[Aux-enews] eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - 4 NOV 2008
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eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
4 NOV 2008
CONTENTS:
Orion Products
Soundings Magazine
Auxiliary Center Closed for Annual Inventory
District Elections Results - Updated
USCG Clarifies Auxiliary Marine Safety Missions
Leadership Video Contest Announced
Operational Dress Uniform Available Only from UDC
National Search and Rescue Competition
USCG Photo Contest Announced
Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES) Scholarship Program
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Orion Products
Orion Products has issued a follow-up statement concerning their Sky Blazer
product saying that it is safe for use if the instructions for holding the
tube in the correct manner are followed. For more details, download the file
from the V-Dept. website.
http://safetyseal.net/dcvsays.asp#Orion_Safety_Products_-_Safety_Update
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Soundings Magazine
Soundings Magazine Auxiliary Members Only web site has been repaired and a
new improved web page is available by logging into
<http://shopauxiliary.com/> ShopAuxiliary.com and then the Members Only link
using your member number and eDirectory password, then click on Soundings
for terrific benefits.
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Auxiliary Center Closed for Annual Inventory
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Center (AUXCEN) in St. Louis is closed for
inventory from November 1-6, 2008. Orders will not be processed during the
inventory period. Orders and returns received as of noon Friday October 31,
2008 will be held and processed upon completion of the inventory. In
addition, on November 5, 2008 from 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm PST, members will
not be able to submit orders through the online District Stores site due to
scheduled server maintenance. Remember, even if you submit online District
Stores orders during the AUXCEN closure for inventory, they will not be
processed until completion of the inventory.
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District Elections Results - Updated
District elections results are now available and updated.
<http://nws.cgaux.org/members/whats_new/elections_announcement.html#district
>
http://nws.cgaux.org/members/whats_new/elections_announcement.html#district
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USCG Clarifies Auxiliary Marine Safety Missions
The Auxiliary continues to provide a great service to the active duty force
including many duties related to marine safety. ALCOAST 5058 clarifies roles
Auxiliarists can fill as marine inspectors and the eligibility of Auxiliary
members to earn the CG-MSSEP qualification.
<http://www.uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST50508.txt>
http://www.uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST50508.txt
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Leadership Video Contest Announced
The Leadership Development Center (LDC) announces the Second Annual Unit
Leadership Development Program (ULDP) Video Contest.
<http://uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/501.txt>
http://uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/501.txt
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Operational Dress Uniform Available Only from UDC
Effective immediately, all Operational Dress Uniforms (ODUS) can only be
purchased directly from the Uniform Distribution Center.
<http://uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST46408.txt>
http://uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST46408.txt
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National Search and Rescue Competition
The first National Search and Rescue Competitions were held last month in
Cape May, NJ. Congratulations to the team from D11-Northern Region who were
declared the overall champions of the competition. See highlights of all of
the events, now on SITREP the Auxiliary's National e-magazine.
<http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2008/NSAR>
http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2008/NSAR
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USCG Photo Contest Announced
ALCOAST 451/08 announces a Coast Guard wide photo contest as part of an
initiative to gather photos for the Coast Guard's 2009 Posture Statement.
<http://uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST45108.txt>
http://uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST45108.txt
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Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES) Scholarship Program
The Coast Guard Exchange System (CGES) has established a scholarship program
for students who are dependents of active duty, reserve, and military
retired members, current civilian NAF and APF employees, and Coast Guard
Auxiliarists embarking on undergraduate college/university studies.
http://uscg.mil/announcements/alcoast/ALCOAST48908.txt
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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
Deputy Department Chief of Training (views: 37) -- Ken Kendall, DC-T --
11/1/2008
Youth Course Development (views: 80) -- Anne R. Lockwood, DC-E (s) --
10/22/2008
Web Developer (views: 227) -- Brett Grooms DC-I -- 9/23/2008
ELearn Course Designer and/or Instructor (views: 594) -- Nick Tarlson,
DVC-TD -- 8/6/2008
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