2. RADM Nimmich has passed the responsibility to verify all PATON in D1 to the Auxiliary and this is a big challenge that I am certain we can rise to. The Coast Guard District Commander has placed his trust and confidence in you once again and this says a lot about what he feels we are capable of providing to the US Coast Guard and our communities. I ask that you all review and consider participation as you are able, please utilize your chain of leadership for any questions.

3. The DSO-AN is aggressively scheduling training opportunities to ramp us up for the start of the season with as many qualified and willing AV's as we can get. The new program will evolve as we work with our active duty counterparts. The goal set for us is a big challenge, to verify every PATON in our AOR this coming year!

4. Again, I am proud to represent such an outstanding group of volunteers and I know that we will get the job done in true D1SR fashion.

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MEMORANDUM FOR: All DHS Employees

FROM: Sharie Bourbeau /s/
Deputy Under Secretary for Management

SUBJECT: Executive Order on Text Messaging While Driving

President Barack Obama issued an executive order on Oct. 1, 2009, that bans Federal employees from text messaging when driving a government owned vehicle, when driving their privately owned vehicle while on official government business, or when using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving.

Specific Departmental policies to implement this order are being developed and will be available soon. In recognition of our unique mission, special consideration is being given to those law enforcement or emergency functions that would require use of texting or handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

It is well established that texting and the use of handheld devices while driving is hazardous. In 2008, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that distracted drivers were involved in 16 percent of fatal accidents. In July 2009, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute reported that texting truckers were 23 times more likely as their non-texting counterparts to be involved in a crash or a near miss.

I fully support the President's action. By meeting the requirements of the executive order, the employees of the Department will not only demonstrate leadership in making America's roads safer, they will also reduce their personal chances of experiencing a vehicular accident. I encourage everyone to follow the prohibition on texting while driving both at work and during your personal travels.

Section I. General

(a) The D1SR Auxiliary aviation program pilot-in-command flight check policy provided herein is implemented under the authority of DIRAUX, through DCO, and with the advice and guidance of DSO-AV, ADSO-CFE, and the Flight Examining Board (FEB).

(b) The D1SR Auxiliary aviation program pilot-in-command flight check policy is designed to ensure the safety, security and productivity of all Auxiliary members and participants in the Aviation program, and is intended to conform to the operating policies and procedures of, and to promote the best interests of, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Coast Guard.

(c) All D1SR Auxiliary aviation program pilot-in-command flight checks and re-checks will be conducted with fairness, objectivity and professionalism IAW the standards of Coast Guard Auxiliary Aviation.

• District Captain-SEC LIS South: Vincent Pica
  (currently Div 18 Cdr)
• District Captain-SEC LIS North: Robert Gesullo
  (currently Div 24 Cdr)
• District Captain-SEC NY South: Steve Kisver (unchallenged for 2nd yr term)
• District Captain-SEC NY North: Jack O'Brien (unchallenged for 2nd yr term)

Recipients are authorized to purchase/wear the ribbon immediately.