[Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 29 Nov 2005

Tue Nov 29 23:39:22 EST 2005

  eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 

29 NOV 2005

The Coast Guard Auxiliary e-News is designed to keep you informed of
information, issues and programs that affect the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It
includes links to official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard sites that
represent official Coast Guard Auxiliary and Coast Guard programs, positions
or policies and is sent only to Coast Guard Auxiliary member’s email
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In this issue of Aux eNews: 

*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_1"New National web Site (NWS) Formally Launched 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_2"Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA)
Loan-to-Grant Conversions 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_3"Flotilla Finder – Zip Code Function 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_4"2006 National Calendar Posted 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_5"Volume 1, Issue 2 Of The Sector Bulletin
Published 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_6"District Standardized Standing Rules Now
Available 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_7"Donations Needed: Operation Life Ring 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_8"Visit SITREP 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_9"Support USCGAUX – Visit Shop Auxiliary 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_10"Attention Auxiliary Webmasters 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_11"What’s Up With AUXDATA…? 
*	HYPERLINK \l "BM_12"2006 Vessel Safety Check Decals Available For
Order  
*	HYPERLINK \l "Help"Help Wanted Positions (from the National Web
Site) 
*	HYPERLINK \l "Archive"Unsubscribe and Archive Instructions 

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New National Web Site (NWS) Formally Launched

On Tuesday, November 15, 2005, the new National Web Site (NWS) was launched.
For more information please see our Special Announcement.

HYPERLINK
"http://nws.cgaux.org/members/whats_new/nws_announcement.html"http://nws.cga
ux.org/members/whats_new/nws_announcement.html

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Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) Loan-to-Grant Conversions

The CGMA loans made during Hurricanes Katrina & Rita can now be converted to
Grants. Additionally, members who suffered losses are still able to file for
Grants/Loans. Criteria information, policies and application forms for the
CGMA loan to grant conversions are available on the CGMA website. 

Criteria:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgmahq.org/Assistance/Frame.htm"http://www.cgmahq.org/Assistance
/Frame.htm

CGMA website:  HYPERLINK "http://www.cgmahq.org/"http://www.cgmahq.org/

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Flotilla Finder – Zip Code Function 

We have received numerous inquiries as to the status of the Flotilla Finder
by Zip Code function. We realize this is an important tool for many of our
members, unfortunately we were not able to implement this function in time
for the launch of the new website.

We are working diligently to restore this function to the site. Regular
service is expected to be restored soon. We appreciate your patience during
this time of transition. A notice will also be posted on this page once this
function is returned to operation.

HYPERLINK
"http://nws.cgaux.org/flotillafinder/index.html"http://nws.cgaux.org/flotill
afinder/index.html 

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2006 National Calendar Posted 

The 2006 National Calendar is now available for review on the NACO website.

HYPERLINK "http://www.auxnaco.org/#19NOV05"http://www.auxnaco.org/#19NOV05

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Volume 1, Issue 2 of The Sector Bulletin Published 

The Marine Safety and Environmental Protection ("M") Department now has
available Volume 1, Issue 2 of The Sector (PDF:176 KB / 2 pages) a bulletin
devoted to sectorization.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.auxmdept.org/sector01-02.pdf"http://www.auxmdept.org/sector01-02
.pdf

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District Standardized Standing Rules Now Available

Approved at NACON 2005 the District Standardized Standing Rules are now
available on the NACO website.

HYPERLINK "http://www.auxnaco.org/#16NOV05"http://www.auxnaco.org/#16NOV05

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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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Attention Auxiliary Webmasters

The unit website migration is well underway and many webmasters have already
moved their Auxiliary website from the old RaQ server to our new LINUX
server. Each DSO-CS now has the new unit website addresses, and access
information for every hosted Auxiliary website within their District. They
will be getting that information out to each of their webmasters in the near
future. Webmasters will want to act promptly when they do receive that
information from their DSO-CS.

The actual migration process is easy, with each webmaster simply
republishing their existing site to the new address. In most cases it has
taken only a few minutes for the unit webmaster to accomplish. Please
remember that 10 DEC 2005 is the deadline for completion of the migration
process.

Units may start using their new sites as soon as they are posted. For
additional details, please see the full list of updates on CS News.

HYPERLINK
"http://csguide.auxservices.org/news.php"http://csguide.auxservices.org/news
.php

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What’s Up With AUXDATA…?

1. Some recent and significant changes to the Auxiliary Data System
(AUXDATA) have resulted in a wide variety of problems and difficulties for
its frequent users. This message is meant to briefly advise Auxiliarists of
actions already taken, actions that are planned to improve AUXDATA
responsiveness and capability, and some actions all Auxiliary users should
consider to help get the information they need.

2. First, let’s remember that AUXDATA is, for the most part, a Coast
Guard-owned, Auxiliary-operated information system that affects or is
affected by all Auxiliarists. It is the repository for performance,
activity, training, facility, award, and even basic personal information
about the Auxiliary. However, it is admittedly not an ideal end-all to
information systems. Like all systems and programs, AUXDATA has limits -
limits that are largely governed by the availability of resources. 

To see entire text of this message, click here:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/auxdata/problems-nov-05.html"http://www.cgaux.i
nfo/g_ocx/auxdata/problems-nov-05.html

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2006 Vessel Safety Check Decals Available For Order

The Auxiliary National Supply Center (ANSC) has received an initial supply
of 2006 Vessel Safety Check Decals. Information regarding ordering and
distribution may be found on the National Department of Vessel Examination's
SafetySeal.net website. 

HYPERLINK
"http://www.safetyseal.net/dcvsays.asp#Ordering_Vessel_Safety_Check_Decals:_
year_2006"http://www.safetyseal.net/dcvsays.asp#Ordering_Vessel_Safety_Check
_Decals:_year_2006

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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

*  Nat'l Marketing Mgr - Communications/Publications -- John P. Whelan --
11/23/2005 09:33 

*  National Marketing Manager - RBS/Marine Industry -- John P. Whelan --
11/23/2005 09:28 

*  Asst. Webmaster position -- Melvyn A. Borofsky -- 11/21/2005 18:46 

*  Branch Chief - Contingency Planning (BC-MPC) -- Greg Kester, DC-Md --
11/20/2005 19:12 

*  Branch Chief - Liaison to Army Corps of Engineers -- John Potts, DVC-BL
-- 11/11/2005 23:00 

*  Branch Chief, Liaison to Marine Industry -- John Potts, DVC-BL --
11/2/2005 12:18 

*  Multiple opportunities in National Personnel -- Joe Engel - DVC-PC --
10/31/2005 17:52 

*  Branch Assistant - Forms Development -- George Engel, DC-Id -- 10/20/2005
15:47 

*  Branch Chief-States/Atlantic (East) -- Jesse L. Harrup, Jr, DC-B --
10/12/2005 14:51 

*  Branch Chief, Webmaster -- Roger Strukhoff -- 9/2/2005 15:16

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