[Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 30 OCT 2005

Sun Oct 30 22:22:58 EST 2005

 eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 

30 OCT 2005

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In this issue of Aux eNews: 

*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_1"National Chief of Staff Appointed 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_2"RBS Device Approval and Award Criteria 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_3"Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) Available at UDC 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_4"For Safety’s Sake!  Published by Vessel
Examination Department 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_5"On Target  Published 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_6"PE SpeedGram  Published 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_7"AUXPLUS-PE Test Begins 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_8"Donations Needed: Operation Life Ring 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_9"Visit SITREP 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_10"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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National Chief of Staff Appointed

COMO Carol Urgola has been selected as the National Chief of Staff for the
term 1 November, 2005 to 31 October 2006, reporting directly to the National
Commodore.

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RBS Device Approval and Award Criteria

The NEXCOM has approved the criterion, recently developed by an RBS
Directorate committee, for members to earn a new device.  Called the
Recreational Boating Safety Device (RBS) Device, it is intended to recognize
members who extraordinarily support the Auxiliary's programs and activities
within, or related to, the traditional RBS missions and programs.  The
requirements for award of this device are found by clicking on the following
hyperlink: HYPERLINK
"http://www.auxbdept.org/RBS-DEVICE.pdf"www.auxBdept.org/RBS-DEVICE.pdf.  It
is hoped that the earning of this new device will be a source of pride to
our members who choose to devote their resources and efforts toward
recreational boating safety.

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Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) Available at UDC 

The U.S. Coast Guard Uniform Distribution Center (UDC) in Woodbine, NJ
currently has a variety of sizes of the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU)
available for order by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.  You may
view the ODU uniform items available through UDC at HYPERLINK
"http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wp/udc/ODU.pdf"www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wp/udc/OD
U.pdf.  To place orders, you may go to HYPERLINK
"http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wp/udc/UDC_orders.htm"UDC's ordering
information page that describes the various ordering procedures. Detailed
information on the Operational Dress Uniform and ordering procedures is also
available in the HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/personnel/UniformProcGuide2005FinalCopyFEB-10
-2005.pdf"2005 Uniform Procurement Guide published by the Department of
Personnel.  

UDC Ordering info:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wp/udc/UDC_orders.htm"http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g
-w/g-wp/udc/UDC_orders.htm

Uniform Ordering Guide:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/personnel/UniformProcGuide2005FinalCopyFEB-10
-2005.pdf"http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/personnel/UniformProcGuide2005FinalC
opyFEB-10-2005.pdf

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For Safety’s Sake! Published by Vessel Examination Department 

Volume V-2005 of For Safety's Sake! includes information on Awards, the new
Recreational Boating Safety Device, Trailers, Life Jacket Loaners, PFD's,
and much more! Past issues are available on the Safety Seal web site.  

HYPERLINK
"http://safetyseal.net/newsletters/ve-mdv/fss05-05.pdf"http://safetyseal.net
/newsletters/ve-mdv/fss05-05.pdf

HYPERLINK
"http://safetyseal.net/Newsletters/"http://safetyseal.net/Newsletters/

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On Target Published 

Find out more about what the National Marketing Group is all about and what
marketing does for the Auxiliary, and "How Flotillas Can Become More Self
Supportive."  The National Marketing Group's inaugural Fall 2005 newsletter,
On Target, is now online. (Adobe Acrobat™ format, 730KB).

HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/bridge/N-MFall2005newsletter10-12-05.pdf"http
://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/bridge/N-MFall2005newsletter10-12-05.pdf

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PE SpeedGram Published

SpeedGram 2005-04 announces a Spanish resource for ABC classes.  

 HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/speedgrams/spgm200504.pdf"http://www.cgauxed.or
g/elib/speedgrams/spgm200504.pdf

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AUXPLUS_PE Test Begins

Over the past 15 months, the I and E Departments have been working together
to deliver to every Flotilla an easy-to-use database tool for the permanent
tracking of all Auxiliary public education students.  Known as AUXPLUS-PE,
the software is now in the testing stage.  We have asked all DSO-PE to
identify 2 Flotillas in each District who will give this program a field
evaluation between now and the end of December.  Based on their feedback, we
will make any necessary "tweaks" and will be releasing it to the entire
Auxiliary at N-Train 2006.  Our primary objective has been to keep it as
simple as possible and yet enable the central storage of all national PE
records.  So, in the future, when someone calls any of us for a lost card or
certificate, we'll be able to instantly find them and provide even better
service.  In addition, AUXPLUS-PE includes added features to enable you to
print out student rosters, completion letters, completion certificates, and
course completion cards. 

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Donations Needed: Operation Life Ring Program

Auxiliary members, as well as flotillas, divisions, and districts, are urged
to donate whatever they can afford to OPERATION LIFE RING (OLR) , to assist
their shipmates in the Gulf Coast region whose lives have been devastated by
Hurricane Katrina.  Donations can be accepted from non-Auxiliary members and
corporations.  

As of this date, almost $40,000 has been donated.  

Visit HYPERLINK "http://www.operationlifering.org/"www.operationlifering.org
and click on the "Donate Now " button to donate by credit card.  

Donations can also be made by check.  The check should be made payable to
"CGAuxA, Inc."  Be sure to indicate on the check or cover letter that the
funds are specifically for OPERATION LIFE RING so we can account for them
properly.  Mail the donation to:

Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Center
ATTN: Operation Life Ring
9449 Watson Industrial Park
St. Louis, MO 63126

Remember - 100 percent of the funds received by OLR will go to benefit
Auxiliarists impacted by this tragedy, and donations are usually tax
deductible (see your tax advisor for details).

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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 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:

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

HYPERLINK "http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi?read=556"Branch
Assistant - Forms Development -- George Engel, DC-Id -- 10/20/2005 
HYPERLINK "http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi?read=549"Branch
Chief-States/Atlantic (East) -- Jesse L. Harrup, Jr, DC-B -- 10/12/2005 
HYPERLINK "http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi?read=535"Branch
Chief, Webmaster -- Roger Strukhoff -- 9/2/2005 
HYPERLINK "http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi?read=533"Branch
Assistant Personnel Administrative Asst. -- David A. Hastings, DVC-PS --
8/15/2005 
HYPERLINK "http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi?read=532"BA-AMN
-- Nick Tarlson -- 8/12/2005 

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