[Psml] USCGAux Transfers to USPS

[Paul R. Soucy]

At last someone with knowledge has set the record straight concerning USCGA transfers to USPS.  Thank you R/C Luis Ojeda.  

While in the United States Air Force many years ago I had to fill out a security form for a clearance and let me tell you that is not an easy form to fill out.  Then again in civilian life, I again needed a security clearance and had to fill out a much longer form.  Those in doubt, get a form from Homeland Security and see how much privacy you give up to the government.

We will welcome any USCGA member who wishes to join our squadron.  Remember, any USPS squadron has the right to accept or reject any application.

P/C Paul Soucy, AP
Long Bay


----- Original Message ----- 
  From: tesco at coqui.net 
  To: psoucy at sc.rr.com 
  Cc: USPS Power Squadron Mailing List 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:19 PM
  Subject: Re: [Psml] USCGAux Transfers to USPS


  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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