eNews from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

 

10 MAY 2007

     
CONTENTS:

 

Spring Edition of Navigator  Now Online: REMINDER - deadline for summer issue is 15 MAY 07

 

National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) 2007

 

Up Top In Operations Newsletter - April 2007 Published

 

ABC Shortage Alleviated

 

RBS Device Award Information

 

NACON 2007

 

New Vendors Added to ShopAuxiliary.com

 

Auxiliary Members Benefit

 

REMINDER: 2007 Public Affairs Department Contests

 

REMINDER: Best of Web Awards

 

 

HELP WANTED POSITIONS

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Spring Edition of Navigator Now Online; REMINDER - deadline for summer issue is 15 MAY 07

The spring edition of the Navigator magazine is now online at http://auxadept.org/navigator/2007SPRING.pdf.

NoteThis document is very large. It may take a while to load, even with a high speed connection.
 

REMINDER:  The deadline for submitting articles and photos for the summer edition of Navigator is 15 MAY 07.  Send articles and photos as separate JPEGs to navigator-editor@auxpa.org
  

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National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) 2007

What’s new and different this year? What’s tried and true for this year’s National Safe Boating Week campaign?  Preview NSBW events for 2007.

http://www.auxadept.org/downloads/NSBW2007-05.pdf (PDF: 134 KB/ 1 page)
 

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Up Top In Operations Newsletter - April 2007 Published

The Up Top In Operations April issue includes: AUXMON, Night Flying (Part 2), and DVC-OA Quiz.

http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2007/Ops07-04.pdf (PDF: 320 KB / 6 pages) 

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ABC Shortage Alleviated

The Auxiliary Center has received the America’s Boating Course (Stock #10060) books and CDs. All pending orders are shipping in the next few days. Thank you for your cooperation and patience during the temporary delay in receiving the materials.
 

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RBS Device Award Information

A reminder that the RBS Device Award criteria is available from the National Boating Department. The RBS Device was established to recognize members who support the Auxiliary's programs and activities within, or related to, the Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Program. The award of the device is based upon the member earning 120 points per year for two consecutive years (total of 240 points to qualify).

http://www.auxbdept.org/pdf_docs/RBS_Device_Award_Info_10-31-06.pdf (PDF: 60 KB / 1 page)
http://www.auxbdept.org/ 

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NACON 2007

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 2007 National Conference (NACON 2007) online registration is now available. Go to the site to register online or view other information regarding NACON, scheduled for August 30 through September 2, 2007 in Portland, Oregon. Keep checking the site for updated information that will be posted as it becomes available. Start today to build your bridge to NACON 2007 in Portland where we will be “Building Bridges to our Future”.

http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon/ 

Watch a media introduction:  http://www.cgaux.info/media/naconintro.wmv 

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New Vendors Added to ShopAuxiliary.com

Please visit ShopAuxiliary.com to see new vendors added to the site for your shopping pleasure. Remember, anyone who links to the vendors and makes a purchase through ShopAuxiliary.com site will generate a royalty to the organization from those vendors to support U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary programs.

http://www.shopauxiliary.com/
 

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Auxiliary Members Benefit

Several new links were added to the Auxiliary Members Benefit page accessed at ShopAuxiliary.com. (Members must login using their EMPLID and the Auxiliary eDirectory password to enter the page displaying the links.) Members may now apply for special membership to the Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PFCU). In addition, two rental car agencies offer special discounts when using the applicable codes indicated for the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association. Check out these member benefits today.

http://www.shopauxiliary.com/MembershipSignIn.php

http://www.shopauxiliary.com/

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REMINDER: 2007 Public Affairs Department Contests

The Public Affairs Department invites entries for the public affairs, publications, and photo contests. Please note that the deadline to submit entries is 31 JULY 07. The winners will be announced at NACON in Portland, OR on 1 SEP 07.

http://www.auxadept.org/contest/2007-PA-Contest.pdf (PDF 40 KB / 2 pages)

http://www.auxpa.org/

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REMINDER: Best of Web Awards

Nominations are now being accepted (via your DSO-CS) for the 2007 Best of Web (BOW) competition with a deadline of 15 June 2007.    All Flotilla, Division, and District sites are encouraged to participate, with specific details for this year's event posted in the updated CS Guide. The CS Guide has a wealth of additional information you will find helpful in creating a winning site. First place winners will receive a distinctive five-star logo for their website and a beautiful trophy will be presented at NACON 2007 in Portland, OR. Don't miss your chance to be the Best of the Best.

http://home.auxidept.org/documents/CS-Guide_1.0.pdf   (PDF: 1000 KB / 132 pages)

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HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site)

No "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

 

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