DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY The civilian component of the U.S. Coast Guard Authorized by Congress in 1939 WebWatch Flotilla 8-1, 5NR June 2008

1. 2007 Auxiliarist of the Year -013/08 Congratulations to Mr. Christopher M. Todd of Auxiliary Flotilla 6-11 in the Seventh Coast Guard District for his selection as the 2007 Auxiliarist of the Year!

2. 2007 AFRAS Silver Medal Nominations - 014/08 Nominations for the 2007 Association for Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) Silver Medal are now being accepted. Read more about this in ALCOAST 213/08.

3. Coast Guard Auxiliary Receives Proclamation The Coast Guard Auxiliary was recognized for 60 years of boating safety education at the 12th annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) held recently in San Diego, CA. Presenting the proclamation was Ruth Wood, Chair, National Boating Council, and Arlyn Hendricks, President, National Water Safety Congress. Accepting the plaque on behalf of the Auxiliary is Warren McAdams, National Chief of Staff, and Robin Freeman, DC-E. The proclamation was also signed by John Fetterman, President, NASBLA.

4. REMINDER: Get on Board - National Safe Boating Week/North American Safe Boating Campaign Just a reminder that National Boating Week is coming up fast. This year, NSBW takes place 17-23 MAY 08, but NSBW is just the beginning of a busy boating season, and in some parts of the country, a year round effort to promote boating safety!

As the boating season approaches, the Auxiliary should be preparing NOW for another campaign to spread the message of safe and responsible boating. This year, we are hoping to educate the boating community about life wear and the options that are available when it comes to comfortable and lightweight . "Wear It" is this year's theme for NSBW. We are also continuing our close relationship with our partner organizations to create a larger grassroots network and create a more consistent campaign message. We are hoping these collaborative efforts will increase awareness about the importance of wearing life jackets while on the water.

Dedicated to promoting recreational boating safety

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY The civilian component of the U.S. Coast Guard Authorized by Congress in 1939

5. REMINDER: Auxiliary Election Eligibility Criteria Revision As per the CHDIRAUX policy in an ALAUX-009/08 dated 11 April 2008, the previous ALAUX-003/07 released in February 2007 has been revised. The Administrative Procedures Course (APC) is now the only acceptable course to meet election eligibility criteria. The EOC and AUXMIN are only acceptable (i.e. - "grandfathered") for Auxiliarists who have held any elected office in the past.

6. Proper and Image - Walt Alsegg IPFC An important reminder to everyone that when we are in uniform and in public we are representing the US Coast Guard, .Accordingly it is very important that we comply with all the Coast Guard uniform regulations, since the public does not differentiate between the auxiliary and active duty.

In other words if we don't look sharp, it reflects negatively on the entire service.

Some specific areas that we need to be especially mindful of:

• On patrol- may not be worn backwards. If you are in an open boat where wind is a factor it is permissible to stow the caps while underway.

• Smoking in public in uniform is not allowed

• PFD's or float need to be zipped up and all buckles fastened (this is also a safety issue)

• VE's- wear ODU's with baseball , or the VE with boat

Classroom, meetings and public affairs functions- Ask lead person setting up event what to wear but in most cases tropical blue long. (ODU's are not appropriate).

Dedicated to promoting recreational boating safety

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