[Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 20 APR 2008

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 eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

 

20 APR 2008

			

CONTENTS:	

 

HYPERLINK \l "BM_01"Get On Board - National Safe Boating Week/North American
Safe Boating Campaign

 

HYPERLINK \l "BM_02"Auxiliary Election Eligibility Criteria Revision

 

HYPERLINK \l "BM_03"Best Of Web Awards

 

HYPERLINK \l "BM_04"Up Top In Operations Newsletter - Latest Edition
Published

 

HYPERLINK \l "BM_05"April 2008 National Safe Boating Campaign News

 

HYPERLINK \l "BM_06"National Search And Rescue Competition (NSAR) Update

 

HYPERLINK \l "BM_07"REMINDER: Need to Find an Auxiliarist's Email Address?

 

HYPERLINK \l "BM_08"REMINDER: 2008 Instructor Workshop

 

HYPERLINK \l "BM_09"REMINDER: Seeking Navigator Articles

 

HYPERLINK \l "BM_11"REMINDER: West Marine Offers Safety Equipment Discount

 	

HYPERLINK \l "Help"HELP WANTED POSITIONS 

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Get On Board - National Safe Boating Week/North American Safe Boating
Campaign

Just a reminder that National Boating Week is coming up fast.  This year,
NSBW takes place 17-23 MAY 08, but NSBW is just the beginning of a busy
boating season, and in some parts of the country, a year round effort to
promote boating safety!  

As the boating season approaches, the Auxiliary should be preparing NOW for
another campaign to spread the message of safe and responsible boating.
This year, we are hoping to educate the boating community about life jacket
wear and the options that are available when it comes to comfortable and
lightweight jackets.  "Wear It" is this year's theme for NSBW.  We are also
continuing our close relationship with our partner organizations to create a
larger grassroots network and create a more consistent campaign message.  We
are hoping these collaborative efforts will increase awareness about the
importance of wearing life jackets while on the water.

For more details and ideas, as well as resources available  for ordering
online to support your efforts, visit HYPERLINK
"http://www.safeboatingcampaign.net/"http://www.safeboatingcampaign.net/   

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Auxiliary Election Eligibility Criteria Revision 


As per the CHDIRAUX policy in an ALAUX-009/08 dated 11 April 2008, the
previous ALAUX-003/07 released in February 2007 has been revised. The
Administrative Procedures Course (APC) is now the only acceptable course to
meet election eligibility criteria. The EOC and AUXMIN are only acceptable
(i.e. - "grandfathered") for Auxiliarists who have held any elected office
in the past. 

HYPERLINK
"http://list.cgaux.info/pipermail/chdiraux-l/2008-April/000419.html"http://l
ist.cgaux.info/pipermail/chdiraux-l/2008-April/000419.html

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Best Of Web Awards

Now is the time to start polishing you websites for the 2008 Best of Web
(BOW) competition with a deadline of 10 June 2008. Nominations should be via
your DSO-CS officer. All Flotilla, Division, and District sites are
encouraged to participate, with specific details for this year's event
posted in the CS Guide. The CS Guide has a wealth of additional information
you will find helpful in creating a winning site. First place winners will
receive a distinctive five-star logo for their website and a beautiful
trophy will be presented at NACON 2008 in Orlando FL Don't miss your chance
to be the Best of the Best.

HYPERLINK
"http://home.auxidept.org/documents/CS-Guide_1.0.pdf"http://home.auxidept.or
g/documents/CS-Guide_1.0.pdf  (PDF: 1900 KB / 132 pages)

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Up Top In Operations Newsletter - Latest Edition Published

The March issue includes: Continuity of Community, Maritime Domain Awareness
Part III (MDA), DVC Questions, 2007 Surface Operations Review, and Patrol
Ready.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/ops08-03.pdf"http:
//www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/ops08-03.pdf  (PDF: 120
KB / 6 pages)

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April 2008 National Safe Boating Campaign News

What development led to today's foam life jacket? Find out in the April
National Safe Boating Campaign News.

HYPERLINK
"http://auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008-04.pdf"http://auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008-
04.pdf (PDF: 94 KB / 1 page)

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National Search And Rescue Competition (NSAR) Update

The new NSAR website is now online. Five districts have signed on for this
exciting event with more expected in the next few weeks. The competition is
expected to be intense so begin training now. Deadline for districts sending
a team is 1 May 2008. Travel Dates will be Thursday October 2nd through
Sunday October 5th with crew briefings beginning Thursday at 1900 hrs. Be a
part of the action at the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary’s First
National Search and Rescue Competition in Cape May New Jersey . District
Commodores please contact Dante J. Laurino  (HYPERLINK
"mailto:directorate_ms1sr at hotmail.com"directorate_ms1sr at hotmail.com) ,
National Chair NSAR at to confirm your district three person team.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.auxnaco.org/nsar2008.htm"http://www.auxnaco.org/nsar2008.htm 

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REMINDER: Need to Find an Auxiliarist's Email Address?

The National eDirectory is the way to find it. It’s a quick easy way to find
people using various search functions including a single click listings of
all your Flotilla, Division or District officers. Check it out today, and
discover what this great resource can do for you.

HYPERLINK "http://www.auxedirectory.org/"http://www.auxedirectory.org/

How to Use the eDirectory:  See HYPERLINK
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available as 
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REMINDER: 2008 Instructor Workshop

The Instructor Workshop for 2008 is now available with a more user-friendly
background. This background will be advantageous to both the audience for
viewing and the Instructor for more economical printing. To view and
download, go to the E Department Library.

The workshop must be completed by 31 MAY 2008.

HYPERLINK
"http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt"http://w
ww.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt (link to
download) 

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REMINDER: Seeking Navigator Articles

Seeking fame, fortune, or immortality? All things are possible -- if you
contribute to Navigator, the national magazine of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Interesting, original articles (up to 1,500 words) and action-oriented,
high-definition photographs (with complete captions and IDs) are now being
sought for the next issue. Please submit ASAP to: HYPERLINK
"mailto:editornavigator at aol.com"editornavigator at aol.com.  

Next editorial deadline is 15 MAY 2008 

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REMINDER: West Marine Offers Safety Equipment Discount

West Marine will again offer a 10% discount on safety equipment to boaters
who receive a Vessel Safety Check.  The discount coupons are available for
downloading on the V Department website.  West Marine has long been an
active supporter of the VSC program and the educational value it brings to
the recreational boating community.

HYPERLINK
"http://safetyseal.net/downloads/West-marine-Coupon08.pdf"http://safetyseal.
net/downloads/West-marine-Coupon08.pdf

HYPERLINK "http://www.pagelink.org"www.pagelink.org 

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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:

 

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