: 60 KB / 1 page) is available from the National Boating Department. The RBS Device was established to recognize members who support the Auxiliary's programs and activities within, or related to, the Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Program. The award of the device is based upon the member earning 120 points per year for two consecutive years (total of 240 points to qualify).
  [Posted: 01 MAY 2007.   Source: John Potts, DC-B (S)]