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WHAT'S NEW ARCHIVE - MAY 2006
- National Safe Boating Week - The District 9-ER Way
Remember the adage "never ask anyone to do anything you wouldn't do." In District 9-ER, that's exactly the attitude the District EXCOM has taken. National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) 2006 presented the perfect opportunity to prove that. See how the EXCOM got involved, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 30 MAY 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- For Safety's Sake Released
The latest issue of For Safety's Sake (Issue 06-03), has been released and is available for downloading from the V Department's Newsletter Page. Topics in this issue include, Performance Data: Predicting the Results, Reaching our Goal - RBS-PV, Tech Topics, Pass It On, and more.
[Posted: 22 MAY 2006. Source: Peter Urgola, DC-V]
- WAVES Newsletter Published
The Department of Boating has published the latest issue of WAVES (PDF: 364 KB / 7 pages). Articles include a summary of the Boating Department Missions, the new Soundings Magazine Benefits Online, a Welcome Aboard to a new Branch Chief in the States Division, Grant Proposal Tips, Part 2, Brainstorming Techniques, New Wave of Cooperation with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Raising the Bar on Boating Education.
[Posted: 22 MAY 2006. Source: Gordon W. Martin, DVC-BR]
- America's Boating Course (ABC) Presentation Available
The updated America's Boating Course - PowerPoint Presentation is now available on the Education Department's Electronic Library. These slides are keyed to the 2005 edition of ABC, and contain facilitation-style bullet points as well as comprehensive instructor notes. These instructor notes are incorportated in the outline view of the slides, and are available as a separate document as well.
[Posted: 22 MAY 2006. Source: Robin Freeman, DC-Ed]
- Too Few Instructors? Not A Problem With America's Boating Course
Even small flotillas with just a few instructors can participate in the ABC-Just One More! Campaign.
How? Read what one very creative Division did to
make sure they could reach the boaters during the boating season. The results will inspire you!
[Posted: 22 MAY 2006. Source: Robin Freeman, DC-Ed]
- Pro Boater Of The Year In Montana
At the Western States Boating Administrator’s Association (WSBAA) annual conference recently held in Helena, Montana, Dean Culwell, the State Liaison Officer for the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, was presented the "Professional Boater of the Year" award. Outdoor Empire Publishing sponsors this award. Historically this award is selected by the host state of the WSBAA conference. This award is open to any boating professional. Read about Dean’s exploits on the water, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 22 MAY 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- What's The True Story Behind National Safe Boating Week?
Today, National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) is held the full week before Memorial Day, celebrated with vessel safety checks, public affairs booths, safe boating activities, and plenty of media coverage. Read the story (PDF: 22 KB / 1 page) about how NSBW grew from an idea into a full-blown celebration of boating safety.
[Posted: 18 MAY 2006. Source: Harriet Howard, DVC-AS]
- National Safe Boating Week Digital Photo Album Contest Announced
Do you enjoy taking pictures? Here’s an opportunity for you to "tell the story" and help show what your flotilla or division has done during National Safe Boating Week (NSBW). The National Department of Public Affairs invites flotillas and divisions to submit entries for its NSBW Digital Photo Album Contest. Winners from each region will be announced at NACON and posted on SITREP’s coverage of NACON. Complete details can be found on the PA Department's Call for Entries Notice (PDF: 200 KB / 1 page).
[Posted: 18 MAY 2006. Source: Ed Sweeney, DC-Ad]
- Her First Mission Was Far From Boring
One new California Auxiliarist’s first training mission included a response to downed aircraft. She was invited along as a trainee on the same day she was sworn in as a member of the Auxiliary. She was cautioned that the patrol would probably be a “boring four hour boat ride,” but what occurred was far from expected. Read about this turn of events and her first person thoughts as a new Auxiliarist, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 15 MAY 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- Last Call For Best Of The Web (BOW) Entries
Nominations are now being accepted (via your DSO-CS) for the 2006 Best of
Web (BOW) Competition with a deadline of 15 June 2006. All Flotilla, Division,
and District sites are encouraged to participate, with specific details for this
year's event posted in the CS Guide. Don't forget to check out the CS Guide
which has a wealth of additional information you will find helpful in
creating a winning site. First Place Winners will receive a distinctive 5
Star Logo for their website and a beautiful Trophy will be
presented at NACON 2006 in Dallas.
Don't miss your chance to be the Best of the Best!
[Posted: 11 MAY 2006. Source: Jeff Mahl, DC-I]
- Vessel Safety Check Mega Weeks
Vessel Safety Check Mega Weeks is scheduled for May 20 through July 9, 2006. The intent of this event is to focus attention on the Vessel Safety Check Program through the participation of the Auxiliary, US Power Squadrons, and various partnering organizations including marine retailers, marinas and yacht clubs. For more information please visit the National Department of Vessel Examination.
[Posted: 08 MAY 2006. Source: Peter Urgola, DC-V]
- Tiny Tots Marina
A Carson City, NV Flotilla came up with a unique method of teaching and promoting life preserver safety to youngsters. The children could operate remote control boats while wearing a life vest. The parents would help the children with putting on the vest and as such, involved the family in life vest safety. This would be reinforced by Auxiliary members that would discuss aspects of boating safety. Take a look at this novel approach, you might choose to use it and “liven” up your static safe boating display, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 08 MAY 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
- NACON (National Conference) 2006 Announced
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 2006 National Conference webpage is now online. You will find a registration form to download and submit by mail, an online registration form, conference hotel information, travel information and local area information. Register early for the conference to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration rate.
[Posted: 03 MAY 2006. Source: Martin L. Phillips, CGAuxA]
- National Public Affairs, Publications, and Photo Contests Announced
The Public Affairs Department invites entries for the 2006 PA, PB and Photo Contests. Complete details are available in the official contest announcement (PDF: 48 KB / 1 page). Deadline for submitting entries is 31 JULY 06. Winners will be announced at NACON 2006 in Dallas TX.
[Posted: 03 MAY 2006. Source: Ed Sweeney DC-Ad]
- ABC - Just One More! Campaign
The days are getting warmer and longer, spring is in the air, and the boating season is
rapidly approaching. Recreational boaters everywhere are thinking about getting back on the water,
whether for skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, or paddling. Their boats are being readied for the season,
their sporting gear is being taken out of the closet, and the family is preparing for summer fun. How
can we capitalize on this momentum? By offering an
America’s
Boating Course and participating in the Education Department's
ABC- Just
One More! campaign.
[Posted: 02 MAY 2006. Source: Robin Freeman, DC-Ed]
- Combined Federal Campaign
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Association
(CGAuxA) has participated in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for many years. One
hundred percent of the funds given to the Association through the CFC are used to
support the Auxiliary. Generous CFC contributions, combined with other gifts, helped
us fund our projects throughout the nation last year. For those who would like to
contribute, please remember the Association's new CFC number is 11955 [updated Oct. 2008]. For more information
please contact the CGAuxA.
[Posted: 01 MAY 2006. Source: Chester Lowe, CGAuxA]
- Auxiliarist Honored
The Pacific Central Navy League has named Michael Nolan as their Auxiliarist of the Year. Cited, among many things, was his critical support of Domestic Vessel Inspection and Port Safety programs. His contribution to many projects helped provide new opportunities for licensed Merchant Mariners and positively impacted the U.S. economy by $400 million. Read about Mr. Nolan’s achievements and about the award named for the local “Mr. Coast Guard,” now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 01 MAY 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]
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