14 OCT 2006

Promoting America's Boating Course

You have the instructors, the facility and the interest to join in the ABC-Just One More! campaign but how do you find the students? If you'd like to have over 200 boaters take your ABC classes like Division 10, 8CR has, read how they developed some very effective marketing techniques. 

http://www.auxedept.org/abcjustonemore.html

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Education Connection Newsletter Published

The Education Department has published it's newsletter, The Education Connection. This edition includes: the RBS Device, material for classroom use regarding propeller dangers and DSC radios, AUXPLUS PE for flotilla use, what the Public Information Division of the E Dept is and does, an article explaining tides, and much more.

http://www.auxedept.org/media/educationconnection09-06.pdf (PDF: 4000 KB / 7 pages)

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Auxiliary Boat Crew Program

Many of you have become aware of the impending changes to the Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Program and I'd like to take this opportunity to update you on these changes. These changes do not imply any change in the importance or priority of the Auxiliary Surface Operational Support to the US Coast Guard. Auxiliary operational support to the Coast Guard has been and will continue to be a critical component of our mission mix.

http://www.auxnaco.org/oncourse_issue10.htm OR

http://www.auxnaco.org/documents/On_Course_10_Boat_Crew_Changes.pdf

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Simplified Reporting

One of the projects I hoped to see delivered during my term as National Commodore is the Auxiliary Activity Report (AuxAR) program. This electronic reporting process will allow members to report hours into AUXDATA simply, quickly and online. I mistakenly thought implementation of this new process would be a slam-dunk. Unfortunately, I underestimated the complexity of the connection to the AUXDATA system and so we are still waiting for this ball, now circling the rim, to fall through the hoop. Here’s some background and the current status of this important project. 

http://www.auxnaco.org/oncourse_issue11.htm OR

http://www.auxnaco.org/documents/On_Course_11_Simplified_Reporting.pdf

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AUXCEN 206 Holiday Flyer

Holiday specials are now available from Auxcen. The Beacon is being distributed shortly and will include a copy of the 2006 Holiday Flyer.  In addition, members may shop the Holiday Flyer online with the special pricing valid until December 30, 2006.

http://auxcen.shopauxiliary.com/d8/2006HolidayFlyer.pdf OR (PDF: 944 KB / 2 pages).\

http://auxcen.shopauxiliary.com/d8/default.php?cPath=190_194

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WAVES Newsletter Published

The Department of Boating has published the WAVES newsletter. Articles in this issue include a report on the presentation made at NACON by the editor of Soundings Magazine, Bill Sisson. The article has some very impressive pictures of boats in "Trouble Waters"; Looking for funding? See Grant Proposals, Part 4. Also information on our partners, what they can do for you, how you can obtain materials, discounts, and much more.

http://www.auxbdept.org/waves/wave0604.pdf (PDF: 300 KB / 6 pages)

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Up Top In Operations Newsletter - September 2006 Published

The September 2006 Up Top In Operations  from the Department of Operations includes OPFAC Readiness, Inflatable Personal Flotation Devices, Lightning Protection and Operations Team at NACON.

http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2006/ops06-09.pdf (PDF: 282 KB / 4 pages)

http://www.auxodept.org/

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Election Results For Auxiliary Districts - Updated 05 OCT 2006

Here are the 2007-2008 election results for various Auxiliary districts as of October 5, 2006.

http://nws.cgaux.org/members/whats_new/elections_announcement.html

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NWSC 2007 Grass Roots Grants Applications Available

The 2007 National Water Safety Congress (NWSC) Local Water Safety Council / Grass Roots Grants application and instruction form is now available. This grant application is for the approximately $18,000.00 available for local non-profit organization projects in 2007. Applications for 2007 funding must be postmarked no later than December 15, 2006. The decision will be made of which proposed projects shall be funded and in what amounts on or before April 1, 2007.

http://www.auxbdept.org/Grantapplicationfor2007.pdf (PDF: 20 KB / 4 pages)

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NASBLA Conference Summary

NASBLA Annual Conference Notes (BC-BLN); highlights include important information on Safe Boating Campaign, remarks by the Director of the National Transportation Safety Board on the goal of achieving mandatory education in every state, a very interesting and informative presentation by Jeff Hoedt, Office of Boating Safety. Jeff’s presentation included updates on a national data base to track PE Course Graduates, change in wearing PFD’s, accident measurement goals and more.

http://www.auxbdept.org/pdf_docs/notes_NASBLA_Sep_062.pdf
 

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Chronological Listing of Past Grant Winners

Many members and flotillas have great ideas and only lack the funding to put these ideas into practice. The chronological listing of awards and grants offers a quick over view.  For more details, complete with descriptions, amounts and web addresses see this list of available awards & grants.

Chronological List:  http://www.auxbdept.org/pdf_docs/calendar_of_available_awards.pdf (5k pdf)
 

List of Grants Available:  http://www.auxbdept.org/pdf_docs/Awards_and_Grants_10-06.pdf  (11k 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:

http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi

AUX12 Public Affairs C School Training Branch Asst -- Rob Westcott DVC-AN (select) -- 10/1/2006

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