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Jim Ehnborn, DDC-L
The Publications Officer is responsible for keeping members of the Auxiliary unit well informed on matters of importance and interest. The official job description for Publications Officers is in the AUXILIARY MANUAL COMDTTNST M16790.1. Job duties include editing the unit newsletter, staff responsibility for matters relating to publications, assist in the preparation and distribution of publications and their clearance, support and encourage the submission of articles by members and staff officers, maintain a file of all unit publications and submitted articles. To be a successful Publications Officer, an Auxiliary member should have knowledge of Public Affairs and Publications guidelines plus skills in the area of reporting, photography, design, editing, and technology.
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Golden Quill Award
The Golden Quill recipient for Flotilla newsletter was announced on February 29, 2020 at the District 13 Meeting in Clackamas, Oregon. Congratulations to editor Doug Kroll and Flotilla 66 in McMinnville, OR.
The quality of all entries was impressive. Newsletters are an important tool to collectively reach out to membership and serve as information dissemination, encouragement and morale boosting. Congratulations to all PB officers who submitted their newsletters for consideration and for all their hard work.
Golden Quill Award
The Golden Quill winner for Flotilla newsletter was announced on March 22, 2019 at the District 13 Meeting in Clackamas, Oregon. Congratulations!
NATIONAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS AWARD FOR BEST DISTRICT NEWSLETTER 2018
Golden Quill Awards
The Golden Quill winners for Flotilla and Division newsletters were announced on February 24, 2018 at the District 13 Meeting in Clackamas, Oregon
The Golden Quill for Division Newsletter:
Submitted Issues
The Golden Quills for Flotilla Newsletters:
Alert 11 June 2017
Alert 11 September 2017
Alert 11 November 2017
Plimsoll Lines February 2017
Plimsoll Lines June 2017
Plimsoll Lines August 2017
Useful Links
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Publication Officer's Guide
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Manual
Coast Guard External Affairs Manual
United States Coast Guard Social Media Handbook
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