• Community relations
• Media relations
• Internal relations

Aux-pa Specialist certification

The Coast Guard Auxiliary has a training course made for those in the field of Public Affairs (PA).  This is a competency course with three specialist levels of advancement which is offered to all PAs in the Flotilla Staff Office, Division Staff Office, District Staff Officer and the National Public Affairs certifications.

For more information, visit the Coast Guard Auxiliary A-Directorate Public Affairs Webpage at: https://www.wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=A-DEPT&category=pa-specialist

Coastie / sammy sea otter

Coastie the Coast Guard Boat Robot Coastie is a fully animatronic robot that moves, speaks, listens and  activates its lights and horns all by remote control. It can wink, blink and move his eyes, which presents a friendly image to young and old alike. Coastie has navigation and searchlights, a rotating beacon, a siren, an air horn and eyes with eyelids.  Coastie is controlled by a trained, certified operator to be used at Public Affairs events such as boat shows, air shows, parades, elementary school visits and more.

To reserve Coastie for an event you are planning, complete the Coastie Reservation Form and contact Richard Weiss, ADSO at rmwgg@yahoo.com.

Coastie Reservation Form:  https://web.d11s.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/COASTIE-Reservation-Form.pdf

If you are interested in becoming a Coastie Operator, visit the Coast Guard Auxiliary A-Directorate Public Affairs website for training information:  https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=A-DEPT&category=coastie-operator

NEW! Speakers Bureau

We can all agree that sharing the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary story with the general public is worthwhile and important. One beneficial tool would be a Speaker’s Bureau staffed with interesting and competent subject matter experts who are willing to volunteer their time and talents to advance our mission.

Speaker’s Bureaus have long been used by corporations, agencies, and non-profit groups to offer presentations to the community. A speaker’s bureau is a core group of speakers (either staff or volunteers) who are available for community meetings or gatherings. Creating our own district speakers bureau offers another opportunity to educate the public and act as a community resource.

This is an exciting new program! More information will be coming soon.