District 11NR Public Affairs
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Topics
Public Affairs Photos | " Coastie" | AUX-COM Vehicle (ACV)
National Public Affairs Contest Guidelines
WELCOME
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Areas of Responsibility:
Press Releases/Media Outreach
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ADSO-PA Team
DSO-PA/PQS
Jane Smith
Deputy DSO-PA
Douglas John Manifold
NSBW
Kit Galvin
Speaker Bureau
Bob Shabert
PA Photographer
Tony Zocchi
Sea Scouts
Steve Johnson
Social Media
Vacant
DSO-PA/PQS | Jane Smith | Deputy DSO-PA |
Douglas John Manifold | |
NSBW |
Kit Galvin |
Speaker Bureau |
Bob Shabert |
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PA Photographer |
Tony Zocchi | Sea Scouts | Steve Johnson |
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Social Media |
Vacant |
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Links to Resources
Public Affairs Photo Publishing Resources
Public Affairs Specialist Training Program
PA Online Courses:(AUX-20,21,22,23,26)
Public Affairs AUX 12 C-School (3 Days)
Public Affairs Style Book / Social Media Guidelines
Public Affairs Photography Courses
Additional Resources
![]() Coastie is a remote controlled “robotic cartoon character” in the form of a Coast Guard tugboat. Two Coastie specialists are utilized in operating and presenting the RBS educational program; a remote control Coastie operator and an educator to interact with the audience. The remote-control operator can make Coastie move, talk, play music and wink its large eyes as well as, activate a search light, sirens and rotating emergency beacon lights. Children are attracted to Coastie as an interactive teaching platform; where educating youth about boating and water safety at an early age is significant in saving lives.
Coastie is a very effective Public Affairs and RBS accident prevention/educational interactive platform. All Coastie operators go through an educational training course and PQS prior to DIRAUX scheduling approval, transporting and operating Coastie at events. |
There are four (4) "Coasties" in our District.
To reserve a Coastie for your event, please contact one of the following individuals who coordinate Coastie activities within our District.
- Coastie 1 (Division 6) Craig Johnson (409) 804-3365
- Coastie 2 (Division 10) Steve Pitts (559) 940-0091
- Coastie 3 (Division 3) Jeff Fite (916) 479-3936
- Coastie 4 (Division 8) Phil Mamammo (615) 397-1811
- Coastie as a PA Safety Educational Tool
The DIRAUX Office has a trailer for Coastie.
This 5x7 trailer is government property and has a government license plate. Everyone that is wanting to tow the trailer with their vehicle must fill out the the Vehicle Facility Offer for Use Form and submit it to DIRAUX for subsequent entry into their record.
The towing vehicle must be able to tow a trailer whose maximum GVWR is 2990 lbs, have a hitch with a 2" ball and an in-line 4 pin light plug.
Communications Vehicle (ACV)
This Auxiliary Communications Vehicle (ACV) was donated to District 11 North in 2015. The ACV is NOT an RV ... it is a communication / incident command vehicle with an array of features making it ideal for deployment to a variety of incidents.
Members that are interested in training and qualifying as an ACV operator and/or crew, or in scheduling of the vehicle are to contact John Brandenburg, Staff of Materials ADSO-MA, at (925-212-8549).