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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC TO ALCOAST BT UNCLAS ALCOAST 298 / 21 SSIC 16790 SUBJ : 2020 AUXILIARIST OF THE YEAR 1 . I am pleased to announce the selection of Auxiliarist Patrick M . Brown of Eighth District-Eastern Region ( D8-ER ), Flotilla 11-5 in Nashville , Tennessee as the 2020 Auxiliarist of the Year .
2 . Mr . Brown enrolled in the Auxiliary in April 2014 and immediately became an active participant by holding various flotilla leadership positions including Vice Flotilla Commander and eventually Flotilla Commander . Along with serving as the District Commodore ’ s Aide , in 2020 he was appointed as the National Branch Chief for Media / Video . In this capacity , Mr . Brown answered the call of Auxiliary national leadership to develop a safe and secure method to conduct elections during the COVID-19 pandemic . He adeptly applied his superb skills to facilitate virtual elections at the Auxiliary ’ s national , district , division and flotilla levels . Mr . Brown ensured appropriate software and programs were effectively used and numerous test runs were performed to identify potential issues and ensure they were rectified . As the Auxiliary ’ s Election Administrator , he managed the polling website during all electronic elections and immediately resolved concerns as they arose . He was instrumental to the development of the “ Election of Unit Officers Through the Use of Electronic Means ” Standard Operating Procedure , a comprehensive policy document issued by the Chief Director of Auxiliary that established ground-breaking procedures for the Auxiliary ’ s virtual elections . His meticulous effort enabled rapid Auxiliary-wide familiarization with this new technology , facilitated successful conduct of over 1,000 time-sensitive Auxiliary elections , ensured Auxiliary leadership continuity despite the pandemic ’ s restrictive impacts , and resoundingly proved the efficacy of virtual elections . Devoted to professional development and service , he also maintained currency as an Auxiliary instructor and vessel examiner , and logged over 745 hours of activity .
3 . Committed to service and helping others , Mr . Brown also led community cleanup efforts following the EF4 tornado that devastated several middle- Tennessee communities in March 2020 . He oversaw the removal of over 50 tons of home and storm debris from local neighborhoods , including vital storm water canals that fed directly into the Old Hickory watershed in the Cumberland River system . 4 . I applaud Mr . Brown ’ s dedication to the success of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in the face of the challenging COVID-19 pandemic and his compassionate contributions to his local community . 5 . POC : CDR Edgardo Cruz , COMDT ( CG-BSX-11 ) at : Edgardo . Cruz @ uscg . mil . 6 . RDML John W . Mauger , Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy ( CG-5P ), sends . 7 . Internet release is authorized .
03 SEP 2021 FM : CHDIRAUX TO : ALAUX ALAUX 031 / 21
SUBJ : AVAILABILITY OF A NEW BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN ONLINE TRAINING COURSE
1 . Successful completion of the Blood Borne Pathogen ( BBP ) training course remains a requirement for Auxiliarists to be assigned to duty performing ordered patrol missions for Coast Guard commands .
2 . A new version of the BBP training course is now available to be completed through the Auxiliary Online Classroom ( http :// classroom2 . cgaux . org / moodle / course / view . ph p ? id = 205 ). This version is an acceptable alternative to the BBP training course that has been available in