that enables Auxiliary subject ma�er experts to help support research projects, on an as needed bases. For Project 2022-12, since it involved an Auxiliary mission, having Auxiliarists involved as subject ma�er experts was logical. The RDC’ s Auxiliary unit coordinator worked with the RDC project team to identify and invite local Auxiliary members, who were qualified and experienced Aids Verifiers, to join the project team in August( Christine Howe and David Marrio�).
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HE RDC PROJECT TEAM, which now included Auxiliary team members, discovered that Auxiliarist O’ Connor down in D7 had developed a prototype iPhone-based PATON inspection application that was in use in D7 and was approved by the CG in D7. Auxiliarist O’ Connor was no stranger to the RDC, as he volunteered in 2020 to become a charter member of the RDC / AUX Skills Bank as a retired systems engineer at Dell Computers who had served as a member of the Chief Technical Officer’ s staff for many years. As a retired systems engineer at Dell computers he had served as a member for many years and was a welcoe addition.
The existence of a working prototype was shared with the RDC project team and Zoom conference calls with Auxiliarist O’ Connor began. Fortunately, a member of D7, and a colleague who has used the iPhone-based application( David Green), was“ summering” in Connecticut and agreed to join the RDC project team.
An on the water demonstration was soon organized and conducted using an Auxiliary facility with the RDC / AUX project team on board.
Since any product developed and delivered to the Auxiliary will be one that will have a national rollout, the project team invited National Division Chief- Navigation Systems, Ed Martin and his Branch Chief Michael Hay, to join the team. Auxiliarist Martin served for many years as a NOAA officer and Auxiliarist Hay’ s aids verification experience are both welcome additions.
The project continues, as more research is being conducted across CG Districts. It is an excellent example of how good communications can lead to unanticipated collaborations which ultimately produce a winning proposition. CG leadership training teaches us to“ Challenge The Status Quo” and the Ideas @ Work initiative is an excellent opportunity for all in the CG, regardless of rank or job to be an agent of change.
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