Formerly (FSO-MR)

Ref: Recruitment and Retention Guide (to be published)

Chapter 1, Appendix 1 D this publication

eliminated and information included on revised enrollment application)

Use until changed.

AUXMAN, Chap. 10 - Uniforms

Auxiliary Web Site (http://www.cgaux.org)

a. Exercise staff responsibility and supervision over all matters pertaining to the flotilla's recruitment and retention programs.

b. Complete New Member Course.

c. Maintain close liaison with the SO-PS in order to implement the latest recruitment and retention programs that concern the flotilla.

d. In cooperation with the Public Education Staff Officer and class instructors, ensure that the Auxiliary story is presented to each PE class and invite the students to apply for membership. Coordinate and cooperate with the FSO-PA in publicizing recruiting notices and activities.

e. Develop biographical files of the members. Maintain other records of advanced training and offices held that may be appropriate for use by the Flotilla Commander in filling staff and/or committee positions, recommendations for awards, etc.

f. Develop and implement programs and activities designed to retain members. Give particular emphasis to contacting members who are drifting into inactivity by failing to attend meetings or by not actively participating in one or more programs. Look for symptoms of events, and no participation in activities relating to recreational boating safety. Contact these members directly and try to involve them in flotilla programs, activities or training. b. Immediately coordinate with FSO-MT to insure new members receive and potential drop-out: missed meetings, no participation in fellowship PS-1

g. Prior to final action by the flotilla commander on a disenrollment the member involved. Ascertain what caused the proposed action and provide counsel. Perhaps retired status would be more appropriate than disenrollment. Provide the flotilla commander a written summary of the action taken, and results, for each case.

h. In cooperation with the FSO-VE, ensure that all Vessel Examiners have a supply of the "Join the Auxiliary" pamphlets, stamped with information on who to contact, for handouts to prospective members identified during a Courtesy Marine Examination.

i. Follow-up all prospective membership leads from public education classes, boat shows, telephone queries, and other sources to ensure that every effort is expended to acquire good members.

j. Encourage members to bring prospective members as guests to the k. Meet visitors and prospective members who come to flotilla meetings. Ensure they are properly introduced to the membership.

l. In cooperation with the Member Training Officer, encourage and guide new members through the new member process and encourage their further participation in advanced training.

m. Maintain contact with Retired Members of the flotilla. Ensure they are informed of flotilla activities and are invited to participate where permitted.

n. Before each flotilla meeting follow-up with each prospective member with a phone call. Extend an invitation to the meeting. The aim is not to annoy the individual but to let them know we are genuinely becomes a member.

o. Follow-up on every member that missed a meeting with a phone call during the week following the meeting. See if there was some problem causing the absence that the flotilla should address. Make another call to those same members during the week of the next meeting to remind them of the meeting.

p. At each flotilla meeting report on the status of prospective members and any new prospective members added since the last meeting. Advise the members of current status of flotilla recruitment goals.

q. Furnish the FSO-SR with the names and addresses of new prospective members to keep the mailing list up to date.  request, or disenrollment action initiated by the flotilla, contact meetings and other suitable activities. interested and ready to assist. Continue to follow-up until prospect