[Psml] USCGAux Transfers to USPS

[Lu Abel]

Bob:

At the D/25 conference last weekend, a number of our SEOs and Cdrs asked 
what the exact procedure is for giving people credit for the Auxiliary 
courses.   Has one been established?

Lu Abel

R. Sweet wrote:
> John and All,
> 
> We have made a conscious move to open USPS to CGAux members.  Most
> Auxiliarists are experienced boaters who clearly have interest in offering
> their services and participating in a boating organization.  
> 
> The Ed Dept has opened the door by accepting certain CGAux Educational
> programs as meeting the requirements of some of our courses.  In particular,
> we will accept the full CGAux BS&S program for our Seamanship; their BCN for
> our Piloting; and the ACN for our Advanced Piloting.
> 
> As to accepting a CGAux member, or any other applicant, that is up to the
> squadron that the individual applies to.  There is no automatic acceptance.
> 
> At the Annual Meeting C/C Marshburn announced that he and Steve Budar,
> National Commodore of the CGAux, would be sending a letter to those
> Auxiliarists who recently declined to continue their membership due to the
> security requirement imposed by Homeland Security.  That letter would invite
> these individuals to apply to USPS for membership.
> 
> By all rights, we should welcome these folks with open arms.  That is not to
> say that we must accept them - that is a local squadron decision.  The
> security requirement to retain CGAux membership is considered by many to be
> quite onerous and intrusive, especially for a volunteer organization.  From
> the Homeland Security perspective, CGAux members are likely to be exposed to
> sensitive information and operations in the performance of their volunteer
> duties.  This is not a simple criminal background check, but far more
> extensive.  Declining to undergo this investigation in no way should be
> considered a negative statement about the individual.  It's a matter of
> personal choice.
> 
> As an organization of boaters, furthering boating and fellowship with
> boaters, we could probably not find a better group of potential members.  We
> also want to welcome current and continuing CGAux members as well.  We are
> different organizations doing different things - not competitors.  I, for
> one, welcome dual membership and believe that current and former CGAux
> members should be welcome and respected in USPS.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Bob Sweet
> ANEO
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: psml-bounces at usps.org [mailto:psml-bounces at usps.org] On Behalf Of John
> & Judy Gill
> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 8:43 PM
> To: aep at mindspring.com
> Cc: United States Power Squadrons Mailing List
> Subject: [Psml] USCGAux Transfers to USPS
> 
> USCGAux Transfers to USPS
> 
> At the 2nd Annual Greater Philadelphia Boat and Water Sports show  
> held on 22-25 March the writer was staffing the Northern D/5  
> Squadrons (5 Squadron's in the greater Philadelphia area) when a  
> USCGAux officer came to our booth to say hello.  The Auxiliary's  
> booth was only promoting Vessel Safety Checks, not public boating  
> courses?
> 
> The Auxiliary officer stated that we (USPS) were going to have a  
> great increase in our membership very soon.  When we asked why, he  
> stated that the USCGAux Commandant has strongly recommended to all  
> Auxiliary members, who do not pass the Federal and State Security  
> Clearance, that they "transfer" their memberships to a local USPS  
> Squadron.
> 
> When I told him that USPS was a private nonprofit organization with  
> specific membership requirements, including local Squadron approval,  
> he further stated that their National Commander had recently been to  
> a "major" USPS meeting to obtain approval of such Auxiliary members  
> becoming USPS members.
> 
> At this point we listened politely and made no further comment, since  
> we were not at the National meeting, nor have we heard any  
> "automatic" guarantee that local squadrons must accept "transfers"  
> from those who can not pass a security check.
> 
> As the Ch/Mem/Com of Pennsway (PA) Squadron, I would like to know  
> what "deals" have been made or "assurances given" that we must accept  
> anyone from any Auxiliary "unconditionally" into our Squadron or the  
> National Organization.
> 
> If an individual can not pass a security clearance, why MUST we  
> accept them into USPS -- this seams contrary to our membership  
> requirements which gave Squadrons the privilege to not accept certain  
> undesirables from our midst.
> 
> D/Lt John R. Gill, AP
> Pennsway (PA) Squadron in D/5
> Ch/Mem/Com
> Ch/VSC
> Ch/ABC
> Ch/CruisePlanning
> 
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