05/11/09
eNEWS - 10 MAY 2009
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Comprehensive Preparedness Guide, CPG 101
A Comprehensive preparedness guide for developing and maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal and Local Government emergency plans has been posted to the Incident Management page of the Operations (Response) web site.
http://www.auxodept.org/Incident.htm#FEMA
http://www.auxodept.org/
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How Do We Spread the Message of Safe Boating?
The May 2009 National Safe Boating Week newsletter can be found at: http://auxpa.org/weblog/blogs/blog7.php
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USCG Licensing Courses Discounted
Coast Guard Headquarters has set up an Internet page at www.uscg.mil/h1n1 to post Coast Guard specific H1N1 Flu Outbreak information so that it can be accessed by Reservists, Auxiliary, and families.
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Introduction to Auxiliary Personnel and Membership Course Now Available
A new online course - Introduction to Personnel and Membership ? is now available on Auxiliary eLearning. This course will be of interest to anyone who would like to learn how to recruit, enroll or retain members. It takes the student through the subject matter in a systematic way, introducing existing and new Auxiliary materials and evaluating the student?s progress. The course should be particularly useful to new personnel services officers and flotilla commanders, who have an essential role in enrolling new members. You can access the course at: http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/course/view.php?id=27 You may need to create an Aux eLearn account if this is your first visit. If you have any questions or comments on the course, contact course developer Vincent "Tex" Boyer at vincentboyer@bellsouth.net or DC-Td Nick Tarlson at nick@tarlson.com .
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Coast Guard Specific H1N1 Flu Outbreak Information
Coast Guard Headquarters has set up an Internet page at www.uscg.mil/h1n1 to post Coast Guard specific H1N1 Flu Outbreak information so that it can be accessed by Reservists, Auxiliary, and families.
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Bring More Students Into PE Classes With teh NEW SUDDENLY IN COMMAND Seminar Course
Are you looking for ways to entice more students into the classroom? SUDDENLY IN COMMAND could provide the solution. SUDDENLY IN COMMAND has been revised with new PowerPoints and Instructor Notes. This course is a two to three hour Enrichment Seminar that can be offered without charge to the boating public. The targeted audience is the novice boater that has to operate the boat due to an unexpected problem. The potential is unlimited since the course also provides recruiting opportunities for membership, information for obtaining Vessel Safety Checks, and promotes more advanced Public Education classes. SUDDENLY IN COMMAND has no text, certificate, or wallet card. There is no test. The materials may be downloaded from the E-Library FREE of charge at http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/seminars/sic.htm.
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If you?re a boater whose life has been saved by a life jacket, share your survival story. The winning entry will receive a $1,000 shopping spree at West Marine! Each eligible entrant will receive a NSBC boating safety item valued at approximately $5.00 and might have his or her entry included in a future edition of the book "Saved By the Jacket," or on a boating safety Web site! Select one of these versions of our contest brochure to know how to enter and tell and show your life-saving experience! The deadline for entering the contest is September 2, 2009.
http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/09contest/09contest-bro-screen.pdf
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The old saying that "April showers bring May boaters" should cause all Auxiliarists to be thinking about the boating/patrol season ahead. Taking a few extra moments now to maintain your facility/private vessel properly will help to ensure a season of breakdown-free boating. Check out the "Spring Fitting Out Safety Checklist" that BoatU.S. has posted on the web.
http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/spring_checklist.asp
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Best of Web (BOW) Award for 2009
BEST OF WEB (BOW) Award is a unit recognition presented during NACON for first place and first place runner up of each unit level. A 5-Star Website logo and trophy awarded first place and 1-Star Website logo for runner up. DSO-CS officers are to notify unit Web-managers to bring their websites into compliance with Auxiliary Web policies for the evaluation process. (CS Guide Section 2.4) The DSO-CS will set the deadline within the district. All district websites will be evaluated. Two divisions and up to five flotilla nominations are to be submitted by each DSO-CS to DVC-IC, due June 15, 2009.
http://www.cgaux.org/it/documents/BOW_2009_Submission_Information.pdf
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State Liaison Officer Handbook for 2009 Posted
The updated 2009 State Liaison Officer (SLO) Handbook is posted on the Boating Department web site , in the Document Library. The document lists the updated DSO-SL and SLO listing for all districts.
http://auxbdept.org/documents.php
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2009 Vessel Safety Check Mega Weeks
Vessel Safety Check Mega Weeks
May 16 through July 5
Sponsored by
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary &
United States Power Squadrons®
The intent of this event is to focus attention on the Vessel Safety Check Program through the participation of CG Auxiliary flotillas, USPS squadrons and various partnering organizations including marine retailers, marinas and yacht clubs.
Time Frame and Locations
Beginning with National Safe Boating Week, this event ends after the busy 4th of July weekend. During this seven week (eight weekends) time frame a focused and concentrated effort will be organized to perform VSCs at ramps, marinas, yacht clubs and other locations throughout your community.
Planning and Advertising Efforts
The planning phase for local events should begin as soon as practical. Flotillas and Squadrons should contact their local partnering businesses to solicit their participation in supporting the event by either sponsoring a VSC station or helping to advertise the event. Printed lists of VSC station dates and sites should be made available to the partners/sponsors for distribution to the boating public. The retail partners should be encouraged to publicize not only the event but also any equipment discount program they offer to encourage obtaining a VSC. In addition, the Flotillas and Squadrons should mount a coordinated public affairs effort in their local media and should actively promote the event during National Safe Boating Week.Local CG Auxiliary flotillas and USPS squadrons are encouraged to coordinate and/or combine their efforts to eliminate duplication at the local level.
Key to For Success
By careful planning and commitment of resources, the 2009 VSC Mega Weeks will be successful. Establish a "Performance Team" to plan the local event: Program Visitors, PE Instructors, Public Affairs specialists, and Vessel Examiners. Engage ALL of your vessel examiners in the planning effort to insure their commitment to the event. And be sure to recruit and qualify vessel examiner trainees.
Promote Our Other Boating Safety Programs
While doing VSCs be sure to promote our public education courses, maritime domain awareness, and organizational membership. The Marina/Yacht Club Safe Boater program has a template for engaging all of these activities. Consult with your RBS- Program Visitor for details of the program
USCG Auxiliary Dept of and USPS Committee for Vessel Safety Check & RBS Visitation Program
Download printable "pretty" copy of this announcement:
http://safetyseal.net/pdf_files/2009-VSCMegaWeeks.pdf
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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://nws.cgaux.org/members/wantads/announce.php
- Powerpoint Developer with Telecommunications Background
- The T Department is seeking an individual with proficiency in powerpoint to develop training materials. A telecommunications background is preferred. Contact DVC-TA Frank Lann at LannSail@AOL.com.
- Posted by: nick@tarlson.com
- AMLOC/AUXLAMS INSTRUCTORS
- AMLOC/AUXLAMS
HELP WANTED
Looking for experienced Instructors.
A great opportunity for you to share your Leadership expertise and experiences with your fellow Auxiliarists.
? You must have a minimum of at least 2 years experience as Auxiliary IT, with a minimum of 25 hours of documented time in AUXDATA.
? Be vetted by District Commodore and DSO/MT.
? Have completed the Leadership courses of CGLAMS or AUXLAMS and AMLOC.
? Willing to complete the 5 day TEAM LEADER/FACILITATOR course at NACON, in August 2009, as part of requirements.
? Must be able to travel.
? Be able to pass inspection for correctness, neatness of the Tropical Blue uniform.
? Must have served a minimum of one term as a Flotilla Commander, (AUXLAMS), or past Division Commander, (AMLOC) preferred.
Contact Ken Renner, DVC-TL for more information.
- Posted by: kenren246@ameritech.net
- Web Master for Training Department
- Web Master
The National Training Department is seeking a member to become its web master. Experience in the following areas is required:
· Knowledge of multiple browsers and understanding of differences.
· Understanding of and experience in coding HTML pages,
· Working knowledge of and hands on experience of a web development package, such as, Dreamweaver, M/S Web Expressions, or M/S FrontPage.
· Working knowledge of photo manipulation software, such as, Photoshop Elements, GIMP, or Digital Photoshop professional.
· It would also be helpful to have coded in javascript and have a basic understanding of the DOM.
· PHP would also be helpful.
Respond to: Mel Schumacher at e-mail: melschu1@aol.com
- Posted by: melschu1@aol.com
- Branch Assistant - Information Services
- Date: 4/27/2009 17:53 The Prevention (M) Department has an opening for a Branch Assistant ? Information Services. This position serves as a backup to the Department?s webmaster, assisting in design and maintenance of the Department?s website, weekly monitoring of over 3,000 links contained in the website and course materials and other tasks as assigned. Technical proficiency in web design and ability to follow directions are absolutely required. In addition, participation in Prevention Department programs is highly desired. ALL corespondence regarding this position must be submitted to DVC-MO at the following e-mail address. Members interested in applying for this position should send National Staff Application Form (ANSC #7062) and a resume detailing their civilian and Auxiliary experience to Karel Kester, DVC-MO at dvc-mo@auxmdept.org.
- Posted by: Greg Kester, DC-M
- UNIFORM DIVISION
- The Personnel department is in need of Branch Chiefs for it's uniform division. These are new positions for Atlantic,Atlantic West, and Pacific. Applicants must have PS backgrounds and be exceptional in Uniform and Protocol. Please send your Auxiliary resume and civilian resume for consideration. References and DCO approval are required
- Posted by: Dante J. Laurino DC-P
- AuxChef National Rollout
- I am pleased to announce that my AuxChef Program is now a National program. Members who would like to join this exciting support mission or become an AuxChef Chairman for your District, please contact me for more details.
- Posted by: Dante J. Laurino DC-P
USCG Licensing Courses Discounted
New partner, Mariners School, offers USCG Captain's License Courses in an on-line format. Mariners Learning System T is an exclusive suite of online courses that offer a great solution for students that want to earn their Captain's License, however, due to personal time constraints, need the additional flexibility online learning offers. For the 25% discount being offered to Auxiliary members, go to: http://www.shopauxiliary.com/. Click on MembersOnly and log in; then click on the Mariners Learning System logo.
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