Publications
The District 8 Newsletter is published quarterly, Newsletter articles and due dates are listed below:
Quarter Submitted by
1 Spring Edition January 1 – March 31 April 15: Spring
2 Summer Edition April 1 – June 30 July 15: Summer
3 Fall Edition July 1 – September 30th October 15: Fall
4 Winter Edition October 1 – December 31 January 15: Winter
Articles must be submitted in Times New Roman Font Size 12 in Word document.
Photos must be in .JPG format
Photographing Children: When using images of minors (persons under the age of 18), parental consent for taking and using the image of the minor must be obtained. Download U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary “ Photography/Video/Audio Consent form / Release”
All photos must have the name of the photographer and the “Who, What, Where and When” describing the photo.
Examples of what may be included for distribution:
1. Information concerning the aims, purposes and activities of the Auxiliary from Flotilla to national level.
2. Reports of official activities within the Auxiliary, or announcements of plans for such activities.
3. Educational information within the realm of recreational boating, and information of boating safety oriented aviation activities.
4. Auxiliary training activities planned or accomplished. Working schedules of Auxiliary members (patrols, radio etc.) For security purposes, exact patrol areas should not be described.
5. Historical background of members, flotillas, or divisions which provide the reader with a deeper insight of the aims, purposes and accomplishments of the Auxiliary.
Examples of material which “does not” qualify under strict “official business” criteria.
1. Birthday, wedding, and vacation announcements
2. Purely society page items
3. Recipes
4. Items for sale by members
All Flotilla newsletters must be sent for approval to danielleeperea@gmail.com before distributing to members. The newsletter will be sent to CDR Dougherty and BOSN McCommons for approval.