4 JUN 2008

Register Now for the Auxiliary National Conference (NACON)

We are pleased to announce that registration and information regarding NACON 2008 is now available online. You may register for the conference online as well as make your hotel reservations through the links provided on the site. We are continuing to update the website as more information becomes available for posting. Plan to attend now, register and make your reservations early so you do not miss out.  Early Bird Registration ends on July 17, 2008.  Mail-in registration ends on August 1, 2008.  Online registration ends on August 10, 2008.  After August 10th registration will only be available at the Conference Registration Desk at the hotel in Orlando starting at 12:00 noon on Wednesday August 20th. 

http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon2008/  

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USCGAUX Amateur Radio Event

All U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members that are Amateur Radio operators are invited to operate as “Special Event Radio Stations” on Saturday October 18, 2008 on Amateur H.F. frequencies to commemorate the  Anniversary  of  the  U.S. Coast  Guard  Auxiliary.  All amateurs are invited to set up and operate Special Event Radio stations using High Frequency all across the nation.  Official USCG Aux Special Event Amateur Radio stations will be operating “On the Air” with a Special 1 X 1 call all day contacting amateur radio operators and other U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary stations from coast to coast.  

All official Special Event Radio Stations will be sent Free Commemorative QSL’s to mail out. Last year over 30 USCG Aux. Special Event Stations contacted thousands of other amateurs and USCG Auxiliary members to commemorate the USCG Auxiliary Anniversary. 

See:  http://www.auxodept.org/telecoms.htm#RadioEvent for more details. 

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DSC Radio Tutorial Available

A reminder that the BoatU.S. interactive tutorial on DSC Radio is a great asset for all boaters, including Auxiliarists and the general public.  This online tutorial reveals much information about Rescue 21 and the proper use of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) radios. 

See http://www.boatus.com/foundation/dsc/player.html

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Lifejacket Use Clarification

Per CHDIRAUX Office:  Misinformation passed at a recent Auxiliary meeting stated that the USCG would be withdrawing approval of inflatable lifejackets for all boats capable of going 30 mph or more. To clarify: Impending changes to authorized inflatable life jackets applies only to CG active duty, Reserves, and Auxiliary. By 2009 all life jackets authorized for use by CG personnel must be dynamic strength tested to 50 mph. The Auxiliary will be less affected since it will only apply to Auxiliary personnel on facilities that have the capability to exceed 35 mph. This change has nothing to do with the boating public and is strictly an "in-house" standard to ensure safety conducting missions utilizing high speed assets. The CG is not withdrawing approval for Inflatable Life Jackets, merely removing types it previously listed in the Rescue and Survival Systems Manual as approved for use by CG personnel. Again, it has nothing to do with the public, only CG. Please ensure this is communicated as appropriate.

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Safety Lines May 2008

The May 2008 edition of Safety Lines is now available for downloading from the M Department website. In this issue are: Coast Guard REC Assistance in the Heartland, Promotional Materials Back in Stock, A New Approach for the Auxiliary Chart Updating Program and A Good Question.

http://www.auxmdept.org/safetyline_pdfs/SL-MAY%202008.pdf  (PDF: 287 KB / 8 pages)

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First International Drowning Report Published

The first International Drowning Report has been published, complete with a Power Point presentation, by the International Life Saving Federation (ILS). This is a must read eye opener for those involved in promotion of water safety. Both documents are posted in the Boating Department's document library.

http://auxbdept.org/documents.php

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1st Quarter 2008 Commandant Report

The Commandant's quarterly brief presents two topics in the Projects and Critical Issues categories that either require added attention and emphasis or are tracking on course at this time. The first item Coast Guard Auxiliary modernization was discussed in the most recent flag conference. The second item addresses the longer term Auxiliary Information Systems requirements. Following the discussion of critical issues is a section on Accomplishments and Initiatives that draws items of interest from activities in experienced by field units. Finally, The Course Ahead outlines the directions and efforts of the National Staff Directorates.

http://www.auxnaco.org/index.htm#18MAY08

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Auxiliary Member Benefits Presentation and Flyer

The Personnel department has produced a Members benefits presentation and flyer, for use in recruiting new members, and for training at flotilla meetings.

Presentation:  http://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/member%20benefits.pps
Flyer:  http://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/benifitsflyer.pdf

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Want to Publish Your Own Unit Website or Learn PowerPoint?

The July AUX-04 Basic Technology C-School session has a few available slots still open which will be held at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown VA, on 24-28 July 2008. 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 a Short Term Training Request (STTR) to your DIRAUX ASAP. When you submit your STTR, please also submit a Student Questionnaire. For complete details, including prerequisites, visit the AUX-04 Student Support Website.

STTR:  http://forms.cgaux.org/archive/a7059f.pdf (PDF: 100 KB / 2 pages)
Student questionnaire:  http://aux04.auxservices.org/students/student_questionnaire_nav.htm
http://aux04.auxservices.org/

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BoatU.S. Auxiliary Benefits Reminder

Check out BoatU.S. Auxiliary friendly web site for great deals on marine insurance plus 50% off annual membership, 10% off of the towing package and 20% off subscription to Seaworthy Magazine. Go to ShopAuxiliary.com and click on Members Only; then enter your member number and password used for the eDirectory. Then click on the BoatU.S. logo.

http://shopauxiliary.com/

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BoatU.S. Announces Grants Awarded to Auxiliary Flotillas

BoatUS has announced their latest awards to Auxiliary units. This program has passed out over $735,000 over the last 18 years to organizations, funding great ideas to promote boating safety.

http://auxbdept.org/pdf/BOATUSGrantsAwarded08.pdf  (PDF: 68 KB / 1 page)

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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

Public Information Hotline Branch Chief -- Robin Freeman, DC-E -- 3/29/2008

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