[Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 4 FEB 2006

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eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 

4 FEB 2006

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In this issue of Aux eNews: 

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_1"VADM Allen’s Letter To The Auxiliary At N-Train

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_2"N-Train 2006 

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_3"Updated Coast Guard Auxiliary Business Plan

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_4"Nomination of Commandant

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_5"2005 Workshops and REYR Status 

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_6"Academy Admissions Partner Program (AAPP) 

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_7"A New Name For A Familiar Department 

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_8"Myrna The Mermaid Has A Message For All Boaters

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_9"Value-Added Training 

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_10"2006 Instructor Workshop Now Available 

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_11"2006 VE & PV Workshops Available 

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_12"Addional Support for Coast Guard & Auxiliary
Hurricane Victims Needed 

*         HYPERLINK \l "BM_13"Support 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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VADM Allen’s Letter To The Auxiliary At N-Train

VADM Thad Allen's schedule kept him from attending the N-Train Conference.
He did, however, send this letter to be read. ADM Allen's letter concerns
the Auxiliary during and following last year's Gulf Coast hurricanes where
ADM Allen was the Principal Federal Official.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.auxnaco.org/documents/VADM%20ALLEN%20N-Train%20letter.pdf"http:/
/www.auxnaco.org/documents/VADM%20ALLEN%20N-Train%20letter.pdf

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N-Train 2006

“People First” was the theme and it permeated every hectic moment. Join us
as we review this incredible week in St. Louis. There will be a total of
eight entries to the posting. Keep coming back as we continue to post
throughout the week. N-Train 2006 coverage is now on HYPERLINK
"http://www.teamcoastguard.org/"SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2006/NTrain06/NTrain06.htm"http://www.teamcoa
stguard.org/2006/NTrain06/NTrain06.htm

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Updated Coast Guard Auxiliary Business Plan 

The Business Plan provides a strategic blueprint for the United States Coast
Guard Auxiliary for the years 2006-2007. It describes to the leadership the
current environment, key strategic imperatives—aligned with the published
vision and mission statements and NACO watchwords and directions. This plan
is a living document and will be periodically updated based upon feedback
from cognizant Coast Guard authority, the National Executive Committee , and
the District Commodores, progress while accomplishing the elements of the
plan, and future changes in the environment. The Business Plan is properly
characterized as evolutionary, rather than revolutionary. Nonetheless, the
cumulative effects of implementing the plan’s features are intended to be
substantial—providing clear direction, focus, and accountability for the
coming years.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.auxnaco.org/documents/Auxiliary%20Business%20Plan%202006-2007%20
Update%2020%20Jan%2006.pdf"http://www.auxnaco.org/documents/Auxiliary%20Busi
ness%20Plan%202006-2007%20Update%2020%20Jan%2006.pdf

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Nomination of Commandant 

STATEMENT BY HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY MICHAEL CHERTOFF ON THE NOMINATION
OF VICE ADMIRAL THAD W. ALLEN AS COMMANDANT OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

President Bush has announced his intention to nominate an exceptional leader
and public servant as Commandant of the Coast Guard in Thad Allen. Thad has
my complete confidence and full support, and if confirmed, he will play a
major role in shaping the future of this department.

Most Americans came to know and respect Thad for his work overseeing the
federal government's recovery efforts following the devastation from
Hurricane Katrina. Thad is a highly-accomplished Coast Guard veteran who has
served our nation in several key positions since his graduation from the
Coast Guard Academy in 1971. His service includes Chief of Staff and
Commanding Officer at headquarters; Commander of the Atlantic Area, Fifth
Coast Guard District; Commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District;
Director of Resources; and Commander of the cutter Citrus. In response to
9/11, Thad led Coast Guard operations to re-position the Atlantic fleet in
support of local port commanders and to establish critical command and
control capability.

If confirmed, Vice Admiral Allen will follow a distinguished Commandant in
Admiral Thomas H. Collins, at a scheduled change of command in May. Admiral
Collins has led the Coast Guard during one of the more challenging periods
in its history. He helped to ensure a seamless transition into the
department and introduced emerging technologies and innovative programs that
have enhanced overall mission performance. I thank Admiral Collins for his
continued service and commend his dedication to country.

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2005 Workshops and REYR Status 

In 2005, completion of the Instructor (IT), Vessel Examiner (VE), and
Operations (OPS) workshops were required for currency maintenance in their
respective programs. In 2006, none of these workshops are required for
currency maintenance.

Auxiliarists who were placed in Re-Year (REYR) status at the start of 2006
because they did not complete the workshop that was required in 2005 must
complete the 2006 workshop in order to get out of REYR status and re-gain
their currency in 2006. Completion of online versions of the workshops is
acceptable to meet this requirement. 

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Academy Admissions Partner Program (AAPP)

Background. In a letter to all Auxiliarists last September, National
Commodore Gene Seibert highlighted the need to adapt Coast Guard Academy
recruiting to meet today's competitive college recruiting challenges (see
NACO web site, HYPERLINK "http://www.auxnaco.org/"www.auxnaco.org, article
of September 8, 2005). He described the implications for how the Academy
Introduction Mission (AIM) program was to be conducted, the stand-down of
the Auxiliary Career Counselor (CC) program with the start of 2006, and how
to support Coast Guard Academy cadet recruitment through the new Academy
Admissions Partner Program (AAPP). 

HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgaux.info/g_pcx/publications/misc/aapp1-06.html"http://www.cgau
x.info/g_pcx/publications/misc/aapp1-06.html 

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 A New Name For A Familiar Department

At NTRAIN 2006 a change in the name of the Department of Information and
Communication Services was announced. We are now the Department of
Information Technology! The only change is in the name of the Department,
which more accurately reflects our combined roles of IS (Information
Services) and CS (Communication Services). It will take a bit to make all
the changes where the old Department name now appears, but there will be no
change in our officer designations, etc.

The IT Department looks forward to a bright future, serving the needs of our
Members. HYPERLINK "http://home.auxidept.org/"http://home.auxidept.org/ 

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Myrna The Mermaid Has A Message For All Boaters

Find out what it is in the February 2006 issue of National Safe Boating
Campaign News from the Department of Public Affairs.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.auxpa.org/documents/NSBCFeb2006.pdf"http://www.auxpa.org/documen
ts/NSBCFeb2006.pdf

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Value-Added Training

The Department of Training is pleased to introduce three Value-Added
Training courses: Electronic Communications (PDF: 240 KB / 20 pages),
Influencing The Spectator Fleet (PDF: 304 KB / 11 pages), and Program
Management (PDF: 256 KB / 26 pages).

These courses explore new information that is interesting and of value in
Auxiliary, professional and/or personal life. Access these new courses at
the HYPERLINK "http://auxtdept.org/Members.htm"Value Added Training section
of the "T" Department's Members page, which has been developed for members
looking for supplemental information to aid them in their Auxiliary
programs.

Electronic Communications HYPERLINK
"http://auxtdept.org/PDF/Electronic%20com%20course.pdf"http://auxtdept.org/P
DF/Electronic%20com%20course.pdf

Influencing The Spectator Fleet HYPERLINK
"http://auxtdept.org/PDF/Influencing%20the%20Spectator%20Fleet.pdf"http://au
xtdept.org/PDF/Influencing%20the%20Spectator%20Fleet.pdf

Program Management HYPERLINK
"http://auxtdept.org/PDF/Value-addedProgram%20Management.pdf"http://auxtdept
.org/PDF/Value-addedProgram%20Management.pdf

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2006 Instructor Workshop Now Available

The 2006 Instructor Workshops are now available on the National E Department
website.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS06.htm"http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/
WS06.htm

While workshops are not mandatory for 2006 we encourage all instructors to
take advantage of the material with three available versions:

Two self-study versions: a Web-based Streaming Video (WMV: Streaming / ~40
minutes); and a CD-ROM (available from AUXCEN by special request after
N-Train). HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/ws06/2006%20IT%20Workshop%20-%20WMV%20Stre
aming.html"http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/ws06/2006%20IT%20Workshop%20-%20
WMV%20Streaming.html

A classroom edition is also available as a Downloadable PowerPoint File
(ZIP: 15000 KB) that includes the same video clips as the two self-study
versions.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/ws06/2006%20IT%20Workshop.pps.zip"http://w
ww.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/ws06/2006%20IT%20Workshop.pps.zip

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2006 VE & PV Workshops Available

The 2006 VE and PV Workshops are now available on the National V Department
website. The 2006 Workshops for VE and PV are not mandatory for 2006 but we
encourage all members to attend them.

HYPERLINK
"http://safetyseal.net/workshops/2006workshop/"http://safetyseal.net/worksho
ps/2006workshop/

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Additional Support for Coast Guard & Auxiliary Hurricane Victims Needed

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance has provided $160,000 in loans to over 32 of
our members in the hurricane devastated Gulf states, with additional members
still seeking support. Through your generosity, Operation Life Ring has
collected approximately $90,000 in donations with donations continuing to
trickle in to go to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance to offset Auxiliarist
loans.

I am appealing to all members to continue to open your hearts and support
your fellow members in these disaster stricken areas. If we can not offset
these loans through Operation Life Ring, our members, many of whom have been
left with virtually nothing, will have to begin repaying these loans in
April. Please support your fellow members of Team Coast guard by visiting
the Operation Life Ring website. 

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

Operation Life Ring:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.operationlifering.org/"http://www.operationlifering.org/

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Support USCGAUX – Visit Shop Auxilary

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

*	Environmental Standards -- LT Keith Donohue -- 1/4/2006 07:44 
*	Public Affairs needs Creative Services Manager -- Roxane Firmin,
DVC-AI -- 12/28/2005 16:00 
*	Branch Chief - Liaison to Publications -- John Potts, DVC-BL --
12/23/2005 21:39 
*	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 
*	Multiple opportunities in National Personnel -- Joe Engel - DVC-PC
-- 10/31/2005 17:52 
*	Branch Chief-States/Atlantic (East) -- Jesse L. Harrup, Jr, DC-B --
10/12/2005 14:51 

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