The latest issue of Waves, the RBS Outreach watercraft and vessel safety newsletter, has now been posted. Check it out for suggestions for making your upcoming NSBW activities more rewarding and effective Read it here.

Source [Robert P. Myers Deputy Director (Dir-Bd)]

The deadline for submitting your applications for National Awards (administered by NAC) is May 31, 2013. Award applications and instructions for submission are found on the NAC (National Association of Commodores) web page.

Source [IPP, Richard Ives]

National Commodore Thomas C. Mallison is pleased to announce the following appointments for National Staff. These appointments were made in accordance with the process described in the AUXMAN, and concurrence of the Chief Director has been received:

Kelly L. Townsend has been appointed as Director of RBS Outreach (B) Michael S. Klacik has been appointed as Director of Vessel Examination Perry R. Taylor has been appointed as Deputy Director of Vessel Examination

Source[N-EA Anne Lockwood]

The initial schedule of events for the 2013 USCGAUX National Convention (NACON) has been released and is now viewable from this URL. As more information becomes available, it can be seen here.

Source[N-EA, Anne Lockwood]