2011 Pacific Northwest Sportsman's Show Watch Standing

Shipmates,

It is again time for the second of our major show events of the year - the 2011 Pacific Northwest Sportsman's Show. This show is an outstanding opportunity to spread the Recreational Boating Safety message, attract participation in our classes, schedule VEs, raise the profile of the joint Coast Guard/Auxiliary team and speak to potential new members.

The main show days are Wednesday, 09 FEB to Sunday 13 FEB 2011.

I encourage each of you to participate in at least one shift and, as your schedule permits, serve multiple shifts.

The uniform is ODU and we are requesting members wear inflatable PFDs (provided onsite) to showcase the ease of wear of these lifesaving devices.

The shifts are slightly longer than the boat show with four watch standers rather three to allow adequate breaks during shifts.

Signing up for watch standing:
Last year we used an online schedule and email approach which worked well and we'll replicate the process this year.

1. Review this schedule for open watches
2. Send an email to veryuseful@gmail.com with the your availability and preferences. If your schedule is flexible please indicate that is the case.
3. You selections will be updated into this schedule upon receipt and will display in this post.
4. You will receive a confirmation email within a few hours
5. You will receive a reminder email the day prior to the show.

If the watch bill does not display above please use this link.

Tickets will be provided for watch standers and will be held at will-call. You are more than welcome to spend time viewing the show before or after your shift. As with last year we will have shuttle service from the Delta Park West Marine parking lot to eliminate the cost of parking.

Controlling Communications with Mariner-TCO Class

Posted By Jonathan James

All, Saturday will be a combined member training and TCO academy located at MSU Portland on the Training Deck. The start time will be 0830 and will conclude about 1500. Lunch will be on your own and the galley will be open for breakfast and lunch.

Chief Rief from Sector Columbia River Command Center and OS2 Carter who is an Operations Specialist from the Sector Command Center will be providing the training for the Saturday class.

A highlight of the training:

---> Important skills for the watchstander to concentrate on in crisis situations.

---> Standard Script for Watchstander to Follow When Taking Assistance Information.

---> Standard Response to a Request for Vessel Assistance If Determined To Be a Non-Distress.

---> Standard Response to a Request for Vessel Assistance If Determined To Be a Distress.

---> Marine Assistance Request Broadcast Format for Radiotelephone Transmission.

---> Other Marine Broadcast Formats for Radiotelephone Transmissions (Pan-Pan, Security)

---> Communicating Between Coast Guard Resources.

---> Networks and Network Operations.

---> Pass-down Procedures.

Related material for this class are located in the following sections of the PQS:

* APPENDIX B CONTROLLING COMMUNICATIONS WITH MARINER.
* APPENDIX C STANDARD SCRIPTS AND RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR VESSEL
ASSISTANCE.
* APPENDIX D COMMUNICATING WITH CG UNITS READING ASSIGNMENT.
* APPENDIX E NET AND DIRECTED NET OPERATIONS READING ASSIGNMENT

A makeup session for Fuel Dock and pump training will be offered for the members who participate in this division training session.

ICS Class

ICS 300 - Portland OR - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

February 22, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (1st DAY) - Full
February 23, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (2nd DAY) - Full

ICS 300 - Vancouver WA

April 21, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (1st DAY)
April 22, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (2nd DAY)

July 21, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (1st DAY)
July 22, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (2nd DAY)

September 22, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (1st DAY)
September 23, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (2nd DAY)

ICS 400 - Vancouver WA

February 24, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (1st DAY)
February 25, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (2nd DAY)

May 19, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (1st DAY)
May 20, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (2nd DAY)

August 25, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (1st DAY)
August 26, 2011 8:00am-5:00pm (2nd DAY)

Contact SO-MT Joanthan Polimeni for details.