US Coast Guard Auxiliary - Members

US Coast Guard Auxiliary - Members - What's New

“Rhythm And Booms” Is A Backdrop To Rescue
“Rhythm and Booms” is a Madison, Wisconsin fireworks tradition and it is the largest fireworks display timed to music in the Midwest. The Auxiliary takes an active role in ensuring the public’s enjoyment every year by providing safety patrols. As the display was ending the patrol was called to assist a youngster in medical distress. Read how this event played out, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 27 NOV 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

Going Strong After 50 Years
Auxiliarist Swenson of New Jersey celebrated 50 years of service to the Auxiliary. His activities have not diminished over the years. He was honored at a recent ceremony, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 21 NOV 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

A “Friendly” Auxiliary
By far, the most effective way to get the boating public to do something they might not want to do, is to do it with smiles, friendliness and even a little “showmanship.” Give the public a bit of entertainment and you can engender fabulous support while working in a tough security zone The featured unit knows how to “work” this effect to the fullest. Read about how these Auxiliarists achieve great success, now, on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 14 NOV 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

For Safety's Sake, Volume 4 - 2007 Published
The newest edition of For Safety's Sake, Volume IV - 2007 is now available for downloading from the V Department Newsletter page. In this issue: We Need Your Help, State Farm Renews Vessel Safety Check Partnership, Waived Items On ANSC 7003, Mustang Survival Rescue Stick, Prevention: Getting the Job Done, Best Flotilla Awards for 2006 and much more.
[Posted: 10 November 2007. Source: Pete Urgola, DC-V]

Up Top In Operations Newsletter Published
The October 2007 Up Top In Operations issue (PDF: 342 KB / 6 pages) includes: Maritime Domain Awareness Part 1, Personal Protective Equipment and You, Use Chart, Visual Lookout, and Surface Operations.
[Posted: 10 November 2007. Source: Nevin Lantry, BC-OEW]

Wallop-Breaux Trust Fund
Ever wonder what the Wallop-Breaux Trust Fund is all about? The fund is alive and well under a new name, the Sport Fishing Restoration & Boating Trust Fund. A PowerPoint presentation about the fund (complete with presenter notes) is now available from the Boating Department website under State Liaison Officer Documents. Use it for self-education or to present to others.
[Posted: 08 NOV 2007. Source: John Potts, DC-B]

Safety Lines Published
The Marine Safety & Environmental Protection Department has published it's October 2007 Safety Lines (PDF: 173 KB / 6 pages). This edition includes: Message from the Department Chief regarding reorganization of the M Department. PQS description Assistant Pollution Investigators. Update on the Auxiliary's role in America 's Waterway Watch.
[Posted: 07 NOV 2007. Source: Karel Kester, DVC-MO]

Auxiliary At AARP convention
In early September, Auxiliarists from D1-NR and the National Personnel Department manned a boating safety booth at the National AARP convention in Boston, MA. The article features some hints to assist your local unit’s recruiting program. Now, on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 06 NOV 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]

2008 VE And PV Workshops Released
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary National V Department has released the 2008 VE and PV Workshops. The workshops for 2008 are not mandatory but units are encouraged to hold the workshops to better the knowledge of their Vessel Examiners and Program Visitors. The workshops are also available on CD from ANSC as, "V Department 2008 Workshop CD - ANSC 2001A".
[Posted: 02 NOV 2007. Source: Pete Urgola, DC- V]

Interpreter Corps 10th Anniversary
The USCG Auxiliary Interpreter Corps was founded in 1997 and now has over 260 qualified linguists and commands 46 foreign languages. Our Interpreters have supported many successful Coast Guard missions from the warn waters of the Caribbean to the bitter cold Siberia. More in the November 2007 Interpreter Newsletter (PDF: 467 KB / 4 pages).
[Posted: 02 NOV 2007. Source: Klaus G.E. Baumann, N-IId]

Inflatable PFD Mysteries Exposed
Stu Soffers, N-MS, has written a tutorial on inflatable PFDs. This vital document is posted on the Boating Department website.
[Posted: 02 NOV 2007. Source: John Potts, DC-B]

2008 Instructor Workshop
The 2008 Instructor Workshop is now available on the E Department Library. The workshop is required for all Instructors for 2008. A qualified Instructor or Member Trainer may implement this Workshop at any level. The length of the Workshop should require 30 - 35 minutes for presentation.
[Posted: 02 NOV 2007. Source: Anne R. Lockwood, DC-Ed]

Auxiliarists On PWCs Assist In Rescue
The day began as one of the spectacular late autumn days in Alaska with sunshine glistening off the snowy mountain peaks, a harbinger of the approaching cold winter months. Four Auxiliarists were engaged in personal watercraft (PWC) operational training. They did not know that their search and rescue (SAR) capabilities and the response time of their PWCs would soon be tested. A downed aircraft and its occupants became the object of their SAR. Read about the events of this day and how the use of the PWC aided in their efforts. Now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 01 NOV 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]