US Coast Guard Auxiliary - Members

US Coast Guard Auxiliary - Members - What's New

Website Addresses Re-entry From Mexico/Canada
Recreational boaters going out of the country to Canada and/or Mexico are
now encountering changing re-entry requirements as they return in their
private vessels to the U.S. To facilitate the ease of return into the country, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection service now provides a webpage with guidance for recreational boaters returning to the U.S. from Mexico and/or Canada.
[Posted: 28 APR 2006. Source: Anthony Williams, LT, USCG]

Auxiliary Bags More Than Lobsters
It was “Mini-Season” for the Atlantic Spiny Lobster in Boynton Beach FL. The offshore waters were teaming with dive boats. Flotilla 54 was conducting an Auxiliary Patrol for the purpose of observing and monitoring the safety measures being maintained by the lobster divers. What happened next was far from ordinary. Read about this happening, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 24 APR 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]

Latest Edition Of Interchange Now Available
The latest edition of Interchange (PDF: 148 KB / 6 pages) is now available from the National Department of Personnel. This issue includes articles on two new membership and recruitment benefit programs.
[Posted: 21 APR 2006. Source: Joe O'Leary DVC-PH]

Auxiliary Receives AFRAS Award
In a dramatic departure from their previous award presentations, the Association for the Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) awarded their Gold Medal to the U.S. Coast Guard and their Silver Medal to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. This award is normally presented to an individual who was responsible for a heroic life saving event. Read about this award and the recent ceremony, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 18 APR 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]

2006 SLO (State Liaison Officers) Handbook
The Boating Department has revised the SLO Handbook (PDF: 288 KB / 38 pages). This is a "best practices" guide for use by district State Liaison Officers (SLO), District Staff Officers-State Liaison (DSO-SL), and other district management personnel with state liaison responsibilities. Also, for those members who live near their state capital cities, and who may seek future appointment as their district SLO, this handbook is available to study in preparation for taking the SLO Qualification test (PDF: 52 KB / 16 pages).
[Posted: 17 APR 2006. Source: Gordon W. Martin, DVC-BR]

For Safety's Sake, Volume II - 2006 Released
The latest issue of For Safety's Sake, Volume II - 2006 has been released on April 12th and is now available for downloading from the V Departments Newsletter page. The best kept secret in boating, the issuance of VSC decals, VSC Mega Weeks, rental boat safety checks, and more is in this issue. Download your copy and pass it on to your associates after you've read it.
[Posted: 12 APR 2006. Source: Peter Urgola, DC-V]

Latest Edition Of The Quest Now Available
The latest edition of The Quest (PDF: 240 KB / 4 pages) is now available from the National Department of Training. This issue reviews the policies and regulations of USCG and USCG Auxiliary C Schools. Also, check out the new editorial page.
[Posted: 11 APR 2006. Source: Gail Fisher, DC-T]

Latest Edition Of Coast To Coast Now Available
The latest edition of Coast To Coast (PDF: 964 KB / 59 pages) is now available from the National Department of Public Affairs. Coast to Coast is a periodic compilation of articles about the Auxiliary and Auxiliarists across the country. We hope you find that it is a valuable rendition of how we are viewed in the public eye. Back issues are also available.
[Posted: 11 APR 2006. Source: Ed Sweeney, DC-Ad]

Admiral Joins The Auxiliary
District 17 has discovered that recruiting Auxiliary members from the active duty Coast Guard has definite benefits. Not only does it bring varied experience to our ranks, but it can also strengthen the relationship with our parent organization. The Juneau Flotilla's newest member comes to us with just a "little bit of experience." He is Rear Admiral (RADM) James C. Olson, Commander, District 17, United States Coast Guard. After being sworn in, he commented that he joined to primarily participate in the personal watercraft program. Read about this special event, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 10 APR 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]

Safe Boating Alerts
The V Dept website has added a feature summarizing recent Boating Safety Alerts issued by the Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety. Distribution of this information to the Recreational Boating Community is a key part of our RBS mission. For additional details on boating safety issues please visit the Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety website.
[Posted: 08 APR 2006. Source: Peter Urgola, DC-V]

IS Coursework CD-ROM Available From ANSC
Student courses and tests for IS 100, 200, 700 & 800, and instructor courses for 100 & 700 will be available shortly via your FSO-MA as ANSC# 2009 - CD-ROM, INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) - Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary NIMS/NRP/ICS Training (MAX 1) (REV. 03/2006). The CD-ROM also includes links for taking the courses online, history of the ICS, and a graph with course completion deadlines. Note that FEMA no longer provides CD's of ICS coursework, but still makes them available from the FEMA website.
[Posted: 06 APR 2006. Source: Linda A. Nelson, DC-O]

National Safe Boating Council Grants Announced - Corrected
The National Safety Boating Council (NSBC) has awarded their 2006 Recreational Boating Safety Grants. Two Auxiliary units received grants. District 9WR, Division 5, received $1,000.00 to purchase safety notices for posting at marinas, docks and boat ramps with a goal to increase awareness of safety regulations and reduce collisions between vessels. District 17, Division 1, Flotilla 1, received $1,000.00 to purchase promotional, advertising and safety materials to provide vessel safety checks, on-site training and educational courses in remote areas of Alaska. For a complete list of recipients and more information about the program, please visit the NSBC website.
[Posted: 05 APR 2006. Source: Gordon W. Martin, DVC-BR]

Auxiliarist Awarded The Silver Lifesaving Medal
Rear Admiral David P. Pekoske, Commander, First CG District awarded the United States Coast Guard's second highest award for bravery for saving a life, the Silver Lifesaving Medal to Auxiliarist William J. Villanova of Port Chester, NY. Mr. Villanova was cited, "For heroic action on the evening of 1 September 2002, when he rescued a person in distress that was caught in the heavy surf…in Westerly, Rhode Island." Read the details of this heroic action, now on SITREP, the Auxiliary’s National e-magazine.
[Posted: 03 APR 2006. Source: Mel Borofsky, DVC-AP]

Ready For The Big Event?
What's the mermaid promoting now? Read the April issue of National Safe Boating Campaign News (PDF: 171 KB / 1 page) and find out.
[Posted: 03 APR 2006. Source: Harriet Howard, DVC-AS]

WAVES Newsletter Published
The Department of Boating has published the WAVES Newsletter (PDF: 84 KB / 4 pages). Articles in this issue include the new Soundings Agreement with Auxiliary, a Welcome Aboard New Liaison Division Staff, Grant Proposal Tips, Part 1, and the 2006 BoatU.S. Auxiliary Grant Winners.
[Posted: 02 APR 2006. Source: Gordon Martin, DVC-BR]