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  • Fellowship Day - Come take a cruise around New York Harbor. This event was started in Division 10 of District 5NR but has grown to be an interdistrict event. All members, family and friends of D1SR are invited for a Sunday Brunch Cruise to the Statue of Liberty on the Skyline Princess on November 02, 2008 This is a great opportunity to promote the cornerstone of Fellowship. Please contact me for any questions, Susan Fitzgerald FC 26
    (Date 18 September 2008, source: DSO-CS)

  • Important ODU Information - As of 16 September, the USCG Exchange Stores will no longer be carrying ODU uniforms. This is due to the UDC not being able to supply them with the sizes needed to service their customers. The stores will be sending the ODU uniforms that are now carried back to the UDC on 9/16. USCG Exchange Stores will still carry the Foul Weather Parka II in the stores. USCG Exchange Stores will have the new ODU (untucked) uniform in the stores in January of 2009.
    (Date 13 September 2008, source: DIRAUX)

  • CG 6505 Family Support -

    The Coast Guard Foundation has established a "Family Disaster Relief Fund" to provide emergency assistance to the families of the CG HELO 6505 crewmembers who were killed on the evening of 04-September when their CG helicopter crashed during a training mission in Hawaii. Commander Thomas Nelson, Lieutenant Commander Andrew Wischmeier, Aviation Survival Technician First Class David Skimin, and Aviation Maintenance Technician Second Class Joshua Nichols made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. Contribution information follows below for the three different ways to contribute.

    The Coast Guard Foundation was founded in 1969 to provide funds for the needs of the Coast Guard Academy and its cadets that are not covered by federal operational funding. In 1986, the foundation expanded its operations to all Coast Guard members and their families.

    1. To make a secure donation to the Family Disaster Relief Fund, please go to http://www.cgfdn.org/contributeform.php. Select "Disaster Relief Fund" if you would like your gift to be directed to the families. In the "in memory of" box, please note the following: "Family Disaster Relief Fund"
    2. To make a donation to the Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund, which provides college scholarships to the children of Coast Guard members who perish in the line of duty, please go to http://www.cgfdn.org/contributeform.php. Select, "CGF Scholarships" if you would like your gift to be directed to the Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund. In the "in memory of" box, please note the following: "Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund".
    3. Mail-in contributions may also be sent to the Coast Guard Foundation Office at 394 Taugwonk Road, Stonington, CT 06378. Please make reference on the memo line or include a note indicating the fund to which your gift will be directed.

    This incident serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers our CG heroes face every day and why the Foundation does what it does to serve and support them and their families. Please keep the crew, their families and the entire Coast Guard in your thoughts and prayers. Semper Paratus.

    (Date 09 September 2008, source: DIRAUX)

  • District Elections! - The District Board Meeting at Fort Wadsworth kicked off the 2008 election season in First Southern. National Commodore - elect Nick Kerigan was back with us, as National Area Commodore Atlantic East - elect, and current District Commodore Tom Venezio presided. All six elected offices on the District Board were up for election this year. For full results, click on the link below, where you can also folloe the Division Elections as they get going in the next few weeks.
    D1SR Election Results
    (Date 06 September 2008, source: DSO-CS)

  • Kids Don't Float - First Southern now has a Kids Don't Float program display at Tottenville Marina. Please click on THIS LINK to read more.(Date 05 September 2008, source: DIRAUX)

  • New Web Location for Quarterly Reports - For 2008, all reports to the EXCOM have been consolidated in a single location, the 2008 Reports Page. This new location enables all reports to be seen in one place for the year. If you are a Division Commander, DSO, District Captain, or other , and you do not see your report listed, it is probably because the DSO-CS did not receive the report. Please check with the Officer you report to.

    Also, a reminder on file names: It will make everyone's electronic life easier up and down the chain, including yours, if, when you submit your report, that you adhere to the following file name standards:

      These are examples. Year, and month will change, of course.
    • District Captains: DCAPT-SEC{LIS/NY}-{N/S}_2008_06.DOC
    • Division Commanders: DIV_XX_2008_06.DOC
    • District Staff Officers: DSO-XX_2008_06.DOC
    • District Chiefs: DC-P_2008_06.DOC
    • Committee Chairs: Anything with your program name and "2008-XX" will be fine

    (Date 16 June 2008, source: DSO-CS)

  • New Boat Crew Program Forms - Our Cheif QEC, Paulette Nedrow, provides these three new forms for 2008 for thos in Surface Operations:
    • "Form 1SR-7" is the Crew Candidate Underway Mission Report to be completed by all crew trainees
    • "Crew/Coxswain/PWO Checklist" is a tool to be used to help assure that proper paperwork and training have been completed by trainees in the Boat Crew Program
    • "QE Request Form" is to be used when requesting a QE for new certifications or Currrency Maintainance
    (Date 10 June 2008, source: Chief QEC)

  • On-Line Bridge Discrepancy Reporting System - The 1SR Aids to Navigation Department is proud to announce the availability of this new on-line system to allow on-line entry of bridge discrepancy reports and bridge survey results, with direct electronic transfer to the CG Bridge Office. This will speed up the flow of reports to the Coast Guard, while at the same time providing faster service and more information back to the members. Additionally, this system also makes the entire district bridge database accessible to all members, showing recent discrepancy history and repair actions for each bridge. Additional information about the new system can be found on the AN web site at www.boatmoves.com/CGAux/bdrs.htm, and the on-line system can be accessed directly at www.boatmoves.com/CGAux/BridgeDB/Bridges/ An activated login via the Auxiliary eDirectory system is used for system access security.
    (Date 11 June 2008, source: Chief QEC)

  • New Titles Debut - As detailed at the District Conference in March, the new titles for certain District and Division elected offices have made their debut on the D1SR website.

    • District Vice Commodore (VCO) beomes District Cheif of Staff (DCoS)
    • Rear Commodores (RCO) become District Captains (DCapt)
    • Division Captains (DCP) become Division Commanders (DCdr)
    • Division Vice Captain (VCP) become Division Vice Commanders (DVCdr)

    You'll see the new titles on the appropriate staff pages.

    (Date 25 May 2008, source: DCO)

  • Operation Paddlesmart update - Commander Young has provided an update for Operation Paddlesmart. Also, there is a Federal Requirements document, and a listing of resources available through the American Canoe Association.


    (Date 23 May 2008, source: DIRAUX)

  • VSC Incentive Program - First Southern has instituted an incentive program for members completing Vessel Safety Checks. Lillian Haines, DSO-VE has provided the following document detailing the program.
    2008 VSC Incentive Program Flyer
    (Date 16 May 2008, source: DSO-VE)

  • Op Paddlesmart Auxiliary Press Release - The DSO-PA has provided this press release from the USCG Auxiliary to go along with the other Operation Paddle Smart materials. (Date 14 May 2008, source: DIRAUX)

  • More Op Paddle Smart Materials - Director of Auxiliary, Commander Elizabeth Young, has provided the latest Operation Paddle Smart materials. Please click the links to download the information.

    (Date 10 May 2008, source: DIRAUX)

  • Operation Paddlesmart is Here! - Operation Paddlesmart, an initiative to decrease fatalities from paddle craft operations is here. Please download the following information regarding this program.

    (Date 15 April 2008, source: DIRAUX)

  • New TCT Schedule & Link - The latest TCT Schedule is posted to the link below. Please note that it is a new file name and location. If you have a bookmark or favorite in your web browser, or a link on your Division or Flotilla website, please update it with the new location. The new location and file eliminates the Fiscal Year from both.
    http://www.cgaux1sr.org/PDFs/standing/D1_TCT_Sked.pdf
    (Date 25 September, 2007, source: OTO)

  • New Election Certification Forms - Rear Commodore Tietjen has revamped the Certification of election forms for D1SR. Below are two copies in different file formats. Click on the one that you prefer. The content is the same for both. Both will open in a new window.
    Certification of Election Form (MS Word)
    Certification of Election Form (Adobe Acrobat PDF)
    (Date 17 September, 2007, source: DIRAUX)

  • Election Season Underway - The September Board Meeting of First Southern on Saturday, September 8, 2007 kicked off the District election season with balloting for the four Rear Commodore positions. The new RCOs are:
    • Sector Long Island Sound - North: Nicholas Sidorick III
    • Sector Long Island Sound - South: Anthony E. Wuestman
    • Sector New York - North: Arthur P. Kramer
    • Sector New York - South: David TenBroeck (incumbent)
    All elections for the 2008 term affecting the District Board are recorded on the 2008 Election Results page. Please refer to that link throughout the election season. Also, a photo of the 2008 RCO cadre can be seen at the link below.
    2008 District and Division Election results
    2008 RCO Cadre Photo
    (Date 8 September, 2007, source: DSO-CS)

  • New website for the Chief Director - The Chief Director of the Auxiliary has established a new website, in keeping with the tone and design of the Coast Guard's main website. Please visit the links below to see the new site, the USCG main site, and the ALAUX message announcing the site. The old site will remain updated for 30 days.
    Note for all SO-CS & FSO-CS: Make sure to update your links ASAP.
    New Chief Director Website
    Main Coast Guard website
    ALAUX Message
    (Date 6 September, 2007, source: CHDIRAUX)

  • District Board Meeting Agenda - Please click on the links below for the Agenda for the September 8, 2007 District Board Meeting, and the minutes from the June Board Meeting.
    Agenda for September Meeting
    Minutes of June Meeting
    (Date 3 September, 2007, source: DCO)

  • Qualifying as an Auxiliary Instructor - The method for qualifying as an Instructor in the Auxiliary has undergone some changes. Please read the document at the following link for the insructions.
    Qualifying as an Auxiliary Instructor (PDF file will open in a new window)
    (Date:19 August 2007, source DSO-PE)

  • New Guidelines for members in AP status - The Chief Director has posted revised guidelines for members in AP status (i.e. awaiting the result of the basic background check). Please click on the link below. Let's make sure that our new members are given all available opportunities.
    Revised Policies for Auxiliarists in AP status (PDF file opens in a new window).
    (Date:06 August 2007, source DIRAUX)

  • Foundation for Coast Guard History Awards - The Foundation for Coast Guard History (http://www.fcgh.org/) has issued it's 2007 awards. The announcement was made in ALCOAST 337/07, which is available online at this link from the USCG Reserve. Of particular note, the Award for Best Book on Coast Guard Heritage went to So Others May Live: Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers: Saving Lives, Defying Death by CDR Martha LaGuardia-Kotite. CDR LaGuardia-Kotite's book was also recently selected as one of the books on the COMDT's book list for 2007. As you may recall CDR LaGuardia-Kotite gave an outstanding presentation at our 2007 Awards Conference and signed copies of her book for sale through the D1SR store. There are still copies available and signed by the author. Anyone interested in purchasing a copy should send $20 payable to "USCG Auxiliary First District (SR)", to the Director's Office attention Karen Wagner, and include the name of the person and address the book should be mailed to.
    (Date:06 August 2007, source DIRAUX)

  • E-Testing and the New Auxiliary Testing Center - National Commodore Steven Budar has issued a message marking the inauguration of the new Auxiliary E-Testing Center. The new testing center is available at http://ntc.cgaux.org. Note that you will need to activate your account on the Auxiliary eDirectory. If you have any questions about activating your account, read the posted instructions or contact your appropriate CS Officer (CS Officers should use the chain if they have any questions).
    (Date:06 August 2007, source DIRAUX)

  • Leadership Video Contest - Attention D1SR Members: Break out those video cameras and have some fun! The USCG is holding a Leadership Video Contest. Videos of Leadership related subjects are solicited for this award. For the full details, go to ALCOAST 342/07 by clicking on the link.

    Anyone interested in participating should forward their videos to DIRAUX no later than 10 Sep 07 so that the entries may be properly endorsed by the Director and forwarded for submission.
    (Date:22 July 2007, Source: DIRAUX)

  • West Marine announces 10% Discount for Auxiliarists - West Marine has scheduled a 10% retail in-store discount in honor of the USCG Anniversary. The dates of the discount will be August 4-11, 2007. All USCG Auxiliarists, USCG active duty and reservists and US Power Squadron members are eligible for the discount. The discount coupons will be available in the stores.
    (Date:21 July 2007, Source: DIRAUX)

  • Talking Points from District Meeting - Commodore Tom Venezio has provided the talking points from the District Board Meeting of 16-June. If you have not received your copy yet, you may download it here. June 2007 Talking Points
    (Date:02 July 2007, Source: DCO)

  • TCT Course Availability - Our new OTO, CWO Manny Zambrana has taken over the management of the TCT list. Each week, Manny sends the DSO-CS the new list, and it is posted to http://www.cgaux1sr.org/PDFs/2007/FY07_TCT_Schedule.pdf every week. You can bookmark this link, and it will not change until FY 2008 starts in October. You can also access the list via a link on the front page of the District web site.
    (Date:02 July 2007, Source: DSO-CS)
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