IDP  Individual Development Plan [2/20/06]

National Testing Site - new/info re Web pages/procedures [ http://coastgrdus.mytgweb.com/test_list ]

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As of Dec 1st, 2006, our flotilla has completed:
    5,867  '99' Mission Hours
         30   CG Admin. Hours
         43   Safety Patrols
       259   VSC's
         38   MD Visits
         39  PE
         98   PA
       118  MT

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From: CHDIRAUX
Subj: Promulgation of the Auxiliary Knowledge Base -007/07

1. The Coast Guard Office of Auxiliary (CG-3PCX) receives and replies to
many questions about Auxiliary policies every week. The questions come from
a wide variety of sources including Congressional inquiries and letters or
web queries from Auxiliary membership. To inform Auxiliarists of some of the
most frequently asked questions, especially those which are not necessarily
or easily found in Auxiliary manuals or Coast Guard instructions, the Office
of Auxiliary has created the Auxiliary Knowledge Base.

2. Auxiliary program areas drive the Auxiliary Knowledge Base. Many of the
same questions appear in multiple program areas and/or sub-sections for easy
cross-reference. It enables users to e-mail articles to third parties.
Built-in acronym definitions provide an easy understanding of subject matter.

3. The Auxiliary Knowledge Base permits user feedback by employing a
built-in question rating system. This allows users to provide feedback and
comments on specific questions. The Office of Auxiliary will not directly
reply to feedback or comments, but it will consider them in order to revise,
update, or add to the Auxiliary Knowledge Base. The most efficient and
effective way for an Auxiliarist to get an answer to a policy question,
particularly when it is regionally specific, remains through the Auxiliarist's chain of leadership and management.

4. The Auxiliary Knowledge Base is a dynamic and comprehensive reference
tool. Accordingly, Q&A proposals may be submitted from Auxiliary regions to
the Auxiliary Knowledge Base staff through the respective Director of
Auxiliary. The Office of Auxiliary will conduct final review and approval of appropriate proposals.

5. The Auxiliary Knowledge Base is located at http://kb.cgaux.info. It can
be accessed directly through its title button at the top of the Chief
Director's web site, http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/. To contact Auxiliary
Knowledge Base staff, e-mail cg-3pcx@cgaux.info.

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ALAUXDIST1SR

FM:     CDR Young, DIRAUX

Subj:   PSI Update - Action Required -004/06      

1.     As we enter the final year for existing members to complete their
PSI, it is time for all members who have not yet submitted their paperwork
to take action.  Until this point DIRAUX was requesting Direct Operational
applications by invitation only. ** Effective immediately all remaining
members who need to submit a D.O. may do so immediately. ** I appreciate
our patience in holding your application until this point, but we are now ready for all remaining applications.

2.     Members needing to submit an Operational Support application are
strongly encouraged to submit their applications immediately as well.
DIRAUX will begin notifying members who have not submitted their
applications and will provide each member thirty days to submit their
application.  If members do not submit their application, I will
unfortunately be forced to start the disenrollment process.

3.     Information on the application process can be found at:
http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/administration/security/index.html 

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Boating World is also offering discounted subscription rates to CGAuxA

(Auxiliary) members through our www.ShopAuxiliary.com web site. The member rate is only $4.99 for the first year (10 issues) of Boating World Magazine.  Not only do members get a substantial discount, but your Association receives a small amount of support in return.

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3/24/06

New ICS Requirements

As of February 2006, the ALCOAST from G-RPP announcing the revised dates for completion of Incident Command System (IS) coursework for CG Auxiliary forces has not been issued. Since there are both Area and District directives published, some members have expressed concerns about the apparent conflict between the dates published and the dates proposed. In an effort to resolve this conflict, CG Auxiliary members are directed to comply with directives published by CG Area and District commands until CG Headquarters guidance is available.

http://cgauxsurfaceops.us/ICS.htm

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From 2/06 from Minutes for February:

MEMBER INFORMATION

·         All members MUST follow the Chain of Command.  If you have any questions or concerns, please address them to your Flotilla Commander.

·         If members see anything suspicious near or around waterways, bridges, marinas, etc, please call 1-877-24-WATCH OR 1-877-249-2824.  If you see anything suspicious other than around waterways, bridges and marinas, please call 1-888-NYC-SAFE or 1-888-692-7233.

·         All members can attend district and division meetings.  The meeting dates are listed below.

·         Members can update their Patriot Readiness Form by logging onto http://www.bluemoo.net/patriot-form.htm

·         Members can update their Federal Direct Deposit information by logging onto http://www.fincen.uscg.mil/aux_info.htm

·         Members can use the Director’s question gateway website located at: http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/feedback.asp for information regarding uniforms, ribbons, manuals, etc.

·         The Website for the open book examinations (APC, VE, IT, MDV, NAV90) is www.dirauxannex.org/click on On Line Exams (first box in yellow highlight)/click on Exams Gateway (blue highlight). Please note that our District is 014. Once you have successfully passed the test, email a copy of your results to the Flotilla Commander at ninjakid@ninjaworld.com.

·         The Websites for the Coast Guard Auxiliary are www.cgaux.org and www.cgaux1sr.org.

·         The Division 11 Website is http://a01411.uscgaux.info/

·         Learning about AUXDATA www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/auxdata/auxdatatraining.html

·         Find and explain AUXDATA CUBES www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/auxdata/auxinfohelp.htm

·         Light List http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pubs/LightLists/LightLists.htm

·         Learning Portal http://learning.uscg.mil/

·         RBS Visitation http://safetyseal.net/index3.asp

·         Sector New York Operations www.uscg.mil/d1/units/actny/mrd/Auxiliary.html

·         The 2006 District Conference is March 25 and 26 at the Mystic Marriott, Groton Connecticut.  The reservations number is 860.446.2600.  The rate is $87 per night plus tax.  Complete details will be in the January issue of Over The Bow.  It is recommended that if you are even thinking of going, make your reservations now.  Please check with the Mystic Marriott as to their cancellation policy.  If you would like to go up on Friday night (March 24) the rate will also be $87 plus tax.  District workshops start at 0900 on Saturday.

·         Members who do not have a uniform can either 1) Call the Uniform Distribution Center (800-874-6841) and place your order directly for USCG Auxiliary attire (sizes run small so you may want to order a size larger).  Have your credit card number available (Visa and MasterCard only) OR 2) call Lighthouse Uniform (800-426-5225), which offers new members a “uniform package” (includes Ball Cap with device or embroidery; Shirt s/s with epaulets; Collar pins or soft boards; Work Trousers; and Belt – black with web w/silver buckle) for $69.95 (oversizes and shipping extra).  They also have a Two For One Shirt Special – at the time of purchase please inquire.  Lighthouse Uniform Company’s website address is www.lighthouseuniform.com.

·         District 7 (Florida) has a website (www.cgaux7.org) in which you can order merchandise with no shipping costs and in some instances for 50% less than District 1SR prices.

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Customs & Courtesy:  Saluting, Flags, etc.    click http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/cginfo/uniforms/custom.html

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2/4/06
Frm: CHDIRAUX
Subj: 2005 WORKSHOPS AND REYR STATUS -005/06

1.    In 2005, completion of the Instructor (IT), Vessel Examiner (VE), and Operations (OPS) workshops were required for currency maintenance in their
respective programs.  In 2006, none of these workshops are required for currency maintenance.

2.    Auxiliarists who were placed in Re-Year (REYR) status at the start of 2006 because they did not complete the workshop that was required in 2005
must complete the 2006 workshop in order to get out of REYR status and re-gain their currency in 2006.  Completion of online versions of the
workshops is acceptable to meet this requirement.

3.    For all Auxiliarists who maintained their program currency through 2005, the 2006 workshops are optional.

---------------- Courses - 'T' Dep't - NATIONAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT --------------
                         (Specialty courses)
   These courses explore new information that is interesting and of value in Auxiliary, professional and/or personal life. Access the "T" Department's Members page, which has been developed for members looking for supplemental information to aid them in their Auxiliary programs.

 

1/11/06    Uniforms

The UDC phone number for placing uniform orders is 1-800-874-6841.
The UDC web site is http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wp/udc/index.htm
Immediately upon accessing the UDC web site, Auxiliarists will see a special
notice pertaining to their ODU orders.  This notice has a link that will
take them to the Standard Order form that should be used to  generate an ODU
order.  It is expected that Auxiliarists will be able to place
unlimited orders by April 2005.
Auxiliarists are strongly encouraged to use the ODU sizing guide
(available on the UDC web site under "ODU Uniform") because the ODU outfit
is quite different from the working blue uniform.  Additionally, working
blue uniform items are still available through UDC at significantly reduced
costs and they are authorized for Auxiliary wear until no longer
serviceable.

12/05:
Frm: CHDIRAUX
Subj: New On Line Testing Results -System -025/05

1. The G-OCX Computer support team has changed the method that informs
members of their on line exam results. The former system, of sending emails
to the member has had several problems over the years. Those problems were
caused by the various ISP (internet service providers), used by the
Auxiliary membership.

2. Effective 12/27/05, all exams results will be displayed on the members
computer, within seconds of pressing submit. As sample display is shown
below. If a member has passed the exam, then the web page -
http://cgexams.info/testing/checkmypassingscore.asp can also be checked to
confirm AuxData entry sequencing.

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The following websites have been established to provide information on Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

 

10/25/05   Flotilla Commanders:    regarding Joe Stern’s Washington, DC event. 

Joe Stern was advised that permission has been granted for Friday, November 18 at 1300 hours to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery in Washington, DC.  Joe has been advised that only he and 3 additional people can actually place the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Designation of the three people will be determined at a later date.  Any member wishing to attend can do so as a spectator for the placing of the wreath. 

Uniform for those members placing the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier will be Service Dress Blue Bravo with Combination Hat and White Gloves (please refer to the Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 10, page 27). 

Uniform for those members as spectators can be Service Dress Blue Bravo, Winter Dress Blue, or Tropical Blue (please refer to the Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 10). 

Joe advised that in order to ensure that the event takes place at the designated time (1300 hours on November 18) those members wishing to attend drive down on Thursday, November 17.  Each member planning on attending will have to make his or her own hotel accommodations and vehicle transportation.  This is a non-reimbursable expense.  Please keep in mind that car pooling and hotel sharing is an option.  

If you plan on attending, please RSVP to Joe Stern no later than Friday, November 4 at 718.XXXXXXX with your name, rank, member number, division and flotilla.  If you have any questions or concerns, please address them directly to Joe Stern.    Pat M  VCP


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MATERIALS ORDERS
After nearly 25 years of dedicated service, Florence Turner has decided to step down as the DSO-MA.  I know that you join the Commodore and I in
thanking Florence for her many years of tireless, dedicated service.

Gregg Trask will assume the job of DSO-MA.  Orders can be placed via the internet at http://store.cgaux1sr.org/  or by mail at PO Box 272, Crown
Point, NY 12928.  The current fax number will also forward to Gregg until the end of the year.  Don¹t forget, the District Store keeps our dues at a
reasonable level. 

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  A.  For hurricane KATRINA search and rescue - In order to assist the United States Coast Guard in hurricane KATRINA search and rescue efforts, submit a missing/stranded person request at:

http://homeport.uscg.mil/

   B.  For hurricane KATRINA media - For news about hurricane KATRINA visit:

http://www.uscgstormwatch.com/   

   C.  The hurricane KATRINA official government website for public information on finding loved ones, what to do if you are a victim, how to help victims, or disaster cleanup and agency resources, visit:
http://www.firstgov.gov/Citizen/Topics/PublicSafety/Hurricane_Katrina_Recovery.shtml