Updates   

• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Policy Statement - Admiral R. J. Papp, Jr. has issued a policy statement in which he sets forth Auxiliary Service priorities.  He concludes in stating " I am personally committed to ensuring we maintain an Auxiliary that is robust, well-trained, and always ready."  1sep10

• National and District 8WR Dues for 2011 - both National and District 8WR dues for 2011 remain unchanged from 2010.  The dues schedule is at the bottom of the New Member Enrollment webpage in the DirAux subweb.  30aug10

• National Election Results:

  • Commodore Jim Vass has been elected National Commodore for the 2010-2012 Term

  • Commodore Thomas C. Mallison has been elected National Vice Commodore

  • National Deputy Commodores

    • Commodore Donald L. Frasch, currently District Commodore of District Seven, has been elected Deputy National Commodore Operations and & Atlantic Area East

    • Commodore Mark Simoni, currently Assistant National Commodore Operations Policy & Resources, has been elected Deputy National Commodore Operations Policy & Atlantic Area West.

    • Commodore Marie M. Scholle, currently as District Commodore District Seventeen, has been elected Deputy National Commodore Force Readiness & Pacific Area.
      
      28aug10

• AuxCom (Auxiliary Communications) Webinar Course - You are invited to take the AuxCom course over the internet from the comfort of your home.  The entire presentation of the class will be via the Internet utilizing webinars and a class grouphub. The webinars will be led by two instructors making use of video, live audio/chat, cameras and other presentation materials. Each webinar will last approximately 90 minutes. The class grouphub is an interactive web site that will allow students to post questions and discuss problems, obtain helpful links and ancillary material, and get communication from the instructors.  Learn more about the course by browsing the syllabus.  Enroll electronically by following the instructions on the registration document.  The sessions are August 31 through September 30.  23aug10

• Commandant's Coast Guard Day Message

  Today, as it is our custom, we celebrate on the 4th day of August, the anniversary of the establishment of our Service.

  The creation of the Revenue Cutter Service closely followed the birth of our Nation.  Two hundred and twenty years ago today, or only fourteen years after the date of the Declaration of Independence, President George Washington signed an act of the First Congress providing for the creation of the Revenue Cutter Service.

  While I could use this opportunity to recognize the outstanding work of our Active Duty, Reserve, Civilian and Auxiliary members over the past year in Haiti, Deepwater Horizon and across our many missions, I choose instead to honor your outstanding performance by using this occasion to reflect upon what it means to be a Coast Guardsman.

  As Coast Guard men and women, we share a bond of pride in our rich heritage and a common purpose to uphold our honorable traditions.

  We are defined by unsung heroism and selfless service.  We defend our Nation.  We risk our lives to save others.  We give our utmost when cold, wet and tired.  Countless times, we have extended our arm down into the water to rescue those in peril from the sea.  We will unhesitatingly extend that same arm to help a shipmate in need.

  Coast Guardsmen are always ready.  We perform our security, humanitarian and environmental response missions with an unrelenting sense of pride.  When disaster strikes, whether natural or manmade, we are first on scene.  We are often the last to depart.

  Coast Guardsmen are agile, adaptable and multi-missioned.  Born as revenue cuttermen, lighthouse keepers, steamboat inspectors and surfmen, we have expanded to meet the maritime needs of our Nation.  We are still the keepers of the lights, but we also now patrol far more distant waters.  We readily go wherever there are important, difficult and dangerous maritime duties to be performed.

  Coast Guardsmen are shipmates; they are family.  Though our Service has grown, it is still small enough that we know our shipmates by name.  We follow their careers.  Their successes and achievements are a matter of interest and pride to the entire Service.  This reason is also why it cuts deep when we lose a shipmate.  We assemble to carry out the manners of our profession, to grieve their loss and honor their service, and we collectively feel the sorrow.  This year has been no exception.  We know their names.  We know our lost shipmates and we miss them

  As the Coast Guardsman's creed states, we revere that long line of expert seamen who by their devotion to duty and sacrifice of self have made it possible for us to be a member of a Service honored and respected, in peace and in war, throughout the world. 

  This is our chosen profession.  This is our way.  This is what we do.  We are privileged to be members of a very unique Service that, due to our collection of missions, and legacy agencies, sometimes defies logic when someone attempts to classify us, or to place a label on us.  For this reason, whenever I am asked to describe what I am, I always reply with pride, I am a Coast Guardsman.  We are the men and women of the United States Coast Guard, past and present.

  On this Coast Guard day, and for the many that will follow, we will continue to faithfully serve.  Stand a taut watch.

  Semper Paratus,

  Admiral Bob Papp
  Commandant              4aug10
  

• Western Rivers Publication - The second issue for the year 2010, Issue 2010-2, of the Western Rivers publication has been published to the District website.  The link to the publication is on the Western Rivers Publication webpage.  11jul10

• Loss of Coast Guard Aircraft 6017 - I want to update the Coast Guard family on the status of the crew of CG6017. I am deeply saddened to inform you that the three fatalities in yesterday's mishap are LT Sean Kruger, AMT1 Adam Hoke, and AMT2 Brett Banks. The fourth air crewmember, LT Lance Leone, survived the crash and is currently recovering from injuries. The combined efforts of all those who reached out and responded, have provided some small measure of comfort for the families of the deceased and injured crew members and their command. In times like these, our Service has always been able to count on each other for support. It's part of the manners of our profession.
  
  LT Kruger, AMT1 Hoke and AMT2 Banks collectively leave careers which serve as examples of our Service's core values and underscore what America expects from its Coast Guard. Their sacrifice reflects our country's best values and principles.
  
  Further, I am deeply concerned with the number of serious aviation mishaps that have occurred in the past 22 months. I am addressing this separately and will update you in the future. For now, we should and must focus our
  attention on caring for and supporting our Shipmates and their families.
  
  Our Service conducts hazardous missions every day both on and above the water, and ashore. The loss of these three exceptional Coast Guardsmen reinforces that fact. I ask that you remember this crew's sacrifice and honor their lives.
  
  Information regarding memorial services will be passed when the details are available.
  
  Admiral Bob Papp
  Commandant        8jul10

• AuxWea Webinar Invitation - complete AuxWea (Auxiliary Weather Course) by  taking the course over the internet where webinars and virtual classrooms are used.  The webinars will be lead by two instructors making use of video, live audio/chat, cameras and other presentation materials.  Complete the course from the comfort of your home.  Review the Invitation Request for details on registering and the Class Syllabus for more information about the class. Additional information will be sent after a member registers for the class.  Register soon as the class begins July 13, 2010.       30jun10

• Solicitation for Auxiliary Support in response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill - The breadth and scope of the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill have significantly expanded and require long-term, coordinated action by the Coast Guard through the remainder of CY2010.  Further inclusion of Auxiliary resources into response operations and sustainment plans is necessary.  ALCOAST 324/10 has been issued to highlight this need and to solicit Auxiliary support from all regions to meet immediate needs.  The text of the ALCOAST follows, and it can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/announcements

  Auxiliarists who possess Auxiliary Trident qualifications as set forth in the ALCOAST are needed now.

  Incident Command System (ICS) familiarity at least at the ICS-100 level is a pre-requisite for all applicants.

  There is also an immediate need for 30 Auxiliarists who possess any of the following specific ICS course completions: ICS-346, ICS-347, ICS-351, and ICS-440.  No substitutions/alternatives of these four specific ICS courses can be accepted.  Auxiliarists who contact the Central Staging Area in response to this specific need must mention which ICS course(s) they have completed.

  Assignments will require an on-scene commitment of at least 30 days.

  Auxiliarists who volunteer for this mission must apply for approval through their regional chain of leadership.  This means gaining the approval of the District Commodore (DCO) and Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX) prior to any contact of the order issuing authority, central staging area, or surge staffing offices. 22jun10

• From the OTO Desk -Quarterly news for ......... CWO Douglas Leavell has published his 3^rd quarter 2010 news letter.   View the newsletter in Adobe Acrobat. 16jun10

• Medical and Health Protection Guidance - Deepwater Horizon Response - Three ALCOAST messages have recently been issued that provide medical and health protection guidance for Coast Guard personnel involved in the ongoing Deepwater Horizon response effort.  They are applicable for Auxiliarists who engage in direct support of this operation.  The ALCOASTs may be viewed at http://www.uscg.mil/announcements   13jun10

  	ALCOAST 286/10 Medical Guidance
  	ALCOAST 297/10 Force Health Protection
  	ALCOAST 300/10 Occupational Medical Surveillance & Evaluation Program

• Hoax e-mail - A hoax e-mail is going around stating that an Auxiliarist lost their wallet on vacation in Maylasia (or some other destination) and needs a loan.  If you receive such an e-mail please disregard it.  Auxiliarists and users of e-mail should never give out information (such as Personal Identification Information [PII] or bank accounts numbers, etc.) if they are not 100% sure of the sender of the e-mail.  Also, be aware that the Internal Revenue Service along with banks and other governmental and no-governmental agencies do not communicate either by e-mail or use a secure service for e-mail to which you have previously subscribed; where PII or money is involved.  When in doubt, use an independent method to verify their request.  Try their web site (where you yourself have typed in the address; DO NOT CLICK any links on the suspect e-mail.  Try calling by using your own paperwork and not a number listed on the suspect e-mail.  Security starts with the user, so stay alert to scams.  10jun10

• New SAR Form 4612 - The SAR (Search & Rescue) form 4612 (ANSC 7034) has been revised to include information needed for MISLE (Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement) entries by the Coast Guard as well as what is needed for AuxData 7030 Mission Activity Reports.  There are no new reporting requirements.  All procedures in place should remain as they are.  The form is available on the Forms webpage of the Auxiliary National website http://forms.cgaux.org/forms.html.

• AuxDirectory Replacing the e-Directory effective July 1, 2010 - The eDirectory has served the Auxiliary well for the past decade.  It will be replaced by the AuxDirectory effective July 1, 2010.  The weekly AuxData feed will now be downloaded to the AuxDirectory.  The replacement of the e-Directory will allow for Auxiliary hosting servers to upgrade functions.  6jun10

• District 8WR OTO (Operations Training Officer) Promoted - Congratulations to Mr. Douglas D. Leavell who is promoted to Chief Warrant Officer (W3) effective June 1, 2010.  Congratulations are also in order to District 8WR former OTO, Mr. Mark A. Helmers, who is also promoted effective June 1, 2010 to Chief Warrant Officer (W4).  28may10

• Respect Our Shipmates - Command Climate - "Shipmates, as we set the watch, w also set the tone and expectation for how we will stand our watch together.  As I indicated to you in Ref A, respecting our shipmates is one of my four guiding principles.  Over the course of my career, I have learned that we must respect one another before we can successfully work together as a team.  Missions are accomplished by people  By letting our people know they will be treated fairly and appreciated, that their leaders dare about them personally and professionally, we will put ourselves on course to create great command climates and work environments."  View the remainder of ADM Bob Papp, Commandant message in ALCOAST 275/10   28may10

• Commandants Guiding Principles - ADM Bob Papp, Commandant gives further detail of the four principles that will guide his watch as Commandant.  View ALCOAST 271/10 for complete details.  28may10

• Commandants Memorial Day Message - "Shipmates, Memorial Day is the day we remember the sacrifice of our fellow Coastguardsmen who gave their lives in service to our Nation.  By taking time today to attend to the manners of our profession, we show respect to our shipmates and honor those brave men and women who have gone before us.  Their service is part of our heritage."  See ALCOAST 278/10 for the complete message from Admiral Bob Papp, Commandant 28may10

• Setting the Watch - "I am honored to serve as the 24th Commandant of the Coast Guard.  When I assumed the duties from ADM Thad Allen at noon today, it concluded a series of key rotations and marked the setting of a new watch to lead our service." ADM Bob Papp, Commandant 25may10 - ALCOAST 265/10  28may10

• Direct Operational (DO) Security Clearance - procedures for obtaining a DO clearance are being completely revamped.  Before starting the process please contact Rhonda Dupras at DirAux, phone number (314) 269-2696.   When the procedures have been finalized they will appear on the District 8WR Security Issues/Forms webpage.  27may10

• Direct Operational (DO) Security Clearance must now be filed electronically - Members needing a Direct Operational security clearance must now complete the SF-86 Questionnaire on-line using e-QIP (Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing).  The web address to access the e-QIP gateway webpage is http://www.opm.gov/e-qip  Scroll down and click the link labeled e-QIP APPLICANT SITE.  A "browser checker" utility will automatically run and test the user's computer for e-QIP compatibility.  Click the CONTINUE button to proceed to the application.  13may10

• District 8WR Survey - In an effort to determine how many District 8WR leaders and staff have unlimited long distance capability on either their home phone or cell phone a very short survey e-form has been published at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=nsNE00ux66kjg7F4ntgd7A_3d_3d   If you are an elected or appointed officer in District 8WR -District, Division and/or Flotilla, would you please complete the survey.  The survey will be open through May 13, 2010.  10may10

• 7030 & 7029 Tracking for Deepwater Horizon - The scope of the Deepwater response effort in the Gulf of Mexico calls for a more accurate means by which the Coast Guard can capture Auxiliary activities in support of it.  Therefore, a new entry, "Deepwater Horizon," has been added in AuxData to the List of Values for the "Operation field.
  
  Auxiliarists who perform activities in support of the Deepwater Horizon response are requested to add the words, "Deepwater Horizon" in the Remarks section of their ANSC7029 and ANSC-7030 forms when they report such activities.  This applies for any type of activity that is reported in support of this response effort (e.g. - Patrols, CG Operation Support, CG Administrative Support, Travel, Preparation, etc.).  This will help flotilla and Division Staff Officers for Information Services ensure that such activities are properly annotated in AuxData.  8may10

• Uninspected Passenger Vessels (UPV) Program Guidance -  ALCOAST 206/10 was recently issued to clarify and amplify existing Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV) program guidance.  It addresses the Coast Guard's UPV compliance, enforcement and outreach operations.  Auxiliary involvement in the latter aspect is included and additional amplifying information about the UPV program is expected soon.  30apr10

• Coast Guard Leadership Development Center (LDC) Online Survey - LDC as asked for your input as follows:
  As the Coast Guard continues to evolve and as we move into the next decade in our great service to our Nation, the LDC is interested in your thoughts on how members of our organization view themselves.  We have asked students of the CG Chief Petty Officers Academy to develop a list of terms that they believe answers the question:
          "Every member of the U.S. Coast Guard is a ____________."
  You will be asked to select the three terms from the list that you believe best describe our indentify as a Service or you'll be provided the option to include your own answer.  The survey should take no more than 5 minutes and we appreciate your time and consideration.  All responses will remain anonymous.  Take the survey at: https://surveys.uscg.mil/Community/se.ashx?s=6F20F7740066B447    29apr10

• AuxPat Webinar Invitation - complete AuxPat (Auxiliary Patrol Specialty Course) by attending a webinar and virtual classroom from your home using the internet.  Instructions for requesting attendance in a session is now available.  Click on this Invitation Request link for details available on an Adobe Acrobat document.  27apr10.

• District 8WR Award Recipients - Congratulations to all members who earned awards in 2009 which were presented at the District 8WR Spring Business Symposium in March 2010.  The recipients names have been published to the District website along with accompanying citations, where applicable.   Follow these links for the names of all the recipients - District 8WR and Coast Guard awards.  25apr10

• AuxPat -Auxiliary Patrols Specialty Course Webinar - Another AuxOp (Auxiliary Operations) specialty course is being offered on-line.  The AuxNav webinar that ended this month was very successful.  Therefore, Division 33 is offering another Webinar AuxOp course, AuxPat.  The class group hub is an interactive web site that will allow students to post questions and discuss problems, obtain helpful links and ancillary material, and get communication from the instructors.  Participants must have access to the internet via DSL or broadband hookup. Classes start June 1 and end June 17.  View the syllabus for course description, dates and times.  Sign up information will be forthcoming.  If any questions, contact Ralph Tomlinson rtomlinson@flotilla4.org   Be sure to order you study material early through ANSC.  23apr10

• Western Rivers Publication - The first issue for the year 2010, Issue 2010-1, of the Western Rivers publication has been published to the District website.  The link to the publication is on the Western Rivers Publication webpage. 20apr10

• District 8WR Officer's and Policy Guide 2010 - The hyperlink to the revised District 8WR Officer's and Policy Guide for 2010 has been published to the District 8WR Manuals-Guides webpage.  14apr10

• DSAR 2010 Non-competitor Registration Form - click here for the Non-competitor form.  Guides for submitting registration forms: Husband and wife teams should each submit a registration form; Coaches and Alternates should not use the competitor registration form but, instead, use the Non-competitor form above; If you are bringing a guest who is not a competitor, judge, event coordinator, or staff/worker, list them as a guest on your registration form; submit a registration form, even if you do not owe any fees; the Registration Desk opens at 1700 CDT at the Civic Center, Goose Pond Colony, Scottsboro, Alabama, on Thursday evening, June 17, 2010.  All teams should submit any changes to your team members no later than May 5th. 13apr10

• DSAR 2010 Non-competitor Registration Form
  * For all non-competitor 8WR Auxiliary members who plan on attending DSAR 2010 in Scottsboro, it is vitally important that you make your reservations now at the Hampton Inn, room availability is going fast at the Aux rate.
  * Everybody attending DSAR 2010 on government travel orders must pay the event registration fee and must also plan on attending the awards banquet.  This registration fee can be claimed on your travel claim with the meals included in the fee deducted from your claim.
  * All other Coast Guard and Auxiliary personnel attending DSAR 2010 must plan on paying the registration fee in order that the 8ER DSAR Planning staff can get an adequate head count for meals.  27mar10

• Pictures from District 8WR Spring Business Symposium 2010 - View pictures taken by Bill Colby at the District 8WR Spring Business Symposium in Plymouth, MN.  24mar10

• From the OTO Desk -Quarterly news for ......... CWO Douglas Leavell has published his 2^nd quarter 2010 news letter.   View the newsletter in Adobe Acrobat. 23mar10

• National Awards Calculation Excel Spreadsheets - Hyperlinks for Excel spreadsheets designed specifically for calculating National awards (Boat/U.S. Flotilla of the Year, Outstanding Public Education Flotilla & Vessel Safety Check Marine Retailers Association Award) have been added to the District 8WR Awards website under the National Awards category. 14mar10   

• 2010 Members Survey - Member responses to the 2009 survey questions suggested that leadership and communications were worth exploring further as they represent topics at the core of successful Auxiliary member retention. To this end we now have an opportunity to dig deeper into our Auxiliary information processes and related leadership dynamics.

  I'll ask every Auxiliary member to take a moment and embark in this follow-up survey designed to help us more explicitly understand our leadership and communications challenges and craft processes and tools better designed to meet your needs.

  Here is our Auxiliary Leadership and Communications link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/66VMGPK  I encourage everyone in the Auxiliary to take this very important survey. The average survey time takes 8-to-9 minutes.  The survey will remain active through the end of March, 2010.

  Results will be made available in an upcoming Navigator and potentially presented at NACON 2010. Semper Paratus, Nicholas Kerigan, National Commodore, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary  13mar10

• Congratulations to Bob Donaldson for 30 Years of Service in the CG Auxiliary - Bob Donaldson, Vice Commander Auxiliary Division 15, was presented his 30 Year Membership Service Certificate by Ray Kenney, Flotilla Commander 15-08, District Captain (COMO) Richard Lawrence and Division Commander Jan Kelley on behalf of Mary Landry, Rear Admiral, Coast Guard District Eight.  Donaldson began his career 18 OCT 79.  During that time he has served in several flotilla positions including CM, PE, PA, VFC, FC as well as a SO-PA, and Branch Chief-PA on the national level.  He is presently ADSO-PA and a member of the National Photo Corps.  When asked about changes he had experienced during his 30 years he said, “I am most impressed with the new attitude of Auxiliarists to improve proficiency so we may serve the Coast Guard and our citizens on a more professional level.  ‘It’s a great organization and I see improvement almost every day.”  Picture of presentation. 09mar10

• New Anti-harassment & Hate Incident Procedures - ALCOAST 58/10 contains an announcement of newly established Coast Guard policy to ensure a workplace where no member of the workforce will be subject to physical or verbal harassment, abuse or violence base on an individuals race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, political affiliation or any other basis protected b the law.  The instruction reflects the ongoing commitment of the Coast Guard to provide a workplace environment free of harassing behavior.  08mr10

• Sammy Otter Costume Reservation - Sammy Otter now has his own webpage where members may view on-line a calendar to see when and if the costume is available.  Members who are interested in reserving the costume may now reserve it by submitting an e-form which simplifies process plus makes the process more convenient and quicker.  Visit Sammy's webpage at http://www.trlmo.com/cgaux8wr/pa/sam/calsam.htm  This hyperlink is also located in the left column of this page under the District Services category.  06mar10

• New e-mail address for National Testing Center Help Desk- & Proctor info! - If you are needing help from the National Testing Center. please do not use the ntchelp@auxtdept.org e-mail address. This address is not in use as National no longer has access to this old e-mail account.  The correct e-mail address for the Help Desk for National Training Center is admin@ntc.cgaux.org.  Also, all PROCTOR REQUESTS should be sent using admin@ntc.cgaux.org.  05mar10

• District 8WR Directory now available electronically - The Directory for District 8WR is now available via a secure password protected webpage. The ID and password are the same as for the e-Directory that is on National's website.  The hyperlink for entry to the Directory is maintained in the left navigation column on this webpage under the Resources category in alphabetical order - Directory - 8WR.
  
  The Directory contents have been abbreviated in an effort to avoid duplication.  All the phone numbers, e-mail addresses, mailing addresses and other personal member information has been removed as this information may now be secured on the Auxiliary Officers Directory provided by National. The District 8WR Directory contains instructions on how to navigate through the Auxiliary Officers Directory.  The information contained in the Auxiliary Officers Directory comes directly from AuxData.  Therefore, it is of utmost importance that members keep their AuxData information current.  02mar10 

• Paddlesports Training Course for Auxiliary Instructors - Paddlesports are the fastest growing segment of recreational boating with annual sales of canoes and kayaks now topping 300,000. To help meet the education needs of this growing user group the Coast Guard Auxiliary is exploring classroom-based paddlesports education.  In support of this effort, the Ohio DNR Division of Water craft (DOW) is hosting a on-day paddlesports education training class.  There are 35 Auxiliary seats available for this training.  Course materials will be provided at no cost to attendees.  The invitation is extended to Auxiliary instructors, Nationwide.  Interested Auxiliarists should request travel orders to attend this training through their Chain of Leadership.  The class is on March 5, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio.  Complete details. 26feb10

• New Detachment formed in Monroe, Louisiana - On February 19, 2010 the Little Rock, Arkansas Flotilla (15-8) formed the Monroe Detachment.    This is District 8WR's first CG Auxiliary presence in Louisiana since this portion of Louisiana became the District's Area of Responsibility (AOR) following the Coast Guard reorganization into Sectors and District realignments.  Congratulations and welcome to all members of the Detachment. Read details regarding the formation of the Detachment and view a picture of members attending the ceremony.
  
  Chapter 4, Section a.7. defines a Flotilla Detachment as "A detachment is a sub-unit, not an independent unit.  Detachment formation enables a small group of three or more Auxiliarists to carry out some Auxiliary activities.  Detachments allow the flotilla to recruit and keep Auxiliarists in remote areas not having enough Auxiliarists to charter or maintain a full unit."  26feb10

• RBS (Recreational Boating Safety) Insignia Eligibility Criteria -   Changes have been made to the public affairs activity codes that count toward earning the Auxiliary Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) insignia. The RBS insignia recognizes extraordinary effort of Auxiliarists who consistently provide strong support to RBS programs. Its eligibility criteria require significant RBS program activity over a minimum period of two years.  Review the entire award criteria.  3feb10

• National Scout Jamboree - The Coast Guard has been asked to support the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, which will be held at Fort A.P. Hill, VA, from 26 July to 4 August.  The National Jamboree brings together boy scouts and their adult leaders for training and experience in outdoor living and related fields. ALAUX  - 2010 National Scout Jamboree and ALCOAST 037-10 contain complete details.  Auxiliarists interested in volunteering  to assist in the program should complete and submit the CG National Scout Jamboree Task Force Questionnaire.  3feb10 

• Western Rivers Publication - The final issue for the year 2009, Issue 2009-4, of the Western Rivers publication has been published to the District website.  The link to the publication is on the Western Rivers Publication webpage. 28dec09

• From the OTO Desk -Quarterly news for ......... CWO Douglas Leavell has published his 1^st quarter 2010 news letter.   View the newsletter in Adobe Acrobat.  23dec09    

• Unit Inventory Record (section C) Contents Guide on ANSC 7025 Form - Each flotilla and division units should report all government loaned property that it holds, not just property acquired via government loan during the calendar year being reported.  The date each item was acquired via government loan should be listed on the line adjacent to the item (if known) and a serial number be shown (if applicable).  View the guide from CDR Campbell dated 10dec09 for completing section C.  11dec09

• On Water Training Manual Updated  - The new On Water Training Manual (OWT) has been updated. The updates include new cross references of tasks to courses now being used: About Boating Safely, second edition, Boating Skills & Seamanship, 13th edition; Sailing Skills & Seamanship, sixth edition. There are minor title changes reflected in the change from DC-E to DIR-E. The new manual can be downloaded from the e-library at http://cgauxed.org/owt.htm  17nov09

• Service Dress Blue (Alpha) uniform discontinued -  The Service Dress Blue (Alpha) uniform was discontinued as a Coast Guard uniform several years ago.  In January 2009, the Auxiliary National Board approved a recommendation to discontinue its use within the Auxiliary, and the Chief Director has approved this National Board action.  Accordingly, the Service Dress Blue (Alpha) uniform is no longer authorized as an Auxiliary uniform.  This change will be included in the next update to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual.  11jun0 9

• Title Change of the CG Auxiliarist - Auxiliarists title of "America's Volunteer Lifesavers" has now been changed to "America's Volunteer Guardians".  This change is effective immediately.  2may09

• Boy Scouts of America Memorandum of Agreement - On 23 February 2009, the USCG Auxiliary signed a Memorandum of Agreement to begin partner liaison with Boy Scouts of America. The Boating Department is developing an implementation strategy to make this a meaningful agreement between our two organizations. The MOA can be downloaded in the Boating Department Document Library under Partners, or downloaded directly (as a PDF) here:
  
  http://auxbdept.org/
  http://auxbdept.org/documents.php
  http://auxbdept.org/pdf/BSAUSCGAuxMOA23Feb09.pdf  24mar09
                   

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