07/04/09
eNEWS – 29 JUN 2009
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Coast Guard Foundation's Project - Are you one in a million?
The United States Coast Guard has rescued more than one million lives since its founding in 1790. Are you one in a million? Does your family have a story that has been passed down through generations that tells the tale of a heroic Coast Guard rescue? When you submit a story, The Coast Guard Foundation will mail you a decal in appreciation of your contribution to our efforts.
See: http://one-in-a-million-rescued.org
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Auxiliary Celebrates its 70th Anniversary
Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Thad Allen presented the Auxiliary a Coast Guard Outstanding Unit Commendation as part of the Coast Guard's celebration of the anniversary. In recognition of the Auxiliary's 70 years of outstanding service, President Obama issued a congratulatory letter to the Auxiliary. The award ceremony and President Obama's letter are now on SITREP, the Auxiliary's National e-magazine.
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The U.S. Senate Passed a Resolution Thursday Declaring July 1 as National Boating Day
Introduced by U.S. Sens. Herb Kohl, D-Wis., and Richard Burr, R-N.C., the resolution recognizes the important role recreational boating and the boating industry play in the lives of the nation's 70 million boaters and the U.S. economy. See:
http://tradeonlytoday.com/home/498684-senate-passes-national-boating-day-resolution
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National Safe Boating Council Boating Safety Side Kicks Annual Kids Safe Boating Contest
Information concerning the National Safe Boating Council's Boating Safety Side Kicks Annual Kids' Safe Boating Contest can be fond at:
http://www.boatingsidekicks.com/1024team.htm
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Have you ever wanted to submit a fellow Auxiliarist for an award but were unsure how to do it? Please visit the Member Training web page and you can now find a link that will help you to determine which award is appropriate, and also some templates to guide your writing of the award. We wish to thank Nick Tarlson for his help in organizing this valuable tool and our Support Division for posting it!
http://www.cgaux.org/training/AuxiliaryAwards.html
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The schedule of events on the NACON 2009 webpage has been updated. You are encouraged to register as well as make your reservations as early as possible. Please go to the link below to view available information:
http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon/
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The eBEACON, Vol. 11-2, is currently posted at BEACON and available for viewing.
http://www.cgauxa.org/ebeacon/
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New Web Site for the O-Department
The Operations (Response) Department has a new look. Stop by our newly upgraded web pages at http://www.cgaux.org/response/
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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
7 Able to make a time commitment and communicate frequently by email Contact: Irene Wetzel DVC-IC
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The Boating Department is seeking a Liaison Branch Chief to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Duties include continued implementation of our MOU with USACE. Applicant must communicate well, verbally and in writing, and be proficient in emailing with attachments including Word documents. Prior experience with USACE highly desirable. Applicant must also be currently qualified as an Instructor and VE. Please submit your resume as a Word document email attachment to Bruce Johnson, DVC-BL. Posted by: Bruce Johnson, DVC-BL
The Boating Department is seeking a Liaison Branch Chief to the Auxiliary's external publication partners. Duties include continuing direct liaison of existing agreements already in place and developing future agreements with new partners as they are identified. Some of the existing publication partners include magazines such as Soundings, Heartland Boating, Mad Mariner, as well as the Mariners School. Applicant must communicate well, verbally and in writing, be proficient in emailing with attachments including Word documents. Please submit your resume as a Word document email attachment to Bruce Johnson, DVC-BL. Posted by: Bruce Johnson, DVC-BL
We are looking for aomeone who can do all multi-media. The main focus will be on recruiting and retention. We will be using all forms of electronic media to educate our members, recruit new members, and promote the programs of the National Personnel Department. We want to start webcasts, and add business and social sites such as LINKEDIN,YOUTUBE,FACEBOOK and Twitter, as media sources to drive recruitment. You will also be responsible for power points and excel documents. We will be adding Branch Assistants as required. Posted by: Dante J. Laurino DC-P
WANTED - Branch Chief to set the tone, manage and direct the marketing and communications of the International Affairs Directorate's "Caribbean SAR Initiative" to its government and civilian SAR constituents in some 35 Caribbean nations via the car-sar.com web site and other means. This is not a webmaster position, rather a marketing one. Fluency in Spanish would be helpful; but not necessary. Review www.cgauxinternational.org and www.car-sar.com to become familiar with our mission and then send a professional and Auxiliary resumi via email to John Cooper, N-IA-C, Caribbean Division Chief.
Posted by: John Cooper, N-IA-C
Opening for Branch Chief - Awards Requires solid knowledge of powerpoint, excel and work software. Posted by: Theresa Kinch, DVC-PH
The National Information Technology Department is seeking members to become national webmasters. Experience in the following areas is required:
7 Knowledge of multiple browsers and understanding of differences.
7 Understanding of and experience in coding HTML pages, aligns with W3C XHTML standards
7 Working knowledge of and hands on experience of a web development package, such as, Dreamweaver,
M/S Web Expressions, or M/S FrontPage and able to FTP files.
7 Working knowledge of photo manipulation software, such as, Photoshop Elements, GIMP, or Digital Photoshop professional.
7 It would also be helpful to have coded in JavaScript and have a basic understanding of the DOM.
7 PHP would also be helpful.
Posted by: Irene Wetzel, DVC-IC
The I Department is in need of php programmers.
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:
7 Knowledge of multiple browsers and understanding of differences.
7 Understanding of and experience in coding HTML pages,
7 Working knowledge of and hands on experience of a web development package, such as, Dreamweaver, M/S Web Expressions, or M/S FrontPage.
7 Working knowledge of photo manipulation software, such as, Photoshop Elements, GIMP, or Digital Photoshop professional.
7 It would also be helpful to have coded in javascript and have a basic understanding of the DOM.
7 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 Departments webmaster, assisting in design and maintenance of the Departments 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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