Spring D-Train Boasts Variety of Workshops

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DUNKIRK, NY -- Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in the Ninth District’s Eastern Region have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills at the Spring D-Train.

With something for all skill levels and interests, the district training conference takes place March 19-22, 2015 at the Clarion Hotel and Marina in Dunkirk, NY.

Auxiliarists can take advantage of a national “C School” in Auxiliary Leadership and Management (AUXLAMS-A). (Sign up through the chain of command.)

Or learn an effective recruiting technique.

Or become certified in First Aid/CPR.

In fact, there is something for everyone:

• Basic Nav with iPad/mobile devices.
• New BQ Course Overview.
• 4-hour Team Coordination Training (TCT).
• Aviation Safety Training.
• “Coastie” Certification Training.
• Diversity Workshop.
• Mandated Training Classes.
• IS/Technology Update (use of new forms,
social media, Aux Officer & Aux Data).
• Marlinspike (brush up on knot-tying and line handling skills).
• Coxswain/Crew Review (OPS debriefing).
• New OPS Workshop.
• Auxiliary Fair (DSOs brief on their areas).
• Legal Update.
• VE Update.
• RBS Update.

And there’s more:

• District Stores
• Friday Night “Fun Night”
• Saturday Awards Luncheon
• Saturday Formal Banquet.