Loud Hailer - February 2014

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USCG AUXILIARY DIVISION 11, DISTRICT 8ER - NASHVILLE, TN FEBRUARY 28, 2014

LOUD HAILER - FEBRUARY 2014 PAGE 1

FEBRUARY 2014 - COLD WATER ISSUE

TURN WINTER DOWNTIME INTO INDOOR CLASS TIME

FROM THE HELM PAGE 2

RESPECT FOR OUR

SHIPMATES: ALIGNING

OUR WORDS WITH OURCORE VALUES

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TURN THE WINTERDOWNTIME INTOINDOOR CLASS TIME

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LEADING PRIOR TOARRIVAL

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TRADITIONAL VERSUS

PARTICIPATORYLEADERSHIP

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THE FOUR STAGES OF

COLD WATERIMMERSION

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WINTER MONTHS ARE

THE BEST TIME TOSTART BOATING

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COLD WATERRECREATION IS ATRADITION

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USCGAUX FEDEXOFFICE DOCSTORE

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Flotillas can slow down in the wintertime, but that doesnt mean yoursshould come to a complete stop. Keep your calendarfilled, and yourselfprepared for spring, by expanding your Auxiliary education and enhancingyour skills.

Get involved with Division 11

Regular in-flotilla training sessions are fundamental to keepingAuxiliarists informed, interested, qualified and ready to participate fully inAuxiliary activities. Division 11 and its five Flotillas offer educationclasses, tools and resources for members to build expertise and skills.

Take advantage of ALL learning opportunities.

This year Division 11, 8ER is hosting the Spring D-Train 2014 inNashville and will be featuring guest speakers, expos and classes amongother activities. Which will you attend? Take the time to find events thatinterest you, register and prepare your travel arrangementsContinued on PAGE 3

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

PHIL SEES SHADOW = SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER

On 02 Feb 2014 07:25, a raw, clear and damp morning, an Auxiliarist namedPhil saw his shadow while aboard the center console vessel Guardacoste.

The appearance of Phils shadow means winter will extend well intoMarch according to flotilla folklore. Had Phil notseen his shadow, it wouldhave meant the spring recreational boating season was just around the corner.

Phils prediction may depress some local Auxiliarists, weary from repeatedoutbreaks of arctic air that have assaulted Middle Tennessee this winter butNOW is a great time to study online, prepare for 11-04s upcoming Boat CrewMember Training or take advantage of the many opportunities at Spring D-Train.

Phil Mammano of 11-04 makes acold cruise across Old Hickory

Lake near Nashville, TN

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FROM THE HELM

TRAINING -VS- LEARNING

Over the past few years there has been asignificant shift as Coast Guard Auxiliary leadershave begun to realize that the pick and mix, sheepdip approach to member development doesntachieve the impact necessary. Now the talk is oflearning. Elected leaders have become Learning andDevelopment Managers and Instructors have movedthe same way. Often the terms learning and trainingbecome interchangeable and with a hierarchy beingadopted where training becomes secondary to the

more value-adding process of learning.What many flotillas are missing is that its not

either/or but instead its about the dynamiccombination of learning and training and it is on thiswhich we believe all member development should bebased.

What Does The Combination Look Like?

First off, lets get our definitions clear:

Learningfocuses on achieving permanentchanges in behavior. Learning interventions aregenerally longer term, driven by providing the

individual with the opportunity to achieve thechanges through personal experience or practice.Interventions tend to include things like 1-1coaching and mentoring and 360 Feedback.

Trainingfocuses on the acquisition of newskills and knowledge with training interventionsgenerally being event driven. Classroom basedworkshops and e-learning courses all featureheavily in the training arena

And the differences between the two?

If you start to understand this combination you willbe able to deliver solutions which:

Provide relevance by tailoring the solution tothe individual rather than the group.

Balance the need for tactical skills injectionwith longer term strategic development.

Create ownership and commitment byenabling the individual to drive their owndevelopment.

Draw on theory and best practice andconnecting them into the individuals day to dayreality.

I want to encourage each one of our members toattend this years Spring D-Train 2014 event for boththe;Learning& Trainingexperience as well as

networking opportunities andFellowship.

Thank you,

Jack Wood,

Division Commander

Training LearningSkills development Behavior changeExternally applied Internally accepted

Short term skilluplift

Long termchange

Equips for knownchallenges

Equips forambiguous future

Meets currentorganizationalrequirements

Meets currentorganizationalrequirements

Focuses on thegroup Is focused byindividuals

Primarilystructured

Primarily organic

Doing Understanding

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BOAT CREW MEMBER QUALIFICATION TRAINING - STARTING NEXT MONTH AT 11-04

We will likely also schedule at least one additional full day of dockside training.

There will be more details to follow, but for now we wanted to create awareness forcalendar purposes.

Prior to class, candidates must have a printed copy of the AUXILIARY BOATCREW QUALIFICATION GUIDE, VOLUME I: CREW MEMBER,COMDTINST M16794.52A.We [CGAUX] have a wayto have this doneinexpensively at FedEx Office;Details On PAGE 11. They must also have ICS-100and IS-700 courses completed and entered in AUXDATA, as well as a BQ status.

Please contact me directly by phone oremailto confirm your attendance.

Thank you. Phil Mammano [email protected]

TURN WINTER DOWNTIME INTO INDOOR CLASS TIME Continued from PAGE 1

Make a commitment to earning continuing education units toward qualification in your area. Qualificationgives you many professional advantages, including a competitive edge, more credibility with your peers, andopportunities for new missions and responsibilities. Qualification is an investment in yourself and yourmembership. This year, become a certified, qualified or renew your existing certifications and memberqualifications.

Auxiliary Member Training

Whether you want to acquire new Auxiliary qualifications, skills, receive CEUs, or prepare for a proctoredcertification exam, the Division staff can help you to learn and succeed in 2014.

Take advantage of all the Classroom Instructor Training opportunities at our Spring D-Train 2014 inNashville, TN March 13-15. From Public Affairs skills to successful Leadership, Spring D-Train 2014 trainingand courses have something for everyone.

The Spring D-Train 2014 Staff instructors have decades of experience and extensive knowledge of the USCoast Guard and the Auxiliary. This year, they are offering eight classes, including:

Legal Maters

CPR & First Aid

Mandatory VE Workshop

Public Affairs

Communications

Radiotelephone Operator

Knot Tying Competition

Leadership Management

Even if you dont attend ourDistrict training event or one of

our Bi-monthly Division trainingevents you can learn new skillsand keep up to date at MemberTraining (MT) events offered at each month at all five of our Flotillas year-round. Visit the Division UpcomingEventspage to learn about upcoming Public Education, Member Training, Vessel Safety Checks, Boating SafetyClasses, and other Fellowship events around Division 11.

Give your Auxiliary membership a boost in 2014 by focusing on your education. Contact your FSO-MT or goto the member-training portal known as the Coast Guard Auxiliary Online Classroom.

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RESPECT FOR OUR SHIPMATES: ALIGNINGOUR WORDS WITH OUR CORE VALUES

When we read about sexual assault in the Coast Guardfrom a staff assignment or civilian workstation, its easyfor many of us to distance ourselves from the problem.We dont serve on a cutter or deploy. We dont live andwork and socialize with our shipmates in the closeconfines of an operational tour. Apart from theoccasional morale event, drinking with coworkersrarely occurs.

It is a mistake, however, to view sexual assault as

an issue that is confined to the operational realm.Sexual assault is enabled by a culture in which our dailyspeech often falls short of our core values as a service.That culture pervades every community and every dutystation. Consider the following:

Overheard: You know, that hot commander yousee everyone check her out whenever she walks into ameeting.Translation: I judge women by their looks, not by theirprofessional abilities.

Overheard: Dont worry about offending me Igrew up with brothers and Ive been underway I have

seen and heard it all!Translation: I am willing to stay silent when otherwomen are mistreated because I want my male peers toaccept me.

Overheard: I appreciate Barbs passion for herwork, but she really needs to lighten up. Shes soaggressive!Translation: Barb doesnt act like I want women to be sweet, passive and quiet.

Overheard: Dave and Steve share an office andalways work late I can only guess what goes on inthere after hours! But hey, thats all ok now, right?Translation: Men who seem too close are gay, andthats a bad thing. And you all agree with me becauseyoure laughing at my lame joke.

Do any of these comments sound familiar? Weveall heard similar things in cubicles, carpools and thegym. Are these comments the same thing as physicalsexual assault? Of course not. But these commentsconvey both the spoken and the unspoken message.When we hear them and stay silent, we tell our peersthese views are okay. We teach our junior members thatit is more important to get along than to speak out. And,we create and condone a military culture where sexualassault is possible.

In the long term, preventing sexual assault meanschanging attitudes. When inappropriate jokes and

comments arent tolerated in the locker room and themess deck, the culture starts to change everywhere.When we synch up our words with our core values andcommit to treating everyone with respect, disrespectfullanguage is revealed as archaic and crass. Andshipmates both men and women feel empoweredto speak up against it.

Shes great at her job. You sound like a total cavedweller when you talk about her that way.You shouldnt have to put up with this kind of talk.Actually, none of us should its not cool, guys.We could use a few more hard chargers like her infact, you could learn a thing or two from her. Get backto work.Cmon, gay jokes are lame. You need some newmaterial.

Our workforce has committed to eliminating sexualassault from the Coast Guard through better policies,training, victim support services and communications.We must also commit to driving out language andattitudes that serve to silence vulnerable shipmates andempower potential predators. That commitment is anexpression of honor, respect and devotion to duty thatstrengthens our service, wherever we serve.

Written by Angela Hirsch, chief, U.S. Coast Guard

Community Relations. Posted by Christopher Lagan,Friday, January 10, 2014, to COAST GUARD ALLHANDS BlogHERE.

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LEADING PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

Many Coast Guard Auxiliary leaders areidentified long before they hold a leadership positionwhile some are charged to lead before they are trulyready. Regardless, there is a transition period wherean individual prepares themselves for the leadership

position to which they have sought, either elected orappointed.

Rather than wait to lead upon arrival, members ofCoast Guard Auxiliary Division 11 8ER tookadvantage of the opportunity to lead prior to arriving.

Eight active members of Division 11 attended ourDivision Member Training event, Flotilla LeadershipCourse (FLC), held this past Saturday at the NashvilleMetro Police South Precinct Station. The six hourclass was instructed by Michael Brzezicki and RandyVentress. Those in attendance were: MichaelSimpson, Kevin Gallagher, James Mayo, Aaron

Meinders of 11-04, Dale Leighton and Jamory Still of11-07 in Clarksville, Michael Shepard of 11-02 andJim Grant of 11-05.

Class brief and photos by Timm Meunier 11-04.

Flotilla Leadership Course (from the CoastGuard Auxiliary Training Directorate: LeadershipResources)

The FLC presents leadership and managementconcepts and provides tools and other onlineresources that support the requirements of these

positions throughout their tenure. Participants worktheir way through this information to achieve thefollowing goals:

Exercise leadership and supervision of the flotillaand assure that the overall flotilla program conformsto the Coast Guard and Auxiliary policies andprocedures.

Supervise administration and coordinationbetween the Vice Flotilla Commander and staffmembers.

Become familiar with the Auxiliary Manual(AUXMAN)and the Flotilla Procedures Manual.

Prepare to effectively support the policy,requirements, and procedures related to flotillaadministration, administration principles courtesy,protocol, and ceremonies the auxiliary's technologyworld the flotilla staff flotilla correspondence.

Instructors: Randy Ventress (L) MichaelBrzezicki (R) Students: Michael Simpson,

Kevin Gallagher, James Mayo, AaronMeinders of 11-04, Dale Leighton and

Jamory Still of 11-07 in Clarksville, MichaelShepard of 11-02 and Jim Grant of 11-05.
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If you are struggling to find ways to motivate members of your flotilla, or don't seem to have enough"leader" volunteer members available, consider renovating how you make decisions. Try leading from within,rather than from the top, by using a shared leadership model.

While a traditional, hierarchical style of management (sometimes called command-and-control) worksfor some situations (e.g., emergency response efforts) and is required in some contexts (e.g., historicallybureaucraticinstitutions), it israrely helpful in inspiring and motivating volunteers. Volunteers want toparticipate and have a say in what they accomplish and how they go about it.

An alternate model is that of participatoryleadership and decision-making. While the traditionalleadership model is a triangle with a charismaticleader at the apex, a more innovative, and perhapsmore effective, leadership model for the knowledgeeconomy involves a network of people around a circlewho filter information from the perimeter and feed itinto the middle of the organization for action.

A participatory leadership model assumes that thegroup has greater wisdom than individuals andaccepts that, while this approach make take longer upfront, it will save time in the long run by increasingmorale and productivity and decreasing resistance tochange.

By building a shared framework ofunderstanding, creating a safe environment fordiverse views to be shared, seeking new and untestedalternatives and a focus on finding win-win solutionsto all problems, members experience an environmentthat is both challenging and inspiring. By Staff

THE 28 COAST GUARD LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Leadership competencies are the knowledge, skills, and expertise the Coast Guard expects ofits leaders. The 28 leadership competencies are keys to career success. Developing them in allCoast Guard people will result in the continuous improvement necessary for us to remain alwaysready Semper Paratus.See all 28 Leadership Competencies (with descriptions) HERE

TRADITIONAL VERSUS PARTICIPATORY LEADERSHIP: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? By Staff

TRADITIONAL PARTICIPATORY

Top Down Bottom Up

Either/Or Both/And

Win-Lose Win-Win

Org ChartDetermines Work

Purpose-OrientedWork Teams

Chain ofCommand

Community ofPractice

IndividualsResponsiblefor Decisions

CollectiveGroup

Decisions

Top-down AgendaSetting

Group AgendaSetting

Motivation byReward/Consequences

Motivationby Ownership

One MeetingLeader/Speaker

MultipleVoices/Leaders

Work Assigned toPosition

Team MembersFollow Passions

Partial Participationin Discussions

Full Participationin Discussions

Efficiency is Valued Full Participation

is ValuedRosemary Halldorsson, IPFC 082-11-04 is presented with the

Leadership by Example Awardshe earned by implementing theshared leadership model with members of 082-11-04 in 2013.

Competency Wheel
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Falling into cold water can belife threatening. There are fourstages of cold-water survival, andeach presents the survivor with adifferent challenge. The stages are:

1) cold-shock; 2) functionaldisability; 3) hypothermia; and 4)post-rescue collapse. It is importantto understand the risks of each stagein order to be properly prepared tosurvive a cold water emergency.

Stage 1: Cold-shock (0-2minutes):Sudden immersion incold water causes an immediate fallin skin temperature which triggersseveral body reflexes. Thesereflexes are collectively known asthe cold-shock response, and theylast for just the first few minutesafter falling in. The cold-shockresponses are: 1) instantaneousgasping for air; 2) sudden increasein breathing rate; 3) sudden increasein heart rate; 4) sudden increase inblood pressure; and 4) dramaticdecrease in breath-holding time. Ifyour head is underwater and thecold-shock reflex causes you togasp and inhale (and simultaneouslydecreases your ability to hold your

breath), you may breathe in waterand drown. This has happened oftenenough in the past that the CoastGuard had a term for it: suddendrowning syndrome. Its onereason why a personal flotationdevice (PFD) can be life-saving ithelps keep your head out of thewater during the first few minutesthe cold- shock reflexes are active.

The increase in blood pressureand heart rate from suddenimmersion into cold water can also

be fatal. These rapid changes in thecardiovascular system can triggerirregular heartbeats or even cardiacarrest in susceptible individuals. Buteven aside from the potential forcardiac arrest, the irregularheartbeats and rapid breathing ratecan be incapacitating for someonestruggling to keep his head above

the waves. This is yet another goodreason why a PFD can be life-saving in this situation: it helps youstay afloat until your heart rate,blood pressure and breathing rate

return to more normal levels whenthe cold-shock reflexes diminish.

Sudden immersion in cold wateralso drastically reduces your abilityto hold your breath. For the averageperson who can hold his breath for60 seconds in air, breath-holdingtime is reduced to 20- 25 seconds orless when submerged in watercolder than about 50F. This wouldobviously be a problem for someonetrying to escape from a submergedautomobile, vessel or aircraft.Finally, the rapid breathing thatoccurs during the first few minutesof cold-water immersion can lead toa drop in blood levels of carbondioxide with subsequent mentalconfusion or even unconsciousness;both can significantly increase yourchances of drowning, particularly ifyoure not wearing a PFD.

Stage 2: Functional Disability(2-30 minutes): If you survive thecold-shock reflexes after falling

overboard, cold water can stillaffect you in other ways. It is muchharder to swim in cold water than itis in warm water. Your muscles getcold, making it harder to use yourarms and legs to stay afloat. Andcold water is a bit more viscous thanis warm water, requiring you towork harder to swim or stay afloat.Your hands get cold quickly andyou lose manual dexterity and gripstrength. This can affect your abilityto grasp a rescue line or life ring or

even to help pull yourself backaboard your vessel. Both swimmingfailure and loss of manual dexteritycan occur during the first 30minutes after falling into cold water.Again, a PFD would be life-savingduring this period, as it woulddramatically decrease your need toswim to keep your head up.

Stage 3: Hypothermia (> 30minutes):Hypothermia is adecrease in the bodys coretemperature (i.e., a drop in thetemperature of the bodys vital

organs below 95F) resulting fromexcessive heat loss to the coldwater. Hypothermia is not really athreat until you have been immersedin cold water for at least 30 minutes.The body cools relatively slowly,even in extremely cold water. Whenthe bodys temperature falls toaround 86- 90F, you will loseconsciousness and likely drown.But even in ice-water, this couldtake an hour or more to occur. Inwarmer water, the time to

unconsciousness could be muchlonger, depending on your body sizeand weight (large and/or obesepeople survive much longer thansmall, skinny people), yourclothing, your state of health, thesea-state, and particularly onwhether youre wearing a PFD orsome other means of flotation. Butwithout a PFD or supplementalflotation, unconsciousness in thewater usually means immediatedrowning. Survival times for theaverage sized person wearing aninsulated work suit with inherentbuoyancy (e.g., an insulatedexposure coverall and medium-weight undergarments not asurvival suit) in 45F water, even inheavy seas, could be as long as 5-8hours. For the same person wearinga survival suit, properly donnedbefore entering the water, thesurvival time could be as long as 36hours! Continued on PAGE 8

THE FOUR STAGES OF COLD WATER IMMERSIONReprinted by permission

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THE FOUR STAGES OF COLD WATER IMMERSION Continued from PAGE 7

Stage 4: Post-Rescue Collapse (> 30 minutes):

A survivor is still at significant risk even afterremoval from the water. Significant levels ofhypothermia can slow the bodys normal defenses

against a sudden drop in blood pressure. This can occurwhen the survivor is removed from the water,particularly if he/she is rescued in a vertical posture andnot promptly placed in a horizontal posture in therescue vessel or aircraft. The hypothermic heart andarteries cannot adjust fast enough to the drop in bloodpressure, which may cause loss of consciousness,irregular heartbeats or even cardiac arrest. Furthermore,the bodys core temperature continues to fall even aftera survivor is removed from the water, a phenomenonknown as afterdrop. If the afterdrop lowers the hearttemperature too far (e.g. below about 77F), cardiacarrest may occur. Finally, metabolic changes in the body

caused by prolonged immersion hypothermia cancontribute to potentially fatal cardiovascular effectseven after a survivor is rescued. For all of the abovereasons, rescuers should be particularly mindful of theABCs of first aid, handle a hypothermic victim gently,begin gentle rewarming efforts in the rescue vehicle,

and transport the survivor to a site of definitive medicalcare.Reprinted from "ON SCENE - The Journal ofU. S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue"

Petty Officer 3rd Class Aaron Bradshaw, Petty Officer 1st ClassMichael Bird and Seaman Elizabeth Braun, from Station Harbor

Beach, Mich., stand in their proper cold-water gear, as theyprepare for ice-rescue training in Port Sanilac, Mich. on the

shores of Lake Huron, Nov. 26, 2013. The crew of Station HarborBeach took advantage of the newly formed ice to perform their

first ice-rescue training of the year.

Life would be a lot easier if weall could get a big glass of ice coldwater in the face whenever wecommit a wrong, or do somethingreally ignorant. But thats not how itworks. We take your lumps,apologize where we can, learn andmove on.

Sure, Ive been used andunappreciated. But who hasnt? Andsome much more so than others. Ihave known some people with realreasons to have a crappy attitudeday in and day out. Life is hard

Its harder for some than for others;but because its hard to see beyond

the TV or smart phone at the end ofour noses we forget that somepeople play life on the dial setting ofExtra-Silly-Super-Freaking-Hardand they dont even have achoice.

Those are the cards theyre dealand play them they must. Its notdeep, its not unfair, its just life.Thats it. However, how manypeople do you know that have allsorts of crap happen to them andthey choose to not let it bring themdown?

Fortunately, I know more than afew people like that.

Is it about the crappy things thathappen to someone? Is it about allthe times one gets short changed inlife? Does it matter if your parentswere absent or unsupportive?

"NOPE!"Chuck Testa

Its about what one does after allof the crap has happened. It aint

about how hard you can hit. Itsabout how hard you can GET hitand keep moving forward. Howmuch you can take, and keep -moving - forwardRocky Balboa

There is no way to run from ahardship. It is what it isnothingmore. Either live life being angryand unhappy with a hardship or livelife being happy and optimistic witha hardship. You cannot go back andchange the struggles and hardshipsyou may be facing

Keep - Moving - Forward.

KEEP - MOVING - FORWARDBy Timm Meunier 11-04

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WINTER MONTHS ARE THE BEST TIME TO START BOATINGBy Timm Meunier 11-04

Starting in January, and running allwinter-long, boat shows take placeacross the country. They offer someof the best pricing and incentives ofthe year a major draw for the 85million Americans who take to thewater each year. For those ready toplan their summer fun, boat showsare often the place to start.

Todays Boat shows create a uniqueshopping experience since hundredsof boats are under one roof to board,browse and buy, however, mostpeople dont know about theadditional perks these events offer.

Do your homework. Beforeattending a local boat show, do alittle research and have a plan.Spend time online to researchdifferent types of boats that fityour budget, lifestyle and theareas you plan to boat.

Warm up with hot deals.Unlikeauto shows, boat shows are theplace to buy. Hundreds of new-year models are available to buyright at the show often at some ofthe best prices of the year asexhibitors generally offer specialshow pricing or other incentives.Plus, its the perfect time to ordera new boat to ensure it arrivesready to launch in spring.

Give the recreational boatinglifestyle a try.Boat shows are agreat place for beginners lookingto learn not only about the boatbuying process, but also the

recreational boating lifestyle. TheCoast Guard Auxiliary offercourtesy Vessel Safety Checksand Boating Safety Classes yeararound from getting the requiredState boating license to learninghow to dock a boat, as well asdisplays of boats that can befinanced for $250 a month or less.

Just get your feet wet or diveright in.Boat shows bring thegreat outdoors indoors, creatingan environment to enjoy the sightsand sounds of summer. Withaffordable admission prices,anyone can take advantage of anarray of activities (often at noadditional cost) including: scubadiving, fishing for kids, paddlesports, seminars, professionalracing boats, giveaways celebrityappearances and more. Plus, its agreat place to meet other boatersas many make their local boatshow a winter rendezvous.

Look for the seal of approval.Keep an eye out for a few keyseals of approval whenshopping the show. The MarineFive Star Dealer CertificationProgram is designed to ensure thatbuying and maintaining a boat arepleasant experiences. When youvisit a Marine Five Star CertifiedDealer you can feel confident youare choosing a business that iscommitted to your satisfaction.You can expect to find friendly,

knowledgeable employees, qualityproducts, reliable service Boatsmarked NMMA Certified havemet strict industry product qualitystandards.

The National Marine ManufacturersAssociation (NMMA) is the nationsleading trade association representingboat, marine engine and accessorymanufacturers. Collectively, NMMAmembers manufacture an estimated 80percent of marine products used inNorth America.


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WE UNDERSTAND THAT COLD WATER RECREATION IS A TRADITIONIN TENNESSEEBy Staff

The US Coast Guard, the Auxiliary and our partneragencies stand at the ready to help those in distress, butit is the general public who take to the winter watersthat needs to be the most prepared. Your own ability to

help yourself in the time of an emergency is far moreimportant to saving your life than anything we can do.There are several important steps that anyone cantaketo protect themselves and loved ones.

The Coast Guard wants to remind the public tomake a serious investment and commitment to coldwater safety, since water temperatures varying a lot onMiddle Tennessee lakes and rivers. If people do chooseto go out, they should remember the acronym;

I.C.E., Intelligence, Clothing, Equipment

Intelligence- Know the weather and water

conditions, know where you're going, and know how tocall for help. Also help others find you by remainingupright and standing to give rescuers a bigger target tolocate you. Only do this if it is safe to do so.

Clothing- Have proper clothing to preventhypothermia; dress for the water temperature, not theair temperature. The public is encouraged to wearreflective clothing in case of a search taking place atnight. Avoid wearing cotton and wear layers of clothingthat wick away moisture like Polypropylene, whichretains more of your body heat than any other fabric.Polypropylene thermals are the best extreme cold

weather base layer of clothing made.Equipment- Have proper equipment: marine

radio, life jackets, visual and audible distress signals,first aid kit, etc.

Freezing air and water temperatures significantlydecrease survival time for persons immersed in thewater. Cold water kills quickly! Surprisingly, coldwater is defined as any water temperature less than 70degrees Fahrenheit. The fact that air temperaturesmight be far above freezing is irrelevant when peopleunexpectedly enter the water.

While the Coast Guard understands winter

recreation on cold water in Middle Tennessee is atradition, it is important to take safety measures:

Middle Tennessee weather is unpredictable anddangerous, especially during seasonal transitions.Always check and monitor the weather radio beforeany trip out onto the lakes and rivers. Lake-effect

snow, high winds and dropping temperatures aregood indicators an outing should be postponed.

Complete a float plan. Always notify familyand friends where you are going and when you expectto beback and stick to theplan. Be sure to notifythem when plans change. Click herefor informationon float plans.

Never venture out alone; plan outings with otherboaters who will be on their own vessels.

Carry all required and recommended safety gear,such as visual distress signals, a sound-producingdevice, etc. Carry visual distress signals and a whistle

in the pockets of the life jacket being worn so itsclose at hand in an emergency.

The Coast Guard recommends carrying aregistered personal locator beacon in addition to aVHF-FM marine radio, to alert the Coast Guard andlocal safety agencies of potential distress. Consider awaterproof hand-held model that can be kept on onesperson.

Wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. A lifejacket allows a person to float with a minimum ofenergy expended and allows the person to assumetheHeat Escape Lessening Position !H.E.L.P."#

bringing the knees close to the chest and holdingthem in place by wrapping the arms around theshin portions of the legs.

If boating with pets, keep in mind animals alsoneed the added protection of flotation whileenduring colder weather. Not all animals swim orswim well. Like their human companions, animalsare just as susceptible to the harsh elements,including the e$ects of hypothermia. Severalmanufacturers make life jackets specifically fordogs and cats, in a variety of sizes.

Set your personal limits. Know when it's timeto call it a day.

FLOAT PLAN 2014 - AUXILIARIST/FLOTILLA SUPPORT

We have all the tools you need to promote Float Planning and teach your students aboutpreparing and using float plan on our Instructor Resourcespage. From lesson plans to posters totrue stories about those who've used the plan, and the consequences experienced by those whodidn't--it's all there. -From http://www.floatplancentral.org
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AUX MEMBERS CAN LOG IN TO THEUSCGAUX FEDEX OFFICE DOCSTORE,

US Coast Guard Auxiliarists can access an onlinecatalog to print Auxiliary manuals, forms etc. FedExOffice has developed a method to offer specialdiscounted pricing on specific Coast Guard Auxiliary

materials that normally only come on a CD or on anAuxiliary website.Its an easy process I know,because I have done it myself. Timm Meunier

Members can Log in to the USCGAUX FedExOffice DocStore,select Auxiliary documents, andorder their printing at a discounted price. It can bepicked up at your nearest FedEx Office or, if you livewithin 25 miles of the store, have it delivered to yourhome free of charge.

To give you an example of the savings availablethrough this program, the Auxiliary Manual wouldcost roughly $70 if printed outside of the program.Through the program you will pay around $16. Threehole punched paper is used.

All Materials in the FedEx Auxiliary Catalog are

still available free of charge, but currently come on aCD (Aux Manual, Aux Op courses, etc) or on anAuxiliary website (Public Affairs guides etc.)

This FedEx program is for those members thatlike things the old fashioned way in print! Pleasenote that each member pays for their own print orderusing a personal credit card.

Funding, grants and supplies are frequentlychanging. If an item comes from ANSC, you canalways have Division Staff Officer for Materials,James Mayo check to see if it has become available inprint, prior to ordering from the catalog.

You will need these three pieces of informationin order to log on to the website.

Website:https://docstore.fedex.com/uscgaux/

ID: uscgaux

Password: uscgaux1!

(note: the exclamation point at the end of the password)

There are some guidelines

for using this option:

ONLY ITEMS ORDERED FROM THEFEDEX AUXILIARY CATALOG RECEIVEDISCOUNTED PRICING.

YOU CAN NOT TAKE SOMETHING INTO FEDEX OFFICE AND HAVE IT PRINTEDAT THIS RATE.

YOU CAN NOT UP-CHARGE OR MAKEA PROFIT. (Federal Crime)

YOU CAN NOT SELL TO A MEMBER ATA HIGHER COST. (Federal Crime)

YOU CAN NOT SELL TO THE PUBLIC( ABS CLASSES etc.) AT A HIGHER COST.

HOW DO I APPLY TO THE COAST GUARD ACADEMY?,

To apply, you should have competitive Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores

(SAT) and cannot have reached your 22nd birthday. Unlike other service

academies, no Congressional sponsor is required. For an application form

call 1-860-444-8500. For more information about the Academy or to

contact an admissions officer, please visit the Academy's Web site HERE.
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Privacy Act of 1974

The disclosure of the personal

information contained in this publication

is subject to the provisions contained in

the Privacy Act of 1974.

The subject Act, with certain exceptions,

prohibits the disclosure, distribution,

dissemination or copying of any material

containing the home address, home

telephone number, spouses name and

social security numbers, except for

official business. Violations may result in

disciplinary action by the Coast Guard

and/or civilian criminal sanctions.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Photo Corps

Membership is open to any Auxiliarist

who has the photographic equipment and

skills to produce high quality images

suitable for publications. MORE HERE

2014 TEAM COAST GUARD Polar Plunge:(L to R) Jennifer Morgan a friend of Jimmy Helton 11-06, Herb K, Metro Police, John Gholson 11-05, Jim Grant 11

HOW YOUCAN SUBMIT ARTICLES & PHOTOS FOR

INCLUSION IN TOLOUD HAILERNewsletter

Loud Hailer is the monthly publication of Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 11

and is sent to approximately170 current members. Writing for the newsletter

is a rewarding way to contribute to the Coast Guard community while

enhancing your own professional development.

Members and non-members are encouraged to submit articles of interest

directly to the editor for inclusion. Personal transitions such as promotions,

moves, marriages, babies, awards, etc. are also welcomed. Accompanying

digital photos and other artwork are strongly encouraged. All articles,

transitions and photos are subject to editing, available space, and the

acceptance policy.

Contact Division Staff Officer for Publications (SO-PB) Timm Meunier. All

photos must have a caption, which identifies the person(s) in the photograph.

Include in the caption the name, rank (Active duty) and or position

(Auxiliary), and the full name of the photographer.Minors Require This

Signed Consent Formby their parent or guardian. Thank You, The Editor

Loud Hailer is a monthly

publication for the members of Coast

Guard Auxiliary Percy Priest Flotilla

082-11 in Electronic only format and

published on theDivision Web Site.

Reprints of articles, photographs,

graphics and artwork may be used in

other US Coast Guard or Auxiliary

publications without written permission

provided proper credit is given.

Your feedback and contributions will

always be greatly appreciated. Please

email comments, articles or feedback to:

Timm Meunier SO-PB

Duty Cell: 615.815.0222

NEXT DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO THE SOUNDER IS MARCH 23, 2014
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