Diversity
Valuing Diversity
Cornerstones
Diversity is about inclusion and engagement.
The most important issue is always human dignity and total quality respect.
Prejudice is eliminated by developing high performance teams.
True diversity is ensuring diversity of thought at all levels of the organization.
Everyone adds talent and value; each person must be developed and offered full opportunity to achieve.
Diversity solutions must be situation specific.
Diversity is a philosophy and is everyone's responsibility.
DIVERSITY POLICY
It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to ensure that
all citizens, regardless of race, gender, color, national origin, sexual
orientation, age, religion, or physical or mental disability have an equal
opportunity to become a member of this organization. People from a
wide variety of backgrounds and interests are welcome and encouraged to join the
Auxiliary to work side by side with us as we serve the boating public.
The fundamental action imperative of diversity is to create an environment, which
fosters an appreciation of the values, skills, and abilities of each individual
member. Members are responsible to each other for promoting an inclusive
atmosphere of acceptance and respect, for demonstrating a commitment to fair and
equal opportunity, and for moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating
our different backgrounds. We are committed to enjoying a diverse and
inclusive membership. We all understand that diversity is not a problem
to be solved, but that it is an asset to be developed.