[Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 11 MAY 2008
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eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
11 MAY 2008
CONTENTS:
Coast Guard Auxiliary Receives Proclamation
Special Member Benefit Available
National Safe Boating Campaign News
DHS Unveils Small Vessel Security Strategy
PWC Carriage Requirements Changes
REMINDER: Get on Board - National Safe Boating Week/North American Safe
Boating Campaign
REMINDER: Best of Web Awards
REMINDER: Auxiliary Election Eligibility Criteria Revision
REMINDER: 2008 Instructor Workshop
REMINDER: Seeking Navigator Articles
REMINDER: West Maring Offers Safety Equipment Discount
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Coast Guard Auxiliary Receives Proclamation
The Coast Guard Auxiliary was recognized for 60 years of boating safety
education at the 12th annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit
(IBWSS) held recently in San Diego, CA . Presenting the proclamation was
Ruth Wood, Chair, National Safe Boating Council, and Arlyn Hendricks,
President, National Water Safety Congress. Accepting the plaque on behalf of
the Auxiliary is Warren McAdams, National Chief of Staff, and Robin Freeman,
DC-E. The proclamation was also signed by John Fetterman, President, NASBLA.
A photo of the ceremony is available.
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Special Member Benefit Available
Through a special arrangement, the Auxiliary Center (AUXCEN) has a limited
quantity of the Coast Guard Blue Utility Jacket available at a greatly
reduced price. Members may go to the ShopAuxiliary.com website then click on
the District Stores button and login with their EMPLID and Aux eDirectory
password. Once at the District Stores site then click on Closeout Specials.
Please note that these are a discontinued item so all sales are final.
<http://www.shopauxiliary.com/> http://www.shopauxiliary.com/
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National Safe Boating Campaign News
What event led to developing the inflatable life jacket? Find out in the May
issue of the National Safe Boating Campaign News.
<http://www.auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008-05.pdf>
http://www.auxadept.org/NSBC/NSBW2008-05.pdf (PDF: 88 KB / 1 page)
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DHS Unveils Small Vessel Security Strategy
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its new Small Vessel
Security Strategy (SVSS) document, designed to close security gaps and
reduce risks associated with the potential exploitation of small maritime
vessels. An online Fact Sheet on the SVSS is also available. Auxiliarists
are encouraged to become familiar with these documents, and to promote
America's Waterway Watch Program when conducting RBS activities (teaching
public education courses, conducting vessel safety checks, conducting RBS
program visits, and making speeches to local marinas, yacht clubs, and other
groups).
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/small-vessel-security-strategy.pdf (PDF:
1290 KB / 57 pages)
Online fact sheet: http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1209398073431.shtm
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PWC Carriage Requirements Changes
After careful consideration by the Surface Stan Team, the following PWC
OPFAC carriage requirements are changed effective immediately:
- Throwable PFD is no longer required.
- Spare spark plugs are only required for 2 stroke engines. They are no
longer required for 4 stroke engines.
These items are in Appendix C (Required Facility Equipment) and again in
task PWC-03-05-AUX (4.g and 4.r) of the PWC Operator Qualification Guide,
COMDTINST 19794.54 (series). They are also found on the PWC Facility
Inspection and Offer for Use form, ANSC 7008 in Section VII, items 12 and
20. These changes will be reflected in the next editions/revisions of these
documents.
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REMINDER: 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 http://www.safeboatingcampaign.net/
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REMINDER: 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.
<http://home.auxidept.org/documents/CS-Guide_1.0.pdf>
http://home.auxidept.org/documents/CS-Guide_1.0.pdf (PDF: 1900 KB / 132
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REMINDER: 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.
<http://list.cgaux.info/pipermail/chdiraux-l/2008-April/000419.html>
http://list.cgaux.info/pipermail/chdiraux-l/2008-April/000419.html
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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.
<http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt>
http://www.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: 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.
http://safetyseal.net/downloads/West-marine-Coupon08.pdf
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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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SITREP Webmaster - (BA-APW) -- Brett Grooms, DC-I -- 4/30/2008
Public Information Hotline Branch Chief -- Robin Freeman, DC-E -- 3/29/2008
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