eNEWS - 20 APR 2008

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04/20/08

eNEWS - 20 APR 2008

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/

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

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)

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.

http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/ops08-03.pdf (PDF: 120 KB / 6 pages)

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.

http://auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008-04.pdf (PDF: 94 KB / 1 page)

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 (directorate_ms1sr at hotmail.com) , National Chair NSAR at to confirm your district three person team.

http://www.auxnaco.org/nsar2008.htm"http://www.auxnaco.org/nsar2008.htm

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.

http://www.auxedirectory.org/

How to Use the eDirectory: See http://home.auxidept.org/howto.htm , available as a PPS:
http://home.auxidept.org/documents/howto/HowTo-50eDirectory.pps
or PDF file:
http://home.auxidept.org/documents/howto/HowTo-50eDirectory.pdf

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)

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.

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

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