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2008 National Search & Rescue Competition
The 2008 National Search & Rescue Competition web page has been updated with a full schedule of events and details for participants and guests.
http://specialprojects.auxnaco.org/nsar2008.htm
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Coast Guard Foundation Establishes Disaster Relief Fund
In response to Thursday’s tragedy off the coast of Honolulu, the Coast Guard Foundation is asking for financial support to assist the families of the lost crew of the Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter. The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families. Additional Information can be found on the NACO website.
http://www.auxnaco.org/index.htm#08SEP08
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Auxiliary Modernization Plan Presentation
The Auxiliary Modernization Plan Presentation details the reasoning and the principles behind the Coast Guard Auxiliary reorganization to align with the changes in the Coast Guard structure.
http://www.auxnaco.org/documents/USCG_Auxiliary_Modernization_and_transformation-v6-08-FINAL.pdf
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REMINDER: New Operations Courses Available on eLearn
Two new courses, Operations Policy and Navigation Rules, are now available on eLearn. Operations Policy reviews the Operations Policy manual, preparing you to take the test, a prerequisite for Coxswain, PWC Operator, and several Aviation quals. Navigation Rules reviews COLREGS, preparing you for the NavRules70 exam, a prerequisite for Coxswain and PWC Operator, as well as the 5 year recertification exam. eLearn is an online training resource sponsored by the National Training Department.
E Learn: http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/login/index.php
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REMINDER: 2007 Recreational Boating Statistics Available
The 49th annual Recreational Boating Statistics report contains statistics on recreational boating accidents and State vessel numbering activities. This report is a result of the coordinated effort of the Coast Guard and those states and territories that have Federally approved vessel numbering and casualty reporting systems.
http://auxbdept.org/pdf/2007RecreationalBoatingStatistics.pdf (PDF: 8800 KB / 73 pages)
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REMINDER: New Public Education Course Available
Replacing Basic and Advanced Coastal Navigation, the new public education navigation course based on the book, The Weekend Navigator, is now available and in stock at AUXCEN. Refer to SpeedGram 2008-01 for details.
http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/speedgrams/SpeedGram_2008-01.pdf
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REMINDER: Boat Responsibly Bags Now Available
New Boat Responsibly plastic bags, ANSC #9025, are available from ANSC. They replace the outdated You're In Command bags.
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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
Web Developer -- Brett Grooms DC-I -- 9/23/2008
Assistant Editor -- John Potts, DC-B -- 9/23/2008
ELearn Course Designer and/or Instructor -- Nick Tarlson, DVC-TD -- 8/6/2008
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