Also see SITREP
Can you match the DCO with his/her flag? 23Aug08 Afternoon How about a nice refreshing swim in the pool. Test out a life jacket and maybe cool off at the same time.
22AUG08 Morning Friday morning opening ceremonies
Election Results
The National Commodore Elect is Commodore Nick Kerigan
The National Vice Commodore Elect is Commodore Jim Vass
The National Area Commodore - Atlantic (East) is Commodore Thomas Venezio
The National Area Commodore - Atlantic (West) is Commodore Thomas Mallison
The National Area Commodore - Pacific is Commodore Victor Connell
21AUG2008 evening: One of the cornerstones of the Coast Guard Auxiliary is Fellowship. Getting together with fellow members and friends and having a good tiime.
21AUG08 was chartwork for the new AUXSAR Training called AUXSCE. Search and Rescue, Coordination and Execution.
Today’s NACON activity was centered on the OPCOM meeting this morning and a “Meltdown” exercise attempting to look at the Auxiliary in 2013.
20AUG08 Meltdown scenerio
The Futures Planning Study Group half-day workshop will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20 as a part of the Operating Committee meeting preceding NACON year to plan for the future of the Auxiliary. The workshop consist of five groups of Auxiliaristʼs with each group having around 11 members assigned to make recommendations based on a future scenario where the boating public, the recreational boating industry, the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary might find themselves in the year 2013. The participants include the (3) National Area Commodores, (16) District Commodores, (16) Vice Commodores, (10) Department Chiefs, and (10) Deputy Department Chiefs. This diverse group will provide a wide range of professional knowledge along with a perspective based on where the participant lives in the country.
The workshopʼs goal is to develop strategic concepts to meet the challenges presented in a made up world five years from today. This process will provide the senior leadership with possibilities for ways forward so the Auxiliary can begin planning the necessary changes now for the Auxiliary to remain a viable institution in the environment envisioned in 2013.
Once the strategic concepts are recognized, they will be organized and submitted to the National Executive Committee for review and prioritization. If accepted by the Auxiliary leadership, they would oversee implementation throughout the Auxiliary.
2009 Public Affairs AUX-12 C Schools will be held in Miami, Houston, Seattle, and Alameda during February, March, April, and May.
19AUG08
Tropical Storm Fay is having an impact on NACON.
Tropical Storm Fay is moving its way up Florida and impacting the Orlando area.
Today is travel day for: the following Auxiliary members:
DCOs, VCOs, DCd's, and N-SL, N-SE, N-ST, N-SC (all N staff to arrive by 1200)
Leadership is getting a SITREP from those traveling and will meet to decide how this impacts the agenda.
More information to come as it arrives.
THURSDAY AREA HOSPITALITY: Experience food, drink and friends from the various Districts making up the three National Areas of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
FRIDAY FUN NIGHT: Aruba – Jamaica – Bermuda – Bahamas - Key Largo – Montego - Kokomo – be prepared to enjoy the refreshing atmosphere of the Caribbean Isles. Get there fast then take it slow and spend a special evening with your friends and shipmates. Enjoy dinner, your favorite libation, special entertainment and have a great time. You will not want to miss this great event!
SATURDAY COMMODORE’S BANQUET: This formal, eloquent event is the conclusion of our time together. It includes the banquet dinner, prestigious awards presentations and a key note address by the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. It is a time to enjoy your last opportunity to visit with new and old friends – a night to remember. •
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