eNEWS - 30 JUN 2008

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06/30/08

eNEWS - 30 JUN 2008

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/doc486518c9d17a4443042811.txt

http://www.uscg.mil/comrel/coast_guard_cities.htm

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

Summer Edition of the Boating Department's Newsletter - Waves

This issue of WAVES contains interesting articles such as:

The first ever World Drowning Report, a must read eye-opener!
An analysis of a drowning right after the tragedy...
International Boating & Water Safety Summit report... and much more!

http://auxbdept.org/waves/wave200802.pdf

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

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/

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

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%20080512.pdf (PDF: 36 pages / 880KB)
http://www.auxodept.org/telecoms.htm

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)

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@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/

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

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/