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U.S. Coast Guard
AUX-INFO - Member Activities
Forms
Uniform Distribution Center
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News Note: Old news items will now be archived in the "Not so new News" page
Table Top Drill
in preparation for this summer's
Emergency Response Drill will be held on
Saturday, April 26, 2008 1000 hrs
Jim's Waterfront Cafe
1 Outwater Lane
Carlstadt, NJ
Get directions
here -
ODU SALE! The UDC having a 2 for 1
sale of certain sizes of ODU coats (shirts) and trousers to make way for
the new untucked version of the uniform. Please note, the untucked
version of the ODU is not expected to see its way to the Gold Side until
mid 2009 - and that means at least another few months for us! So
why delay - get those pants needed for your go bag . . . replace that
shirt that you dribbled on! Be fresh for the 2008 season! Click
here
to order. Calling all Aux-Com The USCG Auxiliary has been using with success the ICOM IC-F121 VHF Radio. This radio has the capability through Software Programming the ability to operate on both the conventional VHF Marine Frequencies, the AuxNet Frequencies and Weather Frequencies. This is an ideal radio for Land Mobile as well as Fixed Land ( with optional suitable Power Supply ) There is also attractive pricing through the GSA Pricing schedule. For more information contact our SO-CM, John Nashmy. And more about Aux-Com - We need volunteers to tow the District Communications Trailer - Trucks, Pick-Ups, SUVs, Mini-Vans (well maybe not mini-vans) are needed! Contact Stan Catalina, Task Force Coordinator, if you are interested in working with our Commodore in critical emergencies and drills. Aux-Com Qualified preferred.
FORM 7030 has changed - well - not really the form - but the codes! Print out all the pages of the 7030 Form and use the new codes - the old ones are no longer valid!  2008 Instructor Workshop Released The 2008 Instructor Workshop is now available on the E Department Library. This workshop is required for all Instructors for 2008. A qualified Instructor or Member Trainer may implement this Workshop at any level. The length of the Workshop should require 30 - 35 minutes for presentation.http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt 
2008 VE And PV Workshops
Released
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary National V Department has released the 2008 VE and PV Workshops. The workshops for 2008 are not mandatory but units are encouraged to hold the workshops to better the knowledge of their Vessel Examiners and Program Visitors. The workshops are also available on CD from ANSC as, "V Department 2008 Workshop CD - ANSC 2001A".http://safetyseal.net/workshops/
REMINDER: ICS Completion Deadlines are Coming Up Fast! Many Auxiliarists will need to have
completed certain ICS courses prior to 30 DEC 2007 (visit
http://www.auxodept.org/documents/FAQonICS5_06.pdf for a link to
frequently asked questions regarding ICS). Got Damages? New contact for POMS and Damage claims is Senior Chief Hamerski [16 October, 2007, George Reilly, DSO-OP]
Got Reservations?
District Conference is coming up sooner than you think! The rooms at
the
Mystic Marriott will be gone before you know it. RESERVE NOW!
Conference is March 28-30, 2008!
FREE STUFF! Available from the makers of Orion safety products - Get free Vessel Safety Examination Kit just by looking at their video - Get ideas for a flare demonstration - get more free stuff by logging in your VE's. Click here for further info on this exciting program. [Source Lillian M. Haines DSO-VE, 25 September, 2007].
Read this
interesting article on the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - go to
here .
Reprinted from Proceedings
with permission; Copyright © 2007 U.S. Naval Institute/
www.navalinstitute.org [Source:
Ed Sweeney, DC-A Chief - Department of
Public Affairs, 7 Aug 2007]
New Jersey to institute (very shortly) a
program they call "BICC" -- Boating instructor Compliance Check.
The intent of BICC is to monitor the quality of instruction
being presented to the boaters of NJ.
The State will be using both uniformed and at times,
non-uniformed personnel to sit in as a student and take the basic
boating course. This
all stems from comments received from previous students who made
comments that the instruction they received has not been "up to par".
[Source DIRAUX: 2 Aug 2007]
Revised Policies For
Auxiliarists In Approval Pending (AP) Status -
These policies reflect input/guidance from and review
by Auxiliary national leadership, Coast Guard Headquarters legal and
personnel security offices, one Director of Auxiliary office per Auxiliary
area, and the CG Security Center. The Chief, Office of Auxiliary
(CG-3PCX)has approved these policies, they are effective immediately, and
they shall be incorporated into the next change to the Coast Guard
Auxiliary Manual. See text of policies here: Please read: The new electronic testing Center is now avilable for use by Auxiliary members seeking qualification in a wide range of mission areas. This "eTesting" Center is available at http://ntc.cgaux.org. Every Auxiliarist already has an account on the new National Testing Center, but it must be activated by following the directions available at the new site. As part of our effort to reduce the complexity of our electronic resources, activation of your account on the National Testing Center will rely on information from your eDirectory account. If you have any difficulty, user support is available at ntchelp@auxtdept.org. If you need a password or have your password reset go to the new National Testing Center site for a new or lost password. [Source CHDRAUX-L: 6 August 2007]
Talking points from June
District Meeting -
Tom Venezio's talking points from the June district meeting are available
for your review. Lots of stuff going on in the District, take a look
and get involved. WHAT'S NEW WITH ATONS??? Check the New AV Guide on the First Southern District Website and the recently updated USCG Auxiliary First District Aids to Navigation.
WE cordially welcome
the District's new O.T.O., CWO, Manny Zambrana, who as of
June 25, 2007 assumed the post formerly held by CWO, Mark Ferreria.
Mark we will miss ya! Manny, you've got BIG shoes to fill. We
wish Mark the best of luck, fair winds and following seas, and look
forward to working with Manny! CHANGES to the operations side -
See message from our DSO-OP.
Don't know WHO TO CONTACT regarding quals, facilities, IQ to BQ and other nifty stuff? Click here for this handy directory from Karen Wagner.
Facility Offer of Use Form Revised - The Vessel Facility Offer for Use, ANSC-7003 has been revised on page two and the applicable instruction page. No longer can the facility be authorized for "ALL" use unless the owner is onboard. The previous edition is obsolete and may not be used. Get the new form from the National Forms site. (Posted 4/25/07)
$$$$$ Price List Available $$$$ The price list for Education Materials for 2007 is now available on line. Persons wishing to order must fill out the Cover Sheet (Microsoft Word) as well as the Order Form (Microsoft Excel) in order to receive materials. (Date:15 April 2007, Source: DSO-MA)
2007 D1SR Procedures Guide - The
Director's office has published the 2007 edition of the D1SR Procedures
Guide. If you need to know where to send that qualification form, or what
form to use, this is the manual. The 2007 edition supersedes all previous
editions.
Boat Crew Training
Manual Appendices
Beginning January 1, 2007, both 121.5 and 243 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) are prohibited from use in both commercial and recreational watercraft. Boaters wishing to have an emergency rescue beacon aboard their vessel must have a digital 406 MHz model. BOAT CREW TRAINING MANUAL
REVISED! The revised
Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Manual, COMDTINST
M16794.51A has been signed and will
become effective as of 01 January 2007. The manual is being released now
to give members as much time as possible to become familiar with the
changes made to the Boat Crew Training Program. Revised
APC Student & Study Guides Published
9/12/2006 - Boat Crew Program Changes. The CG Auxiliary Surface Standardization Team (Surface STAN Team) was established in 2004 to review the boat crew program and mishaps and accidents that have occurred in operations. As a result of that review, there are a number of changes in the works and nearing final approvals. See notice on the Chief Directors Surface Operations page which will give you a summary of the types of changes. Or go directly to the Department of Operations SITREP for details. Read more about it here.
TEACHING PE CLASSES???? Send the Notice of Intent to Teach - (word version) via Email to our ADSO-PE Mike Kaff. By doing so, your courses will be listed on the National Website (as well as our own!).
V-Department Upgrades Training Materials &
Qualification Examination AuxplusPE Program available now, and available to our PE officers. It is a Public education management program that allows for excellent record keeping / printing of individual Cards and certificates. There are a number of reports that can be also printed out for our finance and bridge officers. Keeping of records has just become a lot easier. There is an excellent instructional program available which will be supplied to all the division captains at the September District Board meeting but that is also available from the PE Website the website. Source David TenBroeck, DSO-PE, First Southern District, Aug. 16, 2006. HOT WEATHER UNIFORM AUTHORIZED - Cut off those ODU Pant legs!
Members are immediately authorized
to wear the uniforms as outlined below. Use of the Hot Weather uniform
and also optional polo shirt is authorized for Auxiliarists operating
under orders for SEC NY. [Source: CDR Elizabeth D. Young,
July 26, 2006.]
NOAA Publishes Online Chart Viewer
ICS UPDATE: Users taking ISC 100 at the USCG Mil site will have their results automatically entered into the AuxData System. All test results require manual submission to Karl Saboda through the FC chain of leadership. Other ISC Testing sites may be
found here:
From Paulette Nedrow, CQEC D1SR "There seems to be some mis-information
being circulated about the ICS course requirements. Below is the
information that was in the National Commodore's Quarterly Report to the
Commandant. Please note and please get the word out that
members WILL continue to receive operational
orders even if they have not completed ICS 100 & 700 by 30 June 2006."
Mary Prusko and other members of 10-08 helped Liberty Yacht Club to send off the Shepard Ocean Fours rowing race participants from Liberty Landing on June 10, 2006. In the photo above, Mary is awarding Brad Vickers, Skipper of the James Robert Hanssen the only US entry, a VE sticker after an extensive examination of the 23 foot, oar powered vessel. Currently three teams of four remain in this exhaustive rowing race across the Atlantic. Click here for a progress report of the teams.
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