[Psml] USCGAux Transfers to USPS

[tesco at coqui.net]

  Hello all. As a dual member of the USCGAUX and USPS and having
something to do with the boat insurance program I would like to set
the record straight on a few things. As R/C of  Member Benefits I
have no knowledge of USPS "Having to accept" USCGAUX members
automatically. We still have our procedures for membership and as
far as I know nothing has changed.  As far as the not being able to tow 
that is also not true. In fact
St. Paul has assured us that if a vessel is in "Imminent danger" we
can and should assist. Enhanced coverage has been arranged and an
official statement will be forthcoming from them. This includes
towing or being towed.

  The numbers and percentages of people changing from "one side and
the other"  is unknown to me and I really don't know where this
comes from. There are no statistics available to determine this.
Certainly if the percentages being used (15%) were true we, USPS
would be totally devoid of members in 6.66 years and the Auxiliary
would have 80,000 members.

  Please understand that in view of the new security standards and
the privacy issues a few Auxiliarists will not go through the process
required for Homeland security. This does not mean that they are
undesirable only that they place a high value on their privacy. These
people IF they meet Squadron standards and IF they meet educational
requirements COULD be invited to join USPS. Understand that this is
NOT a mandate to accept any and all persons from the CGAUX.

  :R/C Luis Ojeda, SN, Chair Member Benefits

> Richard,
>
> I do not doubt your figures about USPS deflections to USCGAux. 
That
> is not the issue here!
>
> I am one that is not totally happy with USPS, particularly with
> programs such as St. Paul Insurance which apparently now prohibits
> Squadron members from towing a vessel which is disabled or in
> distress (unless it is in intimate danger -- intimate danger not
> defined).  NOTE:  No response on this list re. the Kingsway Power
> Squadron (D/5) Commander's post on this issue?
>
> What bothers me with regard to USPS is that we apparently must now
> accept anyone into membership from USCGAux regardless of their
> desirability and regardless of Squdron ethics.
>
> For me, it begs the question:  "If one is no longer permitted to
be a
> member of the USCG Auxiliary, for any reason, why should USPS be
> obligated or required to accept such an undesirable person into
> membership into our organization???"
>
> John
>
> ================
>
> On Mar 28, 2007, at 7:18 PM, R. P. Davis wrote:
>
>> Yes John and Judy,
>>
>> I do not doubt this event, however - over 15% of our members are
>> transferring to the USCG every year either as dual membership or
>> single  do to dissatification with our organization - sad but
true.
>>
>> Richard
>>
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