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| − | The Auxilary's | + | The Auxilary's Youth Programs Division has direct operational responsibility for AUXSCOUT. The division's Chief is [mailto:[email protected] Bruce Johnson, DVC-HY]. Branch Chiefs for Atlantic East districts (D1N, D1S, D5N, D5S, D7), Atlantic West districts (D8C, D8E, D8W, D9C, D9E, D9W), and Pacific districts (D11N, D11S, D13, D14, D17) are [mailto:[email protected] Robin Pope, BC-HYA], [mailto:[email protected] Bill Reisa, BC-HYI], and [mailto:[email protected] Mike Bozarth, BC-HYP] respectively. |
The National Sea Scout Committee's Relationships Subcommittee provides program guidance to Sea Scout leaders working with the Auxiliary and liaison to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Coordination at the Coast Guard Auxiliary district level is handled by the Regional Sea Scout Commodore. Coordination at the Auxiliary sector level is handled by the Area Sea Scout Commodore. | The National Sea Scout Committee's Relationships Subcommittee provides program guidance to Sea Scout leaders working with the Auxiliary and liaison to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Coordination at the Coast Guard Auxiliary district level is handled by the Regional Sea Scout Commodore. Coordination at the Auxiliary sector level is handled by the Area Sea Scout Commodore. | ||
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The Coast Guard Auxiliary has conducted a successful pilot roll-out of its Sea Scouts BSA - Auxiliary Youth Leadership Program (AUXSCOUT) It is expected that AUXSCOUT will be rolled out nationally during the fall of 2019. All districts are currently able to develop working relationships with local Sea Scout units, councils, areas, and regions, as well as pursuing joint public affairs, public education, and vessel examination opportunities. |
National policy guidance
The Auxilary's Youth Programs Division has direct operational responsibility for AUXSCOUT. The division's Chief is Bruce Johnson, DVC-HY. Branch Chiefs for Atlantic East districts (D1N, D1S, D5N, D5S, D7), Atlantic West districts (D8C, D8E, D8W, D9C, D9E, D9W), and Pacific districts (D11N, D11S, D13, D14, D17) are Robin Pope, BC-HYA, Bill Reisa, BC-HYI, and Mike Bozarth, BC-HYP respectively.
The National Sea Scout Committee's Relationships Subcommittee provides program guidance to Sea Scout leaders working with the Auxiliary and liaison to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Coordination at the Coast Guard Auxiliary district level is handled by the Regional Sea Scout Commodore. Coordination at the Auxiliary sector level is handled by the Area Sea Scout Commodore.
District implementation
Each district us strongly encouraged to appoint a District Sea Scout Coordinator (DSSC). The District Sea Scout Coordinator is responsible for developing and coordinating the District’s Sea Scout programs. This includes identifying and establishing points of contact at each level of the Auxiliary – District, Division and Flotilla – for Sea Scout Areas, Councils, and Ships in the District.
The DSSC would promote authorized Sea Scout activities, such as Public Education programs, VSCs for Sea Scout boats and at Scout camps, unit sponsorship, and shoreside and underway training through the Auxiliary POCs at each level. Additionally, the DSSC provides after-action reports and articles relating to youth activities for Auxiliary publications, e.g., AuxBWiki.
The DSSC also provides support to their District Commodores on other youth programs occurring in their district by:
- Developing articles on youth program activities.
- Holding workshops at District training conferences on youth programs.
District resources
- Job Description - District Auxscout Staff Officer
- Sample Strategic Plan - District Auxscout Staff Officer
- Training Profile - District Auxscout Staff Officer
Division support
In order that AUXSCOUT organizational support be implemented consistently, it is recommended that each division appoint a Division Sea Scout Coordinator (SSC).
