Diversity Policy Statement
Diversity
is the mix of differences and similarities at all levels of the organization.
We draw great strength from our differences and build on our similarities to:
Create a positive environment, based on our core values of Honor, Respect, and
Devotion to Duty, that will promote personal and professional development and
attract new talent. Establish and maintain a diverse workforce that reflects America
and its most valuable resource – people. Promote policies, programs, and
procedures that place high value on diversity and individual dignity. Work diligently
to remove barriers that hinder our progress. Provide leadership that empowers
all people to reach their full potential while contributing to Coast Guard missions.
Ensure that our individual actions support the spirit of this policy. Diversity
is one of our greatest strengths. I challenge each of you to make an individual
commitment to this policy
HONOR – RESPECT
– DEVOTION TO DUTY
NACO'S 3 STAR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
FOR MANAGING DIVERSITY In
accordance with The Coast Guard Auxiliary's Strategic Diversity Management Plan:
"Goal #2 - Value all Members"
Objective #2 - Recognize and reward individual and group contributions
to managing diversity.
Action Item #1 - Create an annual award for distinction in managing and
valuing diversity. Nominees will be eligible for the NACO Award for Diversity.
Criteria announced at NACON 2000, certificates to be awarded at N-Train , the
following is the criteria the National Commodore's 3 Star Award of Excellence
for Managing Diversity.
Division Captains may recommend (to their DCO) flotillas that have distinguished
themselves in the field of diversity management by completing a minimum of three
(3) of the action items in each of the categories listed below, thus accomplishing
a minimum of nine of the listed action items. Flotilla Commanders should be encouraged
to write up their activities related to diversity and submit them to the DCP.
The recommendation should describe the criteria accomplished by the unit. The
DCO (or District Diversity Advisor if the DCO should so choose) should forward
all district recommendations to Dwight Shingledecker N-M. There is no limit to
the number of flotillas or divisions a district may recommend to receive this
certificate.
Units
recommended to receive the 3 Star Award of Excellence for Diversity Management
must accomplish a minimum of three (3) action items in each goal category listed
below:
Goal #1 - Create a Positive Environment
1. Appoint a flotilla diversity advisor.
2. Publish at least one article on
diversity awareness in flotilla newsletter per year.
3. Conduct one in-flotilla
diversity member training session per year. (Training materials available on Diversity
page of the AUX Web and from district Diversity Advisors.)
4. Target all local
neighborhoods and cultures in the flotilla's community in the flotilla recruiting
action plan.
5. Document a minimum of 6 meetings per year attended by 50%
of the flotilla membership.
6. FC and/or VFC has attended leadership training
at the district or national level.
Goal #2 - Value all Members
1. Document informal awards and recognition program - specify actions taken for
positive reinforcement of members actions and behaviors.
2. List a minimum
of 2 routine communication with all members, i.e.: regularly scheduled newsletters,
"calling crew" or telephone tree for phone messages, flotilla meeting notes, staff
meetings with notes distributed.
3. Conduct exit interviews for all members
leaving the Auxiliary and forward to DSO-PS via the SO-PS.
4. Maintain
90% of members each year -Less than 10% of members disenroll or retire each year
.
5. Show 65% of members are involved in Auxiliary activities according to
AUXMIS.
6. List a minimum of 4 fellowship activities sponsored by the flotilla
throughout the year for all members and their families and friends.
Goal
#3 - Promote Individual Success
1. Assign a formal mentor to each new member for the first year of membership.
2. Utilize the Member Involvement Plan to help new members plan their involvement
and training.
3. Provide written goals and expectations for all flotilla staff
and committee positions to all members at the beginning of the year.
4. Provide
all staff officers with specific written job descriptions upon appointment.
5. Establish a flotilla mentoring program for potential staff officers.
6.
Provide adequate access to meetings for members and potential members with disabilities
USCG Diversity Web page
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wt/g-wtl/diversity.htm
First
District (sr) Coast Guard Auxiliary Diversity Implementation Plan
1.
As part of “Team Coast Guard”, we, the Auxiliary, are charged with implementing
the Directions and Policies of the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
2. The standard plan calls for a District Diversity Advisor, Division Diversity
Advisors and Flotilla Diversity Advisors. For more effective training in the wide
area of coverage within First District Southern Region, an additional layer, the
Area Diversity Advisors are required.
Job Descriptions/Responsibilities
District
Diversity Advisor (DDA) – (Appointed by the DCO) Reports to the District
Commodore, responsible for the overall management of Diversity implementation,
prepares budget and schedules, interfaces with the National Diversity staff for
training materials and information. Provides initial/ongoing training to Area
Diversity Advisors. Summarizes and distributes progress reports received to the
DCO.
Area Diversity Advisor Team (ADAT) – (Appointed by the RCO’s)
Reports to the District Diversity Advisor and the Area Rear Commodores, responsible
for scheduling and running area Diversity training for the Division and Flotilla
Diversity Advisors. The ADAT also will interface with MT, PS, PE, PA, PB DSO’s
to ensure that Diversity is incorporated into their respective programs.
Division Diversity Advisor (DIVDA) – (Appointed by the DCP) Reports to the
DCP, creates and maintains the Division Diversity management plan. Becomes part
of the District Diversity Team, coordinate, advise and train the Flotilla Diversity
Advisors, provides progress reports to the ADAT.
Flotilla Diversity Advisor
(FDA)– (Appointed by the FC) Reports to the FC, creates and maintains the
Flotilla Diversity management plan. Becomes part of the District Diversity Team,
coordinate, advises and trains the Flotilla members, provides progress reports
to the ADAT via the DIVDA.
3. Goals – According to the DAC, Commodore
Urgola, the existence of the Diversity Advisors will cease in 5 years since Diversity
will be totally ingrained into the lifestyle of “Team Coast Guard”.
The Goal for First District, Southern Region is to try to beat that 5-year time
frame. The best measure for that will be 90 to 100 percent of the Flotilla’s
in First Southern to qualify for the NACO’s Three Star award for Diversity.
(Maybe in Three years?)
Respectfully submitted,
Alan F. Yuen,
D-AA, 01SR
