Security Levels
SN Elisabeth Hanna was selected as the Enlisted Person of the Year for District 13 at an event in Seattle last night. Elisabeth is a SN at Station Portland and is currently (except for last night) at Boatswain's Mate "A" School in Virginia. Elisabeth is also an Auxiliarist and member of Flotilla 76, Swan Island Oregon. She will now represent the District in the selection for the Coast Guard Enlisted Person of the Year. The many of us who have had the opportunity to work with and learn from Elisabeth are all well aware of how she exemplifies the Coast Guard values. She is an exceptional Guardian and an exceptional person. Here is a note from Auxiliarist Wes Hanna who puts it best:
My wife, Elisabeth, was selected to represent District 13 for the Enlisted Person of the Year award last night. The award recognizes those who exemplify Coast Guard values, personal and work ethics and demonstrate leadership and teamwork. Elisabeth puts her whole heart into her Coast Guard work, and I am always very proud her.
FYI. Please follow the link and sign up if you are interested. Peter COMO Peter Raiswell District Commodore US Coast Guard Auxiliary District 13
Tel: (360) 681-4450 Home (360) 461-1291 Cell (360) 681-4451 FAX
____________________________________ From: mmscholle@alaska.edu To: RoyStoddard@gci.net, pfwr@aol.com, KF6SGU@verizon.net, blberger@clearwire.net, aperata@sbcglobal.net Sent: 2/27/2011 8:11:39 P.M. Pacific Standard Time Subj: Fwd: USCGC BARQUE EAGLE Public Affairs Outreach
To All, Please distribute to your members Marie Scholle, DNACO-R
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Janaro, Jeff LT <_Jeff.G.Janaro@uscg.mil_ (mailto:Jeff.G.Janaro@uscg.mil) > Date: Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM Subject: USCGC BARQUE EAGLE Public Affairs Outreach To: "Scholle, Marie COMO" <_ffmms@uaf.edu_ (mailto:ffmms@uaf.edu) >
Good morning Deputy National Commodore Scholle,
I'm writing to let you know about USCG Barque EAGLE's facebook outreach and ask your assistance in generating excitement about this endeavor amongst the AUX. As I'm sure you are aware, EAGLE is America's Tall Ship and our Coast Guard's only dedicated afloat training platform.
This year, we are celebrating EAGLE's 75th Anniversary and are returning the ship to Hamburg, Germany, where she was built in 1936. As part of our celebration, we are trying to raise awareness about the Coast Guard and EAGLE by getting 7,500 "fans" on _facebook.com_ (http://facebook.com/) for EAGLE's page. I ask that you help me get the word out to the AUX about EAGLE's facebook site, where people are able to follow our historic voyage this summer and in the future, and most importantly, help spread the word about the U.S. Coast Guard and EAGLE.
EAGLE works very closely with the USCG AUX in every domestic (and occasionally foreign) port we visit. Additionally, we sail with at least one Auxiliarist every time we get underway in order to expose the trainees to the volunteer arm of the Coast Guard. Many Auxiliarists have been aboard and have assisted in our port calls, and for that we are always grateful.
We find that this website is an invaluable way to utilize social media in recruiting, educating and exciting the public about what it is we in the Coast Guard and aboard EAGLE do every day.
If you are able and willing, please share the following link with those Auxiliarists under your command and encourage them to become a "fan" of EAGLE. The link is: _www.facebook.com/coastguardcuttereagle_ (http://www.facebook.com/coastguardcuttereagle)
I hope I am not out of line writing to you, but I was hoping as a Deputy National Commodore you would be able to disseminate this message to your District Commodores and their public affairs staff. In return, I am happy to add a link to any national auxiliary facebook site to EAGLE's page.
Thank you for your time, ma'am,
LT Jeff Janaro Operations Officer USCG Barque EAGLE (WIX 327) ph: (860)439-1562 _https://www.facebook.com/CoastGuardCutterEagle_ (https://www.facebook.com/CoastGuardCutterEagle)
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Hello Members of the Coast Guard District 13 Auxiliary
I have had many inquires into the Official D-13 web site location well here it is:
http://www.d13cgaux.com/sites/Default.aspx
Thanks to our DSO-CS Jon-Jacques Umphrey that mash of various web sites has now becoming one stop shopping.
Another interesting site is:
AUXOFFICER at https://auxofficer.cgaux.org/auxoff/signin4.php
You need to look at this one
Now is a good time to make sure your information in AUXDATA is correct your FSO-IS can assist you in this, or look it up in AUXOFFICER yourself.
Ted Schiesswohl DDC-L
Ordering Boating Safety Materials
February 2011
Flotilla Members:
Spring is coming and flotillas will be ordering materials. Because of the tight State budgets and the reduced budget for Coast Guard, we need to conserve our resources.
Use the following procedure when placing an order:
1. The MA or FC does the ordering for the Flotilla - no one else.
2. Order what you may need. Do not hoard or stock pile.
Auxiliarists order from 3 different places
1. The State's Boating Program (each state has a different procedure)
2. ANSC (Auxiliary National Supply Center) catalog is on the National Auxiliary website (www.cgaux.org/members). Use the ANSC form, on the back page of ANSC catalog.
3. Joann Hall - ADSO-MA handles the ordering of Auxiliary Public Education material (books). Ordering form attached.
4. From other sources in your area who may have material available for your Flotilla.
The State Liaison Officer of your State (Ronnie Fritz, Idaho; Edmond Hutchinson, Montana; Danny Dail, Oregon; and Bonnie Harding, Washington) will be sending you the process of obtaining boating material from your State. If you have questions contact your SLO of your State.
Washington - http://www.prt.wa.gov
Oregon - http://www.boatoregon.com/OSMB/library/library.shtml
Idaho - http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/assets/content/docs/Boating/2011Updated
Montana -
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All classes are offered at no cost to members or their unit. Classes are held at the Computer Training Room in building 3 on Pier 36 in Seattle. All classes are from 0800 - 1200 unless otherwise noted. Because you will not have access to our website from home, you will need to email us with your class requests atSWIIITraining@uscg.mil See attached flyer for details
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ~ REGISTER NOW FOR FEBRUARY CLASSES! : :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
15 February Outlook 2007 Level 2 17 February Word 2007 Level 3 23 February PowerPoint 2007 Level 1 24 February Word 2007 Level 4
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ~Get A JUMP ON THE MARCH CLASSES! : :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
01 March Publisher 2007 Level 1 02 March PowerPoint 2007 Level 2 03 March Word 2007 Level 5 08 March CGBI Cubes and Reports (All Day Class) 09 March PowerPoint 2007 Level 3 10 March SharePoint Designer L1 15 March Excel 2007 Level 1 16 March Adobe Acrobat 17 March SharePoint Designer L2 22 March Excel 2007 Level 2 24 March SharePoint Designer Level 3 29 March Excel 2007 Level 3 30 March Outlook 2007 Level 1 31 March Visio 2007 Level 1
Questions or comments? E-mail us atSWIIITraining@uscg.mil or call us at 206-217-6196
Folks
The following is the D2 training schedule for 2011. Please review and register for those courses which you have an interest in.
Course Name
Dates
Time
Location
Register*
AUXSEA Class
2-10,2-17,2-24,3-3
18:00-22:00
Rainier Room P-36
Register for Course <mailto:jumphrey@jetsoft.com?subject=Registration%20for%20AUXSEA>
Vessel Examiner & Program Visitor Class
3-12, 3-19
08:00-17:00
Register for Course <mailto:jumphrey@jetsoft.com?subject=Registration%20for%20VE>
Instructor Development Class
3-10,3-17,3-24
Rainier Room P-366
Register for Course <mailto:jumphrey@jetsoft.com?subject=Registration%20for%20IDC>
AuxCom Class
3-31,4-7,4-14,4-21,4-28
Register for Course <mailto:jumphrey@jetsoft.com?subject=Registration%20for%20AUXCOM>
GNATS (Great Northern Area Training)
4-2,4-3
TBD
Skagit Valley College Oak Harbor
Register for Course
Aux-4 C-School Class
(FC Endorsement Required)
6-9 to 6-12
ESU Training Room P-36
Register for Course <mailto:gbromwell@clearwire.net?subject=Registration%20for%20AUX4>
AuxWea Class
5-5,5-12,5-19,5-26,6-2,6-9,6-16,6-23,6-30,7-7
Register for Course <mailto:jumphrey@jetsoft.com?subject=Registration%20for%20AUXWEA>
AuxPat Class
10-8,10-15
Register for Course <mailto:jumphrey@jetsoft.com?subject=Registration%20for%20AUXPAT>
Web Development
2 days 4hrs each
08:00-12:00
Aux-10 C-School Class
TBD Area Conferences
0800-1700
Regards,
Jon-Jacques Umphrey
USCGA SO-MT Division 130-2
425-445-5577
jumphrey@jetsoft.com <http://www.jetsoft.com/>
To all Auxiliarists in District 13: As we start another year together please allow me to wish you a very happy and successful New Year, and to thank you for the honor of serving as your District Commodore for the next two years. I want to thank every elected and appointed officer at the flotilla, division and district level for the part you are playing to fulfill our mission. The entire leadership team under the able day-to-day guidance of District Chief of Staff Dean Wimer is at your service. Our National Commodore, COMO Jim Vass, has adopted as his watchwords for 2011 "Dependability, Integrity and Diversity". Here in District 13 our watchwords are "Credibility, Accountability and Responsibility". If you add these to the core values of the Coast Guard "Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty" you have the essence of what we are about, and how we go about performing our missions. We strive always to do the Right Thing, the Right Way for the Good of the Order. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards, even when we think others may not be watching. Admiral Papp has called for a "Steadying of the Service". A call for an increased focus on safety and excellence in carrying out of basic missions. Our major part of this is Recreational Boating Safety, which includes our operational activities on the water and in the air. We strive continually to prevent accidents and mishaps on the water through our Public Education, Vessel Examination and Program Visitor activities, and our work with the states and their programs. At the same time we augment the active duty where appropriate and possible. There is much to be done and many opportunities for service throughout the entire 400,000 square mile district of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. The focus of our leadership team is to strive to bring the best opportunities to as many members as possible. We are committed to the concept that the organization is at its best when each member is helped to achieve the maximum involvement in programs, the maximum satisfaction from their efforts and the best training we are able to make available. Our members are our biggest asset, and our entire leadership effort at the elected and appointed positions must be devoted to ensuring that the needs of the individual member are met as much and as often as possible. You will see some minor changes this year. We will be emphasizing the Area Training Meetings as the venue of choice to deliver training, especially that received by our DSOs at N-TRAIN. We are trying to make excellent training available to you in as convenient and effective a manner as possible. Please take advantage of it! Thank you for your membership in this great organization, and for your service. It is much appreciated. Keep up the good work. Semper Paratus. Peter COMO Peter Raiswell Commodore, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, District 13. _______________________________________________ Cgd13aux-dpn mailing list Cgd13aux-dpn@cgls.uscg.mil http://cgls.uscg.mil/mailman/listinfo/cgd13aux-dpn
COMO Peter Raiswell is pleased to announce the following Assistant District Staff officer (ADSO) appointments for District 13 for 2011: ADSO-PV (Program Visitor): Richard Johnston; George Sipes. ADSO-VE (Vessel Examinations): Charles Caddy, Micah Steinbach, Wilmer Lampa. ADSO-MS (Marine Safety): David Ward, Harry Ota. ADSO-NS (Navigation Systems): Pam Chelgren-Koterba. ADSO-CM (Communications): William Powell, Patrick Kern, Jonathan James. ADSO-OP (Operations): John Reseck, Jim Engelson. ADSO-AV (Aviation): Gary Nepple, Jerry Ostermiller, Thyra Stevenson, Al Banholzer. ADSO-FN (Finance): JoAnn Grubb. ADSO-CS (Communication Services): Diane Epstein. ADSO-MA (Materials): Diane Epstein, JoAnn Hall. ADSO-PA (Public Affairs): Ronald Wendland, Jerry Bishop, John Hilbrands. ADSO-HR (Human Resources): Sandy Pinckert. ADSO-IS (Information Services): Jon-Jacques Umphrey, Jan Tucker. ADSO-PB (Publications): Ed Gould, Patricia Salotti. My thanks to each of these members for agreeing to serve in these important positions. They join the District Staff Officers (DSO) previously announced. PeterPeter RaiswellCommodore (e)US Coast Guard Auxiliary District 13
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DCO(e) Peter Raiswell is pleased to announce the following district level DSO and Project Officer appointments for 2011: Reporting Directly to the Commodore: Legal (DSO-LP) Joe Langjahr Finance (DSO-FN) Maggie Albert Flight Safety Officer John Defeo Commodore's Aide Leo Leonard Reporting to the District Chief of Staff: Logistics Department Department Chief (DDC) Ted Schiesswohl Communication Services (DSO-CS) Jon-Jacques Umphrey Materials (DSO-MA) Matt Epstein Public Affairs (DSO-PA) Donna Cox Personnel Services (DSO-PS) COMO Fred Bell Information Services (DSO-IS) Ted Schiesswohl Publications (DSO-IS) Patrick Wills Member Training (DSO-MT) Garrison Bromwell Prevention Department Department Chief (DDC) Hoyt Hatfield Public Education (DSO-PE) Keith Harding Program Visitor (DSO-PV) Tom Murphy Vessel Examinations (DSO-VE) Joe LeCointe Marine Safety (DSO-MS) Carl Childs State Liaison (DSO-SL) Ronnie Fritz Washington State Liaison (SLO) Bonnie Harding Oregon State Liaison (SLO) Danny Dail Idaho State Liaison (SLO) Ronnie Fritz Montana State Liaison (SLO) Ed Hutchinson Montana State Liaison (SLLO) Dave Hansen Response Department Department Chief (DDC) Kathy Goodwin Navigation Systems (DSO-NS) Joe Baney Communications (DSO-CM) Gary Nepple Operations (DSO-OP) Lou Herrick Aviation (DSO-AV) John Warner Planning and Readiness Department. Department Chief (DDC): John Thoma District Project Officers Conference Coordinator Jan Jenne Awards Sandy Pinckert AUXCHEF Penny Dustin Diversity COMO Fred Bell Strategic & Business Planning Marilynn Leonard Incentive Cruise John Thoma Liaison: Washington Boaters Association COMO Viggo Bertelsen Liaison: Power Squadron Craig Brown Liaison: Civil Air Patrol John Warner Liaison: Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary COMO Fred Bell CAN Program - North Dick Halsaver CAN Program - South Patrick Easton DCOS Aide Danny Dail Command Coordinators Sector Puget Sound Bob Hays Sector Columbia River Jerry Ostermiller Group North Bend Gerald Evans Base Seattle Penny Dustin
Peter Peter Raiswell Commodore (e) US Coast Guard Auxiliary District 13
The Fall 2010 District meeting is set for September 24 to September 26 at the Doubletree Suites Hotel in Seatac. At this meeting the Board of District 13 will elect members to the following positions: District Commodore, District Chief of Staff, District Captain-North, District Captain-South, District Captain-East. The DCO and DCOS elections will be for a period of two years, the District Captain elections will be for a period of one year. All elected positions will take office on January 1, 2011. In accordance with the provisions of Article VII, section 7.1 of the Standing Rules of District 13 any member wishing to run for any of the above positions is required to give 90 days written notice to the District Commodore of their intent to seek office. The Auxiliary Manual sets out the eligibility requirements for seeking office. These requirements may be found in Chapter 4, Section F2 and Appendix D of the manual. Please review them to ensure that you meet the requirements if you intend to submit your name for election to any of the offices. If you wish to submit your name for any elected position please do so in writing to COMO Hoppman, copy to the DCOS, no later than June 23, 2010. Your letter should confirm that you meet each and every requirement specified in the Auxiliary Manual for the office you seek. Any questions may be addressed to me. Peter Peter Raiswell Chief of Staff US Coast Guard Auxiliary District 13
The registration and agenda of the upcoming Eastern Area Conference can be found at http://www.d13cgaux.com/sites/members/NewsEvents/tabid/69/Entryld/11/EASTERN-AREA-CONFERENCE-June-11-12-2010-Cascade-Idaho.aspx Kathleen Goodwin, DCAPT-E
Again this year the September District Meeting will be held at the DoubleTree Southcenter, Tukwila, WA, September 24-26. And, again, we get that great $99 rate for a suite!
The cutoff date for reservations is September 9th, 206-575-8220 or 800-445-8667.
Jan Jenne Conference Coordinator
The DIRAUX office is looking for a volunteer auxiliarist who would like to help in the DIRAUX office in the Federal Building in Seattle processing auxiliary expense claims. Training will be provided. Hours to be negotiated. No salary, lots of appreciation! If you are interested please contact CWO Jones, the Operations Training Officer at (206) 220-7082. You could help the organization and have some interesting and fun experiences at the same time. Give it a thought! You could be the solution!
Peter Peter Raiswell Chief of Staff US Coast Guard Auxiliary District 13
Some people are having difficulties accessing the GNAT's (Great Northern Area Training) links from the prior message.
If you are having difficulty accessing the first set of links please try the following.
http://a130.uscgaux.info/dso-mt/GNATS%202010%20Schedule.pdf
http://a130.uscgaux.info/dso-mt/GNATS%20Registration%20Letter.pdf
http://a130.uscgaux.info/dso-mt/GNATS%20REGISTRATION%202010doc.pdf
Some mail clients truncate longer links. If you are having difficulties with the above links please verify that the complete URL is in your browsers address box.
Gene Rubbert POC GNATS 2010
COMO Hoppman is pleased to announce the appointment of COMO Fred Bell as the District 13 Diversity Officer. This is a new position in D13, and throughout the Coast Guard Auxiliary. This position will report directly to the D13 Commodore and be responsible for implementing the national diversity policy in our district. Please welcome COMO Bell to this new and important position.
GNATS 2010 has arrived. It is just around the corner (22 & 23 May) so register early. The three links below will take you to registration, information and the current schedule of events. Please register ASAP but no later than 17 May 2010. Should you have any questions about registration contact Gene or Cindy Rubbert at cgaux32@clearwire.net Event updates will be posted as available.
http://www.d13cgaux.com/sites/Portals/1/Repository/MT/GNATS%20REGISTRATION%2 02010.pdf
http://www.d13cgaux.com/sites/Portals/1/Repository/MT/GNATS%202010%20Schedul e.pdf
http://www.d13cgaux.com/sites/Portals/1/Repository/MT/GNATS%20Registration%2 0Letter.pdf
COMO Hoppman has approved the appointment of Tom Murphy as DSO-PV for District 13, effective immediately. He replaces Vince DeBennedette who has resigned the position. Thanks for Vince for his service and welcome to Tom. The DSO-PV report to Hoyt Hatfield, Department Chief for Prevention.
Good News!
Mel Chaput, DCAPT-S is home from the hospital! He is scheduled for dialysis M-W-and F. He can taake phone calls between 0800 and 2000 hours. Please, no visitors yet. Home phone: 541-928-8223. Please do not call his cell, as he may have it with him during dialysis and DR visits.
Wish him a speedy recovery!
Dean Wimer IPDCAPT-S
Division 2 will be offering the "Aid to Navigation Verifier class" at Pier 36 in the Coho room on 5/22 starting at 8:30 and ending about 17:00. The class will be taught by Tom Anfang. It will cover, PATON verification, bridge inspections and chart updating. Students successfully completing the class and written test will have their names and tests submitted to DIRAUX for certification as Aids Verifiers.
Prospective students must email Tom Anfang at tanfang@msn.com to ensure there is a handout available for class use.
Please cc me at jumphrey@jetsoft.com to register. Please also include your member number. FYI
Commodore Dennis Hoppman has asked me to deckplate this announcement. It is from KOMOnews.com.
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/90970519.html#idc-container
CAPT Scott Bornemann is assuming temporary duty as Commander of Sector Seattle.
Jan Jenne Commodore's Aide
Seattle Coast Guard commander relieved of duty SEATTLE -- Capt. Suzanne E. Englebert has been temporarily relieved of duty as commander of Coast Guard Sector Seattle, the Coast Guard announced on Thursday. In a news release, Rear Adm. Gary T. Blore said he had lost confidence in Englebert's ability to command. "The decision to relieve a commanding officer is never easy and is taken very seriously," Blore said in a statement. "Due to an unacceptable command climate this commander no longer had my confidence to command an effective unit. I firmly believe this decision was made in the best interest of the unit and the Service."
Shipmates:
Just return from the VA hospital in Portland and can report that Mel Chaput (DCAPT-S) had successful by-pass surgery and is now in ICU for the next few days. Please keep Mel and his family in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers.
Dean Wimer IPDCAPT-s
All, For those who would like to sign up for a MII account, please follow this link and complete the application. That will help make processing procedure go smoothly. This is a universal sign up site. https://www.chds.us/?auth/create&pgm=Maritime Thank you.
From: Bonnie and Keith Harding [mailto:bkhardingwa@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:36 PM To: Hoyt Hatfield; Peter Raiswell; Dennis Hoppman Subject: New PE Courses Available
"Paddlesports America" is the title of the new Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Education course published by "Boat Ed" (copyright 2010). Boat Ed also publishes our ABS course, so the format and the graphics will be familiar. The order number is 1PA-10150 for a package of 10 books ($77.75). The new Materials Order form (15 March 2010) is attached. Please note on the form that Jo Ann Hall ADSO-MA address is now "P.O. Box 28011, Spokane, WA 99228".
The Power Point presentations and Instructor Notes are available at the Auxiliary National web site "elib Resource Center" at
http://cgauxed.org/completecourses.html
Paddling is the fastest growing form of recreational boating. Many of our flotillas have members with paddling experience and this course offers an opportunity to share their knowledge with this growing group of recreational boaters.
Note: This course meets the new NASBLA education standards for paddlesports but it does not meet the requirements for mandatory boater education in Oregon and Washington.
Happy (water) Trails,
Keith Harding DSO-PE-13
425-226-9228
bkhardingwa@earthlink.net
At a meeting of the EXCOM last night it was decided that MII (the Maritime Information Initiative) be formally adopted as a major communication tool of D13. Many of you already have access to MII. It is a central repository of much useful information about the auxiliary, as well as an interactive discussion tool for many topics of mutual interest. If you already have an account you need do nothing; if you don't have access and would like it please contact the DIRAUX office and they will be glad to set you up. EXCOM also decided to request that all D13 elected leaders (FC, VFC, DCDR, VDCR, DCAPT, EXCOM) have, and use, an MII account as part of their elected duties. If you are an elected leader without MII access please get an account as soon as possible. Thank you,
Our District Captain South, Mel Chaput, will be undergoing surgeries next week which will necessitate a recovery period of several weeks. During that time he will be unable to carry out his duties as DCAPT-S. COMO Hoppman has appointed Dean Wimer as acting DCAPT-S during Mel's absence. Please give him your support and work with him in all matters needing the attention of the DCAPT. Please join me in wishing Mel all the best for his surgeries, and we all look forward to him being able to resume his normal duties as soon as he is fit again.
