Presented by:
Captain Stephanos
Commanding Officer
Integrated Support Command

Date presented:

February 28, 2008

Citation (in part)

"During that time, you volunteered to take on the role of project lead to coordinate the National Auxiliary Training Conference held in St. Louis, Missouri.  As project lead, you were responsible for every aspect of the conference, including but not limited to coordinating logistics with the Office of the Chief, Director of Auxiliary and several other senior Coast Guard Auxiliary members.  You worked diligently with dozens of senior Auxiliary staff members from across the country to ensure you completely understood all the requirements to support the conference, and then you pursued proper funding to meet these requirements.  Once you confirmed funding was received you worked closely with ISC St. Louis Comptroller Division to make certain all items were purchased in a timely manner and delivered to the conference site ahead of schedule.  You further coordinated with ISC St. Louis Personnel Services Division to provide a 12-passenger van for transportation and procured the services of the Chaplain and the Color Guard for the opening ceremonies.  Finally, you coordinated the efforts of ESU St. Louis technicians to provide telephone, computer and technical support for the week-long conference.  Conference attendees, including the Commandant of the Coast Guard and many other senior active duty and Auxiliary officers, were the key beneficiaries of your hard work, and several commented on your dedication and the success of the conference."