05/20/09
eNEWS - 19 MAY 2009
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Have you heard about ORION's Safety Awareness Program for Auxiliary Vessel Examiners? Earn points and incentives for viewing an educational video demonstrating pyrotechnics. Additional points for reporting VSCs are redeemable for free pyros. Plus, the top 3 point earners each year receive a quarterly Omaha Steaks Gift, a $280 value! Check out the details by going to our Document Library and downloading the PDF version of the brochure, or just go to http://www.shopauxiliary.com/, click on Members Only, log in, and click on the ORION logo!
http://auxbdept.org/documents.php
http://auxbdept.org/pdf/ORIONSafetyAwarenessPromoRev16Oct08.pdf
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National Personnel Department-Talent Bank
The National Department of Personnel is building a "Talent Bank" of members who would like the honor of serving their nation as a National Staff Officer. We will be accepting applications FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS. When you send in your application, please make it clear what National Department you would like to be appointed, and list your special qualifications on form 7062. E-mail your form to the e-mail address provided. All applicants will be vetted through your District Commodore.
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A directive has come down from the Department of Homeland Security that all accounts that remain inactive for 45 days will be locked. Effective 1 June 2009, OSC will make the change to AUXDATA. If you have access, please make it a point to sign-on the system at least once a month to maintain your access and keep from having your access locked and eventually deleted. This applies to both the Production and Training databases.
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T Department is Looking for Experienced Instructors
AMLOC/AUXLAMS - HELP WANTED
Looking for experienced Instructors.
This is 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 ( kenren2468@ameritech.net) for more information.
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Additional C-School Revision Policy
As of April 14, 2009 we must commence enforcing an additional C School policy. Only those students on C School orders will be permitted into any CG-funded C School ? no exceptions. No students will be permitted to observe or audit any Auxiliary C School, nor will anyone wishing to take a C School at their own expense be permitted to do so. This policy applies to all Auxiliary C Schools sponsored by CG-5421.
All students must meet all eligibility criteria for all Auxiliary C Schools. Allowing anyone to take an Auxiliary C School without C School orders dilutes the integrity of the class and detracts from the vetting process and use of the STTR system.
Additional information regarding C-Schools including schedules and Training Guidelines can be found on the Auxiliary Member Training link below. Look under C-School, http://www.cgaux.org/training/
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We are sorry to report that we have had a large amount of C-School cancellations. We have had 54 cancellations for this Fiscal Year - some of which are legitimate and some of which are not. Penalties have been and are still being imposed. It is strongly recommended that before signing up for a C-School that you read and understand all the implications of your commitment. Please go to http://www.cgaux.org/training to learn more. There are great resources there to help you. Please do not sign up for a C-School unless you are serious about attending.
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REMINDER: 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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REMINDER: 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 Members Only and log in; then click on the Mariners Learning System logo.
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REMINDER: 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.
Download a printable (more detailed) copy of this announcement: http://safetyseal.net/pdf_files/2009-VSCMegaWeeks.pdf .
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REMINDER: 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 date is June 15, 2009.
http://www.cgaux.org/it/documents/BOW_2009_Submission_Information.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
Posted by: DC-I
The I Department is looking for MYSQL programmers and Administrators.
Posted by: DC-I
The National Department of Personnel is building a "Talent Bank" of members who would like the honor of serving their nation as a National Staff Officer. We will be accepting applications FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS. When you send in your application, please make it clear what National Department you would like to be appointed, and list your special qualifications on form 7062. E-mail your form to the e-mail address provided. All applicants will be vetted through your District Commodore.
Posted by: Dante J. Laurino DC-P
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
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: Ken Renner
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: Mel Schumacher
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
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
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