07/04/09
eNEWS – 19 JUN 2009
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Did you get a little "Rusty" over the winter with your marlinspike skills? Visit the member training web page and click on the left menu bar under OTHER USEFUL LINKS. Look for KNOT KNOW HOW on the drop down menu. It will take you to an animated site that will show you bowlines, sheet bends, cleat hitch and more!
http://www.cgaux.org/training/
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ALAUX - Discontinuance of the Service Dress Blue (Alpha) Uniform
1. The Service Dress Blue (Alpha) uniform was discontinued as a Coast Guard uniform several years ago.
2. In January 2009, the Auxiliary National Board approved a recommendation to discontinue its use within the Auxiliary, and the Chief Director has approved this National Board action. Accordingly, the Service Dress Blue (Alpha) uniform is no longer authorized as an Auxiliary uniform.
3. This change will be included in the next update to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual.
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Up Top in Operations June 2009
The Operations (Response) Department web site has posted the UpTop In Operations Newsletter - June 2009 edition. The June issue includes: Contingency Communications the other side of Telecomm, Fit for Flight is your crew fit for duty, Semper Paratus are you ready for the next disaster, Leadership how do you 'lead' a civilian team that you can not "order" to do something, and Did you Know where Bravo Zulu comes from.
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National Marina Day RBS Opportunity
Marinas across the country are gearing up for the eighth annual National Marina Day, to be held August 8, 2009. The Association of Marina Industries organizes this public affairs event to spotlight the important role that marinas play in the recreational boating community.
National Marina Day is a great opportunity for Auxiliary flotillas to engage in outreach of their own. RBS Program Visitors are encouraged to contact their local marinas in advance of National Marina Day to organize Auxiliary participation. Giving VSCs, advertising upcoming PE programs, reminding boaters about America?s Waterway Watch, recruiting new members, or setting up displays featuring life jacket wear and other elements of safe recreational boating are all ways that local flotillas can capitalize on the opportunities presented by National Marina Day.
Many marinas nationwide have already received ?resource kits? including suggestions for partnering with the Auxiliary during this annual event. Contact your local marinas today to find out how you can help make National Marina Day 2009 a success!
https://www.marinaassociation.org/nmd/
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A update to the Training Workshops planned for the Auxiliary National Conference in Chicago is now available. Please visit NACON 2009 to view the latest plans as well as register online, download a registration form to mail-in, view hotel and local information and much more.
Check out the NACON 2009 website at NACON 2009
http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon/
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The Department of Personnel is pleased to announce that the MEMBER RESOURCES CD has been updated to include a Recruiting PowerPoint, NEW Recruitment posters and CG Pub 1 "America's Maritime Guardian " These CD's can be ordered through ANSC (5029) by your Flotilla Commander.
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Member Activity Log (ANSC-7029) and Mission Activity Report (ANSC-7030) - Posted w/o Instructions
The Member Activity Log, ANSC-7029 (02-05) and the Mission Activity Report, ANSC-7030 (04-09) have been posted without instructions. These forms are in addition to the current ANSC-7029 and ANSC-7030 and are intended for electronic filing using email.
NOTE: These forms can be saved and reused. This will save you from having to reenter data (i.e.: Member ID, Name, Division, Flotilla, etc.) that does not change over time. Simply open a saved form (i.e: my documents/7030-mission1.pdf), make your edits, save with a new name (i.e: my documents/7030-mission2.pdf), then submit the new form via email.
ANSC-7029 http://forms.cgaux.org/archive/a7029f-NoInstructions.pdf
ANSC-7030 http://forms.cgaux.org/archive/a7030g-NoInstructions.pdf
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National Commodore's 70th Anniversary Message
The National Commodore has posted a message to coincide with the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Auxiliary on Tuesday, 23 June. Visit AUXNACO.org to read the NACO's message.
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National Personnel Department Website Updated
The National Personnel Services Website has been updated to include New Recruitment Posters, and a Recruitment PowerPoint.These updates and more can be found in the Resourse Toolkit located on the first page of the website.
http://www.auxpdept.org/index.htm
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Annual Award Comes with $1,000
Time is running out to help the BoatUS Foundation honor those who have made a significant contribution towards improving waterway health and educating boaters about environmental issues. The 2009 BoatUS Foundation Environmental Leadership Award will be given to a group, organization, company, marina or individual who has worked hard to make a difference - but only if local boaters help the Foundation identify nominees. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2009.
http://www.boatus.com/foundation/enviroAward/
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National Safe Boating Campaign Announces $1,000 Shopping Spree Contest
Enter the "Be a Survivor: Wear It!" Contest for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree at West Marine. This contest seeks stories about boaters whose lives were saved by wearing a life jacket. To enter, submit an essay or video with a story in which you or someone you knew survived because you or they had a life jacket on. The contest runs through September 2. Winners will be announced on October 31, 2009. Entry submissions and contest details may be found here. Also, check out the Float Yourself Photo Contest here.
details http://www.safeboatingcampaign.com/09contest.htm
Float Yourself Photo Contest http://www.floatyourselfcontest.com/
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New Recruiting Power Point from the E-Dept
The Education Department has posted a brief Power Point presentation designed to be added to existing presentations and to act as a recruiting tool by illustrating the many missions of the Auxiliary. To view and download the presentation, go to the E-Library and scroll down to the "Instructor Training, Workshops, and Tools" section. The title of the new presentation is "Aux Promo." It can be downloaded by clicking on the listing and is set up so Flotillas can insert their local contact information.
http://www.cgauxed.org/completecourses.html
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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
- US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS LIAISON BRANCH CHIEF
Posted by: Bruce Johnson, DVC-BL - EXTERNAL PUBLICATIONS LIAISON BRANCH CHIEF
Posted by: Bruce Johnson, DVC-BL - BRANCH CHIEF MEDIA -SPECIAL PROJECTS
Posted by: Dante J. Laurino DC-P - BRANCH CHIEF - COMMUNICATIONS
Posted by: John Cooper, N-IA-C - Branch Chief - Awards
Posted by: Theresa Kinch, DVC-PH - Web Masters for Information Technology Department
Contact: Irene Wetzel DVC-IC
Posted by: Irene Wetzel, DVC-IC - PHP Programmers Needed
Posted by: DC-I - MYSQL Programmers and Administrators Needed
Posted by: DC-I - NATIONAL PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT-TALENT BANK
Posted by: Dante J. Laurino DC-P - Powerpoint Developer with Telecommunications Background
Contact DVC-TA Frank Lann at LannSail@AOL.com.
Posted by: Nick Tarlson - AMLOC/AUXLAMS INSTRUCTORS
Contact Ken Renner, DVC-TL for more information.
Posted by: Ken Renner - Web Master for Training Department
Respond to: Mel Schumacher at e-mail: melschu1@aol.com
Posted by: Mel Schumacher - Branch Assistant - Information Services
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 - AuxChef National Rollout
Posted by: Dante J. Laurino DC-P
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