Retired status is designed to recognize the continuous significant contributions of those Auxiliarists who no longer desire or are able to participate in the authorized activities.
The restrictions of Retired Status are as follows: 1. Cannot vote. 2. Cannot hold office. 3. Cannot participate in any programs other than Auxiliary Social Programs. 4. Cannot receive Coast Guard orders to perform a specific duty or to be assigned to duty. 5. Cannot use government exchanges, vehicles or postage. 6. Must return unexpired Auxiliary ID card and Auxiliary or government property to appropriate authority.
The privileges of Retired Status are as follows: 1. Authorized to wear the Auxiliary uniform with such insignia as the highest past office entitles at appropriate functions. 2. May have their facility inspected as a retired facility and display the Auxiliary Ensign on any currently inspected vessel facility, and on or near buildings or homes in which such facility is located or in which the retired Auxiliarist resides. Those Auxiliarists may fly the Auxiliary Ensign day and night. While underway, an Auxiliarist must be on board when flying the Auxiliary Ensign. The Auxiliary Ensign must be maintained in good condition at all times (true color, no tattered corners, strings, etc.) to bring credit to the organization. 3. Will no longer pay dues. 4. If circumstances change, a retiree may apply to the Director or return to a previous full membership category. 5. May attend Auxiliary meetings and participate in fellowship activities.
In the event you wish to obtain Retirement Status, please sign the enclosed 7035 form and return it to me (along with your ID card) for processing. A self-addressed envelope is enclosed for your convenience.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to contact me at 209-324-5471
Respectfully,
Nick Patterson, Flotilla Commander Flotilla 113-10-02, Modesto, CA