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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.
UPDATE:
The Department of Education
has the public education course
(aka Basic/Advanced Coastal Navigation) using Weekend
Navigator ready and available for
order, but the AUXNAV version
(AUXOP course) is not yet
complete. The course IS NOT
an AUXOP course.
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
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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/
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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
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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
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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.
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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