[Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 13 DEC 2007

Thu Dec 13 10:28:42 EST 2007

 eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

13 DEC 2007

CONTENTS:	

HYPERLINK \l "BM_01"NACO's Holiday Message

HYPERLINK \l "BM_02"Inflatable PFD Mysteries, Part II

HYPERLINK \l "BM_03"A' Department Launches New Digital Photography Course

HYPERLINK \l "BM_04"2008 Auxiliary Marketing & Public Affairs C School
Schedule

HYPERLINK \l "BM_05"Interpreter Corps Reports Big Success

HYPERLINK \l "BM_06"Member Training Hours Reporting Update

HYPERLINK \l "BM_07"2008 Vessel Safety Check Decals Now Available

HYPERLINK \l "BM_08"2008 Operations Workshop Released

HYPERLINK \l "BM_09"REMINDER: 2008 VE and PV Workshops Released

HYPERLINK \l "BM_10"REMINDER: 2008 Instructor Workshop Released

HYPERLINK \l "BM_11"REMINDER: ICS Completion Deadlines are Coming Up Fast!

HYPERLINK \l "Help"HELP WANTED POSITIONS 

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NACO's Holiday Message

The National Commodore has posted his annual holiday message.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.auxnaco.org/documents/2007.12.12_NACO_holiday_message_2007.pdf"h
ttp://www.auxnaco.org/documents/2007.12.12_NACO_holiday_message_2007.pdf   

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Inflatable PFD Mysteries, Part II 

Inflatable PFD Mysteries, Part II is now available from the National Boating
Department. We are working on a single, combined document that incorporates
the best of both articles, and will announce it when that's done. In the
meantime, Auxiliarists and interested members of the boating public should
download both parts and read them.

HYPERLINK
"http://auxbdept.org/pdf/InflatablePFDsTheSequel.pdf"http://auxbdept.org/pdf
/InflatablePFDsTheSequel.pdf  (PDF: 224 KB / 7 pages)

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A' Department Launches New Digital Photography Course

The Training Branch within the Department of Marketing & Public Affairs (A)
has developed a new online Introduction to Digital Photography Course
replacing the old Basic Photography course. The new course covers Light,
Digital Cameras, Composition, Flash and Studio, Caption Writing, and Image
Editing. Register for the new course at the HYPERLINK
"http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/login/index.php"USCG Auxiliary Virtual
Classroom. This course is one of the requirements for the Public Affairs
Specialist Qualification. 

HYPERLINK
"http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/login/index.php"http://64.207.134.26/usr/m
oodle2/login/index.php

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2008 Auxiliary Marketing & Public Affairs C School Schedule

The 2008 Auxiliary Marketing and Public Affairs C School schedule is as
follows: ISC Alameda, CA 15-17 February; CGAS Clearwater, FL 11-13 April;
Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore , MD 6-8 June 2008. This is an ideal training
opportunity for DSO-PA/PB, SO-PA/PB, and FSO-PA/PB's to hone their public
affairs skills. The classes are also open to elected officers. Register for
a class at the AUX-12 PA School webpage and be sure to submit your Short
Term Training Request (ANSC-7059/CG-5223) to your DIRAUX via your Flotilla
Commander. The Coast Guard will pay or reimburse you for airfare, lodging,
and a per diem when you are officially enrolled in the course.

HYPERLINK "http://www.auxpa.org/aux12/"http://www.auxpa.org/aux12/ 

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Interpreter Corps Reports Big Success

The USCG Auxiliary Interpreter Corps has gained 33 new Interpreters in
November - an increase of 13% in just one month. The Interpreter Corps was
founded in 1997 and now has over 290 qualified linguists and commands 46
foreign languages. The December issue of the Interpreter News is loaded with
Interpreter reports about their various Coast Guard support missions.

HYPERLINK
"http://cgwebs.net/interpreter/pdf_files/Interpreter-NEWS-December-2007.pdf"
http://cgwebs.net/interpreter/pdf_files/Interpreter-NEWS-December-2007.pdf
(PDF: 903 KB / 8 pages)

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Member Training Hours Reporting Update

The National Training Department has updated the value-added article
Reporting MT Hours to provide guidance on how and which form to use for the
various member training activities. The article explains the correct use of
the 7029 Member Activity Log, 7030 Activity Report-Mission, and 7039
Workshop Mission and Attendance Report for each type of member training
activity.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.auxtdept.org/RecordMTHoursNov07Rev1.pdf"http://www.auxtdept.org/
RecordMTHoursNov07Rev1.pdf (PDF: 232 KB / 5 pages)

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2008 Vessel Safety Check Decals Now Available

should be more than adequate to meet our demands and the demands of our
partners. This year's USCG Auxiliary distribution plan will duplicate the
one used in prior years. The quantity of decals received at each unit level
will be a function of the past year's performance. ANSC has already been
given the quantities and will deliver that number of decals and VSC
Examination Record forms, ANSC 7012, upon receiving the initial order
request. Either the unit's elected officer or the materials office must
place the order. For more information, please visit SafetySeal.net.

HYPERLINK
"http://safetyseal.net/dcvsays.asp#2008_VSC_Decals_Released"http://safetysea
l.net/dcvsays.asp#2008_VSC_Decals_Released
Order form:  HYPERLINK
"http://safetyseal.net/pdf_files/vscdecalfm08.pdf"http://safetyseal.net/pdf_
files/vscdecalfm08.pdf 

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2008 Operations Workshop Released

The voluntary 2008 Operations Workshop is now available. Intended to provide
guidance for Districts, Divisions, and Flotillas to update their members on
Operations programs for 2008, the workshop is presented in two parts, the
Operations Workshop 2008 Facilitator Slide Notes and the 2008 Operations
Workshop PowerPoint Slides. 

A Team Coordination Training (TCT) refresher course, required in 2008, will
be released at a later date.

Facilitator Notes:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/2008%20Operations%
20Workshop%20Facilitator.pdf"http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperat
ions/2008/2008%20Operations%20Workshop%20Facilitator.pdf (PDF: 181 KB / 7
pages)
PPT Slides:  HYPERLINK
"http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/2008%20Operations%
20WorkshopPPP.pps"http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/2
008%20Operations%20WorkshopPPP.pps  (MS PowerPoint: 500 KB / 30 slides)

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REMINDER: 2008 VE and PV Workshops Released

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary National V Department has released the 2008 VE
and PV Workshops. The workshops for 2008 are not mandatory but units are
encouraged to hold the workshops to better the knowledge of their Vessel
Examiners and Program Visitors. The workshops are also available on CD from
ANSC as, "V Department 2008 Workshop CD - ANSC 2001A".

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

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REMINDER: 2008 Instructor Workshop Released

The 2008 Instructor Workshop is now available on the E Department Library.
The workshop is required for all Instructors for 2008. A qualified
Instructor or Member Trainer may implement this Workshop at any level. The
length of the Workshop should require 30 - 35 minutes for presentation.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt"http://w
ww.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt 

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REMINDER: ICS Completion Deadlines are Coming Up Fast!

Many Auxiliarists will need to have completed certain ICS courses prior to
30 DEC 2007 (visit HYPERLINK
"http://www.auxodept.org/documents/FAQonICS5_06.pdf"http://www.auxodept.org/
documents/FAQonICS5_06.pdf for a link to frequently asked questions
regarding ICS).  

For Auxiliarists wishing to learn more about emergency management and
contingency planning, FEMA offers a wealth of courses - all free of charge.
Visit HYPERLINK
"http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp"http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist
.asp to learn more. 

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