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09 NOV 2020 FM : CHDIRAUX TO : ALAUX ALAUX 033 / 20
Subj : MERGER OF ANSC AND AUXCEN
1 . The Coast Guard and the Auxiliary Association ( AuxA ) are continually exploring ways to leverage resources and create new efficiencies for the benefit of those they serve . 2 . The Coast Guard Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety ( CG-BSX ) and AuxA have collaborated on several initiatives over the past few years with a view towards increased efficiency of operations , opportunities for savings , and greater value of Auxiliary membership . 3 . The Auxiliary National Supply Center ( ANSC ) and the AuxA fulfillment center ( AUXCEN ) have recently collocated in the same warehouse facility in Granite City , IL . Although their business and product lines remain separate , this is the realization of an opportunity for the Coast Guard and AuxA to increase the efficiency of their operations . 4 . Contact information for AUXCEN and ANSC follow : Coast Guard Auxiliary Association Inc ( AUXCEN ) 1301 W First St Suite E1 Granite City IL 62040-1802 Main Phone : ( 618 ) 823-5009 FAX : ( 618 ) 823-5029 Hours of Operation : Monday - Friday ; 0800-1530 Central
Auxiliary National Supply Center ( ANSC ) 1301 First St . suite E , Rivers Edge Granite City , IL 62040-1803 Main Phone : ( 618 ) 876-1708 Hours of Operation : Monday - Friday ; 0630-1500 Central
5 . Internet release is authorized .
29 OCT 2020 FM : CHDIRAUX TO : ALAUX ALAUX 032 / 20
Subj : AUXILIARY CURRENCY MAINTENANCE CHANGES FOR CY 2020
1 . The Coast Guard recognizes the unprecedented challenges imposed on its Auxiliarists since the outset of the COVID-19 global pandemic , and greatly appreciates the understanding and responsibility demonstrated by all Auxiliarists in preserving their health and well-being as well as that of our Nation ' s maritime public .
2 . In acknowledgement of the significant constraints that have been levied upon Auxiliarists ’ ability to perform authorized activities in Calendar Year ( CY ) 2020 , the following changes to currency maintenance requirements are effective immediately : a . General Qualification and Currency Maintenance Requirements . ( 1 ) All annual currency maintenance requirements for CY 2020 ( e . g ., the two marine dealer visits required to maintain currency as a program visitor ) and otherthan-annual requirements that were due in CY 2020 ( e . g ., the 3-year check ride required to maintain currency as a coxswain if due in 2020 ) are waived except tests and workshops that can be completed online through the Auxiliary Learning Management System ( AUXLMS ) or Auxiliary National Classroom . ( 2 ) Currency maintenance requirements that have been waived must now be completed by 31 December 2021 ( e . g ., the five vessel safety checks that were required by 31 December 2020 in order to maintain currency as a Vessel Examiner must now be completed by 31 December 2021 ). Currency maintenance requirements that would normally have applied in CY 2021 are effectively cancelled ( e . g ., a Vessel Examiner will