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U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY |
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Flotilla 11-9, 7th Coast Guard District |
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America’s Volunteer Lifesavers ~~~ Join the TEAM Today ! |
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Member Benefits As a member of the U.S.. Coast Guard Auxiliary, your service to the nation is rewarded with a myriad of rewarding experiences, opportunities and money-saving benefits from well-known companies! Take advantage of the discounts available exclusively to members of the U.S.. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Coast Guard Federal Credit Union The Coast Guard Credit Union provides all the services of a bank, but returns profits to the members instead of the stockholders. From savings and checking accounts to home equity lines of credit, the Credit Union has a lot to offer. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Mutual Assistance provides an emergency fund that can provide fast financial relief when a member faces an unexpected or "impossible" financial burden that would cause personal hardship if no assistance were provided. Auxiliarists may apply for such a loan and are considered as "Sponsor Members" under the program. If approved, the emergency loan is interest free. Coast Guard Work-Life Programs Auxiliarists can take advantage of certain Coast Guard Work-Life Programs such as:
Insurance A variety of insurance programs benefit the Auxiliarist operating under Coast Guard orders. This includes medical, hospitalization, disability and death benefits should an accident occur in the performance of your duty. If your boat, aircraft or other authorized Auxiliary facility is damaged or destroyed while legitimately engaged in Auxiliary operations, coverage for repairs or replacement would be provided. Government liability coverage protects the Auxiliarist from third party claims made as a result of actions that occur when the Auxiliarist is performing authorized missions and has been properly assigned to duty. In order to maintain this coverage, all incidents and accidents must be reported to your issuing authority for the mission. As a caution, there must be strict adherence with the terms of all Coast Guard regulations and orders, as well as the Auxiliary Manual or the claim will be denied. Boat U.S. Marine Insurance Boat U.S. Marine Insurance is now available online at www.boatus.com/insurance/. Boat U.S. Marine Insurance has just made boat insurance buying easier. Auxiliarists can obtain a free quote for boat insurance online and, in most cases, get immediate insurance coverage on four different policies: total protection, bass boat, personal watercraft, or basic protection. Boat U.S. Marine Insurance can also be reached by phone at 800-283-2883. Boat U.S., with 520,000 members, is the world's largest organization of recreational boaters. Boat U.S. is also a Partner in Strategic Alliance for Recreational Boating Safety with the CGAuxA. More news will be forthcoming from the Department of Boating concerning Boat U.S. and its annual Grassroots Grants and Clean Water Grants. Exchange Privileges Auxiliarists in uniform, with proper identification, can purchase anything sold in the Coast Guard Exchange Stores except liquor and cigarettes. Dependents may accompany Auxiliarists to the Exchange, but may not make individual purchases. Members of the Auxiliary are also welcome at Department of Defense Exchanges, but only uniform items or accessories may be purchased. Publications Members receive the Auxiliary National publication, The Navigator, The Beacon, their own District publication, and other bulletins to keep abreast of Coast Guard, Auxiliary, CG Auxiliary Association, Inc. and general boating information. Uniforms, Training and Awards The pride of wearing the Auxiliary uniform is amplified by awards and advancement, with ample opportunities to receive recognition by completing Auxiliary training courses and participating in programs authorized by your Flotilla leadership. Tax Deductions Uniforms, their cleaning and maintenance, and reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred in the performance of your duties are "considered" contributions for tax purposes. The foregoing is not intended to be advice on deductibility. You should consult your professional tax advisor. Fellowship One of the Auxiliary's trademarks is good old-fashioned hospitality. Friends, neighbors and interested members of the public are always welcome to attend one of our flotilla meetings. In addition, you will find a special camaraderie among Auxiliarists that is hard to beat. Along with our missions we find time to relax and have fun at Auxiliary outings, training sessions, patrols, Vessel Safety Checks, classes, and conferences. Auxiliarists make lasting, meaningful friendships. Coast Guard Auxiliary Association Credit Card Experience all the benefits of the MBNA Platinum Plus Master Card credit card. The Platinum Plus Credit Card offers more premium benefits, all in a credit card that comes with no annual fee. You will also appreciate the availability of higher credit line up to $100,000. ShopAuxiliary.com Adobe Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are now eligible for special member pricing of Adobe Systems products including Acrobat, Approval, Photoshop and Illustrator. You may go to the ShopAuxiliary.com link and click on “Adobe”. That link will allow you to preview the products. You may then enter the password to go to the on-line site to select your products and place your order using a secure site. This is a tremendous opportunity to receive a significant savings on the products. Acrobat and Approval both allow you varying degrees to fill-in, print, transmit and save/file electronic forms eliminating needless paperwork, mailing and postage. The password you need to enter the ordering page is being passed through the elected leadership to your flotilla commander. Ask your elected officers for the password and see what is available to you as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Act now to receive your significant savings! Government and Armed Forces Travel Cooperative GovArm.com provides leisure and vacation travel services for government and military personnel, including retirees. With services ranging from condominium rentals, cruises, vehicle rental, and hotel reservations, to golf discounts and vacation packages, there is something for everyone. Armed Forces Vacation Club Armed Forces Vacation Club members can choose from 1 of 9 national hotel chains and save up to 20% and more off their next stay at thousands of locations in the U.S. and Canada. Just call the toll-free number for the hotel of your choice and give the operator the AFVC member I.D. number (60712) to receive your discount Avis Car Rental Discount Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary can now get 10% off Super Value daily and weekly rates in the U.S. on car rentals at Avis through a new alliance between the company and CGAuxA. In addition, Avis is offering 5% off promotional rates in the U.S., and 10%-20% off rates in other countries. To make a reservation, simply call your travel agent or Avis at 1-800-331-1212. When reserving your vehicle identify yourself as a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association and give them your Avis Worldwide Discount Number: T624400. Alamo Rent-A-Car Discounts Auxiliarists can get up to 15% off the cost of car rentals through Alamo by calling the nationwide toll-free reservation number 1-800-354-2322. Be sure to give the reservationist the CGAuxA group identification number 616094 and request rate code plan "BY". Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. These year-round discounts are available for business or leisure travel. InFocus LCD projectors A special discount on LCD projectors is being offered to all auxiliarists by InFocus, one of the major manufacturers of this product. Prices are several hundred dollars below list price. If your flotilla is thinking about purchasing a projector for use in showing the Power Point presentations at public education classes, you may want to check this out. For information on products, pricing, or how to order, contact the InFocus representatives Wes Johnson or Gary Leiendecker at 314-843-0427. Nextel Equipment and Service Plans Special discounts are available to members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary on NEXTEL equipment & service plans. For additional information on these discounts, call NEXTEL at 888-394-3999 and specify the discount code USCG AUX. Amazon.com What many of our members probably don't realize is that Amazon.com, now available through ShopAuxiliary.com, goes far beyond books! Here are just some of the other things you'll find by clicking through the ShopAuxiliary.com link:
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this page edited on 2/19/2008 |
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