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WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE - DECEMBER 2007
- Auxiliarist’s Skills Help Expand Coast Guard Radio Communications
The mission of certain District 13 USCG units to maintain navigable waterways in Eastern Washington and Western Idaho depend on reliable patrol-level communications. Yet the geography of the Columbia and Snake River systems in this area are unsuitable for line-of-sight VHF radios. In the past, USCG patrols had to “make do” through the use of cellular and satellite phones. Both have their limitations. The newly installed Communications Staff Officer for Flotilla 85 thought there might be a better way and using his training and skill this Auxiliarist devised that better way. Read about his ideas and technique for improving communications for those Coast Guard units, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 30 DEC 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]
- Education Connection Now Available
The latest edition of the Education Connection is available from the
E Department Library.
Topics include updates on About Boating Safety; Which Life Jacket Is For You?
posters; Calling All Kids-a fun contest for kids; an article on the Water Based
Youth Initiatives Summit; Wearing life jackets at PE courses; 2008 Instructor
Workshop; and an article entitled "Where Am I Going? Where Have I Been?
How Do I Get Home? How Long Will It Take?"
[Posted: 30 December 2007. Source: Carl Gross, DVC-EP]
- About Boating Safely
The Auxiliary Center is now shipping the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's
About
Boating Safely course and supplements in place of the America's Boating
Course®. The last shipment of ABC Course materials shipped
from the Auxiliary
Center on December 24th. The number for ordering the About Boating
Safely
Course is stock number 10070 while the supplement, which serves 10 students,
is stock number 10071. The course and supplement are the same price as was
ABC. For information about the course please go through your Public Education
Officer Chain of Responsibility. Questions regarding orders for the course
and supplement should be directed to your DSO-MA or the Auxiliary Center.
[Posted: 26 DEC 2007. Source: Martin L. Phillips, Executive Director,
CGAuxA]
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For Safety's Sake, Volume 5 - 2007 Posted
The newest edition of For Safety's Sake, Volume 07-05, was
released on December 25th and is available for downloading
from the V Department's Newsletter
page. Topics in this issue include: The Year in Review, Holiday messages from the
V Department Staff, and Why I Wear my life jacket.
Download your copy and pass it on to your associates after you've read it.
[Posted: 26 DEC 2007. Source: Pete Urgola, DC-V]
-
Free Soundings Subscription for FCs and PE Officers!
All 2008 Flotilla Commanders and Public Education Officers at the National,
District, Division and Flotilla levels, are eligible for a free 2008
subscription to Soundings Magazine. On-line enrollment is accomplished
by going to
shopauxiliary.com
and clicking on the Members Only link.
Enter your member number and the same password used to access our eDirectory.
Click on the Soundings logo and then the FC and PE menu selection. While on
the site, check out the other options presented by Soundings!
[Posted: 26 DEC 2007. Source: Margaret Schulze, BC-BLP]
- AUX-10 C School
If you are a newly assigned 'IS' officer or currently hold an 'IS' position and have not attended AUX-10 C School, now is your chance to attend a session near you. February 1-3 at Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA; March 4-6 in Miami; April 11-13 in Chicago; May 6-8 in Miami; June 30 - July 2 at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT; and September 15-17 in Seattle. To request your slot in the class send an STTR, ANSC Form 7059, to your DIRAUX office. It’s first come first serve so don’t delay as the classes fill up quickly. More information can be found on the Auxiliary C-School Portal.
[Posted: 21 DEC 2007. Source: Brett Grooms, DC-I]
- Replacement Sought For NADCO-RBS
The National Commodore has announced the appointment of the Executive Staff Interview Committee. This special committee will review the applicants for the recently vacated position of NADCO-RBS and provide the information to the National Commodore for selection. The appointed committee members are Nicholas Kerigan, Thomas Venezio, Warren McAdams and Fred Gates. Interested, qualified applicants are asked to submit their application and resumes to David Thomas, NA, at dht2@mchsi.com with a copy to National Chief of Staff at mcadamswe@aol.com. The submission deadline is 28 December 2007. Note: No actual interviews are conducted. To arrive at a recommendation, as specified by the Standing Rules, the special committee will review resumes and other materials submitted by the applicants.
[Posted: 20 DEC 2007. Source: NACO]
- Dynamic Auxiliary Duo Protecting Public Safety
Whether patrolling on water or in the air, this Auxiliary husband and wife remain active and enthusiastic as they embark on their 15th year in the Auxiliary. They reside in Flagstaff , Arizona , and are the senior members of Page, Arizona ’s Flotilla 10-2. Read how they discovered the Auxiliary and how they keep their interest and dedication in high gear. Now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 16 DEC 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]
- 2008 TCT Refresher Released
The 2008 TCT one hour required refresher session has been released. This annual requirement for operations personnel includes the 2008 TCT PowerPoint Presentation (PPS: 500 KB / 30 slides), 2008 TCT Facilitator Resource (PDF: 330 KB / 10 pages) and the 2008 TCT Participant Reference (PDF: 160 KB / 5 pages). This one hour refresher session emphasizes crew problem solving and the seven key components of Team Coordination Training (TCT).
[Posted: 16 December 2007. Source: Nevin Lantry, BC-OEW]
- Auxiliary History Book
The new Auxiliary History book that brings the information up-to-date through the new “normalcy” since 911 is now available from Turner Publishing Company for those members who did not pre-order the book. Just in time for that last minute Christmas gift, order your copy or a gift copy for someone on your list.
[Posted: 16 DEC 2007. Source: Marty Phillips, Executive Director, CGAuxA]
- Inflatable Life Jacket Basics
Inflatable Life Jacket Basics (PDF: 313 KB / 10 pages) is now available as a single, combined document that incorporates the best of both previous articles. This article also incorporates the trend toward utilizing the term Life Jackets in lieu of PFDs, particularly when dealing with the boating public. Auxiliarists and interested members of the boating public should download this final edition and read it.
[Posted: 16 DEC 2007. Source: Stu Soffer, N-MS]
- N-Train 2008 – Discover, Learn & Lead
N-Train (National Training) 2008 is scheduled from January 21 through January 27, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel St. Louis Airport in St. Louis, MO. General information, as well as information for making hotel reservations, travel arrangements and the agenda can all be found on the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association website. Please note that the hotel’s deadline date for making reservations is Friday January 7, 2008. Do not wait to make your reservations in order to receive the meeting rate.
[Posted: 14 DEC 2007. Source: Marty Phillips, Executive Director, CGAuxA]
- NACO’s Holiday Message
The National Commodore has posted his annual holiday message.
[Posted: 12 DEC 2007. Source: Steve Budar, NACO]
- An Interpreter’s Story
An Auxiliary interpreter had an opportunity to put his skills to work when he was asked to translate during the visit of a Russian delegation and several officers of their Federal Border Guard and Border Guard Navy (the equivalent of our Coast Guard.) Read about this Auxiliarist’s “adventure.” Now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 06 DEC 2007. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]
- 'A' Department Launches New Digital Photography Course
The Training Branch within the Department of Marketing & Public Affairs (A) has developed a new online Introduction to Digital Photography Course replacing the old Basic Photography course. The new course covers Light, Digital Cameras, Composition, Flash and Studio, Caption Writing, and Image Editing. Register for the new course at the USCG Auxiliary Virtual Classroom. This course is one of the requirements for the Public Affairs Specialist Qualification.
[Posted: 05 December 2007. Source: Tom Nunes, BC-ANT]
- 2008 Auxiliary Marketing & Public Affairs C School Schedule
The 2008 Auxiliary Marketing and Public Affairs C School schedule is as follows: ISC Alameda, CA 15-17 February; CGAS Clearwater, FL 11-13 April; Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore , MD 6-8 June 2008. This is an ideal training opportunity for DSO-PA/PB, SO-PA/PB, and FSO-PA/PB's to hone their public affairs skills. The classes are also open to elected officers. Register for a class at the AUX-12 PA School webpage and be sure to submit your Short Term Training Request (ANSC-7059/CG-5223) to your DIRAUX via your Flotilla Commander. The Coast Guard will pay or reimburse you for airfare, lodging, and a per diem when you are officially enrolled in the course.
[Posted: 05 December 2007. Source: Tom Nunes, BC-ANT]
- Interpreter Corps Reports Big Success
The USCG Auxiliary Interpreter Corps has gained 33 new Interpreters in November - an increase of 13% in just one month. The Interpreter Corps was founded in 1997 and now has over 290 qualified linguists and commands 46 foreign languages. The December issue of the Interpreter News (PDF: 903 KB / 8 pages) is loaded with Interpreter reports about their various Coast Guard support missions.
[Posted: 03 December 2007. Source: Klaus G.E. Baumann, N-IId]
- Member Training Hours Reporting Update
The National Training Department has updated the value-added article Reporting MT Hours (PDF: 232 KB / 5 pages) to provide guidance on how and which form to use for the various member training activities. The article explains the correct use of the 7029 Member Activity Log, 7030 Activity Report-Mission, and 7039 Workshop Mission and Attendance Report for each type of member training activity.
[Posted: 03 December 2007. Source: Ken Kendall, DC-T]
- 2008 Vessel Safety Check Decals Now Avilable
The Auxiliary National Supply Center (ANSC) has received an initial supply of 2008 Vessel Safety Check decals. The overall supply should be more than adequate to meet our demands and the demands of our partners. This year's USCG Auxiliary distribution plan will duplicate the one used in prior years. The quantity of decals received at each unit level will be a function of the past year's performance. ANSC has already been given the quantities and will deliver that number of decals and VSC Examination Record forms, ANSC 7012, upon receiving the initial order request. Either the unit's elected officer or the materials office must place the order. For more information, please visit SafetySeal.net.
[Posted: 03 December 2007. Source: Pete Urgola, DC-V]
- 2008 Operations Workshop Released
The voluntary 2008 Operations Workshop is now available. Intended to provide guidance for Districts, Divisions, and Flotillas to update their members on Operations programs for 2008, the workshop is presented in two parts, the Operations Workshop 2008 Facilitator Slide Notes (PDF: 181 KB / 7 pages) and the 2008 Operations Workshop PowerPoint Slides (MS PowerPoint: 500 KB / 30 slides). A Team Coordination Training (TCT) refresher course, required in 2008, will be released at a later date.
[Posted: 01 December 2007. Source: Nevin Lantry, BC-OEW]
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