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WHAT'S NEW - MAY 2008

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• Coast Guard Auxiliary Receives Proclamation
  The Coast Guard Auxiliary was recognized for 60 years of boating safety education at the 12th annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) held recently in San Diego, CA . Presenting the proclamation was Ruth Wood, Chair, National Safe Boating Council, and Arlyn Hendricks, President, National Water Safety Congress. Accepting the plaque on behalf of the Auxiliary is Warren McAdams, National Chief of Staff, and Robin Freeman, DC-E. The proclamation was also signed by John Fetterman, President, NASBLA. A photo of the ceremony is available.
  [Source: Commodore Ed Sweeney, NADCO-RBS ]

• Special Member Benefit Available
  Through aspecial arrangement, the Auxiliary Center (AUXCEN) has a limited quantity of the Coast Guard Blue Utility Jacket available at a greatly reduced price. Members may go to the ShopAuxiliary.com website then click on the District Stores button and login with their EMPLID and Aux eDirectory password. Once at the District Stores site then click on Closeout Specials. Please note that these are a discontinued item so all sales are final.
  [Posted: 02 MAY 2008. Source: Martin Phillips, Executive Director, CGAuxA]

• National Safe Boating Campaign News
  What event led to developing the inflatable life jacket? Find out in the May issue of the National Safe Boating Campaign News (PDF: 88 KB / 1 page).
  [Posted: 02 MAY 2008. Source: Harriet Howard, DVC-AS]

• DHS Unveils Small Vessel Security Strategy
  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its new Small Vessel Security Strategy (SVSS) document (PDF: 1290 KB / 57 pages), designed to close security gaps and reduce risks associated with the potential exploitation of small maritime vessels. An online Fact Sheet on the SVSS is also available. Auxiliarists are encouraged to become familiar with these documents, and to promote America's Waterway Watch Program when conducting RBS activities (teaching public education courses, conducting vessel safety checks, conducting RBS program visits, and making speeches to local marinas, yacht clubs, and other groups).
  [Posted: 30 APR 2008. Source: COMO Ed Sweeney, NADCO-RBS]