[Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 2 AUG 2008
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eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
2 AUG 2008
CONTENTS:
New AUXNAV Course
Clarification of CG ICS-210 Training for Auxiliary
New Member Benefit - Wireless Lanyard
Waterfront Challenge Grants
NACON Registration Deadline Fast Approaching
Life Jacket Demonstration on NACON
REMINDER: Orion Becomes an RBS Partner
Boat Responsibly Bags Now Available
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New AUXNAV Course
The new Coast Guard Auxiliary Navigation Course, based on the book, The
Weekend Navigator, is now available and in stock at AUXCEN. Refer to
SpeedGram 2008-01 for details.
<http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/speedgrams/SpeedGram_2008-01.pdf>
http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/speedgrams/SpeedGram_2008-01.pdf
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Clarification of CG-210 Training for Auxiliary
ICS-210 Initial Incident Commander is a classroom course designed for Single
Resource Leader Type 5/Type 4 Incident Commanders. It is a four-hour course
based on the ICS-300 course but condensed and focused on initial incident
assessment, initial incident management (includes assuming command,
organization, and execution), and development and use of ICS forms.
Completion of this course by SURLs is a DHS mandate not a CG Headquarters.
As per ALAUX 002/07 this course or the full ICS-300 course is required for
Auxiliary coxswains, pilots (Aircraft Commander, First Pilot and Co-Pilot),
any member in the Trident Program or any other team/task force leader
determined by a Coast Guard unit Commander to have a need.
Both ALCOAST 042/07 and ALCOAST 106/07 required a completion date of 31MAR08
for all Coast Guard personnel including the Auxiliary. There was concern
over the possible limited access for Auxiliary members when the course was
first made available. ALAUX 002/07 was issued giving no completion dates but
strongly encouraging single resource leaders to take ICS-210 when the
opportunity presented. Realizing that the 31MAR08 deadline has come and gone
for ICS-210, CG-54212 in cooperation with the Coast Guard's NIMS Program
Coordinator and the Office of Incident Management & Preparedness (CG-5331)
were able to extend the deadline for course completion until 31MAR09.
The new deadline for completion for all applicable Auxiliarists is 31MAR09.
Successful completion must be entered into AUXDATA which will be programmed
to recognize the 31MAR09 deadline. Operational members who are not compliant
with coursework requirements by the deadline will be placed in "REYR" and
will not be issued patrol orders.
Please direct any questions to your DIRAUX or BMC Russell Woodill of
CG-54212 via email.
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New Member Benefit - Wireless Lanyard
A new member benefit is posted on the ShopAuxiliary.com "Members Only" page.
You will find a significant discount for a revolutionary new wireless
lanyard that connects directly to the engine kill switch. Once you login
using your EMPLID and eDirectory password click on the logo/link for
"Autotether" to view this unique offer. In addition, there is a similar link
on the ShopAuxiliary.com page available to anyone who uses that site with
its own discount that will also generate funds to support Auxiliary
programs. You are encouraged to share the www.ShopAuxiliary.com as sales
generated from the site results in a royalty to help support Auxiliary
programs.
<http://www.shopauxiliary.com/membershipsignin.php>
http://www.shopauxiliary.com/membershipsignin.php
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Waterfront Challenge Grants
The Waterfront Challenge is a grant program for boaters to take steps to
help improve their local waterfront. Eight grants of $5,000 to $25,000 will
be awared to support grassroot efforts by boaters to create sustainable
waterfront environmental improvements in their communities. Some ideas
include, cleaning up a beach or river bank, rebuilding a handicap accessible
dock, or any small scale projects that could result in effective waterfront
improvements. A flotilla or an individual could apply for grants to be
awarded at the Miami International Boat Show in February, 2009. Project
deadline is November 5, 2008.
<http://www.wfchallenge.com/> http://www.wfchallenge.com/
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NACON Registration Deadline Fast Approaching
The NACON 2008 online registration ends on August 10th. Act now to make your
reservations.
<http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon2008/index.php>
http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon2008/index.php
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Life Jacket Demonstration at NACON
All NACON attendees are invited to the Recreational Boating Safety (RBS)
Directorate's life jacket extravaganza, pool-side on Saturday (23 August) at
noon. See new style life jackets and rescue devices demonstrated by famous
models (and perhaps one or two that are infamous), including the new Mustang
Hydrostatic Auxiliary and Stearns paddler manual models. Learn what the
National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) can do to support you, learn how to
correctly re-arm an inflatable life jacket from a pro, and receive some neat
stuff. Since it will be lunch time, RBS Directorate and the NSBC will
provide a FREE Vienna Beef hot dog lunch. Attendees will receive other FREE
stuff.
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REMINDER: Orion Becomes and RBS Partner
Orion Safety Products, in conjunction with the Auxiliary, has developed a
Safety Awareness program for Auxiliary Vessel Examiners. On-line visual
distress signal (VDS) training is available through the ShopAuxiliary.com,
member's only website. (Click on the Orion link after signing in.) By
viewing the training, each vessel examiner is eligible to receive a free VE
kit. The kit includes Vessel Safety Check (VSC) event posters, brochures, a
VDS training card, and discount coupons for each VSC customer, and vessel
examiners can earn points to obtain additional Orion VDS products. Be sure
to complete your contact info on the quiz form.
<http://www.shopauxiliary.com/> www.shopauxiliary.com
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Boat Responsibly Bags Now Available
New Boat Responsibly plastic bags, ANSC #9025, are available from ANSC. They
replace the outdated You're In Command bags. NACON attendees participating
in the Recreational Boating Safety Directorate Life Jacket Extravaganza will
receive a sample bag with neat stuff inside.
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HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site)
The following "Help Wanted " ad 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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