U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - District 11S, Division 2, Flotilla 9 - Dana Point CA - Join!

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=175 BGCOLOR="#DDDDDD" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <IMG SRC="images/DHSBanner.jpg" border=0 ALT="Department of Homeland Security Logo" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" width="140" height="41"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="images/AVLBanner.gif" border=0 width="140" height="53" ALT="America's Volunteer Lifesavers Logo" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="homeland_security_site_redirect_page.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Dept. of Homeland Security</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="redirect_to_uscg.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>United States Coast Guard</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="national_web_site_redirect_page.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Auxiliary National Web Site</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="district_11south_web_site_redirect_page.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>District 11 South Web Site</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="missions_of_the_auxiliary.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Missions of the Auxiliary</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="division_web_sites.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>About Division 02</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="staff.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Division Staff</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Division News</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="boating_classes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Boating Classes</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="vessel_safety_checks.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Vessel Safety Checks</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="AIM.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>CG Youth Academy Intro.</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="join_the_auxiliary.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Join the Auxiliary!</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="boater_resources.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Boater Resources</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="member_resources.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Member Resources</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="calendar.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Division Calendar</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="photo_album_main_menu.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Photo Album</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="information_request_form.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Request More Information</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="privacy_statement.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Privacy Statement</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="link_disclaimer.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Disclaimer</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFBF0" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B> <IMG SRC="images/AuxBanner.jpg" border=0 ALT="Auxiliary Banner" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" width="550" height="39"></B></div> <div>  <A NAME="top_of_page_1_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/1x1.gif" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" width="1" height="1" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >District 11 South, Division 2</FONT></div> <div> Coastal Orange County - California</div> <div> <B>Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Dana Point and South Coast</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="images/AuxLine.png" border=0 width="538" height="6" ALT="AuxLine graphic" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="11"></FONT></div> <div> <B>Join the Auxiliary!</B></div> <div> <B><U>Who can be a member?</U></B></div> <div> The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is a civilian organization of volunteers.  Membership is open to citizens of the United States, it's territories and possessions, who are 17 years of age <IMG SRC="images/AuxCollage.jpg" border=0 ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" width="182" height="263">and older, and have not been convicted of a felony.  Facility ownership (radio station, boat, or aircraft) is desirable but not mandatory.</div> <div> Those individuals with special training or experience in any Auxiliary program area also are desirable for Auxiliary membership.  The same is true for any individual who has specific skills helpful to the organization.</div> <div> Auxiliary membership is also open to all or former members of any uniformed services and their service components.</div> <div> Members are people who have an interest in serving the boating community, and their country through the various <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000CC" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="missions_of_the_auxiliary.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 11S"><U>Missions</U></A> </FONT>of the Auxiliary.</div> <div> <B><U>What are the benefits of membership?</U></B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Service to the country and community:</U></B></div> <div> Particularly since the tragic events of September nth 2001, Auxiliary personnel have been of great help to the Coast Guard by taking care of many of the non-military/non-law enforcement missions of the Coast Guard.  This helps free the Coast Guard to focus more assets on Homeland Security and anti-terrorist activities in addition to their other law enforcement and military missions.</div> <div> Since that day, Coast Guard personnel have been putting in many long days and hours to fulfill their core missions with the added burden of anti-terrorism efforts.  This often leaves little time for their personal lives.  Auxiliary personnel will often work some of the support functions (such as Radio Watch Stander at shoreside Coast Guard facilities), freeing Coast Guard personnel to have time with their families.</div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Training:</U></B></div> <div> As a member of the Auxiliary, you have direct access to all Auxiliary Public Education training programs in addition to many U.S. Coast Guard training programs <U>not</U> offered to the general public.</div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fellowship:</U></B></div> <div> This is the heart of the Auxiliary. Our membership is a wonderful group of Friends, which have a similar goal. We have a great time promoting boating safety.  We want to keep our pristine waters safe and fun for everyone, including ourselves. We enjoy our social activities but the Auxiliary is not a social organization. Rather we are a SERVICE ORGANIZATION providing needed support to the Coast Guard and the Boating Public. </div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">How much of my time will it take?</U></B></div> <div> That's really up to you.  While active participation is expected, how much time you spend on Auxiliary related activities is up to you!  </div> <div> There are a variety of classes, social activities, and missions that take time and commitment.  Which activities you support or attend depends on your areas of interest and your own personal availability.</div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">How much does it cost to be a member?</U></B></div> <div> Annual Dues vary between Flotilla's, but are generally in the range of $55, in addition to the need to purchase some uniform items.  Your area of interest my incur additional costs for additional required equipment.  A minimum uniform will cost you approximately $100, and if you chose to participate in the Boat Crew programs, additional personal equipment costs run another $100 or so.</div> <div> Many of these expenses are Tax Deductible.</div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">What are the various functions I can get involved in?</U></B></div> <div> There are a large variety of functions that require different skills, experience, and qualifications.  These include:<IMG SRC="images/CatamaranAssist.jpg" border=0 ALT="Auxiliary assists capsized catamaran" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" width="283" height="198"></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Boat Crew</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Coxswains (Skippers)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Member Training </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Public Education </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Operations </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Communications </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Vessel Examiner </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Member Resources </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Aids to Navigation </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Public Affairs<IMG SRC="images/ElementarySchool.jpg" border=0 width="294" height="202" ALT="Bruce Jacobson & Norma Lococo make a boating safety presentation at a local elementary school" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Career Counselor</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Publications </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Finance </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Information Services</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Secretary/Records </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Marine Dealer Visitor </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Computer Systems </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Radio Watch Standers</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Air Observers</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="images/Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Patrol Pilots and Co-Pilots (private license required)</div> <div> 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