[Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 4 JUN 2008
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eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
4 JUN 2008
CONTENTS:
Register Now for the Auxiliary National Conference (NACON)
USCGAUX Amateur Radio Event
DSC Radio Tutorial Available
Lifejacket Use Clarification
Safety Lines May 2008
First International Drowning Report Published
1st Quarter 2008 Commandant Report
Auxiliary Member Benefits Presentation and Flyer
Want to Publish Your Own Unit Website or Learn PowerPoint?
BoatU.S. Auxiliary Benefits Reminder
BoatU.S. Announces Grants Awarded to Auxiliary Flotillas
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Register Now for the Auxiliary National Conference (NACON)
We are pleased to announce that registration and information regarding NACON
2008 is now available online. You may register for the conference online as
well as make your hotel reservations through the links provided on the site.
We are continuing to update the website as more information becomes
available for posting. Plan to attend now, register and make your
reservations early so you do not miss out. Early Bird Registration ends on
July 17, 2008. Mail-in registration ends on August 1, 2008. Online
registration ends on August 10, 2008. After August 10th registration will
only be available at the Conference Registration Desk at the hotel in
Orlando starting at 12:00 noon on Wednesday August 20th.
http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon2008/
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USCGAUX Amateur Radio Event
All U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members that are Amateur Radio operators are
invited to operate as "Special Event Radio Stations" on Saturday October 18,
2008 on Amateur H.F. frequencies to commemorate the Anniversary of the
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. All amateurs are invited to set up and
operate Special Event Radio stations using High Frequency all across the
nation. Official USCG Aux Special Event Amateur Radio stations will be
operating "On the Air" with a Special 1 X 1 call all day contacting amateur
radio operators and other U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary stations from coast to
coast.
All official Special Event Radio Stations will be sent Free Commemorative
QSL's to mail out. Last year over 30 USCG Aux. Special Event Stations
contacted thousands of other amateurs and USCG Auxiliary members to
commemorate the USCG Auxiliary Anniversary.
See: http://www.auxodept.org/telecoms.htm#RadioEvent for more details.
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DSC Radio Tutorial Available
A reminder that the BoatU.S. interactive tutorial on DSC Radio is a great
asset for all boaters, including Auxiliarists and the general public. This
online tutorial reveals much information about Rescue 21 and the proper use
of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) radios.
See <http://www.boatus.com/foundation/dsc/player.html>
http://www.boatus.com/foundation/dsc/player.html
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Lifejacket Use Clarification
Per CHDIRAUX Office: Misinformation passed at a recent Auxiliary meeting
stated that the USCG would be withdrawing approval of inflatable lifejackets
for all boats capable of going 30 mph or more. To clarify: Impending changes
to authorized inflatable life jackets applies only to CG active duty,
Reserves, and Auxiliary. By 2009 all life jackets authorized for use by CG
personnel must be dynamic strength tested to 50 mph. The Auxiliary will be
less affected since it will only apply to Auxiliary personnel on facilities
that have the capability to exceed 35 mph. This change has nothing to do
with the boating public and is strictly an "in-house" standard to ensure
safety conducting missions utilizing high speed assets. The CG is not
withdrawing approval for Inflatable Life Jackets, merely removing types it
previously listed in the Rescue and Survival Systems Manual as approved for
use by CG personnel. Again, it has nothing to do with the public, only CG.
Please ensure this is communicated as appropriate.
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Safety Lines May 2008
The May 2008 edition of Safety Lines is now available for downloading from
the M Department website. In this issue are: Coast Guard REC Assistance in
the Heartland, Promotional Materials Back in Stock, A New Approach for the
Auxiliary Chart Updating Program and A Good Question.
<http://www.auxmdept.org/safetyline_pdfs/SL-MAY%202008.pdf>
http://www.auxmdept.org/safetyline_pdfs/SL-MAY%202008.pdf (PDF: 287 KB / 8
pages)
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First International Drowning Report Published
The first International Drowning Report has been published, complete with a
Power Point presentation, by the International Life Saving Federation (ILS).
This is a must read eye opener for those involved in promotion of water
safety. Both documents are posted in the Boating Department's document
library.
<http://auxbdept.org/documents.php> http://auxbdept.org/documents.php
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1st Quarter 2008 Commandant Report
The Commandant's quarterly brief presents two topics in the Projects and
Critical Issues categories that either require added attention and emphasis
or are tracking on course at this time. The first item Coast Guard Auxiliary
modernization was discussed in the most recent flag conference. The second
item addresses the longer term Auxiliary Information Systems requirements.
Following the discussion of critical issues is a section on Accomplishments
and Initiatives that draws items of interest from activities in experienced
by field units. Finally, The Course Ahead outlines the directions and
efforts of the National Staff Directorates.
<http://www.auxnaco.org/index.htm#18MAY08>
http://www.auxnaco.org/index.htm#18MAY08
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Auxiliary Member Benefits Presentation and Flyer
The Personnel department has produced a Members benefits presentation and
flyer, for use in recruiting new members, and for training at flotilla
meetings.
Presentation: <http://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/member%20benefits.pps>
http://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/member%20benefits.pps
Flyer: <http://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/benifitsflyer.pdf>
http://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/benifitsflyer.pdf
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Want to Publish Your Own Unit Website or Learn PowerPoint?
The July AUX-04 Basic Technology C-School session has a few available slots
still open which will be held at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown VA, on
24-28 July 2008. Travel and per diem expenses are reimbursed with CG travel
orders, and the training is first class by professional Instructors. If you
would like to attend, you must submit a Short Term Training Request (STTR)
to your DIRAUX ASAP. When you submit your STTR, please also submit a Student
Questionnaire. For complete details, including prerequisites, visit the
AUX-04 Student Support Website.
STTR: http://forms.cgaux.org/archive/a7059f.pdf (PDF: 100 KB / 2 pages)
Student questionnaire:
http://aux04.auxservices.org/students/student_questionnaire_nav.htm
<http://aux04.auxservices.org/> http://aux04.auxservices.org/
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BoatU.S. Auxiliary Benefits Reminder
Check out BoatU.S. Auxiliary friendly web site for great deals on marine
insurance plus 50% off annual membership, 10% off of the towing package and
20% off subscription to Seaworthy Magazine. Go to ShopAuxiliary.com and
click on Members Only; then enter your member number and password used for
the eDirectory. Then click on the BoatU.S. logo.
<http://shopauxiliary.com/> http://shopauxiliary.com/
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BoatU.S. Announces Grants Awarded to Auxiliary Flotillas
BoatUS has announced their latest awards to Auxiliary units. This program
has passed out over $735,000 over the last 18 years to organizations,
funding great ideas to promote boating safety.
<http://auxbdept.org/pdf/BOATUSGrantsAwarded08.pdf>
http://auxbdept.org/pdf/BOATUSGrantsAwarded08.pdf (PDF: 68 KB / 1 page)
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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:
http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi
Public Information Hotline Branch Chief -- Robin Freeman, DC-E -- 3/29/2008
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