eNEWS – 17 Sept 2009

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Virus Warning

There seems to be a virus going around. The subject line says "Am in need of your help". You should always use caution with any email attachment - even if it is from someone you know.
[Posted: Sep 15, 2009. Source: Roy Savoca - Director Information Systems and Adm]

District Election Results

Dan Jacquish - DCAPT-East (newly elected)
Reginald Hollar - DCAPT-North (incumbent)
John Tyson - DCAPT - West (Newly elected)
D9CR

Commodore - Jerri Smith
Chief of Staff - Joe Chenvert
All Area Captains Are At Large
Joe Gregoria
Dick Martin
Russ Marshall

DCAPT D5NR

John S. Witemeyer - DCO (incumbent)
Harold T. Robinson - DCOS (incumbent)
Bruce J. Long - DCAPT-East (re-elected)
Jay J. Brandinger - DCAPT-Central (re-elected)
Kevin Murphy - DCAPT-West (elected)

DCAPT D11S

DCAPT-N Trent C. Kelly
DCAPT-S Donald A. Napolitano
DCAPT-SD/I Wajeeh Berry

DCAPT D11N

DCAPT: Rodney Collins (incumbent)
DCAPT: Wayne Farnholtz (incumbent)
DCAPT: Dean La Chapelle

GAR Worksheet

A GAR Worksheet has been developed and is recommended by National Surface Operations Division and Surface STAN Team. This GAR Worksheet is for use where local commands have not already provided one. The GAR Worksheet may be found on the "What's New In Surface Operations?" page, or by following this link. http://www.cgaux.org/response/_documents/GAR%20Model%20Surface%20Ops.pdf
[Posted: Sep 15, 2009. Source: Robert Shafer, Director - Response]

FY10 C-School Schedule

C School class dates are available on the new C School Portal: Follow link below to view

C School Portal http://cschool.auxservices.org/

Added today is the 4th convening of Aux-10 To be held at Training Center Yorktown in June. There is still 1 seat left for the AUXLAMS B class To be held at Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod. There are many open seats for the Nov convening of AUXSCE to be held in Seattle.
[Posted: Sep 14, 2009. Source: Gail Venezio]

Armed Forces Vacation Club

The Armed Forces Vacation Club, offers DOD and Coast Guard Auxiliary personnel the opportunity to book a seven-night luxury vacation, on a space available basis. Contact your Directors office for your MWR access number for your District. The club has locations around the world, as well as the United States for super vacations. As authorized Coast Guard MWR patrons, you and your family members are eligible for the benefits of the Armed Forces Vacation Club. AFVC has now expanded the service to offer nightly rental opportunities. In efforts to enhance the AFVC benefits, customers may rent a vacation condo in seven-day increments or now, choose to stay for one night or more to better suit the needs of your vacation time. "Nightly Getaway" rates start as low as $75 per night during peak season. Seven-night stays are still available for only $264. Nightly Getaway reservations must be made within 60 days of travel. Weekly rentals may be made up to 12 months in advance.
[Posted: Sep 5, 2009. Source: Dante J.Laurino ANACO-RS]

Chain of Leadership; Robert?s Rules of Order Courses Available

Two new course are available on eLearn, the Coast Guard Auxiliary online training center. Chain of Leadership discusses the appropriate way of communicating information and concerns within the organization using the Chain of Leadership and Management. Robert's Rules of Order provides guidance on how to conduct formal meetings. These courses should be of interest to any member and essential to those seeking elected or appointed office during the upcoming elections season. The courses are available at: Chain of Leadership: http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/course/view.php?id=58 Robert's Rules of Order: http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/course/view.php?id=59 If you do not yet have an eLearn account, you will have the opportunity to create one in order to access the courses as part of the sign in process. Bravo Zulu and questions should be directed to John Janik, BA-TDP at jcjanik@gmail.com.
[Posted: Sep 4, 2009. Source: Nick Tarlson, DC-Td]

New Certificates Site of Interest to Elected Officers and All Members

There is a new certificates website available at certs.cgaux.org. This site includes standard and approved Coast Guard Auxiliary certificates for nearly any occasion. The member can download a simple Certificate of Appreciation for use, for example, in acknowledging the contribution of a third party in the context of a public affairs event or RBS program visit. Elected officers and Secretaries of Flotillas, Divisions, Districts and National can access the site to generate Certificates of Appreciation for outgoing officers, Certificates of Appointment for incoming staff officers they appoint, and Certificates of Election for elected officers at the next lower level. Also available are standardized position descriptions and appointment letters to complete the appointment package, updated to reflect the newer position titles. Access is by eDirectory (EMPLID) and password. If you don't have or have forgotten your eDirectory password, you can set or retrieve it at http://www.auxedirectory.org/index.php. Appropriate active-duty personnel, i.e., Sector Commanders and their delegates will also be able to use the site to generate certificates for personal decorations. For more information on how to access and use the site, contact DC-Td Nick Tarlson at nick@tarlson.com.
[Posted: Sep 4, 2009. Source: Nick Tarlson, DC-Td]

Safety Tips for Fall Boating from BoatUS

Labor Day marks the start of the fall boating season, a time for cooler temperatures, uncrowded waterways, and great sailing. But this time of year also brings its own safety challenges. Here are some fall boating safety tips:

Cold water quickly saps your strength. Wearing a life jacket could give you the time you need to safely re-board if you accidentally fall overboard. Also ensure you have a means to quickly get back on board without assistance, such as a ladder or a dock line.
Don't let sunny skies fool you. Dress appropriately and recognize that even slight weather changes can make hypothermia a real threat if you are unprepared.
In the fall there are very few boaters nearby -- your closest potential rescuers. Without the help of fellow boaters, your float plan is your only back-up. Share with a family member or trusted friend where you plan to go and when you expect to return, so they may notify authorities if you are overdue returning.
A VHF radio is a must. Depending on where you are, a cell phone or personal locator beacon may be additional pieces of important communication gear.

[Posted: Sep 3, 2009. Source: Bruce Johnson, DC-Bd]

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/members/wantads/announce.php

· Training Department Advanced Learning Positions (AUXOP)

· DSO Liaison Branch Chief Sought

· BRANCH ASSISTANT(S) RECRUITMENT DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL

· Help us develop Internet applications for the Auxiliary. Experienced Internet application development support needed in many areas.

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