A Safe Boating Expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Coast Guard Station in the Channel Islands Harbor, 4201 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard.
The event will include fire and rescue demonstrations, life jacket giveaways for kids, fire extinguisher demonstrations and other free offerings intended to encourage safe boating.
Participating agencies include the Coast Guard, Channel Islands Harbor Patrol, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, Ventura County Fire Department and American Red Cross.
“We’re having an actual search and rescue demonstration, in which a helicopter will pick a person up out of a burning boat,” said Henry Goldman, who coordinates the National Safe Boating Campaign event for the Coast Guard auxiliary in Oxnard. “People will be able to see it from the harbor. We’ll have one demonstration in the morning, with the Coast Guard helicopter, and one in the afternoon, with the Sheriff’s Department helicopter.”
Included in the expo will be tours for kids of the Coast Guard cutter Blacktip and the 41-foot UTB patrol boat. The tours will include a short ride out to the harbor entrance. To make a reservation for the tours, call 800-704-5620 or 38007, or contact Henry Goldman at cgauxpa@yahoo.com.
The Coast Guard auxiliary also will offer free safety inspections for boats at the Channel Island boat ramp and the Ventura Harbor boat ramp, with Coast Guard-approved hull stickers available for boats that are properly equipped.
In addition, the Ventura County Fire Department will demonstrate how to operate fire extinguishers. Flares with a past expiration date can be left for disposal with the department’s bomb squad. The Red Cross also will show how to use heart defibrillators, while vendors will be on hand with the latest life jackets and other safety gear.
So this has probably been out for a while - and if you are really with it you may already have this link bookmarked on your computer.....but if you don't here it is.
I have heard rumblings about this issue so I thought you might be interested.....
Here is an article from the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard from his website.
There is a work group that is examining the integration of Personal Protective Equipment. I'm not sure what the exact answer will be but BM2 Shear (below) suggests one option. Comments?United Concordia, Inc. is proud to once again recognize and support the “Month of the Military Child” in April by sponsoring a Web-based, random drawing. Children of active duty and National Guard and Reserve sponsors who are enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) are eligible for this drawing. Entries must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian. Entries submitted by individuals other than the parent or legal guardian will not be accepted and are ineligible for the drawing.
To enter, simply complete the contest entry form between 8 a.m. April 2, 2009, and midnight April 29, 2009, Eastern Standard Time. Entries will be accepted via online submission only. Winners will be selected at random.
Prizes will be awarded to military children of varying ages. Within each age category, first, second and third place prizes will be awarded.
Ages 0—2
First Prize: Disney's Baby Einstein™ Baby Neptune™ Ocean Adventure Gym and “Discovering Water” DVD; “Water, Water Everywhere” book; and Teethe & Tug Pals: Baby Neptune.
Second Prize: Disney's Baby Einstein My First Story Reader, “Baby's First Sounds” DVD and “Colors Flip Flap Book”.
Third Prize: A $50 All Services Exchange gift certificate
Ages 3—6
First Prize: VTech® V-Motion™ Active Learning System
Second Prize: VTech Create-a-Story™ Reading System
Third Prize: A $50 All Services Exchange gift certificate
Ages 7—10, Ages 11—14 and Ages 15—17
First Prize: Nintendo® Wii™ Gaming Console and Wii Play bundle
Second Prize: Nintendo DS Lite
Third Prize: A $50 All Services Exchange gift certificate
Remember . . .
Only one entry per child is permitted. Winners will be announced on the TDP Web site on May 28, 2009. Mailed or faxed entries will not be considered. The entry deadline is midnight April 29, 2009, Eastern Standard Time, and only parents or legal guardians may enter their children. Best of luck to all who enter!
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The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) in association with the National Military Family Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Accredited Financial Counselor® Fellowship. This program will provide up to 200 military spouses with the education necessary to enter the financial counseling career field.
The fellowship covers the costs associated with completing the Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) training and the first two attempts at both exams. Upon successful completion of the program and required practicum, the participant will be awarded the Accredited Financial Counselor® designation from AFCPE®.
Many employers such as credit unions, financial aid offices, and community housing agencies need well-trained, ethical and caring financial counselors to meet the increasing demand for financial counseling services. Military spouses can fill this need while building a rewarding career that is flexible to the demands of the military family lifestyle.
An Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) assists individuals and families in the process of financial decision making. Accredited Financial Counselors® agree to maintain the highest ethical standards as outlined in the AFCPE® Code of Ethics.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY CLICK HERE!
Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, visited the Port of Los Angeles and Sector LA-LB Monday April 13 to meet with local officials and address the media. Napolitano spoke on the importance of interagency cooperation and port security. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory J. Mendenhall.)
Quote from ASTC Mario Vittone:
"This is the Coast Guard. Why we are here is easy....our primary "cause" requires such preparation and attention to the details of preparation that it becomes easy to forget about the thing that we are preparing for:
We are all here to save lives.
That's it. That's all. The primary reason that anyone in the Coast Guard has a job is to save lives. All jobs (ALL OF THEM) are in support of that mission.
SAR Definitely, but what about the others?.Marine Safety? Why do we want it to be safe? To save lives. What about EMSST? Saving lives, no question. How about drug interdiction! Aha! ...no...wait...that saves lives too. How about a YN at Topeka? Lifesaver: No one gets paid...people quit...people die.
So you think you are just cleaning boats? Do you think the MK3 is just repairing the engine on the 47 footer? Do you honestly think that all that Seaman Apprentice is doing is chipping paint? You are wrong. What you are doing is saving lives; doing boat checks, fixing engines and painting are the ways that you do it.
Even if sometimes all someone wants is a PUMP.
St. Baldrick's is the world's largest volunteer-driven fund raising event for childhood cancer research. Thousands of volunteers shave their heads in solidarity of children with cancer, while requesting donations of support from friends and family.
The St. Baldrick's organization has asked The Coast Guard Station to participate in their event again this year by raising money (on-line) and by attending the event and having our heads shaved. The contributions and head-shaving participation support childhood cancer research. Let's be sure to do all that we can to help raise money for this very worthy cause.
Please note that this is a family event and ALL are welcome to attend.
On January 15th, Capt. Weidenhoeft, CO, Sector LA/LB visited the station to accompany ANT LA/LB to do maintenance on Anacapa Light. He was accompanied by his wife and two teenage children, and Capt. Caplis, his deputy commander.
Mike Brodey was kind enough to send over some photos from the trip. Enjoy!
This one is my personal favorite! I think it should be framed at the station to show off some of our AOR. 
I realize that there are a bunch of new people to the station so......... in honor of transfer season, here is all the info about the golf course on the local Navy Base. You can also follow the link to the MWR website for NBVC on the sidebar from this website for any other information.
ps - Pebble Beach is only 292 miles away (4.5 hour drive) if you were interested.
Through June 12, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military can receive one complimentary three-day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" Park Hopper ticket valid for admission to both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks. During the offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel also may make a one-time purchase of an adult or child three-day "Disney's Armed Forces Salute Companion" Park Hopper ticket for up to five family members (including spouse) or friends for the price of an adult 1-Day Park Hopper ticket.
Disneyland Resort hotels are also offering special room rates for active or retired military personnel. For example, at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel, active or retired members of the military and their families may find hotel rooms starting at $119 per night during value season, with great savings during other times of the offer period. This offer is available through June 12, 2009, and the number of rooms available at these special rates is limited.
For information regarding "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" at the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, military personnel may call 714/956-6424.
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/disney/36573/