26 FEB 2007

Announcing the 2007 Kellogg/Wal-Mart/Auxiliary "On the Box" Promotional Program

In March of this year, 4 of the most popular cereals produced by Kellogg’s and distributed through 3,800 Wal-Mart stores across the U.S. are scheduled to include a side panel with a recreational boating safety message targeting Coast Guard Auxiliary boating safety classes and vessel safety checks.

A second wave of 4 snack products is currently being negotiated for June.

A flyer describing the program in more detail is available at www.auxadept.org/downloads/kellog_flyer_20070226.pdf .

Local Auxiliary units are strongly encouraged to take of this tremendous exposure by establishing Boating Safety exhibits and VSC Stations in cooperation with their local Wal-Mart Stores.  Auxiliarists are encouraged to wear the latest style of lifejackets to illustrate how cool and comfortable they are. 

To locate the nearest Wal-Mart store, visit http://www.walmart.com/cservice/ca_storefinder.gsp and enter your zip code.   

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Winter Edition of Navigator Now Online

The winter edition of the Navigator magazine is now online at http://www.auxadept.org/navigator/2007WINTER.pdf
 Note: Document is very large. It may take a while to load, even with a high speed connection. 

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ABC - Just One More

Do you know the ten best ways to promote Public Education in your area? Do you know the ten best ways to recruit new members through your PE program? Are you as prepared as you can be? The 2007 Instructor Workshop is a modest investment in time that will pay big dividends, and help ensure success for your ABC program. See ABC-Just One More for additional information.

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

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Vessel Safety Check Program Celebrates 60 Years of Service

2007 marks the 60th Anniversary of the Auxiliary’s oldest recreational boating safety program, the Vessel Safety Check (VSC). Beginning in 1947 as the Courtesy Motorboat Examination (CME), the program quickly became one of the Auxiliary's most important assignments. The Coast Guard published safety standards and regulations, giving the Auxiliary authority to train members as “inspectors”. The recreational boating community accepted the concept with enthusiasm. In May, 1947 the Auxiliary issued more than 1000 CME decals in the Miami area alone. To recognize and inspire current and future examiners, the V-Dept is planning special recognition for participation in the VSC program plus incentives for examiners who meet 2007 productivity goals.

http://safetyseal.net/
 

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For Safety's Sake, Volume 1 - 2007 Released

The latest issue of For Safety's Sake has been released. This new issue is available for downloading from the V Departments Newsletter page. Sixty Years of VSC's, New Training Materials, Which Life Jacket, Pass It On..., Chart Updating, EPIRBS, Why I/O Powerboats Sink and more is in this issue. Download your copy and pass it on to your associates after you've read it.

http://safetyseal.net/newsletters/ve-mdv/fss07-01.pdf

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What Mythical Sea Creatures Are Partnering For Boating Safety?

Find the answer in the February issue of the National Safe Boating Campaign News.

http://www.auxpa.org/documents/NSBWFeb2007.pdf (PDF: 200 KB / 1 page)

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Want To Publish Your Own Unit Website Or Learn PowerPoint?

Now is your chance to attend the AUX-04 Distance Education Technology Training. Your 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 your Short Term Training Request (STTR) (PDF: 142 KB / 4 pages) to your DIRAUX. For complete details and dates on AUX-04, including prerequisites for the course, visit the AUX-04 Student Support Website. Don't delay if you want to attend this exceptional training opportunity, as these sessions fill to capacity quickly.

http://forms.cgaux.org/archive/a7059f.pdf

http://aux04.auxservices.org/

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Auxiliary Legion Of Merit (ALOM)

Creation of the Auxiliary Legion of Merit (ALOM) was approved by the Auxiliary National Board in 2005. With Coast Guard concurrence, associated ribbon, medal, and certificate creation was completed in 2006. Given recent queries about ALOM status, applicability, etc, and the likelihood that its description and criteria will not appear in the Auxiliary Manual until later this year, the following guidance about nomination and award of the ALOM is herein provided. 

Read more at http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/

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Auxiliary Election Eligibility Criteria

To summarize and clarify eligibility criteria for election to Auxiliary office, review and recap of those criteria have been completed by Auxiliary National Leadership and the Coast Guard Office of Auxiliary (CG-3PCX). These criteria reflect changes to requirements that have arisen since issuance of the Auxiliary Manual (COMDTINST M16790.1F) including changes brought on by establishment of the Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) program, new training requirements, and changes adopted by National Board action.

Read more at http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/
Eligibility Criteria for Auxiliary Elected Offices:   http://www.cgaux.info/g_pcx/publications/comdtinst/M16790.1F-election-criteria.pdf

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Commandant's ALLHANDS FEB-07

To the Men and Women of the Coast Guard:

This afternoon, I delivered my first State of the Coast Guard Address as your Commandant.  I also had the opportunity to reognize a number of Coast Guard heroes in attendance from around the Nation.  They represented each of you in the extraordinary performance of your duties.

Read more at http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/

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2007 CG Invitational Golf Tournament