A General Guide to the Recruiting Awards Processes

 Auxiliary Recruiting Service Award  NACO Growth Award - Individual  NACO Growth Award - Flotilla  NACO Growth Award - Division  Where to go for proper forms  Where to go for questions on the process  Recent process improvements  Forms demonstration  Q&A

Recent Process Improvements:  The way it used to be:  The way it is now:  NACO Award requests were mailed from FC or DCDR to DSO-HR then to BC-HRN.  Award requests are sent directly from Member, FC or DCDR (depending on award) to BC-HRN.  NACO Award requests were sent in paper form through entire chain.  NACO Award requests are able to be sent online.  NET reduction in processing time of 5-15 weeks.

 What is it?  What do I get if I earn it?  Who is eligible?  How do I apply for it?  What about multiple awards?  Chain of Approval  What counts?

AUX RSA – What is it?  The Auxiliary Recruiting Service award is awarded for recruiting seven or more new Auxiliarists into the Auxiliary as determined and credited through the FC.  It is an Annual Service Award  It can only be awarded only once per calendar year

AUX RSA – Who is Eligible?  Any BQ member (or above) who has recruited 7 or more members in one calendar year.

AUX RSA – What Counts?  Recruited members must have:  A.) Completed the New Member Course  B.) Been assigned a member # by DIRAUX  More than one member CAN recruit a new member.  A calendar year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.

AUX RSA – What Do I Get if I Earn it?  The Annual Performance Auxiliary Recruiting Service Award uses the same ribbon as the discontinued AMOS Member Resources Award with an “S” device

AUX RSA – What About Multiple Awards?  Multiple awards for subsequent years are indicated by adding 3/16-inch bronze or silver stars.  See chart in Chapter 11 of AUXMAN for proper placement of stars on subsequent awards.

AUX RSA – How Do I Apply For It?  Submission Deadline No later than 30 June for the previous calendar year.  Member must have his or her Flotilla Commander (FC) submit the current National Form on their behalf.  The current National Form is AUX-RSA and can be found on the National Forms website.  All information requested must be printed clearly on the application.

AUX RSA - Chain of Approval Member submits request to FC Approval of the application by FC at the local (Flotilla) level. FC sends it to the DSO-HR DSO-HR provides final verification and approval DSO-HR forwards an INFORMATIONAL COPY to the BC-HRN as listed on the form BC-HRN enters information into national award spread sheet for documentation. DSO-HR forwards the ORIGINAL FORM to the District Director of Auxiliary DIRAUX reviews and approves and forwards the Ribbon, Medal, and Certificate to the appropriate DCO DCO presents to Recruiting Member at their chosen time (typically District Conference).

 What is it?  What do I get if I earn it?  Who is eligible?  How do I apply for it?  What about multiple awards?  Chain of Approval  What counts?

NACO Growth Award – Individual – What is it?  The NACO Growth Award – Individual Award is awarded for recruiting five or more new Auxiliarists into the Auxiliary  It is an annual award  It can only be awarded only once per calendar year

NACO Growth Award – Individual – Who is Eligible?  Any member (or above) who has recruited 7 or more members in one calendar year.

NACO Growth Award – Individual – What Counts?  Recruited members must have completed the New Member Course and been assigned a member # by DIRAUX  More than one member CAN recruit a new member.  A calendar year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.

NACO Growth Award – Individual – What Do I Get if I Earn it?  The NACO Growth Award – Individual is a certificate of recognition.  Certificate indicates # of members recruited in that award year  Certificate is signed by NACO

NACO Growth Award – Individual – What About Multiple Awards?  Multiple awards for subsequent years are issued a new certificate with total recruited members from that award year

NACO Growth Award – Individual – How Do I Apply For It?  Submission Deadline No later than 30 June for the previous calendar year.  The Recruiting Member sends the form to the BC-HRN as listed on the form, or us postal mail to be verified  All information requested must be printed clearly on the application.  The current National Form is NMGA-I and can be found on the National Forms Website.

NACO Growth Award – Individual – Chain of Approval

 What is it?  What does a Flotilla get for earning it?  Who is eligible?  How does a Flotilla apply?  What about multiple awards?  Chain of Approval  What counts?

NACO Growth Award – Flotilla – What is it?  The NACO Growth Award – Flotilla is awarded for achieving a NET GAIN of two or more Auxiliarists into the FLOTILLA applying for the award as determined by AUXDATA.  It is an annual award  It can only be awarded only once per calendar year

NACO Growth Award – Flotilla – Who is Eligible?  Any Flotilla who has produced a net gain of 2 or more members in one calendar year.

NACO Growth Award – Flotilla – What Counts?  Recruited members must have completed the New Member Course and been assigned a member # by DIRAUX  A calendar year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.  ANY member added to the roster counts (i.e. new members, transfers, etc…)  ANY member dropped from the roster counts against the net total for the year (i.e. transfers, retirements, deaths, etc…)

NACO Growth Award – Flotilla – What Does the Flotilla Get if They Earn it?  The NACO Growth Award – Flotilla is a certificate of recognition.  Certificate indicates NET # of members added to the flotilla in that award year  Certificate is signed by NACO

NACO Growth Award – Flotilla – What About Multiple Awards?  Multiple awards for subsequent years are issued a new certificate with NET total of members added from that award year

NACO Growth Award – Flotilla – How Does a Flotilla Apply?  Submission Deadline No later than 30 June for the previous calendar year.  The Flotilla Commander (FC) must submit the current National form behalf of the Flotilla.  All information requested must be printed clearly on the application.  The current National Form is NMGA-FD and can be found on the National Forms Website.

NACO Growth Award – Flotilla – Chain of Approval

 What is it?  What does the Division get if they earn it?  Who is eligible?  How does a Division Apply?  What about multiple awards?  Chain of Approval  What counts?

NACO Growth Award – Division – What is it?  The NACO Growth Award – Division is awarded for achieving an average NET GAIN of 2 members per flotilla within the Division as determined by AUXDATA  It is an annual award  It can only be awarded only once per calendar year

NACO Growth Award – Division – Who is Eligible?  Any Division achieving an average NET GAIN of 2 members per flotilla within the Division in one calendar year.

NACO Growth Award – Division – What Counts?  Recruited members must have completed the New Member Course and been assigned a member # by DIRAUX  A calendar year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.  ANY member added to the roster counts (i.e. new members, transfers, etc…)  ANY member dropped from the roster counts against the net total for the year (i.e. transfers, retirements, deaths, etc…)

NACO Growth Award – Division – What Does the Division Get if They Earn it?  The NACO Growth Award – Division is a certificate of recognition.  Certificate indicates NET # of members added to the Division in that award year  Certificate is signed by NACO

NACO Growth Award – Division – What About Multiple Awards?  Multiple awards for subsequent years are issued a new certificate with total NET gain in members from that award year

NACO Growth Award – Division – How Does a Division Apply?  Submission Deadline No later than 30 June for the previous calendar year.  The Division Commander (DCDR) must submit current National form on behalf of the Division  All information requested must be printed clearly on the application.  The current National Form is NMGA-DF and can be found on the National Forms Website.

NACO Growth Award – Division – Chain of Approval

Presented By: Chris Greulich, DVC-HR © 2011 by United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. N-TRAIN 2011 St. Louis, MO Under direction and authority of: Joseph G. O’Leary, DIR-H

 ALWAYS USE CURRENT FORMS  Forms Website   Awards Guide Website   Auxiliary Officers Website   Current National Contacts:  Jonathan Raden, Branch Chief – Awards  Christopher Greulich, Division Chief – HR  Joseph O’Leary, Director of Human Resources