DOUG JANELLE DSO-HUMAN RESOURCES
New Incen�ves for Reten�on and Recruitment
HR
SOMETHING WE
ALL NEED , but few answer the call to serve . It ’ s not one of the exciting roles that entice many prospects to join the Auxiliary , like going on patrol , but my feeling is it ’ s the glue that holds many the parts together . We often become the “ go to ” for information on How , Who , Where do I find or what form do I use .
The Human Resources ( HR ) Department for District 1 Southern Region ( D1SR ) has a webpage within the D1SR website designed primarily to assist Flotilla Commanders and Human Resources Staff Officers with the various procedures and documents associated with their position , with emphasis on D1SR specific information . The type of information provided includes who to contact ; enrollment procedures ; changes in member ’ s status ; recruiting ; resources for officers , current and new members ; and much more . The District HR team is prepared to assist each level of the First Southern Region Auxiliary .
Recruiting and Retention , while always important , have become even more so due to the heavy decline in membership over the last few years . A good deal of this attrition was COVID related and the lack of activities & operations available during this period .
Approximately 50 percent of our new members in recent years have come from inquiries on the National “ Join Us ” website . The remainder are from the old ‘ tried and true ” methods of interactions with the boating public at boat shows , performing vessel examinations and teaching boating safety .
There is a Recruiting Service Award ( RSA ) which includes a Uniform ribbon and certificate for members who recruit 7 new members in a single calendar year . There is also a National “ NACO Membership Growth Award ” for member ’ s recruiting 5 new members in a single calendar year .
New members are required to completed CORE training within their first 12 months . As an incentive to complete this in a timely fashion , the DSO-HR initiated an HR Challenge Coin award . This coin will be given to new member ’ s who complete their CORE training ( both AUXCT and BQCII ) in 30 days or less . This is a personal award given directly to the member by the DSO- HR .
Could you use a little extra spending cash ? The Coast Guard has started a new incentive program named “ Scout Talent and Refer ” ( STAR ). this program has been made open to the Auxiliary . CG Auxiliarists will receive the Auxiliary Commandant ’ s Letter of Commendation ( ACLOC ) and the $ 1,000 cash incentive for referring an idivitual to first-time Active Duty or Reserve enlisted service . Further details may be found in ALAUX 047 / 22 ( at right ). This replaces the older “ Everyone Is A Recruiter ” program .
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