27 AUG 2007

Tune in to SITREP for Complete NACON Coverage

Be sure to visit SITREP (www.teamcoastguard.org) later this week for complete coverage of the Auxiliary National Conference in Portland OR.  Check back daily to find out the latest enws and developments.  For more detailed information on NACON, visit http://www.cgauxa.org/nacon/  

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BoatU.S. Foundatin's Boating Safety Grant Program

Applications are now available for the BoatU.S. Foundation's Boating Safety Grant Program. A total of $50,000 is available to small nonprofit organizations and groups to fund projects that promote safe boating on local waterways, with each Grantee receiving up to $4000 for their project. Since 1988, the Foundation has awarded over $750,000 in grants. Application deadline is November 1, 2007 with grants awarded in January 2008.

http://www.boatus.com/foundation/Grants/apply.htm   

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Revised Policies for Auxiliarists in Approval Pending (AP) Status

The following are revised Auxiliary policies for Auxiliarists in Approval Pending (AP) status (i.e. - new enrollees who are awaiting the outcome of their PSI). These policies reflect input/guidance from and review by Auxiliary national leadership, Coast Guard Headquarters legal and personnel security offices, one Director of Auxiliary office per Auxiliary area, and the CG Security Center. The Chief, Office of Auxiliary (CG-3PCX) has approved these policies, they are effective immediately, and they shall be incorporated into the next change to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual. 

To read complete details, visit  http://www.cgaux.info/g_pcx/administration/security/AP-GUIDE-AUG07-4FINAL.pdf

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New Value-Added Training Course

Do you teach in Member Training, Public Education or Boat Crew training programs? If so, a unique challenge is trying to capture and retain the attention of your audience. A new Value-added training program called Build Effective Training is now available through the National Training Center to help you learn a few simple principles and apply three basic techniques to become more effective in teaching adults.

http://www.auxtdept.org/PDF/BuildEffectiveTraining.pdf (PDF: 219 KB / 17 pages)

http://www.auxtdept.org/index.html

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For Safety's Sake, Volume 3 - 2007

The newest edition of For Safety's Sake, Volume III - 2007 has been released and is available for downloading from the V Departments Newsletter page. Topics include: When recreational boating safety organizations need to deliver their message to the boating public where do they turn?, The Buried Treasure in a HIN, Pass It On, Vessel Facility Inspection And Offer For Use Form, Pontoon Boats: Capacity Limits, and much more.

http://safetyseal.net/newsletters/ve-mdv/fss07-03.pdf

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Summer Edition of Navigator Now Online

The summer edition of Navigator magazine is now available online. Note: This document is very large. It may take a while to download, even with a high speed connection. Hard copies should be arriving in the next 6 weeks, depending upon your local Post Office.

http://www.auxadept.org/navigator/2007SUMMER.pdf  (PDF: 2570 KB / 40 pages)

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List to Determine Latest Revision of Training Courses

Have you ever wondered if the program qualification guide, AUXOP course book, or exam you are about to use is current and aligned with the material you have studied? Wonder no more. Visit the National Training Department and on the left side of the home page select "Current Documentation Revision List". This PDF document provides a list of the current revision of training material required for program qualification and AUXOP courses. All items listed have been reviewed by responsible departments and confirmed as the latest revision. Earlier or previous editions of training material are obsolete and should not be used or retained.

http://www.auxtdept.org/PDF/TRAININGUPDATE10Aug07.pdf

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New National Testing Center

The new electronic National Testing Center (NTC) is now online. Each Auxiliarist has an account at the NTC, but it must be activated relying on information from your eDirectory account. If you have difficulty, a User Guide is available at the NTC website and additional user support is available via a Help Desk. The NTC simplifies several aspects of online testing. For example, the new NTC does not require you to request a proctor in advance. To take a proctored test, you need only arrange to meet the on-line proctor and have them sign in to the system (as Test Administrator/Instructor) at the appropriate time.

http://ntc.cgaux.org/

http://ntc.cgaux.org/helpdesk.html

NACO Announcement:  http://www.cgaux.info/g_pcx/administration/security/AP-GUIDE-AUG07-4FINAL.pdf

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Instructor Development Course (IDC) Resources

The Instructor Development Course (IDC) open book test is now available on-line. The Student Course Book and Appendices A, B, C may be downloaded from the Education Department E-Library. A paper test will still be available and may be ordered through ANSC.

http://ntc.cgaux.org/

http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/idc.htm

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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

Branch Chief - Internet (BC-BRI)  -- Doug Patterson, DVC-BR -- 8/12/2007

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