[Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 19 July 2005

Wed Jul 20 01:05:21 EDT 2005

 eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 

19 JULY 2005

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In this issue of Aux eNews: 

*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_1"Electronic Funds Transfers for Your
Reimbursements 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_2"Operations Polo Shirt Available 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_3"Your Place in the Sun (Safety Tips) 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_4"New AUXWEA Course Available 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_5"Secretary Chertoff Announces Initial Results of
Second Stage Review 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_6"NACON 2005 Training Info Published 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_7"WWW.CGAUX.ORG Moved to New Server 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_8"Up Top In Operations Published 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_9"Be A Winner! Enter the Public
Affairs/Publications/Photo Contest 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_10"Visit SITREP 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_11"Support the USCGAUX – Visit Shop Auxiliary 
*	HYPERLINK \l "Help"Help Wanted Positions (from the National Web
Site) 
*	HYPERLINK \l "Archive"Unsubscribe and Archive Instructions 

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Electronic Funds Transfers for Your Reimbursements

Your help is requested in reducing Coast Guard costs of reimbursing you for
orders.  The Department of Homeland Security is pushing a mandate to require
all payments made by the CG Finance Center to be accomplished
electronically.  The cost of an electronic funds transfer (EFT) is a
fraction (approx 1/100th) of what it costs the Coast Guard to mail you a
check.  I personally urge you to assist in this fiscally responsible
endeavor to make the best use of our limited Coast Guard funding.

Currently, 69% of payments made through the Patrol Order Management System
(POMS) are done electronically and this system has proven to be efficient
and reliable.  Moreover, other Coast Guard personnel (Active, Reserve,
Civilian Employees) have been required to have their pay deposited
electronically for about the last 20 years.  Understandably, some of you are
reluctant to apply for EFT for various reasons.  I ask that you reconsider
your position based on today's technology, the Coast Guard's superior
computer system security measures, and the overwhelming success of EFTs in
general.  The fear of identity theft is often a leading reason for
apprehension, as well it should be!  We hear too often about high tech
thieves who prey on their unsuspecting victims.  I'm not asking you to be
foolish in your actions.  You are very wise to be leery of internet scams
and computer hackers.  But did you know that you can sign up for EFT without
joining the world of cyberspace or subscribing to an on-line service?  You
don't even need a computer!  If you have a bank account then you are
eligible to be included in payments via EFT.  They are fast, secure and much
less costly than issuing a check.

Our goal is 98% participation by October 1, 2005.  I think we can exceed
expectations by acting quickly and getting maximum participation within the
next 2 to 4 weeks!  Here is another opportunity for you to make a
significant contribution to the United States Coast Guard.  Please consider
taking this simple but effective step toward outstanding stewardship of
public funds.  EFT enrollment forms are available in Appendix G of the
Auxiliary Manual (page G-56) and in the Forms section of the Auxiliary web
site (HYPERLINK
"http://www.uscgaux.org/~forms/archive/fms2231f.pdf"http://www.uscgaux.org/~
forms/archive/fms2231f.pdf , form FMS-2231).

Enrollment forms should be faxed to the Finance Center at (757) 523-6769.

You can also enroll on-line at the Finance Center website HYPERLINK
"http://www.fincen.uscg.mil/aux_info.htm"http://www.fincen.uscg.mil/aux_info
.htm

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Operations Polo Shirt Available

The optional Operations Polo Shirt is now available for ordering through the
Auxiliary Center (AUXCEN).  The shirt is an optional uniform item authorized
for wear in the operations program.  Please review the guidance provided in
the Auxiliary Manual and other notices issued through the Chief Director's
office regarding wear requirements and appropriate operational uniforms.
The authorized dark blue operations polo shirt has USCG AUXILIARY
embroidered in white on the left front side and the Auxiliarists' LAST NAME
embroidered in white on the right front side.  Sizes small (SM) through
extra large (XL) cost $32.50 each; two extra large (XXL) costs $35.00 each;
and three extra large (XXXL) costs $38.00 each.  The quantity of shirts
ordered determines the shipping and handling fees.  Shipments go directly to
the shipping address provided from the embroidery vendor using UPS so a
shipping street address is required (no post office boxes) for delivery.
You may order the OPS Polo Shirt directly from the AUXCEN using the special
HYPERLINK "http://www.uscgaux.org/%7Eauxcen/auxcen/OpsOrdeForm.pdf"OPS Polo
Shirt Order Form , which is maintained on the AUXCEN web site.  You may send
an e-mail request for an electronic copy of the form to HYPERLINK
"mailto:auxcen at sbcglobal.net?Subject=Ops%20Polo%20Shirt%20Form%20Request"aux
cen at sbcglobal.net. The form may be submitted in one of two ways.  Print out
the form, insert your information, then: 

1.	Mail it to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Center, 9449 Watson Industrial
park with your check, money order or VISA/MasterCard information completed 
2.	If using a VISA or MasterCard as payment you may fax the order to
the Auxiliary Center at (314) 962-6804.

Please be sure you complete all required information. 

HYPERLINK
"http://www.uscgaux.org/~auxcen/auxcen/OpsOrdeForm.pdf"http://www.uscgaux.or
g/~auxcen/auxcen/OpsOrdeForm.pdf

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Your Place in the Sun (Safety Tips) 

Important health and safety tips on sunburn from Coast Guard Support -
Health and Safety HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/bridge/YourPlaceintheSun.pdf"http://www.cgaux
.org/cgauxweb/bridge/YourPlaceintheSun.pdf

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New AUXWEA Course Available 

The AUXOP Weather Course has recently been revised and is now available at
the Auxiliary National Supply Center!  This course is available on CD-ROM
only (no paper textbooks are available) and can be ordered through your
Materials Officer.  The new exam is available in paper-based format and at
the National Auxiliary Testing Center for those that prefer on-line testing.
If you are currently taking the old version of AUXWEA, you can access the
on-line test and paper-based tests until 1 October 2005

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Secretary Chertoff Announces Initial Results of Second Stage Review 

The following memo is forwarded to all employees by the Secretary of the
Department of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff.  The Secretary's brief on
his Second Stage Review Remarks may be reviewed here.  For more DHS
information, visit the public DHS website at HYPERLINK
"http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic"www.dhs.gov/dhspublic to view Secretary
Michael Chertoff’s announcement for a Six-Point Agenda for Homeland Security
and other top DHS news stories. 

Memo:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/bridge/SecChert2ndstageRev.doc"http://www.cga
ux.org/cgauxweb/bridge/SecChert2ndstageRev.doc

Remarks  HYPERLINK
"http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/interapp/speech/speech_0255.xml"http://www.dhs
.gov/dhspublic/interapp/speech/speech_0255.xml

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NACON 2005 Training Info Published

NACON 2005 announces its Training program.  Visit the NACON website for more
news on NACON 2005. Remember - Early Bird Registration discounts expire on
31 July, so register early! 

HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/NACON/NACON05training.pdf"http://www.cgaux.or
g/cgauxweb/NACON/NACON05training.pdf

HYPERLINK "http://news.auxidept.org/NACON/"http://news.auxidept.org/NACON/

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WWW.CGAUX.ORG Moved to New Server

In preparation for a series of improvements scheduled for the remainder of
the year, HYPERLINK "http://www.uscgaux.info/"www.cgaux.org has been
relocated in total to a new server.  With almost 300 million bytes in nearly
18,000 files spread over 200+ directories, there is more than a good chance
that we might have missed something here and there, so please provide our
HYPERLINK
"mailto:Webmaster at cgaux.org?Subject=New%20National%20Site%20Feedback"Webmast
ers with feedback should you discover something that appears amiss by
emailing HYPERLINK "mailto:Webmaster at cgaux.org"Webmaster at cgaux.org 

There may be some confusion with jumping between the old site and the new
site while the IP Address of the new site gets propagated through the domain
name servers and routers of the Internet in the next couple of days, and we
clean up any loose ends.  Hopefully very soon, all will be back to normal
and most all of your old bookmarks should be working as before without
change.  We expect that you will find the new server to provide a faster and
overall improvement of service over the old machine

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Up Top In Operations Published

The May issue of Up Top in Operations includes Quals Corner, NavRules
On-line, Water in the Bilge, C-Schools, more. (Adobe Acrobat™ format,
254KB). 

HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/operations/ops05-05.pdf"http://www.cgaux.org/
cgauxweb/operations/ops05-05.pdf

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Be A Winner!  Enter the Public Affairs/Publications/Photo Contest

Be a winner in the National Public Affairs Department Contests.  Enter now!
Get the details in the updated National PA Dept. Contest announcement.  The
deadline for entries is 31 JULY 05.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/pubaffairs/PAContestletter20050606.pdf"http:/
/www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/pubaffairs/PAContestletter20050606.pdf

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Visit SITREP

Visit SITREP, our online e-magazine, to learn about the people and
activities of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

HYPERLINK "http://teamcoastguard.org/"http://teamcoastguard.org/

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Support the USCGAUX – Visit Shop Auxiliary

Visit  HYPERLINK "http://shopauxiliary.com/"http://shopauxiliary.com/ to
find discounted products and services from Amazon.com, Soft Choice, Office
Depot, and more. 

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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:

*  BC-PRWeb Designer/Programmer -- David A. Hastings, DVC-PS -- 7/15/2005
21:07 

*  Branch Chief-Newsletter -- Jesse L. Harrup, Jr, DC-B -- 7/6/2005 11:15 

*  Branch Chief-Grants -- Jesse L. Harrup, Jr., DC-B -- 6/27/2005 08:56 

*  DVC-BR  -- Jesse L. Harrup, Jr., DC-B -- 6/21/2005 13:51 

*  Branch Chief Marine Safety -- Karel Kester, DVC-MS -- 6/21/2005 11:41 

*  Branch Chief Liaison G-OPB/Marine Manufacturers -- John Potts, DVC-BL --
6/1/2005 09:39 

*  Branch Chief Liaison to Boater's World/BoatUS -- John Potts, DVC-BL --
6/1/2005 09:25 

*  Seeking Voice-Over Talent -- Tom Conroy BC-AIA -- 5/12/2005 10:27 

*  Division Chief-Advanced Training (DVC-TA) -- Gail Venezio -- 5/10/2005
22:13 

*  Division Chief-Training Instructional Design -- Gail Venezio -- 5/5/2005
21:39 

*  VIDEOGRAPHERS WANTED -- Jeff Pielet, BC-AIT -- 5/4/2005 17:01 

HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi"http://www.cgaux.org/cgau
xweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi

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