NACON 2018 WORKSHOPS

NACON 2018 WORKSHOPS Creating a Culture of Respect Leaders throughout the Coast Guard Auxiliary are challenged to drive positive change and evolve the organizational culture by reinforcing practices that help us achieve our diversity and inclusion goals. This presentation is about creating a culture of respect within our ranks, understanding diversity, and learning that respecting each other is more than simply tolerating our differences. Tracy Schultz, DVC-DP, Tracy is the National Division Chief of Diversity for the Pacific Area. He is a long-time resident of Monterey California and holds a master s degree as well as a Ph.D. He is the site director/teacher of an Early College High school. Tracy has prior military service and in the Auxiliary is boat crew qualified and the Branch Chief of the Coast Guard Academy Support Pacific Area Excellence in Diversity Management The Excellence in Diversity Management program challenges leaders at both the flotilla and division levels to meet four goals, to create a positive environment, to value all members, to promote individual success and to expand unit outreach. This presentation explains how this program works and how-to flotillas and divisions can use this program to promote leadership excellence. Tracy Schultz, DVC-DP, Tracy is the National Division Chief of Diversity for the Pacific Area. He is a long-time resident of Monterey California and holds a master s degree as well as a Ph.D. He is the site director/teacher of an Early College High school. Tracy has prior military service and in the Auxiliary is boat crew qualified and the Branch Chief of the Coast Guard Academy Support Pacific Area Deputy-DV David Porter "Introduction to IT Resources for Members" Introduction to IT Resources for Members (Susan Davies) Where can I find the most current training and qualification manuals? How many member and mission activity hours do I have? What awards do I have? How do I update my contact information? This session will provide answers to these and other common questions by providing an overview of Auxiliary websites and data bases available to members. The different uses of each site will be explained and demonstrated, including MyCGAUX, Aux Directory, Aux Info, and the Auxiliary National website. Susan Davies, DIR-U. Sue joined the Auxiliary in 2012 and has been DIR-U since November 2016. She is a Boat Crew Member and Vessel Examiner, and is the IPFC for Flotilla 25-12, Arlington VA (D5SR). 1

Performance Measurement Projects The Performance Measurement Directorate is responsible for measuring and analyzing the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's performance and resource data. Kevin Redden, DIR-Md, will provide an overview of our monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Mark Hartigan, DVC-MT, will give an overview of several of the specialized reports we ve developed such as the analysis of members in AP status with and without security clearance compared to the length of time enrolled, members in REYR in various categories, an overview of member Mandated Training status and others. There will be a discussion of how these reports are derived by combining data available from AUXINFO with the full membership roster. Bill Schultz, DIR-M Social Media and the Coast Guard Auxiliary Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, where do you start? Social media has transformed the way we interact, and it can be overwhelming to know where and how to start. Social Media presents a unique opportunity for the Auxiliary and individuals to use these channels to promote the United States Coast Guard and the Auxiliary missions to the public. It also gives Flotillas a powerful tool to reach a large audience without large investment of dollars. Social Media Dos and Don'ts will cover how Auxiliarist should use social media and what channels work best to get the word out. Identifying the Right Social Media Channels for the Flotilla and the Auxiliary message. Engaging the boating public from the start Building value and trust with every post! Rich Mihalcik, DIR-A Has spent several years dealing with the press at both the local and National levels. Success with Public Affairs and Smartphone Photography This session will provide a general overview of the new Auxiliary public affairs program which will include details on the new designators for each level of professional advancement. Emphasis will be placed on motivating members to enter the public affairs training program and the need to be prepared to augment the Coast Guard in times of national disaster or international emergency. Smartphone **Photography will be discussed and how to take great pictures with your phone. Rich Mihalcik, DIR-A Has spent several years dealing with the press at both the local and National levels. 2

Working with International Partners and Deployment Readiness This session will introduce the procedures for deploying in response to USCG needs. It will explain what Combatant Commands (CoComs) are and how to volunteer to assist the USCG officers and staff stationed there. We will also cover the required courses for deployment and how to register for them. Grace Hirigoyen, DIR-I, Grace has deployed with Southern Command on several assignments and has prepared Aux members for deployments. Recruiting Best Practices Presenting the Recruiting Best Practices workshops at NACON where will provide attendees with: Flotilla s successful recruiting programs that work well will be presented (actual case studies will be reviewed): o HOW, WHAT, and WHERE were these successful recruiting operations implemented (examining the characteristics that generated the success): o You will learn the components of these secret sauce recruiting recipes and o Upon learning about these Best Practice Recruiting Success Stories, you will be able to return home, armed with this knowledge and tools so that you may share these among your District s Flotillas possibly assisting and impacting their efforts to better grow and retain their Diverse workforce. Todd S. Monis, DIR-H Todd has held multi-disciplined positions (appointed and elected) at all levels of the Auxiliary organization with a passion for growing and retaining the members of tomorrow's Auxiliary by taking the next steps to build the Auxiliary as we move into the future. AUXFS program AUXFS is a CG Operational program which prepares Auxiliary members to cook in galleys at USCG units, aboard cutters and at USCG/Auxiliary events. This presentation is an overview of this unique Auxiliary program including training requirements and qualification maintenance. Prior cooking experience is not required, but a desire to serve the Coast Guard is paramount. The AUXFS program is an excellent recruiting and retention tool. Members can recruit nontraditional boaters and it also provides a good transition program to retain current members. Paulette Parent, DVC-HF, began preparing meals at a local USCG small boat station well over 18 years ago when a last-minute schedule change resulted in the need for a stand-in to prepare meals for that station s crew. As District 7 s DSO-FS for 8 years, her goal has been to increase the number of FS personnel meeting the active duty s growing food service needs. Her growth mission includes a regular rotation of AUX Food Service personnel preparing food at small boat stations, Sectors, Air Stations and aboard cutters. 3

Risk Management and GAR 2.0 This session will provide an overview of Risk Management and GAR 2.0. Training as well a classroom participation using GAR 2.0 will be conducted. PEACE (Planning, Event Complexity, Asset, Communications, and Environment) and the STAAR (Spread out, Transfer, Avoid, Accept, and Reduce) models to identify hazards and explore mitigation strategies during risk assessments will also be presented. Rick Saunders, DIR-Rd Rick is a Coxswain and an instructor teaching both PE classes and MT classes. Danny Cole Division Chief Surface Operations, Danny is a Coxswain and a charter fishing captain with a towing endorsement in Homer Alaska in addition to a professor at the University of Alaska. He servers a a Deck Officer in the US Navy. Leadership Competencies Overview This workshop will provide an overview of the Coast Guard Leadership Competencies. The Leadership competencies are the knowledge, skills, and expertise the Coast Guard and Auxiliary expect of their leaders. The attendee s will gain an understanding of the competencies and their importance to the development of Auxiliary leaders. Greg Kester, DIR-T Contingency Planning and Activation for Telecommunications Explore contingency planning to support the Rescue 21 communication system. This is the Coast Guard s prime system for communications to the public and commercial operators and the Auxiliary is developing methods and standard procedures to assist in times of outages. We will discuss the Rescue 21 system and its design and operation. COMO David Elliot, N-AT & DVC-RT and a Senior Advisor to the National Commodore for telecommunications. Served as ADSO for communications in both D1(SR) and D7 and has been a licensed amateur radio and commercial radio operator since high school. He spent over 30 years at ABC-TV as a broadcast engineer, retiring as Vice-President of Engineering for the network. Auxiliary Aviation Risk Management Processes This session will provide an overview of the processes Auxiliary Aviation uses to manage and mitigate risks faced within the flight mission envelope. Training and discussion of the processes, including the new Coast Guard Risk Assessment program, will be examined. We will identify the major contributors to accidents and incidents though in-depth accident and incident reports, then apply the avoidance processes used by our flight crews. Commodore David Starr, Division Chief-Aviation. David is an active Aircraft Commander and Boat Crew qualified. Navigation Systems Programs The presentation will focus on new tools that assist in data collection and report generation, training aids and national opportunities for education, National mission reporting guidelines and discussion on pending guidelines. Included is a brief outline of The Aids to Navigation, Bridge Administration and Chart Updating and their relevance augmenting the Coast Guard's role of ensuring the safety and environmental protection of our nation's waterway. Edwin Martin, DVC-PN. 40 years with NOAA, Office of Coast Survey, Supervisory Cartographer and Chief Hydrographer. 25 years with CG Auxiliary, 16 years in Navigation Systems. Implementing new training materials and reporting mechanisms, working to improve and grow the NS Program. 4

s Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Safety Program Management; USCG Auxiliary UPV Examiner Augmentation: Review and Expectations. This presentation will provide an in-depth review of the recently issued CVC Policy Letter 18-03, UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSEL (UPV) SAFETY PROGRAM. The presentation will focus on the expectations, requirements, and responsibilities for USCGAUX UPV Examiner training, qualification, documentation, funding, and support. In addition, a review of training materials, job aids, and current vessel safety information available on the Prevention Directorate website will be provided. George Peek, Division Chief Commercial Vessel Activities, USCGAUX Prevention Directorate. Mr. Peek has been a commercial vessel examiner for nine years, and is a qualified Uninspected Passenger Vessel, Commercial Fishing Vessel, and Uninspected Towing Vessel Examiner, as well as a Verifying Officer for these qualifications in Sector Jacksonville. He assisted in the development of both the Commercial Fishing Vessel Policy Letter and the UPV Policy Letter. Incident Management Preparing for the NEXT ONE! Lessons Learned and Best Practices from the 2017 Hurricane Season. John Ellis, DIR-Q Joe Gleason, DIR-Qd State Presentations, Public Education Updates, and Instructor Development progress This workshop will provide the latest information on the Roll-out and use of the new State Supplements, Questions, and answers. We will review the current location for this documentation and its use. Also included will be a review of the Public Education and the Instructor development program. The emphasis will be greater awareness to the tools available from the E Directorate and their use. David Fuller, DVC-ET (Course Development). Mr. Fuller was instrumental in the formulation of the PE workshop and the Individual State Presentations. AUXPAD pool demo The in-the-water Session will be held in the hotel pool. Auxiliary paddlers will demonstrate the basic maneuvers, skills, and self and assisted rescues required for certification as an AUXPAD operator and explain the skill standards required. Ronald Price & Wendy Norwitz Paddlecraft Vessel Safety Checks The Vessel Safety Check manual includes VSCs for paddlecraft. This session will provide Members the basic knowledge to discuss safety issues and equipment while conducting a paddlecraft Vessel Safety Check using Form 7012a. Gene Little, BC-BPA 5

National Weather Service Marine Forecast Products & Services This seminar will provide a review of NWS marine products and services. It will discuss the latest technology changes and provide detailed examples of weather impacts on marine operations. Hurricanes Matthew and Irma will be discussed, with examples from GOES-16. Fred R. Johnson is the Meteorologist in Charge, National Weather Service office in Melbourne, Florida. Darren Wright is the Marine Program Leader for the NWS. BQ II overview The second-generation basic qualification course (BQC II) provides members the opportunity to learn the Auxiliary Manual with a flexible series of seven modules each covering one or two chapters out of the AUXMAN. The modules are numbered in approximately the order most members will need the information. Unlike the Beta Test version, BQC II has no PQS and does not require trained mentors. Also new is that each module has an exam on the NTC that gives AUXDATA credit once the exam is passed. The modules can be taken in any order and on the member's schedule. This class will provide an overview of the BQC II and answer any questions. Robert Holm, ANACO-FC. Robert was DIR-T for 2 years, has been AX qualified for 10 years, and is an Instructor and a Coxswain. He teaches both PE classes and MT classes such as many of the AUXOP courses. Robert was directly involved in developing the next generation AUXOP courses, mandated training support, and the Basic Qualification course. 6