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	<updated>2008-06-13T17:18:44Z</updated>
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			<title>Awards Summary </title> 
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				<div>Awards Status Summary <table cellspacing="2" cellpadding="2" align="left" border="1"><tbody><tr valign="middle" align="center"><td>&nbsp;Inquiry Number</td><td>Submitter&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;Submitter Comments</td><td>Candidate(s)&nbsp;</td><td>Date Received&nbsp;</td><td>Assigned to Writer</td><td>Approval</td><td>Final&nbsp;draft &nbsp;in DIRAUX&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>&nbsp;Ready for Signature</td><td>&nbsp;sent to Commodore</td><td>&nbsp;date sent for presentation</td><td>&nbsp;sent&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; to&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </td><td>&nbsp;Presented</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td><font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;</font><font color="#0000cc">90224</font></td><td><font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;Campeau</font></td><td><font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;</font></td><td>
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<font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;Campeau Team </font>
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</td><td><font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;08MAR08</font></td><td><font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</font></td><td><font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</font></td><td><font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;16 APR 08</font></td><td><font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;28 April 08</font></td><td><font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;Duane Campeau</font></td><td><font color="#0000cc">&nbsp;12 May </font><font color="#0000cc">08</font></td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;90192</td><td>&nbsp;Campeau</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;C</td><td>&nbsp;08MAR08</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;X</td><td>&nbsp;sent on 18 Apr 08</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font><font color="#000099">91351</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Pinckert</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;DeMaggio</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;07 again 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp; X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25 Apr 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">17 May 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Raiswell</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;19 or 20 June 08</font></td></tr><tr><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;91347</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Pinckert</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Leonard</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;07 again 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25 APR 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">13 May 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font><font color="#000099">17May08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Raiswell</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;19 or 20 June 08</font></td></tr><tr><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font><font color="#000099">93269</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Bobo</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Tanz</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;07 again 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bobo</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;12 May 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;13May08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;DCP 7</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;June Div meeting</font></td></tr><tr><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;93267</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Bobo</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;James</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;07 again 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Bobo</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12 May 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;13May08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;DCP 7</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;June Div meeting</font></td></tr><tr><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;93266</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Bobo</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Babick</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;07 again in 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Bobo</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12 May 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;13May08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;DCP 7</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;June Div meeting</font></td></tr><tr><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;93268</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Bobo</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Rollins</font></td><td><font color="#000099">07 again in 08&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;Bobo</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12 May 08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;13May08</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;DCP 7</font></td><td><font color="#000099">&nbsp;June Div meeting</font></td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;91037</td><td>&nbsp;Loresch</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;A/Z</td><td>&nbsp;March 08</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>
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&nbsp;28APR08&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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11 May 08 
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</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>92334</td><td>&nbsp;Ransford</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;P</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;Hall, JB</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</td><td>12 May 08&nbsp; </td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;92346</td><td>&nbsp;Ransford</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;B</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;Hall, JB</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;x</td><td>12 May 08</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;92370</td><td>&nbsp;Cox</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;M</td><td>&nbsp;Jan 08</td><td>&nbsp;Culley</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;92706</td><td>&nbsp;Lewis</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;K</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;Burreson</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;92546</td><td>&nbsp;Goodwin</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;I&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;Epstein</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;94251</td><td>&nbsp;Babick</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;B</td><td>&nbsp;May 08</td><td>&nbsp;Leonard</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;94698</td><td>&nbsp;Cox</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;P</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;Halsaver</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;95812</td><td>Haynes</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;D</td><td>&nbsp;April 08</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;95456</td><td>Wolf&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;M</td><td>&nbsp;Dec 07</td><td>&nbsp;Leonard</td><td>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; X</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;10 June 08</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table>&nbsp; color indicates completed and presented</div>
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			<updated>2008-06-13T17:18:44Z</updated>
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			<dc:subject>Award Announcements</dc:subject> 
			<dc:publisher>USCG</dc:publisher> 
			<dc:date>2008-06-13T17:18:44Z</dc:date> 
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			<title>Commodore&#39;s Letter of Appreciation Sample</title> 
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				<div>&nbsp; <b><b><b><b><b><b><b><b>
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<b>From: Commodore Bruce Miller</b> 
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<b>To:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [insert persons name], USCG AUX </b>
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<b>&nbsp;Subj:&nbsp; COMMODORE'S LETTER OF APPRECIATION </b>
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<b>&nbsp;1.&nbsp; I note with pride and am pleased to commend you for your performance of duty while assigned [what they did and when they did it].&nbsp; [how they did it].&nbsp; [sacrifice the member made]</b> 
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<b>&nbsp;2.&nbsp; You are commended for your noteworthy performance of duty.&nbsp; By your outstanding service you have upheld the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. &nbsp;Please accept my sincere appreciation for your efforts.</b> 
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<b>Commodore Bruce Miller </b>
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<b>Commodore</b><b>, United States</b><b> Coast Guard Auxiliary </b>
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<b>13<sup>th</sup> Coast Guard District&nbsp;&nbsp; </b>
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<b>Department of Homeland Security </b>
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<b>United States</b><b> Coast Guard Auxiliary </b>
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<b>April 18, 2008</b> 
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			<updated>2008-04-26T23:15:33Z</updated>
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			<dc:subject>Award Announcements</dc:subject> 
			<dc:publisher>USCG</dc:publisher> 
			<dc:date>2008-04-26T23:15:33Z</dc:date> 
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			<title>Commandant&#39;s Letter of Commendation - sample template</title> 
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<b>From:</b>&nbsp; Commandant<br />
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<b>To:</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><font size="4">(INSERT CANDIDATE'S FULL NAME),</font></b> USCG Auxiliary<br />
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<b>Subj:</b>&nbsp;&nbsp; AUXILIARY LETTER OF COMMENDATION<br />
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1.&nbsp; I note with pride and am pleased to commend you for your contributions to the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary during the period of <b><font size="4">(INSERT FROM DATE TO DATE)</font></b>.&nbsp; Auxiliarist <b><font size="4">(INSERT LAST NAME)</font></b> showed exceptional administrative skills while assisting in the planning of the Flotilla&nbsp;<b><font size="4">(INSERT FLOTILLA NUMBER)'S </font></b>&nbsp;Crew Coxswain Academy. This academy successfully graduated 16 of the 44 Division&nbsp;<b><font size="4">(INSERT DIVISION NUMBER)</font></b>&nbsp;members who initially started the classes and then passed their oral and underway boards, certifying them as Auxiliary Coxswain and Boat Crew Members. Auxiliarist <b><font size="4">(INSERT LAST NAME)</font></b> participated in the organization of the classroom instructors, assignment of classes, monitored the sessions and fielded numerous phone calls and e-mails. You participated in the training, planning of the curriculum and teaching of classes.&nbsp; You organized QE&rsquo;s for the members&rsquo; QE Boards and coordinated Auxiliary facilities and crews for the underway portions of the academy. Auxiliarist&nbsp;<b><font size="4">(INSERT LAST NAME)</font></b>&nbsp;spent many mission hours and dedicated countless hours ensuring the Operational Excellence of his fellow Auxiliarists in Division <b><font size="4">(INSERT DIVISION NUMBER)</font></b>. Auxiliarist <b><font size="4">(INSERT LAST NAME)</font></b>&rsquo;s commitment, enthusiasm and spirit of volunteerism are truly noteworthy.<br />
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2. You are commended for your spirit of volunteerism, dedication, and professionalism to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Program.&nbsp; By your meritorious service you have upheld the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. <br />
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3. You are hereby authorized to wear the Commandant&rsquo;s Auxiliary Letter of Commendation Ribbon Bar.&nbsp; The Operational Distinguishing Device is authorized. 
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For the Commandant, <br />
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John P. Currier<br />
Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard<br />
Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District 
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			<updated>2008-04-08T02:42:42Z</updated>
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			<dc:subject>Award Announcements</dc:subject> 
			<dc:publisher>USCG</dc:publisher> 
			<dc:date>2008-04-08T02:42:42Z</dc:date> 
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			<title>Commendation Medal - sample template</title> 
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<b>CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF</b><br />
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<b>THE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY COMMENDATION MEDAL</b><br />
<b>TO</b><br />
<font size="4">(<b>INSERT CANDIDATE'S NAME</b>)</font><br />
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<b>UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY</b><br />

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Auxiliarist <font size="4"><b>(INSERT CANDIDATE'S LAST NAME)</b></font> is cited for outstanding achievement in support of the United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary from&nbsp;<b>(INSERT DATE)</b>&nbsp;to present.&nbsp; Throughout this period Auxiliarist <font size="4"><b>(INSERT LAST NAME</b><b>)</b></font> repeatedly demonstrated exceptional leadership skills while acting in a variety of positions intended to strengthen both his Flotilla<b><font size="4">(INSERT FLOTILLA NUMBER)</font></b>&nbsp;and Division <b><font size="4">(INSERT DIVISION NUMBER</font></b>. Over the years, he successfully served in the capacity of Flotilla Commander, Vice Flotilla Commander and many Staff Officer positions to include Operations, Member Training and Public Education. During the last four years, Auxiliarist <font size="4"><b>(INSERT LAST NAME</b><b>)</b></font> served with distinction while acting as the Division <b><font size="4">(INSERT DIVISION NUMBER)</font></b>Public Affairs Officer.&nbsp; When asked, Auxiliarist (<b><font size="4">INSERT LAST NAME</font></b>) eagerly created innovative programs which focused on delivering the Water Safety Message to a diverse audience.&nbsp; As part of his ongoing initiative to emphasize education, he established the Children&rsquo;s Water Festival at the Sylvan Campus of Portland Community College. When the Daughters of Neptune expressed their interest in taking the Water Safety Program, Auxiliarist <b><font size="4">(INSERT LAST NAME)</font></b> ensured that they all were able to pass the required tests and receive their Boater Education Identification Cards. Auxiliarist <font size="4"><b>(</b>INSERT LAST NAME<b>)</b></font> is an effective Instructor in Advanced Coastal Navigation, Boating Safety and Seamanship and qualified as an instructor for the State of Oregon Boater Safety Program.&nbsp; Auxiliarist <font size="4"><b>(INSERT LAST NAME)</b></font> has volunteered over 250 hours on patrol, during one of these patrols on the Columbia River shortly after 9/11; he observed and reported a boat with foreign seamen attempting to get ashore. He continues to contribute when and where he is needed, Auxiliarist <font size="4">(<b>INSERT LAST NAME</b>)</font> is a vital part of the fabric that makes the Auxiliary such a success.&nbsp; Auxiliarist <b><font size="4">(INSERT LAST NAME)</font></b>&nbsp;spirit of volunteerism, diligence, leadership, and devotion to duty are most heartily commended and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary.<br />
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The Operational Distinguishing Device is authorized. 
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			<updated>2008-04-08T02:40:40Z</updated>
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			<dc:subject>Award Announcements</dc:subject> 
			<dc:publisher>USCG</dc:publisher> 
			<dc:date>2008-04-08T02:40:40Z</dc:date> 
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			<title>Outline for Submitting An Award</title> 
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 READ &ldquo;Award Writing Made Easy&rdquo;<br />
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			<updated>2008-04-04T23:35:11Z</updated>
			<id>http://www.d13aux.uscgnews.com/go/doc/1655/197570/</id>
			<dc:subject>Award Announcements</dc:subject> 
			<dc:publisher>USCG</dc:publisher> 
			<dc:date>2008-04-04T23:35:11Z</dc:date> 
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			<title>Achievement Medal - sample template</title> 
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<b>CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF</b><br />
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<b>THE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL</b><br />
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<b>TO</b><br />
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<font size="4">(<strong>INSERT FULL NAME HERE</strong>)</font><br />
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<b>UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY</b> <br />

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Auxiliarist <font size="4"><strong>(INSERT NAME)</strong></font> is cited for superior professional achievement while serving as Division&nbsp;<strong><font size="4">(INSERT DIVISION NUMBER)</font></strong>&nbsp;Captain where he provided invaluable management and leadership support from (<strong><font size="4">MONTH YEAR to MONTH YEAR</font></strong>). During this timeframe, he also took on the additional responsibilities of Flotilla Commander for Flotilla&nbsp;<strong><font size="4">(INSERT FLOTILLA NUMBER)</font></strong>&nbsp;in (<strong><font size="4">YEAR</font></strong>). Auxiliarist <font size="4"><strong>(INSERT LAST NAME)</strong></font> set himself aside as a true leader and mentor when he stepped forward to lead in the revitalization and re-organization of Flotilla&nbsp;<strong><font size="4">(INSERT FLOTILLA NUMBER)</font></strong>&nbsp;in <strong><font size="4">(INSERT CITY AND STATE)</font></strong>. Auxiliarist <strong><font size="4">(INSERT LAST NAME)</font></strong> was instrumental in planning, developing and executing the many public affair events that were intended to increase the awareness of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and attract new members.&nbsp; The Revitalization effort involved recruiting and managing the services of 30 Auxiliarists for an extended period of time. Without Auxiliarists <strong><font size="4">(INSERT LAST NAME)</font></strong>'s commitment and focus the many Public Affairs events that were arranged and superbly executed could not have taken place or been effective. He professionally assembled a blueprint for the revitalization process of a Flotilla and is largely responsible for this process being adopted by District <strong><font size="4">(INSERT DISTRICT NUMBER)</font></strong>.Auxiliarist <font size="4"><strong>(INSERT LAST NAME)</strong></font>'s vision and leadership is second to none in promoting the goals of the Auxiliary. Auxiliarist <strong><font size="4">(INSERT LAST NAME)</font></strong>'s spirit of volunteerism, diligence, and devotion to service are mort heartily commended and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary.&nbsp; 
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			]]></content>
			<updated>2008-04-02T04:30:33Z</updated>
			<id>http://www.d13aux.uscgnews.com/go/doc/1655/196572/</id>
			<dc:subject>Award Announcements</dc:subject> 
			<dc:publisher>USCG</dc:publisher> 
			<dc:date>2008-04-02T04:30:33Z</dc:date> 
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