DIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENT

• It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to ensure that all citizens, regardless of race, gender, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, religion, or physical or mental disability have an equal opportunity to become a volunteer of this organization. It is, after all, part of our mission to become the volunteer organization of choice. As the National Commodore, I will personally lead the diversity initiatives and challenge all who serve to do the same through leadership, mentorship, service, and example. As someone committed to diversity, I understand that providing training is one of the strategies that help build an inclusive environment, which is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent, building member engagement, and fostering creativity and innovation. Our Strategic Plan for Managing Diversity will guide us in our efforts towards accomplishing this goal. Diversity of thoughts, ideas, and competencies of our people, keeps the Auxiliary strong and empowers us to mission readiness and excellence. Diversity is imperative to the Auxiliary; it can increase morale and impact our success. In essence, every member is responsible for fostering an inclusive team atmosphere and being a contributing part of Team Coast Guard. The Auxiliary is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, a journey guided by the deeply held values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty. As America’s Guardians, we understand that diversity is not a problem to be solved, but an asset to be developed./s/ James E. Vass
  National Commodore, U.S.C.G. Auxiliary

THE DIVERSITY VISION

• The Auxiliary’s vision is to make diversity an organizational imperative and bring us a treasure trove of different perspectives. Our vision is more than an alignment of organizational goals but an indispensable dynamic process to increase performance and productivity as we strive to become the “Volunteer Organization of Choice”.Through this shared vision, we’ll recognize diversity and remove all barriers, real or perceived, so current and potential members will feel an increased pride and honor in their membership.
  • Our members are honored to offer themselves as volunteers to assist the USCG, with the desire for training and meaningful involvement, so that we can enhance safety in the boating community.
  • We’ll respect the volunteer nature of our organization and provide current and prospective members with a positive environment to reach their full potential.
  • We’ll encourage devotion to duty, while understanding the unique abilities of each member, each giving according to their own abilities.

OUR DIVERSITY BEST PRACTICES

• As an organization, we are committed to embrace and use these best practices:
  • The organization’s leadership models diversity principles.
  • The organization champions diversity for all stakeholders.
  • Diversity is part of strategic planning and is one of the organization’s guiding principles.
  • Diversity principles are diligently applied to recruiting, retention, and selection of leadership.
  • Diversity competencies are reflected in reviews, rewards, discipline, and special assignments.
  • Diversity initiatives are allotted adequate resources.
  • The organization has a strong diversity champion in its leadership, and mentoring is available.
  • Everyone in the organization receives training in diversity principles and understands his or her role as a diversity champion.

• About Diversity

  Diversity allows the Coast Guard Auxiliary to benefit from the talents, abilities, ideas, and viewpoints of a workforce drawn from the richness of American society, including men, women, minority groups, people with disabilities, and veterans. It is achieved by using two key enablers: providing unfettered access to all Auxiliary programs and activities for all members, and creating and sustaining an organizational climate in which people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, races, religions, ethnicities and experience are fully included, valued, and respected.

  The District Staff Officer – Diversity is charged with the coordination of and furtherance of the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary’s diversity plans and strategies throughout the District.

  Programs

  •  NACO Three Star Award for Excellence in Diversity
  •  Select  a Diversity Personality of the Quarter from every Division
  •  Publish Diversity Corner as our quarterly newsletter
  • Maintain a Facebook Page, also known as Diversity Corner on a continuing basis
  • Suggest and Convince all the  Division and Flotilla leadership thru their Diversity Staff Officers within the
  • District to adopt and implement the Diversity Moment every monthly meeting

  D11SR Diversity Plan

  News & Notices

  01 Feb 2019

                                  HELP WANTED

  ADSO- North  – Responsible in assisting Divisions 04, 05, 07, and 12

  ADSO-South – Responsible in assisting Divisions 01, 06, 09, 10 and 11

  Please call (562-402-1737) or email your resume @fblopez0001@sbcglobal.net

  if interested and contact DSO-DV Felix B. Lopez.