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Diversity Staff Officer Positions
The National Auxiliary Executive Committee, NEXCOM, has approved the creation of Flotilla and Division Staff Officers for Diversity, FSO-DV and SO-DV. Elected leader may now begin considering such appointments for the coming year.
Diversity is about acknowledging differences and adapting practices to create an inclusive environment in which diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are valued.
It is about understanding the individual differences in the people we serve which arise from a broad range of backgrounds and lifestyles, and recognizing the value of using those different perspectives, ideas and ways of working to enhance the quality and outcomes of their contributions to our organization.
Our diversity is shaped and informed by a variety of characteristics including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, language, religious beliefs, life stages, education, career responsibilities, sexual orientation, personality and marital status.
Organizational diversity builds on the traditional principles of equal opportunity, ensuring that all members have access to opportunities and mission assignments. Additionally, diversity means accepting, welcoming and valuing the differences inherent in every individual and recognizing the contribution that a diverse membership can make to organizational effectiveness and operational performance.
Responsibility for ensuring the successful implementation of diversity program rests with all members, but in particular Flotilla and Division leaders. Elected leaders and staff officers must implement strategies specific to the needs of their local units which are consistent with the requirements set forth in the NACO's Strategic Plan and Diversity Policy. Included in this charge is the responsibility to make appointments to staff positions to help you to communicate the message down to the deck plate.
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D1SR District Staff Officer for Diversity Ralph D. Dell'Aquila, Ed.D., DSO-DV Email: dottralph@gmail.com |
D1SR Diversity Staff
Assistant District Staff Officer for Diversity in Divisions 1, 2, 4, 5
Bridget Reilley, ADSO-DV
Email: fitterchick@btdtrf.com
Assistant District Staff Officer for Diversity in Divisions 6, 7, 24, 25
Helen C. Fang, ADSO-DV
Email: hfang8@gmail.com
Assistant District Staff Officer for Diversity in Divisions 10, 11, 13, 14
Ira Reifer, ADSO-DV
Email: ira.reifer@gmail.com
Assistant District Staff Officer for Diversity in Divisions 12, 15, 18, 22
Harold Howarth, ADSO-DV
Email: harold_howarth@aol.com
