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New Member Tools

Tools for New Members

New Member Handbook. This is your go-to short reference as a new member. For more detailed information, consult the New Member Reference Guide. Your mentor or Flotilla Staff Officer for Member Training (FSO-MT) can help you access and understand the comprehensive Auxiliary Manual (AUXMAN) when the authoritative reference is required.

Mentee Handbook This general guide provides suggestions on getting acquainted and means to communicate, tips on setting goals and summarizing sessions, suggested activities, networking, providing feedback, and transitioning from the perspective of being a mentee. (Courtesy of Chronus.com)

Member Involvement Plan. A document to help you as a new member become familiar with the opportunities available in the Auxiliary, to see some of the steps involved leading to your interests, and to assist you in planning.  May use in conjunction with the longer-term Individual Development Plan (see below). 

Passport to Success. A short planner to help you navigate during your first year in the Auxiliary.

New Member Acronym Glossary. A selected list of commonly used Auxiliary abbreviations and acronyms helpful for a new member.


References for Mentors and Leaders

Primary Mentor Appointment Policy. This is an example document that describes new member mentor qualification requirements and responsibilities, the appointment process, and some initial recommended actions.

Mentor Appointment . This memorandum template sent from the Flotilla Commander assigns the role of mentor to the mentor and describes the role and responsibilities of being the Primary Mentor for a new member.

Mentor Assignment. This memorandum sent from the Flotilla Commander welcomes the mentee to a Flotilla’s mentorship program and assigns a Primary Mentor to help the mentee get started over about a 3-month period. You can also request to work with a more experienced flotilla member of your choice by mutual agreement. 

Mentor Handbook. This guide suggests approaches of getting acquainted and means to communicate, tips on setting goals and summarizing sessions, suggested activities, networking, providing feedback, and transitioning from the perspective of being a mentor.

Individual Development Plan.  The Individual Development Plan (IDP) helps members map out their personal goals and chart a path for growth within the Auxiliary. Mentors should encourage their mentees to complete an IDP as soon as practicable and offer guidance throughout the process—helping them think through their aspirations, priorities, and the steps to get there.

(Many thanks to Outer Banks Flotilla 054-16-07 for sharing their best practices, including their example mentoring policy and appointment and assignment letters.)