31 DEC 2008

O-Department Operations Workshop and TCT Refresher for 2009

The Operations (Response) Department has posted resource documents and PowerPoint slides for the 1 hour 2009 TCT Refresher course on the O-Dept website. This refresher session is a required currency maintenance for all coxswains, crew, and PWOs for 2009 and must be completed by 31 December 2009. This session consists of 3 documents, a facilitator resource guide, a participant guide and a PowerPoint presentation. Also posted is the 2009 Operations Workshop. This consists of 2 documents, a PowerPoint presentation and a facilitator reference guide. This is an optional but highly recommended workshop for 2009. This workshop may be a requirement at the local level. Check with your SO/FSO-OP.

O Department web site:  http://www.auxodept.org/

OPs Workshop Facilitator Guide:  http://www.auxodept.org/documents/Workshop%20archives/2009%20OperationsWorkshop%20Guide.pdf
OPs Workshop PPT slides:  http://www.auxodept.org/documents/Workshop%20archives/2009%20Operations%20Workshop.pps

TCT Refresher - PPT Slides:  http://www.auxodept.org/documents/Workshop%20archives/2009%20TCT%20Presentation.pps
TCT Refresher - Facilitator Guide:  http://www.auxodept.org/documents/Workshop%20archives/2009%20TCT%20Facilitator%20Resource.pdf
TCT Refresher - Participant Guide:  http://www.auxodept.org/documents/Workshop%20archives/2009%20TCT%20Participant%20Reference.pdf  

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V-Department Workshop Updates for 2009

The V-Department has updated its workshop and training modules for 2009. They can be found on the V-department's web site or ordered from ANSC (ANSC number 2001 A). These workshops are not mandatory; they are intended to be used to train new, and to refresh existing, program visitors and vessel examiners. 

V-Department web site: http://safetyseal.net

http://safetyseal.net/workshops   
 

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Free Annual Subscription to Soundings Magazine

2009 Flotilla Commanders and PE Officers at all levels may request free subscriptions to Soundings magazine. Enrollment is open during the month of January. Eligible members can select these services by going to ShopAuxiliary.com, selecting Members Only to log in, and then clicking on the Soundings logo.

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Fingerprinting Course Update

A new Fingerprinting Course is available on E-Learning. This course is required by all Auxiliarists who want to become qualified as Fingerprint Technicians for the purpose of assisting with new member personal security investigations. The old course, on the CHDIRAUX site, is no longer available. To register for E-Learning, access the T Department website, or if already registered login to the E-Learning site. 

T-Department web site http://www.auxtdept.org/TETrain_New2.html
E-Learning site http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/

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Instructions Posted for Ordering 2009 Vessel Safety Check Decals

Detailed information on 2009 Vessel Safety Check procedures and instructions for ordering decals are available on the SafetySeal web site.

http://safetyseal.net/dcvsays.asp#Instructions_for_ordering_Vessel_Safety_Check_Decals;_year_2009

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Public Affairs & Marketing C School (AUX-12) Offered

Prospective students (FSO/SO/DSO-PA/PB) for the Public Affairs & Marketing C School (AUX-12) should submit their Short Term Training Request (STTR) ASAP to their DIRAUX via their Flotilla Commander to help assure selection for one of this year's classes. Seats are still available for the 6-8 February class in Miami. See www.training.auxpa.org/aux12 for details on all five AUX-12 offerings for FY-2009. 

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New Partnership with Heartland Boating Magazine

A new partnership has been formed with Heartland Boating magazine for the benefit of Auxiliary members in the three regions of District Eight. These benefits include:

• Annual subscriptions for members discounted from $16 down to $13.
• Free 3-month subscriptions for current Flotilla Commanders and PE officers at all levels.
• FSO-PEs can have their upcoming PE courses listed in the magazine.
• FSO-PEs can request free magazine copies for distribution in PE classes.

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REMINDER: AUXSAR (Auxiliary Search and Rescue) Specialty Course No Longer Available

As of December 1, 2008, the "old" AUXSAR course and exam are no longer available. Members successfully passing the "old" AUXSAR exam on or before November 30th will receive credit for the course as a part of their six-course AUXOP program. Members currently studying the "old" AUXSAR course who did not successfully pass the "old" AUXSAR exam prior to December 1st will have to start again and complete the AUXSC&E course. The New Auxiliary Search Coordination & Execution (AUXSC&E) Course replaces the Auxiliary Search and Rescue (AUXSAR) Course. For more detail on the AUXSC&E course visit the National Training website.

http://www.auxtdept.org/

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REMINDER: N-Train Info Posted

The N-Train 2009 website and schedule are now available online. District Staff officers from AN, CM, LP, MT, OP, as well as District Conference Coordinators will be attending. Check back often on this site as it may be updated to reflect new and breaking news.

http://www.cgauxa.org/ntrain/index.html

http://www.cgauxa.org/ntrain/NTRAIN%202009%20PUBLIC%20AGENDA%2011-30-08.pdf   (PDF: 23 KB / 2 pages)

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HELP WANTED POSITIONS (from the National Web Site)

 The following "Help Wanted " ads appeared on the National Web Site as of the date of this newsletter:

http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/cgi-bin/wantads.cgi

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