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WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE - FEBRUARY 2008
- Up Top in Operations Newsletter January 2008 Published
The January issue includes: Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), Team Coordination Training (TCT) Enhancement, Water Temperature, and Preflight Briefing. [Posted: 28 FEB 2008. Source: Nevin Lantry, BC-OEW]
- AUX-10 Class
Have you taken an AUX-10 class to become proficient in the use of AUXDATA and AUXINFO? A few seats are left in the classes scheduled for the CG Academy in New London, CT., from 30 June to 2 July 2008 and Seattle, WA from 15-17 September. A new class has also been added for 1-3 August 2008 at Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA. Please complete a Short Term Training Request (STTR, ANSC 7059), have your FC endorse it, and send to your Director's Office if you would like to attend one of these classes. This is the last chance for attending a class this year.
[Posted: 27 FEB 2008. Source: Marilyn McBain, DVC-IS]
- Coast Guard To Emphasize Life Jacket Wear
A key outcome of the Coast Guard's Recreational Boating Safety program is to reduce loss of life on the water. A major component of that program is to convince boaters to wear their life jackets while on the water. See the entire statement at the National V Department.
[Posted: 27 FEB 2008. Source: Pete Urgola, DC-V]
- For Safety's Sake, Volume 1 - 2008
The newest edition of For Safety's Sake, Volume I - 2008 has been released and is now available for downloading from the V Department Newsletter page. In this issue is: The 60th Anniversary Winner, New Outreach Opportunities, Wear It: The Theme for 2008, Coastal Warning Display Signals, VSC Mega Weeks and more! Download your copy and pass it on to your associates after you've read it.
[Posted: 26 FEB 2008. Source: Pete Urgola, DC-V]
- “Off Duty” Auxiliarist Aids In Rescue
A quiet day of fishing turned fierce, fast. The body of water was known for its violent water, given the “wrong” conditions. Those conditions came and teamed up to produce such a sea. A vessel in tow turned over and threw its crew into the water. Past experiences on the water, commercial and recreational, gave this skipper the know-how to save lives, and this he and his crew did. Read about this exciting rescue at sea, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 26 FEB 2008. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]
- Need To Find An Auxiliarists Email Address?
The National eDirectory is the way to find it. It’s a quick easy way to find people using various search functions including a single click listings of all your Flotilla, Division or District officers. Check it out today, and discover what this great resource can do for you.
[Posted: 22 FEB 2008. Source: Brett Grooms, DC-I]
- Would You Like To Publish A Unit Website Or Learn PowerPoint?
Now is your chance. AUX-04 Basic Technology C-School classes will be held June 19th -23rd in New London, CT, July 24th – 28th Yorktown VA and September 25 -29 Alameda, CA 2008. Travel and per diem expenses are reimbursed with CG travel orders, and the training is first class by professional Instructors. If you would like to attend, you must submit your Short Term Training Request (STTR) ASAP. For complete details on AUX-04, including prerequisites for the course, visit the AUX-04 Student Support Website. Don't delay if you want to attend this exceptional training. Additional information can be found about other C-Schools on the Auxiliary C-School Portal website.
[Posted: 22 FEB 2008. Source: Brett Grooms, DC-I]
- State Liaison Officers (SLO) Handbook Updated
The SLO Handbook has been updated and posted on the Boating Department Document Library. Also, a new document has been added entitled RBS Specialist Information. Additionally, an updated SLO Officers listing has been posted.
[Posted: 21 FEB 2008. Source: Pauline Longnecker, DVC-BS]
- Officer Eligibility Criteria Update
As per Chief DIRAUX policy in an ALAUX announcement 21 Feb 07, the Auxiliary Administration (AUXMIN) Specialty Course is no longer recognized for meeting elected officer eligibility criteria (a wavier was granted in 2007 for AUXMIN). The Administrative Procedures Course (APC) is the only acceptable course which will meet the eligibility criteria in 2008 and beyond. Anyone who desires to run for an elected office this year must have completed the Auxiliary Procedures Course prior to nomination. This applies to all levels of elected offices. You can take the open book APC exam on-line or use a written version available through the appropriate chain of leadership.
[Posted: 15 FEB 2008. Source: Brett Grooms, DC-I]
- Auxiliarists Provide Support For Space Launch
For many years, Auxiliarists have spent hundreds of hours in support of launches at and around the Kennedy Space Center. Quite often, due to mission scrubs, they have to return day after day, usually in the very early morning. One Auxiliarist has offered an account of her experiences in this endeavor. Read about her participation and her emotions during this event, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 12 FEB 2008. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]
- Fit To Float Reminder / N-Train OPCOM Briefing Follow-Up
Districts are asked to designate a Point-Of-Contact for the May 16,17,18 Fit to Float promotion for each Bass Pro Shops store. Please provide Stu Soffer, N-MS at soffers@sbcglobal.net contact information by store location by 15 February.
[Posted: 12 FEB 2008. Source: Stu Soffer, N-MS]
- Navigator Winter Edition
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. Hard copies should be arriving in the next 6 weeks, depending upon your local Post Office.
[Posted: 12 FEB 2008. Source: Ed Sweeney, NADCO-RBS]
- National Small Vessel Security Summit Report Available
A summary of the 2007 National Small Vessel Security Summit Report (PDF: 8000 KB / 122 pages) is now available. Topics include expanded education and outreach for safety, security and trust-building purposes; enhanced education and support of citizen/stakeholder - volunteer based watch systems in the maritime domain; enhanced coordination, cooperation and communications between federal, state and local agencies; and operator identification using available credentials.
[Posted: 04 FEB 2008. Source: Ed Sweeney, NADCO-RBS]
- Coast Guard Proceedings Is The Journal Of Safety & Security At Sea
Each edition of Proceedings features a specific theme and is championed by a Coast Guard office, assigned based on the command's expertise in that area. Recent themes have included: National Maritime Center; International Ice Patrol; Environmental Crimes; Search and Rescue; and Homeland Security. The Winter issue just published focuses on the Western Rivers Sectors and features two articles by Auxiliarists. This issue and back issues can be viewed free online. Readers may also subscribe free of charge to a paper edition or PDF online version.
[Posted: 03 FEB 2008. Source: John Potts, DC-B]
- Auxiliarists Provide Public Affairs Assist To “Eagle”
Recently Auxiliarists from 5th District, Southern Region provided public affairs assistance to the USCG Barque Eagle. Due to crew changeovers the Auxiliarists were called on to provide tour guides for the general public while the ship was docked in Norfolk, VA. Read about this great opportunity to serve, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 03 FEB 2008. Source: Mel Borofsky, PRCO]
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