From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Mon Jan 7 22:03:56 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 19:03:56 -0800 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 7 JAN 2008 Message-ID: <002f01c851a3$1c270ee0$6501a8c0@Leanne> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 7 JAN 2008 CONTENTS: HYPERLINK \l "BM_01"NACO Announces New NADCO-RBS HYPERLINK \l "BM_02"NACO Announces New DC-A HYPERLINK \l "BM_03"January 2008 National Safe Boating Column HYPERLINK \l "BM_04"Updated National Forms HYPERLINK \l "BM_05"Education Connection Now Available HYPERLINK \l "Help"HELP WANTED POSITIONS (From the National Web Site) HYPERLINK \l "Unsubscribe"UNSUBSCRIBE HYPERLINK \l "Archive"eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links SITREP HYPERLINK "http://teamcoastguard.org"http://teamcoastguard.org HYPERLINK "http://www.OperationLifeRing.org"www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary HYPERLINK "http://shopauxiliary.com"http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE HYPERLINK "http://www.kb.cgaux.info/"http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at HYPERLINK "http://www.auxadept.org/enews"http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member?s email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ NACO Announces New NADCO-RBS The National Commodore takes pride in announcing the appointment of Mr. Ed Sweeney as National Directorate Commodore for Recreational Boating Safety (NADCO-RBS), effective immediately. Sweeney previously served as the Department Chief for Public Affairs leading the public affairs initiative for the US Coast Guard Auxiliary through out the country since November 2006. Ed also has extensive RBS experience; he is a qualified Vessel Examiner, RBS Program Visitor, and Instructor, and has earned the new RBS device. He also has extensive experience working with our RBS partners and has received numerous awards from the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the RBS community. back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ NACO Announces New DC-A Mr. Robert Nelson is appointed as Department Chief, Public Affairs (DC-A). Nelson has extensive experience in the department most recently as deputy to the Department Chief. Nelson started his Public Affairs career as an FSO-PA and served in all leadership positions at district and at National up to current appointment as Department Chief. back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ January 2008 National Safe Boating Column When do you think the PFD was invented? Where? By whom? Find out in the January 2008 National Safe Boating Column. HYPERLINK "http://auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008-01.pdf"http://auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008- 01.pdf (PDF: 94 KB / 1 page) back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ Updated National Forms Several National Forms have been updated January 2008. They include Membership Application ANSC-7001, Activity Report Mission ANSC 7030, Aircraft Offer for Use ANSC-7005 and Vessel Examinations ANSC-7038. You can be assured of using the latest forms by utilizing the electronic versions located on the National Forms website. There are also many helpful topics many members forget to utilize including E-mail Version Forms, Letter Head, Business Card Templates, News Release Template, Forms News, Frequently Asked Questions, eSigniture Q and A, and On-line Technical Assistance. HYPERLINK "http://forms.cgaux.org/"http://forms.cgaux.org/ back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ 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?" HYPERLINK "http://www.auxedept.org/media/educationconnectiondecember2007.pdf"http://ww w.auxedept.org/media/educationconnectiondecember2007.pdf back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) There were no "Help Wanted " ads appearing on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: HYPERLINK "http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi"http://www.cgaux.org/cgau xweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: HYPERLINK "http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org"http://cgauxnet .org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor ? Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE HYPERLINK "mailto:LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net"LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 209458 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/attachments/20080107/5984718f/attachment.bmp From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Fri Jan 18 22:32:51 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:32:51 -0800 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 18 JAN 2008 Message-ID: <010f01c85a4b$fa905870$6501a8c0@Leanne> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 18 JAN 2008 CONTENTS: HYPERLINK \l "BM_01"Stories and Photos Wanted for Spring Edition of Navigator HYPERLINK \l "BM_02"Boating Safety Organizations Join to Speak with One Voice in 2008 HYPERLINK \l "BM_03"2008 Fit to Float Campaign Dates Announced HYPERLINK \l "BM_04"BoatU.S. Auxiliary Members Only Website Improved HYPERLINK \l "BM_05"Track Your Progress Toward the RBS Device HYPERLINK \l "BM_06"Two Additional Updated National Forms HYPERLINK \l "Help"HELP WANTED POSITIONS (From the National Web Site) HYPERLINK \l "Unsubscribe"UNSUBSCRIBE HYPERLINK \l "Archive"eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links SITREP HYPERLINK "http://teamcoastguard.org"http://teamcoastguard.org HYPERLINK "http://www.OperationLifeRing.org"www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary HYPERLINK "http://shopauxiliary.com"http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE HYPERLINK "http://www.kb.cgaux.info/"http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at HYPERLINK "http://www.auxadept.org/enews"http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member?s email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ Stories and Photos Wanted for Spring Edition of Navigator Stories and photos are wanted for the spring edition of Navigator. Stories should be submitted in Word format (generally not more than 1200 words, or 3 pages long), and photos should be at least 300 dpi (high resolution) and sent as separate JPGs (not embedded in Word documents). Photos should have complete captions and credit for who took the photo. Please email submissions to Joel Glass at HYPERLINK "mailto:Jauxie at aol.com"Jauxie at aol.com . The deadline for submissions is 15 FEB 2008 back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ Boating Safety Organizations Join to Speak with One Voice in 2008 The Office of Boating Safety has requested that all Auxiliarists follow their lead in transitioning from using the term "PFD" to using the term "life jacket" exclusively for all non-regulatory purposes, both internally and externally. This change is part of a national thrust being spearheaded by the National Safe Boating Council with the full support of the Coast Guard, all state boating authorities, and affiliated organizations and associations to promote life jacket wear. The Coast Guard reminds you....... Boat Responsibly and Always Wear Your Life Jacket. back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ 2008 Fit to Float Campaign Dates Announced The successful 2007 Fit to Float Campaign was a partnership between Bass Pro Shops stores, Stearns and the CG Auxiliary. Stearns reported 1,700 worn-out life jackets were turned in and another 400 life jackets were purchased and donated to local Boy and Girl Scout activities. Their Communications Consultant reported 34 - local radio station interviews; 17 - newspaper articles (including two full page photo essays from the Atlanta Journal Constitution to Bonita Springs Gazette); 41 - Local live news cut-ins with local TV Impressions reaching 1.2 million combined local households; and 1- national TV segment on Fox & Friends that reached 1.8 million households during the segment. This year Bass Pro Shops and Stearns are again sponsoring a Fit to Float Campaign but unlike last year it is going to happen on only two weekends from May 17-26; and (as of today) in EVERY Bass Pro Shops store in the country. This information is being provided for advance planning because the North American National Safe Boating Campaign (aka National Safe Boating Week) is 19-25 May and other events are being planned for the same period. There are perhaps three Bass Pro Shops stores without a flotilla within reasonable proximity but coverage should still be provided for the rest. The Auxiliary participation requested to support Fit to Float involves having a knowledgeable Auxiliarist in each Bass Pro Shops store on the promotion weekend to answer questions about life jackets, how to fit them, how to inspect them, etc.; and have appropriate ANSC literature available (i.e., 3006 Federal Boating Regulations & Safety Tips and 3032 How to Choose the Right Life Jacket and poster 3505 Which Life Jacket for You?). There is also a call for a Coastie to participate if logistics permit. Bass Pro Shops stores and Stearns have no objection if the Auxiliary simultaneously uses this opportunity to recruit new members, offer Vessel Safety Checks, enroll boaters for an Auxiliary boating course, promote America's Waterway Watch, or address other Auxiliary programs. Information about the few venues selected for the consultant's publicity thrust is not yet been determined but will be published here when available. back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ BoatU.S. Auxiliary Members Only Website Improved Auxiliary members will find partner BoatU.S. website more user friendly. Auxiliary membership is discounted 50%, the Towing Package is discounted at 10%, and, 20% off the subscription rate for Seaworthy Magazine. Check out all their offerings by going through HYPERLINK "http://shopauxiliary.com/"ShopAuxiliary.com, click on MembersOnly and log on using your member number and password used to access eDirectory. Then click on BoatU.S. and explore. back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ Track Your Progress Toward the RBS Device Amanda Armstrong, FSO-PA in Pensacola, FL, created a handy way to track your points over a two-year period to earn the RBS Device. All you have to do is enter your hours from each item and the spreadsheet totals them for you and indicates if you have enough to earn the device. Two versions are available, one for OpenOffice users, and one for Microsoft Excel users. OpenOffice users: HYPERLINK "http://www.auxbdept.org/misc/RBSDevicePointsCalculator.ods"http://www.auxbd ept.org/misc/RBSDevicePointsCalculator.ods MS Excel users: HYPERLINK "http://www.auxbdept.org/misc/RBSDevicePointsCalculator.xls"http://www.auxbd ept.org/misc/RBSDevicePointsCalculator.xls back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ Two Additional Updated National Forms The Vessel Examinations, ANSC-7038 now allows multiple inspectors for M missions. The change does not affect VSCs or Facility Inspections; copies of the previous edition may be used until supplies are exhausted for those missions. The Unit Officer Report, ANSC-7007 is revised to reflect current authorized offices for flotillas and divisions. The previous edition is obsolete. HYPERLINK "http://forms.cgaux.org/"http://forms.cgaux.org/ back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) There are no "Help Wanted " ads appearing on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: HYPERLINK "http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi"http://www.cgaux.org/cgau xweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: HYPERLINK "http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org"http://cgauxnet .org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor ? Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE HYPERLINK "mailto:LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net"LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 209458 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/attachments/20080118/ad2505f7/attachment.bmp From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Mon Feb 4 22:29:58 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 19:29:58 -0800 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 4 FEB 2008 Message-ID: <028201c867a7$629bb4b0$6501a8c0@Leanne> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 4 FEB 2008 CONTENTS: HYPERLINK \l "BM_01"NTrain 2008 Coverage Now Available on SITREP HYPERLINK \l "BM_02"2008 Instructor Workshop HYPERLINK \l "BM_03"West Marine Offers Safety Equipment Discount HYPERLINK \l "BM_04"2008 Fit to Float Campaign HYPERLINK \l "BM_05"USCG Navigation Center Link Placed on Boating Department Web Site HYPERLINK \l "BM_06"REMINDER: Stories and Photos Wanted for Spring Edition of Navigator HYPERLINK \l "BM_07"National Small Vessel Security Summit Report Available HYPERLINK \l "BM_08"February 2008 National Safe Boating News HYPERLINK \l "BM_09"Coast Guard Proceedings is the Journal of Safety & Security at Sea HYPERLINK \l "Help"HELP WANTED POSITIONS (From the National Web Site) HYPERLINK \l "Unsubscribe"UNSUBSCRIBE HYPERLINK \l "Archive"eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links SITREP HYPERLINK "http://teamcoastguard.org"http://teamcoastguard.org HYPERLINK "http://www.OperationLifeRing.org"www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary HYPERLINK "http://shopauxiliary.com"http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE HYPERLINK "http://www.kb.cgaux.info/"http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at HYPERLINK "http://www.auxadept.org/enews"http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member?s email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ NTrain 2008 Coverage Now Available on SITREP The 2008 National Training conference concluded on Sunday morning, January 27. Read about the significant events that took place during the conference which are now now on HYPERLINK "http://www.teamcoastguard.org/"SITREP, the Auxiliary?s National e-magazine. HYPERLINK "http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2008/NTRAIN/index.htm"http://www.teamcoastgua rd.org/2008/NTRAIN/index.htm back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ 2008 Instructor Workshop The Instructor Workshop for 2008 is now available with a more user-friendly background. This background will be advantageous to both the audience for viewing and the Instructor for more economical printing. To view and download, go to the E Department Library. HYPERLINK "http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt"http://w ww.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ West Marine Offers Safety Equipment Discount West Marine will again offer a 10% discount on safety equipment to boaters who receive a Vessel Safety Check. The discount coupons are available for downloading on the V Department website. West Marine has long been an active supporter of the VSC program and the educational value it brings to the recreational boating community. HYPERLINK "http://safetyseal.net/downloads/West-Marine-Coupon08.pdf"http://safetyseal. net/downloads/West-Marine-Coupon08.pdf back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ 2008 Fit to Float Campaign The 2008 Fit to Float Campaign dates for all Bass Pro Shops stores in the country will be May 17, 18, and 19, 2008. This will permit flotillas to support in-store activities and avoid scheduling conflicts with North American Safe Boating Week activities over the long Memorial Day weekend. SO-PV's are asked to coordinate with their VCP to identify a Fit to Float Campaign point of contact for each Bass Pro Shops store in their area of operation and provide the information to HYPERLINK "mailto:cgauxstu at yahoo.com"cgauxstu at yahoo.com no later than Februrary 28, either directly or through their district DSO-PV. back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ USCG Navigation Center Link Placed on Boating Department Web Site Explore the USCG NAVCEN web site and tap into a wealth of boating information. Just to name a few topics with detailed information: Digital Selective Calling (DSC), Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Sign up to receive Local Notices to Mariners, loads of information on GPS, Electronic Nav and Plotting, and much more. HYPERLINK "http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/"http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/ back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ REMINDER: Stories and Photos Wanted for Spring Edition of Navigator Stories and photos are wanted for the spring edition of Navigator. Stories should be submitted in Word format (generally not more than 1200 words, or 3 pages long), and photos should be at least 300 dpi (high resolution) and sent as separate JPGs (not embedded in Word documents). Photos should have complete captions and credit for who took the photo. Please email submissions to Joel Glass at HYPERLINK "mailto:Jauxie at aol.com"Jauxie at aol.com . The deadline for submissions is 15 FEB 2008 back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ National Small Vessel Security Summit Report Available A summary of the 2007 National Small Vessel Security Summit Report 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. HYPERLINK "http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/small_vessel_NSVSS_Report_HQ_508.pdf"htt p://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/small_vessel_NSVSS_Report_HQ_508.pdf (PDF: 8000 KB / 122 pages) back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ February 2008 National Safe Boating News Why isn't cork used today in life jackets? Find out why in the February 2008 National Safe Boating Campaign News. HYPERLINK "http://auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008-02.pdf"http://auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008- 02.pdf (PDF: 94 KB / 1 page) back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ 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. HYPERLINK "http://www.uscg.mil/proceedings/"http://www.uscg.mil/proceedings/ back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) There were no "Help Wanted " ads appearing on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: HYPERLINK "http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi"http://www.cgaux.org/cgau xweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: HYPERLINK "http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org"http://cgauxnet .org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor ? Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE HYPERLINK "mailto:LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net"LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. 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HYPERLINK \l "Help"HELP WANTED POSITIONS (From the National Web Site) HYPERLINK \l "Unsubscribe"UNSUBSCRIBE HYPERLINK \l "Archive"eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links SITREP HYPERLINK "http://teamcoastguard.org"http://teamcoastguard.org HYPERLINK "http://www.OperationLifeRing.org"www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary HYPERLINK "http://shopauxiliary.com"http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE HYPERLINK "http://www.kb.cgaux.info/"http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at HYPERLINK "http://www.auxadept.org/enews"http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member?s email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ Aux-04 and Aux-10 Classes 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. 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. Short Term Training Request Form HYPERLINK "http://forms.cgaux.org/archive/a7059f.pdf"http://forms.cgaux.org/archive/a7 059f.pdf AUX-04 Student Support Website HYPERLINK "http://aux04.auxservices.org/"http://aux04.auxservices.org/ Auxiliary C-School Portal HYPERLINK "http://cschool.auxservices.org/"http://cschool.auxservices.org/ back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ Seeking Navigator Articles Seeking fame, fortune, or immortality? All things are possible -- if you contribute to Navigator, the national magazine of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Interesting, original articles (up to 1,500 words) and action-oriented, high-definition photographs (with complete captions and IDs) are now being sought for the next issue. Please submit ASAP to: editornavigator at aol.com back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ Seamanship & Safety Book Available Online RBS partner, Soundings Magazine has published an on-line, 81-page booklet entitled Seamanship and Safety as a free special edition for USCG Auxiliary members. Photos compliment the chapters on Coastal Cruising, Elements of Seamanship, Situational Awareness, Rough-water Boat Handling, Seaworthiness, plus 14 more subjects. Access the free Auxiliary edition by going to HYPERLINK "http://shopauxiliary.com/"ShopAuxiliary.com, click on Members Only and log in using your member number and AuxEdirectory password. Then click on the Soundings logo. From the Soundings Auxiliary member website - click on "Masters Series" - "USCG Auxiliary Edition of Seamanship and Safety". back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ National Search and Rescue Competition (NSAR) A new website with details for the first annual NSAR competition in Cape May is coming soon. The competition will be fierce so start training now. Note: All DCO's please confirm no later than May 1, 2008 if your district will be sending a team to Cape May to compete in the first NSAR. We do not need to know the team members names, only that you will be sending a team. For additional information, please contact: HYPERLINK "mailto:directorate_ms1sr at hotmail.com"directorate_ms1sr at hotmail.com back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ Grants Handbook 2008 The updated Grants Handbook 2008 is now posted on the Boating Department website. This is your source and description of Awards and Grants available to USCG Auxiliarists for 2008. HYPERLINK "http://auxbdept.org/pdf/GrantsHandbook200801March.pdf"http://auxbdept.org/p df/GrantsHandbook200801March.pdfHYPERLINK "http://www.pagelink.org" (PDF: 61 KB / 5 pages) back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ 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. HYPERLINK "http://www.safetyseal.net/dcvsays.asp#Coast_Guard_to_Emphasize_Life_Jacket_ Wear"http://www.safetyseal.net/dcvsays.asp#Coast_Guard_to_Emphasize_Life_Jac ket_Wear back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ First Issue of the New eBeacon Available The Beacon publication is now an electronic publication. We hope to expand the publication with more informational articles and links for other Auxiliary news as we move forward. Our desire is to electronically publish an issue bi-monthly. Our goal is to provide to you as members of the Association and the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary information that keeps you informed on what is happening. We will also endeavor to provide the latest information on member benefits as well as highlight various items available to you through your District Stores. HYPERLINK "http://www.cgauxa.org/ebeacon/"http://www.cgauxa.org/ebeacon/HYPERLINK "http://www.pagelink.org" back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ NACO's February 2008 Report to the Commandant The National Commodore?s latest report to the Commandant has been posted to the NACO website. It highlights Auxiliary events and people during the Month of February, 2008. HYPERLINK "http://www.auxnaco.org/"http://www.auxnaco.org/HYPERLINK "http://www.pagelink.org" back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ New Member Training Value-Added Article: Chain of Leadership The value-added article Chain of Leadership has been added to the National Training Department website. The article provides guidance on how to communicate up and down the chain of leadership within the Auxiliary organization to resolve an issue or problem. On the left side of the home page select "Value-Added Training". The article will be listed along with many other useful articles. HYPERLINK "http://www.auxtdept.org/"http://www.auxtdept.org/HYPERLINK "http://www.pagelink.org" back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ What Fibrous Vegetable Material was Once Used in Life Jackets? Find out in the March 2008 National Safe Boating Campaign column. HYPERLINK "http://www.auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008-03.pdf"http://www.auxadept.org/NSBC/N SBW2008-03.pdfHYPERLINK "http://www.pagelink.org" back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) The following "Help Wanted " ads appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: HYPERLINK "http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi"http://www.cgaux.org/cgau xweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi Web Developer for CG-5433 -- Brett Grooms, DC-I -- 2/27/2008 back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: HYPERLINK "http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org"http://cgauxnet .org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor ? Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE HYPERLINK "mailto:LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net"LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 209458 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/attachments/20080320/56855b2a/attachment.bmp From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Tue Apr 1 21:57:23 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 18:57:23 -0700 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 1 APR 2008 Message-ID: <029901c89464$e4f4ad60$6501a8c0@Leanne> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 1 APR 2008 CONTENTS: HYPERLINK \l "BM_01"2008 Directory of Services HYPERLINK \l "BM_02"State Liaison Officers (SLO) Handbook Updated HYPERLINK \l "BM_03"REMINDER: Need to Find an Auxiliarist's Email Address? HYPERLINK \l "BM_04"REMINDER: 2008 Instructor Workshop HYPERLINK \l "BM_05"REMINDER: West Marine Offers Safety Equipment Discount HYPERLINK \l "BM_06"REMINDER: Officer Eligibility Criteria Update HYPERLINK \l "BM_07"REMINDER: Seeking Navigator Articles HYPERLINK \l "Help"HELP WANTED POSITIONS (From the National Web Site) HYPERLINK \l "Unsubscribe"UNSUBSCRIBE HYPERLINK \l "Archive"eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links SITREP HYPERLINK "http://teamcoastguard.org"http://teamcoastguard.org HYPERLINK "http://www.OperationLifeRing.org"www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary HYPERLINK "http://shopauxiliary.com"http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE HYPERLINK "http://www.kb.cgaux.info/"http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at HYPERLINK "http://www.auxadept.org/enews"http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member?s email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ 2008 Directory of Services The Auxiliary Directory of Services has been updated for 2008 and placed in the Boating Department Documents Library. Minor changes include updating some annual statistics. A major change was updating the Public Education course offerings. The Directory of Services of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is a guide for the reader (usually outside organizations, partners and units of the USCG) to become acquainted with the capabilities of the USCG Auxiliary and its members. HYPERLINK "http://auxbdept.org/pdf/CY-08DirectoryOfServices.pdf"http://auxbdept.org/pd f/CY-08DirectoryOfServices.pdf back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ 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. HYPERLINK "http://auxbdept.org/documents.php"http://auxbdept.org/documents.php back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ REMINDER: Need to Find an Auxiliarist's 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. HYPERLINK "http://www.auxedirectory.org/"http://www.auxedirectory.org/ How to Use the eDirectory: See HYPERLINK "http://home.auxidept.org/howto.htm"http://home.auxidept.org/howto.htm , available as a PPS: HYPERLINK "http://home.auxidept.org/documents/howto/HowTo-50eDirectory.pps"http://home .auxidept.org/documents/howto/HowTo-50eDirectory.pps or PDF file: HYPERLINK "http://home.auxidept.org/documents/howto/HowTo-50eDirectory.pdf"http://home .auxidept.org/documents/howto/HowTo-50eDirectory.pdf back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ REMINDER: 2008 Instructor Workshop The Instructor Workshop for 2008 is now available with a more user-friendly background. This background will be advantageous to both the audience for viewing and the Instructor for more economical printing. To view and download, go to the E Department Library. The workshop must be completed by 31 MAY 2008. HYPERLINK "http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt"http://w ww.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ REMINDER: West Marine Offers Safety Equipment Discount West Marine will again offer a 10% discount on safety equipment to boaters who receive a Vessel Safety Check. The discount coupons are available for downloading on the V Department website. West Marine has long been an active supporter of the VSC program and the educational value it brings to the recreational boating community. HYPERLINK "http://safetyseal.net/downloads/West-Marine-Coupon08.pdf"http://safetyseal. net/downloads/West-Marine-Coupon08.pdf back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ REMINDER: 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. HYPERLINK "http://ntc.cgaux.org/"http://ntc.cgaux.org/ back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ REMINDER: Seeking Navigator Articles Seeking fame, fortune, or immortality? All things are possible -- if you contribute to Navigator, the national magazine of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Interesting, original articles (up to 1,500 words) and action-oriented, high-definition photographs (with complete captions and IDs) are now being sought for the next issue. Please submit ASAP to: HYPERLINK "mailto:editornavigator at aol.com"editornavigator at aol.com. Next editorial deadline is 15 MAY 2008 back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) The following "Help Wanted " ads appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: HYPERLINK "http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi"http://www.cgaux.org/cgau xweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi Public Information Hotline Branch Chief -- Robin Freeman, DC-E -- 3/29/2008 Web Developer for CG-5433 -- Brett Grooms, DC-I -- 2/27/2008 back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: HYPERLINK "http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org"http://cgauxnet .org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor ? Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE HYPERLINK "mailto:LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net"LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 209458 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/attachments/20080401/a1813665/attachment.bmp From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Sun Apr 20 22:25:31 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:25:31 -0700 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 20 APR 2008 Message-ID: <002401c8a356$f95f33a0$6401a8c0@Leanne> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 20 APR 2008 CONTENTS: HYPERLINK \l "BM_01"Get On Board - National Safe Boating Week/North American Safe Boating Campaign HYPERLINK \l "BM_02"Auxiliary Election Eligibility Criteria Revision HYPERLINK \l "BM_03"Best Of Web Awards HYPERLINK \l "BM_04"Up Top In Operations Newsletter - Latest Edition Published HYPERLINK \l "BM_05"April 2008 National Safe Boating Campaign News HYPERLINK \l "BM_06"National Search And Rescue Competition (NSAR) Update HYPERLINK \l "BM_07"REMINDER: Need to Find an Auxiliarist's Email Address? HYPERLINK \l "BM_08"REMINDER: 2008 Instructor Workshop HYPERLINK \l "BM_09"REMINDER: Seeking Navigator Articles HYPERLINK \l "BM_11"REMINDER: West Marine Offers Safety Equipment Discount HYPERLINK \l "Help"HELP WANTED POSITIONS (From the National Web Site) HYPERLINK \l "Unsubscribe"UNSUBSCRIBE HYPERLINK \l "Archive"eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links SITREP HYPERLINK "http://teamcoastguard.org"http://teamcoastguard.org HYPERLINK "http://www.OperationLifeRing.org"www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary HYPERLINK "http://shopauxiliary.com"http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE HYPERLINK "http://www.kb.cgaux.info/"http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at HYPERLINK "http://www.auxadept.org/enews"http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member?s email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ Get On Board - National Safe Boating Week/North American Safe Boating Campaign Just a reminder that National Boating Week is coming up fast. This year, NSBW takes place 17-23 MAY 08, but NSBW is just the beginning of a busy boating season, and in some parts of the country, a year round effort to promote boating safety! As the boating season approaches, the Auxiliary should be preparing NOW for another campaign to spread the message of safe and responsible boating. This year, we are hoping to educate the boating community about life jacket wear and the options that are available when it comes to comfortable and lightweight jackets. "Wear It" is this year's theme for NSBW. We are also continuing our close relationship with our partner organizations to create a larger grassroots network and create a more consistent campaign message. We are hoping these collaborative efforts will increase awareness about the importance of wearing life jackets while on the water. For more details and ideas, as well as resources available for ordering online to support your efforts, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.safeboatingcampaign.net/"http://www.safeboatingcampaign.net/ back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ Auxiliary Election Eligibility Criteria Revision As per the CHDIRAUX policy in an ALAUX-009/08 dated 11 April 2008, the previous ALAUX-003/07 released in February 2007 has been revised. The Administrative Procedures Course (APC) is now the only acceptable course to meet election eligibility criteria. The EOC and AUXMIN are only acceptable (i.e. - "grandfathered") for Auxiliarists who have held any elected office in the past. HYPERLINK "http://list.cgaux.info/pipermail/chdiraux-l/2008-April/000419.html"http://l ist.cgaux.info/pipermail/chdiraux-l/2008-April/000419.html back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ Best Of Web Awards Now is the time to start polishing you websites for the 2008 Best of Web (BOW) competition with a deadline of 10 June 2008. Nominations should be via your DSO-CS officer. All Flotilla, Division, and District sites are encouraged to participate, with specific details for this year's event posted in the CS Guide. The CS Guide has a wealth of additional information you will find helpful in creating a winning site. First place winners will receive a distinctive five-star logo for their website and a beautiful trophy will be presented at NACON 2008 in Orlando FL Don't miss your chance to be the Best of the Best. HYPERLINK "http://home.auxidept.org/documents/CS-Guide_1.0.pdf"http://home.auxidept.or g/documents/CS-Guide_1.0.pdf (PDF: 1900 KB / 132 pages) back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ Up Top In Operations Newsletter - Latest Edition Published The March issue includes: Continuity of Community, Maritime Domain Awareness Part III (MDA), DVC Questions, 2007 Surface Operations Review, and Patrol Ready. HYPERLINK "http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/ops08-03.pdf"http: //www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/ops08-03.pdf (PDF: 120 KB / 6 pages) back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ April 2008 National Safe Boating Campaign News What development led to today's foam life jacket? Find out in the April National Safe Boating Campaign News. HYPERLINK "http://auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008-04.pdf"http://auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008- 04.pdf (PDF: 94 KB / 1 page) back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ National Search And Rescue Competition (NSAR) Update The new NSAR website is now online. Five districts have signed on for this exciting event with more expected in the next few weeks. The competition is expected to be intense so begin training now. Deadline for districts sending a team is 1 May 2008. Travel Dates will be Thursday October 2nd through Sunday October 5th with crew briefings beginning Thursday at 1900 hrs. Be a part of the action at the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary?s First National Search and Rescue Competition in Cape May New Jersey . District Commodores please contact Dante J. Laurino (HYPERLINK "mailto:directorate_ms1sr at hotmail.com"directorate_ms1sr at hotmail.com) , National Chair NSAR at to confirm your district three person team. HYPERLINK "http://www.auxnaco.org/nsar2008.htm"http://www.auxnaco.org/nsar2008.htm back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ REMINDER: Need to Find an Auxiliarist's 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. HYPERLINK "http://www.auxedirectory.org/"http://www.auxedirectory.org/ How to Use the eDirectory: See HYPERLINK "http://home.auxidept.org/howto.htm"http://home.auxidept.org/howto.htm , available as a PPS: HYPERLINK "http://home.auxidept.org/documents/howto/HowTo-50eDirectory.pps"http://home .auxidept.org/documents/howto/HowTo-50eDirectory.pps or PDF file: HYPERLINK "http://home.auxidept.org/documents/howto/HowTo-50eDirectory.pdf"http://home .auxidept.org/documents/howto/HowTo-50eDirectory.pdf back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ REMINDER: 2008 Instructor Workshop The Instructor Workshop for 2008 is now available with a more user-friendly background. This background will be advantageous to both the audience for viewing and the Instructor for more economical printing. To view and download, go to the E Department Library. The workshop must be completed by 31 MAY 2008. HYPERLINK "http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt"http://w ww.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt (link to download) back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ REMINDER: Seeking Navigator Articles Seeking fame, fortune, or immortality? All things are possible -- if you contribute to Navigator, the national magazine of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Interesting, original articles (up to 1,500 words) and action-oriented, high-definition photographs (with complete captions and IDs) are now being sought for the next issue. Please submit ASAP to: HYPERLINK "mailto:editornavigator at aol.com"editornavigator at aol.com. Next editorial deadline is 15 MAY 2008 back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ REMINDER: West Marine Offers Safety Equipment Discount West Marine will again offer a 10% discount on safety equipment to boaters who receive a Vessel Safety Check. The discount coupons are available for downloading on the V Department website. West Marine has long been an active supporter of the VSC program and the educational value it brings to the recreational boating community. HYPERLINK "http://safetyseal.net/downloads/West-marine-Coupon08.pdf"http://safetyseal. net/downloads/West-marine-Coupon08.pdf HYPERLINK "http://www.pagelink.org"www.pagelink.org back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) The following "Help Wanted " ads appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: HYPERLINK "http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi"http://www.cgaux.org/cgau xweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi Webmaster -- Wayne Spivak, N-MR -- 4/15/2008 Public Information Hotline Branch Chief -- Robin Freeman, DC-E -- 3/29/2008 back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: HYPERLINK "http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org"http://cgauxnet .org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor ? Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE HYPERLINK "mailto:LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net"LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. Members of Coast Guard Forces listed in AUXDATA may click: HYPERLINK "http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/"http://cgauxnet.org/p ipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/ back to HYPERLINK \l "TOP"TOP No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.2/1387 - Release Date: 4/19/2008 11:31 AM -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/attachments/20080420/efea68f3/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ 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. http://www.auxpa.org/potw/images/080419-G-8984S-500.jpg back to TOP <> _____ Special Member Benefit Available Through a special 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. http://www.shopauxiliary.com/ back to TOP <> _____ 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. http://www.auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008-05.pdf (PDF: 88 KB / 1 page) back to TOP <> _____ DHS Unveils Small Vessel Security Strategy The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its new Small Vessel Security Strategy (SVSS) document, 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). http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/small-vessel-security-strategy.pdf (PDF: 1290 KB / 57 pages) Online fact sheet: http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209398073431.shtm back to TOP <> _____ PWC Carriage Requirements Changes After careful consideration by the Surface Stan Team, the following PWC OPFAC carriage requirements are changed effective immediately: - Throwable PFD is no longer required. - Spare spark plugs are only required for 2 stroke engines. They are no longer required for 4 stroke engines. These items are in Appendix C (Required Facility Equipment) and again in task PWC-03-05-AUX (4.g and 4.r) of the PWC Operator Qualification Guide, COMDTINST 19794.54 (series). They are also found on the PWC Facility Inspection and Offer for Use form, ANSC 7008 in Section VII, items 12 and 20. These changes will be reflected in the next editions/revisions of these documents. back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: Get on Board - National Safe Boating Week/North American Safe Boating Campaign Just a reminder that National Boating Week is coming up fast. This year, NSBW takes place 17-23 MAY 08, but NSBW is just the beginning of a busy boating season, and in some parts of the country, a year round effort to promote boating safety! As the boating season approaches, the Auxiliary should be preparing NOW for another campaign to spread the message of safe and responsible boating. This year, we are hoping to educate the boating community about life jacket wear and the options that are available when it comes to comfortable and lightweight jackets. "Wear It" is this year's theme for NSBW. We are also continuing our close relationship with our partner organizations to create a larger grassroots network and create a more consistent campaign message. We are hoping these collaborative efforts will increase awareness about the importance of wearing life jackets while on the water. For more details and ideas, as well as resources available for ordering online to support your efforts, visit http://www.safeboatingcampaign.net/ back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: Best of Web Awards Now is the time to start polishing you websites for the 2008 Best of Web (BOW) competition with a deadline of 10 June 2008. Nominations should be via your DSO-CS officer. All Flotilla, Division, and District sites are encouraged to participate, with specific details for this year's event posted in the CS Guide. The CS Guide has a wealth of additional information you will find helpful in creating a winning site. First place winners will receive a distinctive five-star logo for their website and a beautiful trophy will be presented at NACON 2008 in Orlando FL Don't miss your chance to be the Best of the Best. http://home.auxidept.org/documents/CS-Guide_1.0.pdf (PDF: 1900 KB / 132 pages) back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: Auxiliary Election Eligibility Criteria Revision As per the CHDIRAUX policy in an ALAUX-009/08 dated 11 April 2008, the previous ALAUX-003/07 released in February 2007 has been revised. The Administrative Procedures Course (APC) is now the only acceptable course to meet election eligibility criteria. The EOC and AUXMIN are only acceptable (i.e. - "grandfathered") for Auxiliarists who have held any elected office in the past. http://list.cgaux.info/pipermail/chdiraux-l/2008-April/000419.html back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: 2008 Instructor Workshop The Instructor Workshop for 2008 is now available with a more user-friendly background. This background will be advantageous to both the audience for viewing and the Instructor for more economical printing. To view and download, go to the E Department Library. The workshop must be completed by 31 MAY 2008. http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt (link to download) back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER:Seeking Navigator Articles Seeking fame, fortune, or immortality? All things are possible -- if you contribute to Navigator, the national magazine of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Interesting, original articles (up to 1,500 words) and action-oriented, high-definition photographs (with complete captions and IDs) are now being sought for the next issue. Please submit ASAP to: editornavigator at aol.com. Next editorial deadline is 15 MAY 2008 back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: West Marine Offers Safety Equipment Discount West Marine will again offer a 10% discount on safety equipment to boaters who receive a Vessel Safety Check. The discount coupons are available for downloading on the V Department website. West Marine has long been an active supporter of the VSC program and the educational value it brings to the recreational boating community. http://safetyseal.net/downloads/West-marine-Coupon08.pdf back to TOP <> _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) The following "Help Wanted " ads appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi SITREP Webmaster - (BA-APW) -- Brett Grooms, DC-I -- 4/30/2008 Public Information Hotline Branch Chief -- Robin Freeman, DC-E -- 3/29/2008 14:32 back to TOP <> Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 209458 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/attachments/20080511/603be6bf/attachment.bmp From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Wed Jun 4 21:18:15 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 18:18:15 -0700 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 4 JUN 2008 Message-ID: <012701c8c6aa$081d7f70$6401a8c0@Leanne> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 4 JUN 2008 CONTENTS: Register Now for the Auxiliary National Conference (NACON) USCGAUX Amateur Radio Event DSC Radio Tutorial Available Lifejacket Use Clarification Safety Lines May 2008 First International Drowning Report Published 1st Quarter 2008 Commandant Report Auxiliary Member Benefits Presentation and Flyer Want to Publish Your Own Unit Website or Learn PowerPoint? BoatU.S. Auxiliary Benefits Reminder BoatU.S. Announces Grants Awarded to Auxiliary Flotillas HELP WANTED POSITIONS <> (From the National Web Site) UNSUBSCRIBE eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links SITREP http://teamcoastguard.org www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ Register Now for the Auxiliary National Conference (NACON) We are pleased to announce that registration and information regarding NACON 2008 is now available online. You may register for the conference online as well as make your hotel reservations through the links provided on the site. We are continuing to update the website as more information becomes available for posting. Plan to attend now, register and make your reservations early so you do not miss out. Early Bird Registration ends on July 17, 2008. Mail-in registration ends on August 1, 2008. Online registration ends on August 10, 2008. After August 10th registration will only be available at the Conference Registration Desk at the hotel in Orlando starting at 12:00 noon on Wednesday August 20th. http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon2008/ back to TOP <> _____ USCGAUX Amateur Radio Event All U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members that are Amateur Radio operators are invited to operate as "Special Event Radio Stations" on Saturday October 18, 2008 on Amateur H.F. frequencies to commemorate the Anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. All amateurs are invited to set up and operate Special Event Radio stations using High Frequency all across the nation. Official USCG Aux Special Event Amateur Radio stations will be operating "On the Air" with a Special 1 X 1 call all day contacting amateur radio operators and other U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary stations from coast to coast. All official Special Event Radio Stations will be sent Free Commemorative QSL's to mail out. Last year over 30 USCG Aux. Special Event Stations contacted thousands of other amateurs and USCG Auxiliary members to commemorate the USCG Auxiliary Anniversary. See: http://www.auxodept.org/telecoms.htm#RadioEvent for more details. back to TOP <> _____ DSC Radio Tutorial Available A reminder that the BoatU.S. interactive tutorial on DSC Radio is a great asset for all boaters, including Auxiliarists and the general public. This online tutorial reveals much information about Rescue 21 and the proper use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) radios. See http://www.boatus.com/foundation/dsc/player.html back to TOP <> _____ Lifejacket Use Clarification Per CHDIRAUX Office: Misinformation passed at a recent Auxiliary meeting stated that the USCG would be withdrawing approval of inflatable lifejackets for all boats capable of going 30 mph or more. To clarify: Impending changes to authorized inflatable life jackets applies only to CG active duty, Reserves, and Auxiliary. By 2009 all life jackets authorized for use by CG personnel must be dynamic strength tested to 50 mph. The Auxiliary will be less affected since it will only apply to Auxiliary personnel on facilities that have the capability to exceed 35 mph. This change has nothing to do with the boating public and is strictly an "in-house" standard to ensure safety conducting missions utilizing high speed assets. The CG is not withdrawing approval for Inflatable Life Jackets, merely removing types it previously listed in the Rescue and Survival Systems Manual as approved for use by CG personnel. Again, it has nothing to do with the public, only CG. Please ensure this is communicated as appropriate. back to TOP <> _____ Safety Lines May 2008 The May 2008 edition of Safety Lines is now available for downloading from the M Department website. In this issue are: Coast Guard REC Assistance in the Heartland, Promotional Materials Back in Stock, A New Approach for the Auxiliary Chart Updating Program and A Good Question. http://www.auxmdept.org/safetyline_pdfs/SL-MAY%202008.pdf (PDF: 287 KB / 8 pages) back to TOP <> _____ First International Drowning Report Published The first International Drowning Report has been published, complete with a Power Point presentation, by the International Life Saving Federation (ILS). This is a must read eye opener for those involved in promotion of water safety. Both documents are posted in the Boating Department's document library. http://auxbdept.org/documents.php back to TOP <> _____ 1st Quarter 2008 Commandant Report The Commandant's quarterly brief presents two topics in the Projects and Critical Issues categories that either require added attention and emphasis or are tracking on course at this time. The first item Coast Guard Auxiliary modernization was discussed in the most recent flag conference. The second item addresses the longer term Auxiliary Information Systems requirements. Following the discussion of critical issues is a section on Accomplishments and Initiatives that draws items of interest from activities in experienced by field units. Finally, The Course Ahead outlines the directions and efforts of the National Staff Directorates. http://www.auxnaco.org/index.htm#18MAY08 back to TOP <> _____ Auxiliary Member Benefits Presentation and Flyer The Personnel department has produced a Members benefits presentation and flyer, for use in recruiting new members, and for training at flotilla meetings. Presentation: http://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/member%20benefits.pps Flyer: http://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/benifitsflyer.pdf back to TOP <> _____ Want to Publish Your Own Unit Website or Learn PowerPoint? The July AUX-04 Basic Technology C-School session has a few available slots still open which will be held at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown VA, on 24-28 July 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 a Short Term Training Request (STTR) to your DIRAUX ASAP. When you submit your STTR, please also submit a Student Questionnaire. For complete details, including prerequisites, visit the AUX-04 Student Support Website. STTR: http://forms.cgaux.org/archive/a7059f.pdf (PDF: 100 KB / 2 pages) Student questionnaire: http://aux04.auxservices.org/students/student_questionnaire_nav.htm http://aux04.auxservices.org/ back to TOP <> _____ BoatU.S. Auxiliary Benefits Reminder Check out BoatU.S. Auxiliary friendly web site for great deals on marine insurance plus 50% off annual membership, 10% off of the towing package and 20% off subscription to Seaworthy Magazine. Go to ShopAuxiliary.com and click on Members Only; then enter your member number and password used for the eDirectory. Then click on the BoatU.S. logo. http://shopauxiliary.com/ back to TOP <> _____ BoatU.S. Announces Grants Awarded to Auxiliary Flotillas BoatUS has announced their latest awards to Auxiliary units. This program has passed out over $735,000 over the last 18 years to organizations, funding great ideas to promote boating safety. http://auxbdept.org/pdf/BOATUSGrantsAwarded08.pdf (PDF: 68 KB / 1 page) back to TOP <> _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) The following "Help Wanted " ads appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi Public Information Hotline Branch Chief -- Robin Freeman, DC-E -- 3/29/2008 back to TOP <> Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 209458 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/attachments/20080604/726b6375/attachment.bmp From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Fri Jun 13 09:36:32 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:36:32 -0700 Subject: [Aux-enews] Special eNews: U.S. Coast Guard Infoline/Hotline 800-Number -- No Longer in Service (Your help needed!) Message-ID: <005601c8cd5a$7ee3fb00$6401a8c0@Leanne> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 13 JUN 2008 Special eNews UNSUBSCRIBE eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links SITREP http://teamcoastguard.org www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ >From the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division As many of you may recall, the U. S. Coast Guard Infoline (a toll-free phone number formerly referred to as the Boating Safety Hotline) was discontinued October 1, 2006 due to budget shortfalls. At that time, the Coast Guard requested our partner organizations to remove the 800 number from active websites and customer assistance phone services, and to discontinue the use of the number in all printed material. It has recently come to the Coast Guard's attention that the CG Infoline 800 number (800-368-5647) has been privately reactivated and now leads to a secondary 800 number that is unrelated to boating safety when dialed. All Coast Guard field units have been directed to obliterate this number from all forms and publications where it appears. All replacement stock of these forms and publications no longer carry the CG Infoline number. Due to the fact that the boating public is still continuing to attempt to reach us at this number, we are asking for your assistance in ensuring that your membership is aware that the Coast Guard Infoline/Hotline is no longer in use and to discontinue the placement of the number in all publications and services. It is further requested that, where possible, you obliterate this number from any existing stock of materials in order to prevent any misdirection or confusion for the recreational boating public. Your cooperation and assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated, and thank you for all you do to make recreational boating safer for our boating public. _____ Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. Members of Coast Guard Forces listed in AUXDATA may click: http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/ back to TOP <> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/bmp Size: 209458 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/attachments/20080613/bd06d630/attachment.bmp From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Mon Jun 30 22:13:15 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:13:15 -0700 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 30 JUN 2008 Message-ID: <016301c8db20$062084d0$6501a8c0@Leanne> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 30 JUN 2008 CONTENTS: Rockland Maine Becomes Ninth Coast Guard City Auxiliary History Book Summer Edition of the Boating Department's Newsletter - Waves For Safety's Sake, Volume II - 2008 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Travel Voucher Form Updated New Personal Qualifications Standard (TelComPQS) Changes to Trident Education Requirements Auxiliary National Conference (NACON) - Registration, Reservations, Etc. Federal Support Focuses on Midwest Flood Coast Guard Announces Successful Launch of Nationwide Automatic Identification System Satellite HELP WANTED POSITIONS <> (From the National Web Site) UNSUBSCRIBE eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links Navigator On-Line http://www.auxadept.org/navigator/index.shtml SITREP http://teamcoastguard.org Operation Life Ring www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ Rockland Maine Becomes Ninth Coast Guard City WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) today announced that the City of Rockland has been approved to receive the highly coveted designation of "Coast Guard City" from the United States Congress. The announcement follows a nomination on behalf of Rockland by Admiral Thad Allen in March and the completion of a rigorous application review by the United States Coast Guard. For more: http://www.courierpub.com/articles/2008/06/28/courier_-_gazette/local_news/d oc486518c9d17a4443042811.txt http://www.uscg.mil/comrel/coast_guard_cities.htm back to TOP <> _____ Auxiliary History Book The latest Auxiliary History Book that brings the information up-to-date through the new "Normalcy" since 9/11 is still available for any members who desire to purchase a copy. As part of your celebration of the 69th Anniversary of the USCG Auxiliary you can order your copy of the history book which chronicles the dedicated service of Auxiliarists since the birth of the organization in 1939. http://www.turnerpublishing.com/detail.aspx?id=1033 back to TOP <> _____ Summer Edition of the Boating Department's Newsletter - Waves This issue of WAVES contains interesting articles such as: 1. The first ever World Drowning Report, a must read eye-opener! 2. An analysis of a drowning right after the tragedy... 3. International Boating & Water Safety Summit report... and much more! http://auxbdept.org/waves/wave200802.pdf back to TOP <> _____ For Safety's Sake, Volume II - 2008 The newest edition of For Safety's Sake, Volume II - 2008 has been released. This new issue was released on June 21st and is available for downloading from the V Departments Newsletter page. In this issue is: 2007 Results, Communications, Educational Thrusts, Training, The Bell Revisited, The Wear It Campaign, 2007 Be A Survivor Essay Winners, Reality Strikes Home, Inflatable Life Jackets and more. Download your copy and pass it on to your associates after you've read it. http://safetyseal.net/newsletters/ve-mdv/fss08-02.pdf back to TOP <> _____ National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be hosting public meetings/hearings in Washington DC, Portland and Chicago over the next two months on additional information for the discharge permit for vessels. Members are encouraged to attend as private citizens to make their concerns as recreational boaters known to the EPA, but cannot give input in uniform or use auxiliary titles unless they receive permission from their District Commodore, Director of Auxiliary, and District Commander. Questions should be directed via the National Legislative Liaison Committee website. http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/home.cfm?program_id=350 http://www.legislative.auxnaco.org/ back to TOP <> _____ Travel Voucher Form Updated The Travel Voucher, DD-1351-2 and Continuation, DD-1351-2C eForms have been revised to reflect the changes to some airlines which are now charging for baggage. The expense drop down menus now include Aircraft Baggage Charge. Travelers must use this code to be reimbursed for baggage fees. http://forms.cgaux.org/archive/dd1351-2f.pdf back to TOP <> _____ New Personal Qualifications Standard (TelComPQS) A new Personal Qualifications Standard (PQS) for Auxiliary Telecommunications has been developed and approved by the Auxiliary, see our Department of Operations Telecoms main page for details. http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/TC%20PQS%20%2008051 2.pdf (PDF: 36 pages / 880KB) http://www.auxodept.org/telecoms.htm back to TOP <> _____ Changes to Trident Education Requirements Trident Update Bulletin 2008-01 describes the change in the educational requirements for both the MS Training Ribbon and Trident device. The change brings these requirements into compliance with the ICS requirements established in ALAUX 002/07. http://www.auxmdept.org/pdf_files/2008_TridentBulletin2008-01.pdf (PDF: 1 page / 125KB) back to TOP <> _____ Auxiliary National Conference (NACON) - Registration, Reservations, Etc. A printable PDF version of the registration form has been added to the NACON website which may be completed by hand and mailed with payment to Ann Beecher, N-CR at the address provided on the form. Contact Ann at Beecher at centurytel.net if you have any questions regarding registration for NACON 2008. We are continuing to update the website as more information becomes available for posting. Plan to attend now, register and make your reservations early so you do not miss out on a great time in Orlando. REMINDER: The cutoff date for hotel reservations is July 17th. Please go to the website www.cgauxa.org/nacon2008/ then click on HOTEL RESERVATIONS to make online reservations at the Rosen Centre. In addition, the "Early Bird" conference registration fee ends on July 17th. Use the same website then click on ONLINE REGISTRATION to complete the online registration process. We anticipate descriptions of the training workshops scheduled for Friday August 22nd and Saturday August 23rd will be posted to the website by July 1st. Workshops are planned for Operational Security, Rescue 21, Diversity, AIM/Uniforms, Retention, Public Education, and Interpreter Program. Please check back periodically to see what new information has been added. Plan to attend now, register and make your reservations quickly so you do not miss out on a great time in Orlando. http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon2008/2008%20NACON%20Registration%20Form.pdf (PDF: 1 page / 80KB) http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon2008/ back to TOP <> _____ Federal Support Focuses on Midwest Flood June 20, 2008 - FEMA and numerous federal agencies continue to work with tribal, state and local governments, private sector partners and affected residents as floods continue to devastate communities in the Midwest and begin to recede in others. President George W. Bush, Secretary Chertoff, FEMA Administrator David Paulison and other senior federal officials visited flooded sites in Iowa to view the damage first-hand. For more: http://www.fema.gov/media/2008/061308.shtm back to TOP <> _____ Coat Guard Announces Successful Launch of Nationwide Automatic Identification System Satellite WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Coast Guard announced Friday the launch of an ORBCOMM concept demonstration satellite, equipped with Automatic Identification System (AIS) capability, from Kapustin Yar, Russia, Thursday. For more: https://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/786/212499/ back to TOP <> _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) The following "Help Wanted " ad appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi Public Information Hotline Branch Chief -- Robin Freeman, DC-E -- 3/29/2008 back to TOP <> Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. 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Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ Airline Checked Baggage Fee and Airline Fuel Surcharge (ACLOAST 333/08) For those who travel on TONO: Numerous commercial airlines are assessing a fee for checked baggage. Some airlines may exempt government travelers from paying the fee, however, they may require the traveler to present a government ID and/or copy of official travel orders at time of check in. Coast Guard travelers should be prepared to present a military or government ID and copy of official travel orders at the time bags are checked in. Regulations classify any baggage that is not transported free by the carrier as part of the transportation ticket cost as excess baggage. Therefore travel orders must specifically authorize excess baggage in order to be authorized reimbursement for a checked baggage fee. Checked baggage fees cannot be charged to the coast guard centrally billed account (CBA), aka charged to order, TONO, or GTA. Travelers who have their airline ticket charged to a Coast Guard CBA must be prepared to pay any assessed baggage fee at the time the bags are checked in with the airline. Checked baggage fees can be charged to the travelers individually billed government travel charge card. Due to the volatility in fuel costs many airlines are assessing a fuel surcharge to government and public airfares. The surcharge is assessed at the time the ticket is purchased and is in addition to the base airfare price. The amount of the fuel surcharge could substantially increase the overall cost of a ticket. The surcharge appears on a transportation itinerary invoice as a tax and shall be included as part of the overall transportation cost for reimbursement purposes. For questions contact Mr. Scott Arndt at e-mail scott.r.arndt (at)uscg.mil or Mr. Les Weisbeck at e-mail les.r.weisbeck(at) uscg.mil. Radm Jody a. Breckenridge, Assistant Commandant for human resources, sends back to TOP <> _____ NACON Registration Deadline Fast Approaching The NACON 2008 deadline for hotel and early conference reservations is July 17th, just 2 days away. There is also a PDF version of the registration form available if you do not wish to register online. The regular registration fee will apply to all registrations not received by July 17th. Mail in registration must be completed by August 1st. Online registration ends on August 10th. Act now to make your reservations. http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon2008/ http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon2008/2008%20NACON%20Registration%20Form.pdf (PDF: 1 page / 125 KB) back to TOP <> _____ New AuxData Mission Added There is a new mission added to member training, 06C - AUXSCE. Reporting it is now functional in AuxData. Please advise all Instructors who are teaching this course to use mission 06C effective immediately. A reminder: Do not show the students on the 7030, their time should be reported on their monthly 7029 form. The following change will be added to the 7030 as of 1 October 2008 when the quarterly forms update is made: 06C AUXSCE Reporting - A class taught by a certified SCETT (Instructor who completed AUXSCE Train-the-Trainer course and is certified as either a Boat Crew Coxswain or a pilot in one of the AIR Competencies.) back to TOP <> _____ Orion Becomes an RBS Partner Orion Safety Products, in conjunction with the Auxiliary, has developed a Safety Awareness program for Auxiliary Vessel Examiners. On-line visual distress signal (VDS) training is available through the ShopAuxiliary.com, member's only website. (Click on the Orion link after signing in.) By viewing the training, each vessel examiner is eligible to receive a free VE kit. The kit includes Vessel Safety Check (VSC) event posters, brochures, a VDS training card, and discount coupons for each VSC customer, and vessel examiners can earn points to obtain additional Orion VDS products. 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Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 2375 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/attachments/20080718/16c21242/attachment.png From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Sun Aug 3 01:14:38 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 22:14:38 -0700 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 2 AUG 2008 Message-ID: <00fd01c8f527$d59c9e80$6401a8c0@Ed> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 2 AUG 2008 CONTENTS: New AUXNAV Course Clarification of CG ICS-210 Training for Auxiliary New Member Benefit - Wireless Lanyard Waterfront Challenge Grants NACON Registration Deadline Fast Approaching Life Jacket Demonstration on NACON REMINDER: Orion Becomes an RBS Partner Boat Responsibly Bags Now Available HELP WANTED POSITIONS <> (From the National Web Site) UNSUBSCRIBE eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links http://www.auxadept.org/navigator/ SITREP http://teamcoastguard.org www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ New AUXNAV Course The new Coast Guard Auxiliary Navigation Course, based on the book, The Weekend Navigator, is now available and in stock at AUXCEN. Refer to SpeedGram 2008-01 for details. http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/speedgrams/SpeedGram_2008-01.pdf back to TOP <> _____ Clarification of CG-210 Training for Auxiliary ICS-210 Initial Incident Commander is a classroom course designed for Single Resource Leader Type 5/Type 4 Incident Commanders. It is a four-hour course based on the ICS-300 course but condensed and focused on initial incident assessment, initial incident management (includes assuming command, organization, and execution), and development and use of ICS forms. Completion of this course by SURLs is a DHS mandate not a CG Headquarters. As per ALAUX 002/07 this course or the full ICS-300 course is required for Auxiliary coxswains, pilots (Aircraft Commander, First Pilot and Co-Pilot), any member in the Trident Program or any other team/task force leader determined by a Coast Guard unit Commander to have a need. Both ALCOAST 042/07 and ALCOAST 106/07 required a completion date of 31MAR08 for all Coast Guard personnel including the Auxiliary. There was concern over the possible limited access for Auxiliary members when the course was first made available. ALAUX 002/07 was issued giving no completion dates but strongly encouraging single resource leaders to take ICS-210 when the opportunity presented. Realizing that the 31MAR08 deadline has come and gone for ICS-210, CG-54212 in cooperation with the Coast Guard's NIMS Program Coordinator and the Office of Incident Management & Preparedness (CG-5331) were able to extend the deadline for course completion until 31MAR09. The new deadline for completion for all applicable Auxiliarists is 31MAR09. Successful completion must be entered into AUXDATA which will be programmed to recognize the 31MAR09 deadline. Operational members who are not compliant with coursework requirements by the deadline will be placed in "REYR" and will not be issued patrol orders. Please direct any questions to your DIRAUX or BMC Russell Woodill of CG-54212 via email. back to TOP <> _____ New Member Benefit - Wireless Lanyard A new member benefit is posted on the ShopAuxiliary.com "Members Only" page. You will find a significant discount for a revolutionary new wireless lanyard that connects directly to the engine kill switch. Once you login using your EMPLID and eDirectory password click on the logo/link for "Autotether" to view this unique offer. In addition, there is a similar link on the ShopAuxiliary.com page available to anyone who uses that site with its own discount that will also generate funds to support Auxiliary programs. You are encouraged to share the www.ShopAuxiliary.com as sales generated from the site results in a royalty to help support Auxiliary programs. http://www.shopauxiliary.com/membershipsignin.php back to TOP <> _____ Waterfront Challenge Grants The Waterfront Challenge is a grant program for boaters to take steps to help improve their local waterfront. Eight grants of $5,000 to $25,000 will be awared to support grassroot efforts by boaters to create sustainable waterfront environmental improvements in their communities. Some ideas include, cleaning up a beach or river bank, rebuilding a handicap accessible dock, or any small scale projects that could result in effective waterfront improvements. A flotilla or an individual could apply for grants to be awarded at the Miami International Boat Show in February, 2009. Project deadline is November 5, 2008. http://www.wfchallenge.com/ back to TOP <> _____ NACON Registration Deadline Fast Approaching The NACON 2008 online registration ends on August 10th. Act now to make your reservations. http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon2008/index.php back to TOP <> _____ Life Jacket Demonstration at NACON All NACON attendees are invited to the Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Directorate's life jacket extravaganza, pool-side on Saturday (23 August) at noon. See new style life jackets and rescue devices demonstrated by famous models (and perhaps one or two that are infamous), including the new Mustang Hydrostatic Auxiliary and Stearns paddler manual models. Learn what the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) can do to support you, learn how to correctly re-arm an inflatable life jacket from a pro, and receive some neat stuff. Since it will be lunch time, RBS Directorate and the NSBC will provide a FREE Vienna Beef hot dog lunch. Attendees will receive other FREE stuff. back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: Orion Becomes and RBS Partner Orion Safety Products, in conjunction with the Auxiliary, has developed a Safety Awareness program for Auxiliary Vessel Examiners. On-line visual distress signal (VDS) training is available through the ShopAuxiliary.com, member's only website. (Click on the Orion link after signing in.) By viewing the training, each vessel examiner is eligible to receive a free VE kit. The kit includes Vessel Safety Check (VSC) event posters, brochures, a VDS training card, and discount coupons for each VSC customer, and vessel examiners can earn points to obtain additional Orion VDS products. Be sure to complete your contact info on the quiz form. www.shopauxiliary.com back to TOP <> _____ Boat Responsibly Bags Now Available New Boat Responsibly plastic bags, ANSC #9025, are available from ANSC. They replace the outdated You're In Command bags. NACON attendees participating in the Recreational Boating Safety Directorate Life Jacket Extravaganza will receive a sample bag with neat stuff inside. back to TOP <> _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) The following "Help Wanted " ad appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi Public Information Hotline Branch Chief -- Robin Freeman, DC-E -- 3/29/2008 back to TOP <> Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. Members of Coast Guard Forces listed in AUXDATA may click: http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/ back to TOP <> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ Auxiliary Search Coordination& Execution (AUXSC&E) Course Replaces AUXSAR The new AUXSC&E course is now available at ANSC and is ready to be taught in the Districts. This course replaces AUXSAR in the Auxiliary's suite of AUXOP courses. AUXSC&E, which is the Auxiliary version of the Coast Guard's Search Coordination & Execution course, is an AUXOP course, and as such, is not required for qualification or currency maintenance for the Boat Crew program. Additional information about the new course can be obtained at www.auxtdept.org . back to TOP <> _____ NACON 2008 WIKI Site Available A new NACON 2008 WIKI site is up and running. Check www.nacon.auxpa.org for the latest stories, photos, and video from NACON 2008 in Orlando. back to TOP <> _____ New Operations Courses Available on eLearn Two new courses, Operations Policy and Navigation Rules, are now available on eLearn. Operations Policy reviews the Operations Policy manual, preparing you to take the test, a prerequisite for Coxswain, PWC Operator, and several Aviation quals. Navigation Rules reviews COLREGS, preparing you for the NavRules70 exam, a prerequisite for Coxswain and PWC Operator, as well as the 5 year recertification exam. eLearn is an online training resource sponsored by the National Training Department. eLearn: http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/login/index.php National Training Department http://www.auxtdept.org/ back to TOP <> _____ Sale on Tucked Version of the ODU The Coast Guard Uniform Distribution Center (UDC) is offering a 4-for-1 sale on certain sizes of the tucked version of the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU). For more information, check out ALCOAST message 381/08 at: http://www.uscg.mil/announcements/ Although this ALCOAST states in paragraph 6 that the current ODU may be worn until 31 December 2012, that deadline applies only for Coast Guard active duty and Reserve personnel. ALAUX 012/08 of April 2008 provided guidance on Auxiliary ODU wear that still applies...specifically, that the current tucked ODU will be authorized for Coast Guard Auxiliary wear until no longer serviceable. For more details visit http://www.uscg.mil/UNIFORMS/news.asp#odu-sale back to TOP <> _____ Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. Members of Coast Guard Forces listed in AUXDATA may click: http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/ back to TOP <> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/attachments/20080820/b8394bc1/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ NACON Election Results * The National Commodore Elect is Commodore Nick Kerigan * The National Vice Commodore Elect is Commodore Jim Vass * The National Area Commodore - Atlantic (East) is Commodore Thomas Venezio * The National Area Commodore - Atlantic (West) is Commodore Thomas Mallison * The National Area Commodore - Atlantic (Pacific) is Commodore Victor Connell back to TOP <> _____ NACON 2008 WIKI Site Available A new NACON 2008 WIKI site is up and running. Check www.nacon.auxpa.org for the latest stories, photos, and video from NACON 2008 in Orlando. back to TOP <> _____ Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. 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Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 2375 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/attachments/20080822/9b640a41/attachment.png From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Fri Aug 29 18:50:12 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:50:12 -0700 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 29 AUG 2008 Message-ID: <002c01c90a29$99685be0$6501a8c0@Leanne> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 29 AUG 2008 CONTENTS: 2007 Photography, Publication, and Public Affairs Awards Announced at NACON 2008 Best of Web Awards Announced at NACON Update to Documentation Revision List for Training Courses Auxiliary Search Coordination & Execution (AUXSC&E) Course Replaces AUXSAR NACON 2008: WIKI Site Available, SITREP Coverage of NACON New Operations Courses Available on eLearn 2007 Recreational Boating Statistics New Public Education Course Boat Responsibly Bags Now Available HELP WANTED POSITIONS <> (From the National Web Site) UNSUBSCRIBE eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links http://www.auxadept.org/navigator/ SITREP http://teamcoastguard.org www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ 2007 Photography, Publication, and Public Affairs Awards Announced at NACON The winners of the 2007 Photography, Publication, and Public Affairs Awards are: * Photography - First Place * Operations - Richard Borth, D9CR, Drummond Island, Michigan * Public Education - Douglas Edelman, D8WR, St. Peters, Missouri * Public Affairs - Joseph Giannattasio, D5NR, Cape May, New Jersey * Fellowship - James Beyea, D13, Bainbridge Island, Washington * Member Training - Karen Miller, D7, Palm Harbor, Florida * MS & S - Mark Lapenna, D8ER, Park Hills, Kentucky * Vessel Examination - Braxton Ezell, D7, Bradenton, Florida * Publications * District - The Eastwind - John Stockwell, DSO-PB, 9ER, Baldwinsville, New York * Division - Pieces of Eight - Richard Rolland, SO-PB, Div 8, D13, Harrison, Idaho * Flotilla - Direction Finder - Victor Beelik, FSO-PA, Flotilla 11-04, D11NR, S. Lake Tahoe, California * Public Affairs * Third Annual Boater's Fair - Loretta Rindal, FC, Flotilla 4-8, D13, Poulsbo, Washington View a slide show of the winning entries: Slideshow: http://sites.google.com/site/cgauxnacon2008/Home/pa-awards-presentation back to TOP <> _____ 2008 Best of Web Awards Announced at NACON The Coast Guard Auxiliary recognizes the need to communicate time sensitive information to all of its members and each Auxiliary website plays a vital role in the distribution of information. The best examples of Auxiliary websites were honored today at NACON 2008. The winning websites, which receive a crystal trophy and are authorized the 5 Star logo for permanent display on their website, were: District - District 09E Division - District 11S Division 16 Flotilla - District 05S Division 08 Flotilla 07 The 1st runner-up websites, which receive a certificate and are authorized the 1 Star logo for permanent display on their websites, were: District - District 11N Division - District 01N Division 11 Flotilla - District 11S Division 12 Flotilla 04 Congratulations to all. back to TOP <> _____ Update to Documentation Revision List for Training Courses The National Training Department's Documentation Revision List has been changed to incorporate updates in the documentation to support the New Member Course material developed by the Personnel Department. Updates include the Reference Guide, Student Guide and exams. This list has been developed by the National Training Department to provide the current revision of training material required for program qualification and AUXOP courses. All items listed have been reviewed by responsible departments and confirmed as the latest revision. http://www.auxtdept.org/PDF/TrngDocAug2008.pdf back to TOP <> _____ Auxiliary Search Coordination & Execution (AUXSC&E) Course Replaces AUXSAR The new AUXSC&E course is now available at ANSC and is ready to be taught in the Districts. This course replaces AUXSAR in the Auxiliary's suite of AUXOP courses. AUXSC&E, which is the Auxiliary version of the Coast Guard's Search Coordination & Execution course, is an AUXOP course, and as such, is not required for qualification or currency maintenance for the Boat Crew program. Additional information about the new course can be obtained at www.auxtdept.org. Training Policy: http://www.auxtdept.org/AUXSCE/AUXSC &E%20Policy.pdf Instructor Guidance: http://www.auxtdept.org/AUXSCE/AUXSCEIG081008.pdf back to TOP <> _____ NACON 2008: WIKI Site Available, SITREP Coverage of NACON A new NACON 2008 WIKI site (Wiki is a piece of server software that allows users to freely create and edit Web page content using any Web browser) is up and running. Check www.nacon.auxpa.org for the latest stories, photos, and video from NACON 2008 in Orlando. Also see complete SITREP coverage at http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2008/NACON2008/index.htm back to TOP <> _____ New Operations Courses Available on eLearn Two new courses, Operations Policy and Navigation Rules, are now available on eLearn. Operations Policy reviews the Operations Policy manual, preparing you to take the test, a prerequisite for Coxswain, PWC Operator, and several Aviation quals. Navigation Rules reviews COLREGS, preparing you for the NavRules70 exam, a prerequisite for Coxswain and PWC Operator, as well as the 5 year recertification exam. eLearn is an online training resource sponsored by the National Training Department. E Learn: http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/login/index.php back to TOP <> _____ 2007 Recreational Boating Statistics The 49th annual Recreational Boating Statistics report contains statistics on recreational boating accidents and State vessel numbering activities. This report is a result of the coordinated effort of the Coast Guard and those states and territories that have Federally approved vessel numbering and casualty reporting systems. http://auxbdept.org/pdf/2007RecreationalBoatingStatistics.pdf (PDF: 8800 KB / 73 pages) back to TOP <> _____ New Public Education Course Replacing Basic and Advanced Coastal Navigation, the new public education navigation course based on the book, The Weekend Navigator, is now available and in stock at AUXCEN. Refer to SpeedGram 2008-01 for details. http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/speedgrams/SpeedGram_2008-01.pdf back to TOP <> _____ Boat Responsibly Bags Now Available New Boat Responsibly plastic bags, ANSC #9025, are available from ANSC. They replace the outdated You're In Command bags. back to TOP <> _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) The following "Help Wanted " ad appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi ELearn Course Designer and/or Instructor -- Nick Tarlson, DVC-TD -- 8/6/2008 back to TOP <> Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. Members of Coast Guard Forces listed in AUXDATA may click: http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/ back to TOP <> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ 1 September 2008 From: National Commodore To: Members of USCG Auxiliary Subj: Hurricane Gustav As we watch the progress of hurricane Gustav across the gulf, we are reminded of the devastation from hurricane Katrina only a few years ago. There were many lessons learned from hurricane Katrina by the Auxiliary. One of the first was that as auxiliarists our primary role is not as a first responder but rather to be ready to assist our local Coast Guard units should they need us to fill in when active duty personnel and assets are deployed to the disaster area. Our training and abilities as Coast Guard Auxiliarists are excellent and our role is always to take direction from the Coast Guard. We are there to do what they need when they need it. If they have specific needs that we can fill, they will direct that request to your District Commodore. While our thought and prayers remain with the people that will be affected by this storm we also need to review our own readiness during times of disaster. I urge all auxiliarists to take this opportunity to review your local disaster plans within your flotillas, divisions and districts. Your District Commodore and Auxiliary Sector Coordinator will be in close contact with the Sectors in your area to ensure that if the Coast Guard has a need for auxiliary personnel and resources that appropriate actions will be taken. I thank each of your for your service and dedication; the work that you do as auxiliarists makes a world of difference to the Coast Guard and America's boaters. Please keep prepared, aware and safe . Semper Paratus Steven M. Budar National Commodore _____ back to TOP <> Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. 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Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ 2008 National Search & Rescue Competition The 2008 National Search & Rescue Competition web page has been updated with a full schedule of events and details for participants and guests. http://specialprojects.auxnaco.org/nsar2008.htm back to TOP <> _____ Coast Guard Foundation Establishes Disaster Relief Fund In response to Thursday's tragedy off the coast of Honolulu, the Coast Guard Foundation is asking for financial support to assist the families of the lost crew of the Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter. The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families. Additional Information can be found on the NACO website. http://www.auxnaco.org/index.htm#08SEP08 back to TOP <> _____ Auxiliary Modernization Plan Presentation The Auxiliary Modernization Plan Presentation details the reasoning and the principles behind the Coast Guard Auxiliary reorganization to align with the changes in the Coast Guard structure. http://www.auxnaco.org/documents/USCG_Auxiliary_Modernization_and_transforma tion-v6-08-FINAL.pdf back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: New Operations Courses Available on eLearn Two new courses, Operations Policy and Navigation Rules, are now available on eLearn. Operations Policy reviews the Operations Policy manual, preparing you to take the test, a prerequisite for Coxswain, PWC Operator, and several Aviation quals. Navigation Rules reviews COLREGS, preparing you for the NavRules70 exam, a prerequisite for Coxswain and PWC Operator, as well as the 5 year recertification exam. eLearn is an online training resource sponsored by the National Training Department. E Learn: http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/login/index.php back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: 2007 Recreational Boating Statistics Available The 49th annual Recreational Boating Statistics report contains statistics on recreational boating accidents and State vessel numbering activities. This report is a result of the coordinated effort of the Coast Guard and those states and territories that have Federally approved vessel numbering and casualty reporting systems. http://auxbdept.org/pdf/2007RecreationalBoatingStatistics.pdf (PDF: 8800 KB / 73 pages) back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: New Public Education Course Available Replacing Basic and Advanced Coastal Navigation, the new public education navigation course based on the book, The Weekend Navigator, is now available and in stock at AUXCEN. Refer to SpeedGram 2008-01 for details. http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/speedgrams/SpeedGram_2008-01.pdf back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: Boat Responsibly Bags Now Available New Boat Responsibly plastic bags, ANSC #9025, are available from ANSC. 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Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ NACO(e) Announces Executive & Senior Staff Positions National Commodore (elect) Nicholas Kerigan has appointed the following individuals to Executive and Senior National Staff positions: * National Chief of Staff (NACOS)- COMO Stephen H. McElroy * National Directorate Commodore, Member Services (NADCO-MS) - COMO Edward E. Sweeney * National Directorate Commodore, Operations (NADCO-O)- COMO Mark Simoni * National Directorate Commodore, Recreational Boating Safety (NADCO-RBS) - Robin L. Freeman * Department Chief - Public Affairs (DC-A) - Robert E. Nelson II * Department Chief - Boating (DC-B) - John T. Potts * Department Chief - Education (DC-E) - Anne R. Lockwood * Department Chief - Information Technology (DC-I) - William C. Pritchard, Jr. * Department Chief - Legal (DC-L) - Donald A. Krispin * Department Chief - Marine Safety (DC-M) - Gregory B. Kester * Department Chief - Operations (DC-O) - David A. Elliot * Department Chief - Personnel (DC-P) - Dante A. Laurino * Department Chief - Training (DC-T) - Kenneth J. Kendall * Department Chief - Vessel Examinations (DC-V) - Peter J. Urgola back to TOP <> _____ NSAR 2008...Coverage on SITREP October 3 and 4 are the dates set for the first Auxiliary National Search and Rescue competitions in Cape May, NJ. This year, the competitions feature teams solely from the U.S. Coverage of the events will be posted and the final results will be announced on SITREP. Root for your team and follow their activities on SITREP, the Auxiliary's National e-magazine. http://teamcoastguard.org back to TOP <> _____ Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. Members of Coast Guard Forces listed in AUXDATA may click: http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/ back to TOP <> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 2375 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Wed Nov 5 00:23:56 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 21:23:56 -0800 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 4 NOV 2008 Message-ID: <9290BAD37B724020B97C9DDDE43410D5@Leanne> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 4 NOV 2008 CONTENTS: Orion Products Soundings Magazine Auxiliary Center Closed for Annual Inventory District Elections Results - Updated USCG Clarifies Auxiliary Marine Safety Missions Leadership Video Contest Announced Operational Dress Uniform Available Only from UDC National Search and Rescue Competition USCG Photo Contest Announced Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES) Scholarship Program HELP WANTED POSITIONS <> (From the National Web Site) UNSUBSCRIBE eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links http://www.auxadept.org/navigator/ SITREP http://teamcoastguard.org www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ Orion Products Orion Products has issued a follow-up statement concerning their Sky Blazer product saying that it is safe for use if the instructions for holding the tube in the correct manner are followed. For more details, download the file from the V-Dept. website. http://safetyseal.net/dcvsays.asp#Orion_Safety_Products_-_Safety_Update back to TOP <> _____ Soundings Magazine Soundings Magazine Auxiliary Members Only web site has been repaired and a new improved web page is available by logging into ShopAuxiliary.com and then the Members Only link using your member number and eDirectory password, then click on Soundings for terrific benefits. back to TOP <> _____ Auxiliary Center Closed for Annual Inventory The Coast Guard Auxiliary Center (AUXCEN) in St. Louis is closed for inventory from November 1-6, 2008. Orders will not be processed during the inventory period. Orders and returns received as of noon Friday October 31, 2008 will be held and processed upon completion of the inventory. In addition, on November 5, 2008 from 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm PST, members will not be able to submit orders through the online District Stores site due to scheduled server maintenance. Remember, even if you submit online District Stores orders during the AUXCEN closure for inventory, they will not be processed until completion of the inventory. back to TOP <> _____ District Elections Results - Updated District elections results are now available and updated. http://nws.cgaux.org/members/whats_new/elections_announcement.html#district back to TOP <> _____ USCG Clarifies Auxiliary Marine Safety Missions The Auxiliary continues to provide a great service to the active duty force including many duties related to marine safety. ALCOAST 5058 clarifies roles Auxiliarists can fill as marine inspectors and the eligibility of Auxiliary members to earn the CG-MSSEP qualification. http://www.uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST50508.txt back to TOP <> _____ Leadership Video Contest Announced The Leadership Development Center (LDC) announces the Second Annual Unit Leadership Development Program (ULDP) Video Contest. http://uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/501.txt back to TOP <> _____ Operational Dress Uniform Available Only from UDC Effective immediately, all Operational Dress Uniforms (ODUS) can only be purchased directly from the Uniform Distribution Center. http://uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST46408.txt back to TOP <> _____ National Search and Rescue Competition The first National Search and Rescue Competitions were held last month in Cape May, NJ. Congratulations to the team from D11-Northern Region who were declared the overall champions of the competition. See highlights of all of the events, now on SITREP the Auxiliary's National e-magazine. http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2008/NSAR back to TOP <> _____ USCG Photo Contest Announced ALCOAST 451/08 announces a Coast Guard wide photo contest as part of an initiative to gather photos for the Coast Guard's 2009 Posture Statement. http://uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST45108.txt back to TOP <> _____ Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES) Scholarship Program The Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES) has established a scholarship program for students who are dependents of active duty, reserve, and military retired members, current civilian NAF and APF employees, and Coast Guard Auxiliarists embarking on undergraduate college/university studies. http://uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST48908.txt back to TOP <> _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) The following "Help Wanted " ads appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi Deputy Department Chief of Training (views: 37) -- Ken Kendall, DC-T -- 11/1/2008 Youth Course Development (views: 80) -- Anne R. Lockwood, DC-E (s) -- 10/22/2008 Web Developer (views: 227) -- Brett Grooms DC-I -- 9/23/2008 ELearn Course Designer and/or Instructor (views: 594) -- Nick Tarlson, DVC-TD -- 8/6/2008 back to TOP <> Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. Members of Coast Guard Forces listed in AUXDATA may click: http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/ back to TOP <> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 18896 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 14977 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Sat Nov 29 14:13:53 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:13:53 -0800 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 29 NOV 2008 Message-ID: <8D144340BB78425F9209E4C52B683B57@Leanne> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 29 NOV 2008 CONTENTS: New Member Course Now Online District Elections Results - Updated Articles Wanted for Winter Edition of Navigator REMINDER: USCG Clarifies Auxiliary Marine Safety Missions REMINDER: Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES) Scholarship Program REMINDER: AUXSAR Will Phase Out 1 DEC 08 HELP WANTED POSITIONS <> (From the National Web Site) UNSUBSCRIBE eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links http://www.auxadept.org/navigator/ SITREP http://teamcoastguard.org www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ New Member Course Now Online The New Member Course is now available online through Auxiliary eLearning, the Coast Guard Auxiliary online learning system. Prospective members can review the contents of the course and take the final exam online. A printout of the notification that they passed with 80 percent or better will suffice in lieu of the hard copy answer sheet currently required with the new member application. To access the course, go to: http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/login or the T Department eLearn page. To login, use the prospective member's last name as the username, and 12345 as the password. http://www.auxtdept.org/TETrain_New2.html back to TOP <> _____ District Elections Results - Updated Updated District elections results are now available. http://nws.cgaux.org/members/whats_new/elections_announcement.html back to TOP <> _____ Articles Wanted for Winter Edition of Navigator Last call for articles for the Winter edition of Navigator. Please ensure your submissions are in accordance with the Navigator Guidelines (i.e. in Word format, no more than 1,200 words per story, photos in high resolution JPG format, etc.) . Please know that this magazine always welcomes and appreciates submissions. We continually seek and need fresh, exciting, educational, inspirational articles of national significance or national interest that have relevance to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Email stories and articles to Rob Westcott DVC-AP at robwestcott at earthlink.net . Guidelines: http://auxadept.org/navigator/NAVIGATOR_Editorial_Guidelines.pdf back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: USCG Clarifies Auxiliary Marine Safety Missions The Auxiliary continues to provide a great service to the active duty force including many duties related to marine safety. ALCOAST 5058 clarifies roles Auxiliarists can fill as marine inspectors and the eligibility of Auxiliary members to earn the CG-MSSEP qualification. http://www.uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST50508.txt back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES) Scholarship Program The Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES) has established a scholarship program for students who are dependents of active duty, reserve, and military retired members, current civilian NAF and APF employees, and Coast Guard Auxiliarists embarking on undergraduate college/university studies. http://uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST48908.txt back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: AUXSAR Will Phase Out 1DEC 08 On December 1, 2008, the "old" AUXSAR exam will no longer be available. Members successfully passing the "old" AUXSAR exam on or before November 30th will receive credit for the course as a part of their six-course AUXOP program. Members currently studying the "old" AUXSAR course who do not successfully pass the "old" AUXSAR exam on or before November 30th will have to start again and take AUXSC&E course. back to TOP <> _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) The following "Help Wanted " ads appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi * Video Editor(s) -- Thomas Nunes, DC-Ad -- 11/16/2008 23:58 * Branch Chief, Graphics -- Thomas Nunes, DC-Ad -- 11/13/2008 19:29 * Branch Chief, Audio (BC-APA) -- Thomas Nunes, DC-Ad -- 11/12/2008 10:34 * Branch Chief, Data Base -- Thomas Nunes, DC-Ad -- 11/8/2008 21:13 * Navigator Editor -- Thomas Nunes -- 11/7/2008 15:22 * Youth Course Development -- Anne R. Lockwood, DC-E -- 10/22/2008 11:18 back to TOP <> Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. Members of Coast Guard Forces listed in AUXDATA may click: http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/ back to TOP <> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 18896 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 8506 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 2375 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Mon Dec 1 22:22:13 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:22:13 -0800 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 1 DEC 2008 Message-ID: eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 1 DEC 2008 CONTENTS: CORRECTED Instructions for Accessing the New Member Course N-Train Info Posted eBEACON Posted Articles Wanted for Winter Edition of Navigator HELP WANTED POSITIONS <> (From the National Web Site) UNSUBSCRIBE eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links http://www.auxadept.org/navigator/ SITREP http://teamcoastguard.org www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ CORRECTED Instructions for Accessing the New Member Course The instructions for signing up for the New member Course in the eNews dated 28 November were incorrect. What new members need to do is set up an account on eLearn, for which there are directions in the opening page. Once you confirm the account (via an email message which will be sent to you) you will have access to eLearn and thus to the New Member course. No special password is required to access the course (but you will need to set up a password in the registration process eLearn sign-up: http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/login back to TOP <> _____ N-Train Info Posted The N-Train 2009 website and schedule are now available online. District Staff officers from AN, CM, LP, MT, OP, as well as District Conference Coordinators will be attending. Check back often on this site as it may be updated to reflect new and breaking news. http://www.cgauxa.org/ntrain/index.html http://www.cgauxa.org/ntrain/NTRAIN%202009%20PUBLIC%20AGENDA%2011-30-08.pdf (23 KB / 2 pages) back to TOP <> _____ eBEACON Posted The latest issue of the eBEACON, Vol. 10 issue 4, is now available for viewing. This issue contains interesting articles on Daring Rescue at Sea, Your Financial Institution in Today's Market, Insuring Against Future Hurricanes, Outreach with Style, and a number of member discount programs. Share the link with family, friends and others. http://www.cgauxa.org/ebeacon/ back to TOP <> _____ Articles Wanted for Winter Edition of Navigator Last call for articles for the Winter edition of Navigator. Please ensure your submissions are in accordance with the Navigator Guidelines (i.e. in Word format, no more than 1,200 words per story, photos in high resolution JPG format, etc.) . Please know that this magazine always welcomes and appreciates submissions. We continually seek and need fresh, exciting, educational, inspirational articles of national significance or national interest that have relevance to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Email stories and articles to Rob Westcott DVC-AP at robwestcott at earthlink.net . Guidelines: http://auxadept.org/navigator/NAVIGATOR_Editorial_Guidelines.pdf back to TOP <> _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) The following "Help Wanted " ads appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi Video Editor(s) -- Thomas Nunes, DC-Ad -- 11/16/2008 23:58 Branch Chief, Graphics -- Thomas Nunes, DC-Ad -- 11/13/2008 19:29 Branch Chief, Audio (BC-APA) -- Thomas Nunes, DC-Ad -- 11/12/2008 10:34 Branch Chief, Data Base -- Thomas Nunes, DC-Ad -- 11/8/2008 21:13 Navigator Editor -- Thomas Nunes -- 11/7/2008 15:22 Youth Course Development -- Anne R. Lockwood, DC-E (s) -- 10/22/2008 11:18 back to TOP <> Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. 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Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 2375 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Mon Dec 8 20:30:10 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:30:10 -0800 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - NACO Holiday Message Message-ID: eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary NACO Holiday Message CONTENTS: NACO Holiday Message UNSUBSCRIBE eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links http://www.auxadept.org/navigator/ SITREP http://teamcoastguard.org www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ NACO Holiday Message I would like to take this opportunity to offer best wishes from my family to yours for a happy and safe holiday season! This is a special time for us to share with our family and friends. It is traditionally been a time to give thanks for what we have; it is also a great time to reflect on our past accomplishments, and rekindle our spirit of dedication to serve as a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. During the holiday season, I personally like to give thanks for all the blessings in my life - my family, my friends, and of course - my shipmates in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary! Joining the Auxiliary has been a life changing decision for many of our members (myself included), and I am thankful for this excellent opportunity to serve my country. At this time of year, I also like to fondly reflect back on those Auxiliarists who helped mentor me when I first joined the Auxiliary. These mentors helped me through the challenges and frustrations I encountered when I first joined, and encouraged me to press on to higher levels of service within the Auxiliary. More importantly, they gave me confidence to feel like I could do anything I wanted to do in the Auxiliary, and I thank them for that. If you have been in the Auxiliary for a number of years, you have amassed a huge amount of information and experience that makes you the perfect mentor for new members in your flotilla. Today, with our ever-growing mission needs, it is very easy for a new member to get overwhelmed and discouraged. I ask you to reach out to the newest members in your flotilla, embrace their friendship, and show them the way ahead. Take a future Commodore under your wing and help them to develop their skills and become a better Auxiliarist. The successes and challenges of 2008 are done and behind us; it is now time to focus on the coming year and what we need to do to make it as productive and successful as possible. I ask that you look at how you can make a difference for our organization in the next year. Lastly, I ask that you reflect back on the reasons why you joined our wonderful organization. Many of us joined the US Coast Guard Auxiliary to simply improve our boating skills, and to provide some level of service back to our community. Fortunately for us, our organization offers us a plethora of opportunities to serve the Coast Guard, our community, and our nation. I encourage you to find out "what floats your boat" and take full advantage of the training and service opportunities that interests you. Get involved, learn and teach - I promise you, you'll be glad you did! Once again, I thank you for the time and effort you give to our Coast Guard Auxiliary, and our nation. I wish you joy, peace, health and happiness in 2009 and beyond. COMO Nicholas Kerigan National Commodore _____ back to TOP <> Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. Members of Coast Guard Forces listed in AUXDATA may click: http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/ back to TOP <> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 18896 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 8506 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 2375 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aux-enews at cgauxnet.org Wed Dec 31 21:37:31 2008 From: aux-enews at cgauxnet.org (USCG Auxiliary e-News) Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:37:31 -0800 Subject: [Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 31 DEC 2008 Message-ID: <8B367A028B6C4BDF897984EDA38021DF@Leanne> eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 31 DEC 2008 CONTENTS: O-Department Operations Workshop and TCT Refresher for 2009 V-Department Workshop Updates for 2009 Free Annual Subscription to Soundings Magazine Fingerprinting Course Update Instructions Posted for Ordering 2009 Vessel Safety Check Decals Public Affairs & Marketing C School (AUX-12) Offered New Partnership with Heartland Boating Magazine REMINDER: AUXSAR (Auxiliary Search and Rescue) Specialty Course No Longer Available REMINDER: N-Train Info Posted HELP WANTED POSITIONS <> (From the National Web Site) UNSUBSCRIBE eNEWS ARCHIVE Quick Links http://www.auxadept.org/navigator/ SITREP http://teamcoastguard.org www.OperationLifeRing.org Shop Auxiliary http://shopauxiliary.com AUXILIARY KNOWLEDGE BASE http://www.kb.cgaux.info The e-News is distributed to all members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary with email addresses entered in AUXDATA. Forwarding this message to members is not necessary. Read current and past issues of the eNews in your web browser. Posted soon at http://www.auxadept.org/enews The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member's email addresses entered in AUXDATA. If you change your email address, wish to be included in this mail list or wish to be removed from automatic distribution, please see below. _____ O-Department Operations Workshop and TCT Refresher for 2009 The Operations (Response) Department has posted resource documents and PowerPoint slides for the 1 hour 2009 TCT Refresher course on the O-Dept website. This refresher session is a required currency maintenance for all coxswains, crew, and PWOs for 2009 and must be completed by 31 December 2009. This session consists of 3 documents, a facilitator resource guide, a participant guide and a PowerPoint presentation. Also posted is the 2009 Operations Workshop. This consists of 2 documents, a PowerPoint presentation and a facilitator reference guide. This is an optional but highly recommended workshop for 2009. This workshop may be a requirement at the local level. Check with your SO/FSO-OP. O Department web site: http://www.auxodept.org/ OPs Workshop Facilitator Guide: http://www.auxodept.org/documents/Workshop%20archives/2009%20OperationsWorks hop%20Guide.pdf OPs Workshop PPT slides: http://www.auxodept.org/documents/Workshop%20archives/2009%20Operations%20Wo rkshop.pps TCT Refresher - PPT Slides: http://www.auxodept.org/documents/Workshop%20archives/2009%20TCT%20Presentat ion.pps TCT Refresher - Facilitator Guide: http://www.auxodept.org/documents/Workshop%20archives/2009%20TCT%20Facilitat or%20Resource.pdf TCT Refresher - Participant Guide: http://www.auxodept.org/documents/Workshop%20archives/2009%20TCT%20Participa nt%20Reference.pdf back to TOP <> _____ V-Department Workshop Updates for 2009 The V-Department has updated its workshop and training modules for 2009. They can be found on the V-department's web site or ordered from ANSC (ANSC number 2001 A). These workshops are not mandatory; they are intended to be used to train new, and to refresh existing, program visitors and vessel examiners. V-Department web site: http://safetyseal.net http://safetyseal.net/workshops back to TOP <> _____ Free Annual Subscription to Soundings Magazine 2009 Flotilla Commanders and PE Officers at all levels may request free subscriptions to Soundings magazine. Enrollment is open during the month of January. Eligible members can select these services by going to ShopAuxiliary.com, selecting Members Only to log in, and then clicking on the Soundings logo. back to TOP <> _____ Fingerprinting Course Update A new Fingerprinting Course is available on E-Learning. This course is required by all Auxiliarists who want to become qualified as Fingerprint Technicians for the purpose of assisting with new member personal security investigations. The old course, on the CHDIRAUX site, is no longer available. To register for E-Learning, access the T Department website, or if already registered login to the E-Learning site. T-Department web site http://www.auxtdept.org/TETrain_New2.html E-Learning site http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/ back to TOP <> _____ Instructions Posted for Ordering 2009 Vessel Safety Check Decals Detailed information on 2009 Vessel Safety Check procedures and instructions for ordering decals are available on the SafetySeal web site. http://safetyseal.net/dcvsays.asp#Instructions_for_ordering_Vessel_Safety_Ch eck_Decals;_year_2009 back to TOP <> _____ Public Affairs & Marketing C School (AUX-12) Offered Prospective students (FSO/SO/DSO-PA/PB) for the Public Affairs & Marketing C School (AUX-12) should submit their Short Term Training Request (STTR) ASAP to their DIRAUX via their Flotilla Commander to help assure selection for one of this year's classes. Seats are still available for the 6-8 February class in Miami. See www.training.auxpa.org/aux12 for details on all five AUX-12 offerings for FY-2009. back to TOP <> _____ New Partnership with Heartland Boating Magazine A new partnership has been formed with Heartland Boating magazine for the benefit of Auxiliary members in the three regions of District Eight. These benefits include: * Annual subscriptions for members discounted from $16 down to $13. * Free 3-month subscriptions for current Flotilla Commanders and PE officers at all levels. * FSO-PEs can have their upcoming PE courses listed in the magazine. * FSO-PEs can request free magazine copies for distribution in PE classes. Members of District Eight can select these services by going to ShopAuxiliary.com, selecting the Members Only link to log in, and then clicking on the Heartland Boating logo. back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: AUXSAR (Auxiliary Search and Rescue) Specialty Course No Longer Available As of December 1, 2008, the "old" AUXSAR course and exam are no longer available. Members successfully passing the "old" AUXSAR exam on or before November 30th will receive credit for the course as a part of their six-course AUXOP program. Members currently studying the "old" AUXSAR course who did not successfully pass the "old" AUXSAR exam prior to December 1st will have to start again and complete the AUXSC&E course. The New Auxiliary Search Coordination & Execution (AUXSC&E) Course replaces the Auxiliary Search and Rescue (AUXSAR) Course. For more detail on the AUXSC&E course visit the National Training website. http://www.auxtdept.org/ back to TOP <> _____ REMINDER: N-Train Info Posted The N-Train 2009 website and schedule are now available online. District Staff officers from AN, CM, LP, MT, OP, as well as District Conference Coordinators will be attending. Check back often on this site as it may be updated to reflect new and breaking news. http://www.cgauxa.org/ntrain/index.html http://www.cgauxa.org/ntrain/NTRAIN%202009%20PUBLIC%20AGENDA%2011-30-08.pdf (PDF: 23 KB / 2 pages) back to TOP <> _____ HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site) The following "Help Wanted " ads appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter: http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi * Branch Assistant opening -- Kelly Johnson DC-V(d) -- 12/26/2008 15:45 * Branch Assistant, VE/PV Awards-Promotions -- Kelly Johnson DC-V(d) -- 12/26/2008 15:08 * Branch Chief, Project Management -- Kelly Johnson DC-V(d) -- 12/26/2008 15:01 * Wanted - Branch Chief -- Ronald A. Tomo, DVC-PK -- 12/20/2008 14:48 * Wanted - Branch Chief -- Ronald A. Tomo, DVC-PK -- 12/20/2008 14:47 * Help Wanted -- Dante J. Laurino DC-P -- 12/2/2008 17:05 * Video Editor(s) -- Thomas Nunes, DC-Ad -- 11/16/2008 23:58 * Branch Chief, Graphics -- Thomas Nunes, DC-Ad -- 11/13/2008 19:29 * Branch Chief, Audio (BC-APA) -- Thomas Nunes, DC-Ad -- 11/12/2008 10:34 * Branch Chief, Data Base -- Thomas Nunes, DC-Ad -- 11/8/2008 21:13 * Navigator Editor -- Thomas Nunes -- 11/7/2008 15:22 back to TOP <> Unsubscribe For information on changing your email address, or to unsubscribe from this list click: http://cgauxnet.org/mailman/listinfo/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org Aux-eNews mailing list Editor - Leanne E. Sweeney, BC-ANE LSweeneyCPA at comcast.net AUX eNews maintains online archives of all past issues. Members of Coast Guard Forces listed in AUXDATA may click: http://cgauxnet.org/pipermail/aux-enews_cgauxnet.org/ back to TOP <> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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