Que the dramatic music... the new Auxiliary Manual will be available September 2nd

By Daren Lewis

Shipmates,
A lot has changed in the Auxiliary since May 2004 when the "F" version of the Auxiliary manual was released. While the "F" edition has served us well it is definitely time for a revision to reflect the accumulated policy changes.

I expect that in addition to the accumulated policy changes we will see additional changes. I've no insight into what these will be but I ask your patience as we adapt to the latest Commandant policy.

The new "G" version of the manual is scheduled for an 02 September release on the CHIDIRAUX website.

Be safe out there and look to the safety of your shipmates,
Daren

Proficiency

By Daren Lewis

On Saturday, August 13 we conducted 3-Year currency check-rides for crew and coxswains.

We had four facilities and 3 QEs on hand in order to assure members due for a check-ride had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

I had the opportunity to shoot a little video and captured a great example of proficiency in action. After the video I share a few thoughts on the importance of working towards and achieving proficiency in our duties as Auxiliarists.



Video link: http://vimeo.com/27863551

Be safe out there and look to the safety of your shipmates,
Daren

Field Video: Columbia Slough Regatta

By Daren Lewis

Shipmates,
Last Sunday Jon James and I "worked" a PA booth at the Columbia Slough Regatta paddling event. We made 170 contacts. These events are a great opportunity to promote boating safety, specifically:

• Life jacket wear 
• Paddle craft vessel exams
• Paddle smart stickers

We did a brief video:



Video link: http://vimeo.com/27169654

Be safe out there and look to the safety of your shipmates,

Daren

Uniform Items from the Coast Guard via the Auxiliary Association - place requests by 06 AUG

Shipmates,
The Coast Guard has donated a limited supply of uniform items to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association for distribution to the Auxiliary membership. Our National HR Department has devised a system of distribution which will have these items distributed at the Division level. We must send our request as a Division and the orders will be filled on a first-come, first served basis. To facilitate the maximum chance our member's orders will be filled we will send our request on Sunday 07 AUG 2011 - the last time to make a request is midnight Saturday 06 AUG 2011.

Items include Tucked ODU trousers and coats, ODU T-Shirts, Mens and Women's dress trousers, and Women's dress skirts.

Here is what you need to do if you would like to order any of the available items:

1. Review the list of available items on this page (Backup link to list)
2. Find the stock number (if available, otherwise the item description) and size
3. Enter those items into the appropriate boxes on the form on this page with your name, member number and Flotilla number (Backup link to form).
4. Be sure to hit the submit button at the end of the form.

If you want more than one of an item fill out another item request box, four are provided. Please do not request more than two of any single item. Four boxes are provided. If you want more than four items submit an additional request.

Please note that the demand for these items will be high. We have no idea how much of our request will be filled.

Available items (use the scroll bar to see additional items):