SPRING D-TRAIN Cruise into 9ER District Training March 17-20, 2016 Clarion Hotel Marina & Conference Center Dunkirk, New York 2016 Spring D-Train 1
The Clarion Hotel Marina in Dunkirk, NY. District training and more Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in District Nine s Eastern Region have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills at the Spring D-Train. With something for all skill levels and interests, the District Training Conference takes place March 17-20 at the Clarion Hotel Marina and Conference Center in Dunkirk, NY. The bulk of the training sessions are on Saturday, March 19. Auxiliarists can take advantage of getting updates in a number of roles, complete mandated training courses, become certified in First Aid/ CPR, or take Flotilla Leadership Training. In fact, there is something for everyone: Latest updates for Vessel Examiners, Boating 2 2016 Spring D-Train Safety Program Visitors, Public Education Officers. First Aid and Adult/Child CPR & AED course. Flotilla Leadership Course. 4-hour Team Coordination Training (TCT). Aviation Safety Training. Coastie Certification Training. Incident Management Update. Mandated Training Classes (Influenza, Ethics, Civil Rights Awareness, Preventing Suicide, Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention, Security Fundamentals, Protecting Personal Information). Computer and Technology Utilization. Award Writing Recommendations. How to Conduct an Investigation. Fingerprint/Citizenship Verifier. Paddle Craft Safety. Surface Operations Workshop. Honor Guard training. Producing a Newsletter. How to Take Good and Approved Photos. Know Your Uniform. And there s more: ID Photos and Uniform Challenge. District Store (credit cards accepted). Friday Fun Night (includes buffet dinner). Saturday Awards Luncheon. Saturday Formal Banquet.
Thursday, March 17 PRE-CONFERENCE. 1630-1800 EXCOM (Executive Committee) (Conf. Room 107) 1630-1800 Division Commanders Meeting (Conf. Room 111) 1930-2100 Informal Board Meeting (Lighhouse) SPRING D-TRAIN 2016 Friday, March 18 Registration is from 8 to 5:30. The D9ER Board Meeting starts in the morning and continues after lunch. Friday culminates in FUN NIGHT. MORNING AND AFTERNOON SESSIONS 0800-1730 Registration (Hotel Lobby) 0830-1200 Board Meeting (Lighthouse) 1200-1300 Lunch (on your own) 1300-1630 Board Meeting (Lighthouse) 1900-2230 FRIDAY FUN NIGHT (Bayside ABC) Italian buffet: Caesar salad, garlic bread, vegetarian lasagna in alfredo souce, dessert, coffee, soda. 2016 Spring D-Train 3
Saturday, March 19 Attend training and classes in the hotel. Check out the District Store. And enjoy the Awards Luncheon. MORNING SESSIONS 0800-1700 Registration (Hotel Lobby) 0800-0900 Opening Ceremonies (Lighthouse) 0900-1030 How to Conduct an Investigation (Bayside A) 0900-1030 Producing a Newsletter (Hospitality Room) 0900-1030 Know Your Uniform (Room 111) 0900-1030 BQ Orientation Update (Bayside B) 0900-1030 Computer/Technology Utilization (Room 113) 0900-1200 District Store (Room 112) 0900-1200 ID Photos/Uniform challenge (Hallway) 0900-1200 CPR - Adult/Child/AED (Room 109) 0900-1200 Mandated Training Courses (Bayside C) 0900-1200 Flotilla Leadership Course (all day) (Lighthouse) 1030-1200 Honor Guard Training (Room 113) 1030-1200 Fingerprint/Citizenship Verifer (Bayside A) 1030-1200 Auxiliary Photography Class (Hospitality Room) 1030-1200 Incident Management Update (Room 111) 1030-1200 Coastie Certification (Bayside B) 1030-1200 Coastie Certification Pick up your annual qualification to operate the radio-controlled, robotic public education tool. 0900-1730 Flotilla Leadership Course Great training for current and future leaders, with both morning and afternoon sessions. 0900-1030 Computer/Technology Utilization Get the latest tips on accessing Aux technology, using new forms, social media, and Aux Data. 4 2016 Spring D-Train
Saturday, March 19 AFTERNOON AND EVENING SESSIONS 1200-1300 Awards Luncheon (Deli buffet) (Bayside ABC) 1200-1700 Registration (Hotel Lobby) 1300-1500 Paddle Craft - new course (Room 113) 1300-1500 VE, PV, PE Updates (Room 111) 1300-1700 First Aid (Room 109) 300-1700 ID Photos (Hallway) 1300-1700 District Store (Room 112) 1300-1730 Mandated Training Courses (Bayside C) 1300-1730 Flotilla Leadership (Lighthouse) 1300-1730 4-Hour TCT (Bayside A) 1300-1700 Aviation Safety Workshop (Hospitality Room) 1500-1700 Award Writing (Room 111) 1500-1700 Surface Operations Workshop (Room 113) 1700-1830 Commodore s Reception (by invitation) (TBD) 1830-2200 Banquet (Lighthouse) Entree Choices: Prime Rib au jus or Cajun Chicken Marsala Lemon Pepper Whitefish Tri-Color Torellini with Alfredo Sauce Sunday, March 20 0730-0830 First Watch: Chaplain O Dell (Room 112) CONFERENCE UNIFORMS Meetings and Classes: Tropical Blue Long Friday Fun Night: Casual Civilian Attire Commodore s Reception and Saturday Night Banquet: Dinner Dress Blue (short black jacket), or Appropriate Evening Attire CONFERENCE PROCEDURES Registration (sessions and meals) must be made by March 4. Meal reservations will not be accepted at D-Train. No cancellations accepted after March11. Tickets will be collected at meal functions. No admittance without ticket. Classes, times and rooms are subject to change. Members under orders are expected to attend all district functions, including Fun Night, Lunch and Banquet. 2016 Spring D-Train 5
CONTACT HOTEL FOR ROOM RESERVATION U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 9ER D-Train March 17-20, 2016 Clarion Hotel Marina & Conf. Center, 30 Lake Shore Dr. East, Dunkirk, NY 14048 Hotel: (716) 366-8350 Hotel Fax: (716) 366-8899 Email: clariondunkirksales@gmail.com (Cut-Off Date: http://www.clariondunkirk.com/ March 4) Reservation Code: USCG (Call, go online, email, or fax or mail this form directly to hotel for reservations) Single or Double Room - $89.00 Name Address City ST Zip Arrival on No. of Nights Time AM PM Guarantee one night reservation by deposit or with credit card number Card Card # Exp. date FRIDAY FUN NIGHT 1900 Hours Buffet Dinner Followed by Activities and Prize Drawings 6 2016 Spring D-Train
Register Now: fill out and return QUESTIONS? Contact Clark Godshall: (716) 795-9496; cgodshall@onboces.org D-TRAIN REGISTRATION (Cut-off date: March 4, 2016) Mail to: District Staff Officer for Member Training Clark Godshall 9211 Somerset Drive, Barker, NY 14012-9542 Make all checks payable to: DISTRICT 9ER COAST GUARD AUXILIARY COST # PERSONS AMOUNT Friday Fun Night (Italian Buffet: Caesar salad, $22.00 $ garlic bread, vegetarian lasagna in alfredo sauce; dessert, coffee, soda) Saturday Awards Luncheon (Deli Buffet: $21.00 $ Soup du Jour, potato salad, assorted sliced cheeses, sliced roast beef, turkey breast, Virginia baked ham, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced red onion, dill pickles, assorted sandwich breads & rolls, fresh baked assorted cookies, coffee, tea, iced tea, sodas. Saturday Banquet Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus, or Cajun (10 oz) $34.00 $ Chicken Marsala $29.00 $ Lemon Pepper Whitefish $29.00 $ Tri-color Torellini with Alfredo Sauce $27.00 $ TOTAL = $ All dinners served with fresh garden salad, chef-selected vegetable, potato, fresh baked rolls & butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Name CG/Aux Office Div. Flotilla Name CG/Aux Office Div. Flotilla Name CG/Aux Office Div. Flotilla Name CG/Aux Office Div. Flotilla Address Email: City ST Zip Phone PLEASE LIST NAMES OF ALL ATTENDEES 2016 Spring D-Train 7
From: Clark J. Godshall, DSO-MT 9ER U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 9211 Somerset Drive Barker, NY 14012 TO: D-TRAIN Class Pre-Registration. (Please print.) Please indicate the number/names of attendees, and help us get an idea of how many may attend each session. Send to Clark Godshall, 9211 Somerset Drive, Barker, NY 14012-9542; cgodshall@onboces.org *Pre-Registration is required for First Aid, CPR, and TCT. How to Conduct an Investigation (Sat 0900-1030) Producing a Newsletter (Sat 0900-1030) Know Your Uniform (Sat 0900-1030) BQ Orientation Update (Sat 0900-1030) Computer/Tech Update (Sat 1900-1030) *CPR-Adult/Child/AED (Sat 0900-1200) Mandated Training Courses (Sat 0900-1200) Mandated Training Courses (Sat 1300-1700) Flotilla Leadership Course (Sat 0900-1730) Honor Guard Training (Sat 1030-1200) Fingerprint/Citizenship Verfier (Sat 1030-1200) Auxiliary Photography Class (Sat 1030-1200) Incident Management Update (Sat 1030-1200) Coastie Certification (Sat 1030-1200) Paddle Craft (Sat 1300-1500) VE, PV, PE Updates(Sat 1300-1500) *First Aid (Sat 1300-1630) *4-Hour TCT (Sat 1300-1730) Aviation Safety Training (Sat 1300-1700) Award Writing (Sat 1500-1700) Surface Operations Workshop (Sat 1500-1700) 8 2016 Spring D-Train