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 Radio Repeater Guidlines Posted. Communications specialists and AUXNET afficionados will appreciate being able to download or read online District 11SR's Radio Repeater Operating Guidelines, posted with other useful radio communications-oriented material, on the Communications page.
[ Posted: 20 July 10]
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Wednesday, August 4th is 2010 Coast Guard Day at San Pedro. CG Base Support Unit San Pedro and Sector LA-LB will again be hosting Coast Guard Day this year at the base on Terminal Island. All active duty, Reserve, Auxiliary, civilian, contractors, and dependents/families are invited to join in celebrating the Coast Guard's 220th birthday. The festivities go from 1000 to 1500 and include drinks, snacks, demonstrations, and family-oriented games and events. See the flyer for more details.
[ Posted: 15 July 10]
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GG District 11 Commander RADM Castillo Commends District . On the occasion of the CGC George Cobb cruise on 10 July 2010, commander of Coast Guard District 11, Rear Admiral Joseph R. Castillo took the opportunity to commend Commodore Michael Johnson and the entire Auxiliary District 11SR in a letter presented at the recent District board, bridge and staff meeting by DIRAUX, CDR Greg Matlin.
[ Posted: 12 July 10]
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Uniform Policy Clarified. District standing orders in regards to wearing of uniforms at District and other unit meetings, on bases, and at public events, has been clarified with the posting of a 31 December 2009 policy memorandum from the Commodore. It and other District policies are always available under policy directives at this site.
[ Posted: 29 June 10]
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New AUXCOM Course! The national training department has announced that a completely revised Communications Specialty course (AUXCOM) is now available, obsoleting the 1997 version. In our district, AUXCOM classes beginning after September 1, 2010 will use the new material; classes beginning before then will use the old. In addition, students currently taking the "old" course and wishing to take the matching exam, must do so by September 1st. After that, only the new exam will be available.
The new course is purely an operational specialty course for members working to attain AUXOP status. Those desiring to acquire an Auxiliary call sign – at one time assigned upon successful completion of AUXCOM – must still complete the separate Telecommunications PQS (Personal Qualification Standard).
Instructors wishing to obtain the new course materials may order them physically from the Auxiliary National Supply Center (ANSC), according to a June 21 announcement by T-Department. Downloadable student study guide, instructor guide, and the course PowerPoint presentation are also available at the T-Department's AUXCOM page.
The Training department expects this course to be popular so it recommends that you begin organizing classes and getting your course materials order in soon.
[ Revised: 29 June 10]
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AP Member Privileges. There has long been confusion about the privileges and allowed level of participation in Auxiliary activities by new members in AP (Approval Pending) status. Actually, they have nearly the same rights and privileges as IQ (Initially Qualified) members and above, as this hard-to-find policy from the Chief Director's Office demonstrates. Posted under District Policies.
[ Posted: 17 June 10]
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District Election Candidates. The slate of candidates standing for election to District offices this September is shown on the new District Elections page.
[ Posted: 17 June 10]
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Mandatory Workshop Deadlines: The deadlines for mandatory member workshop completions have been clarified and posted on the Member Training page.
[ Posted: 1 June 10]
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TCT Initial Workshops: 8-hour combined Initial/Refresher Team Coordination Training workshops have been announced for three 2010 dates: Saturdays June 5th, July 24th, and September 25th. Each workshop will begin promptly at 0800 at the Coast Guard Base in San Pedro. Members wishing to participate must request a specific date via email to D11 training specialist Pat Swope; no reservations will be taken by telephone.
All persons wishing to maintain their boat crew, coxswain, and/or communications watchstander currency must complete this training no later than December 31, 2010.
[ Posted: 20 May 10]
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Instructor's materials for all 2010 required workshops, with due dates, have been posted on the Member Training Web page. Included are Team Coordination Training (TCT), Vessel Examiner Workshop, Public Education/Instructor Workshop, and Program Visitor Workshop. The Operations Workshop, previously posted, is also now available on the Member Training Web page.
[ Posted: 2 Apr 10]
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Job Aids for Publications Officers (PB), including the 2010 District 11SR Publications Guide, and the current District 11SR Publications Approval Procedures, have been posted under District Publications, on this site.
[ Posted: 22 Mar 10]
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The PowerPoint Presentation for the 2010 D11S Surface Operations Workshop, first presented at the 2010 District conference, is now available for download on the surface operations page. The workshop is mandatory for all members involved in surface operations, and must be completed before 15 July 2010.
[ Posted: 05 Mar 10]
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The relevant 2010 facilitator and participant documents, as well as the 2010 workshop PowerPoint Presentation for Team Coordination refresher training are now available for download on the surface operations page.
The training is mandatory for all coxswains, crew, and PWC operators, before 31 December, 2010.
[ Posted: 20 Feb 10]
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The 2010 District Conference is now over. Registration for this event was unprecedented at 682 members and guests. The Conference Committee is to be thanked and commended for their tireless efforts at making this event such a success, and the members are to be commended for their enthusiasm, participation, and support.
[ Posted: 10 Jan 10]
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New instructions for ID Photos and a Checklist to be used by PSI Screeners to accompany New Member Applications have been posted. These are now available
from the DIRAUX Staff page. It is imperative that all Screeners and Flotilla Commanders are aware of the requirement
for the new checklist to be used with New Member Applications submitted after 1 Nov 2009.
[ Posted: 2 Nov 09]
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