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Competition In the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

posted Feb 11, 2010 10:14 AM by USCG Aux Flotilla73   [ updated Feb 18, 2010 8:15 AM ]

Shipmates:
I want to take a moment to address the issue of competitiveness within our organization.

A healthy competition between units is a good thing.  It motivates people to do their best and inspires a sense of unity amongst members in each unit. It motivate us to succeed in our goals and encourages honesty and ethical behavior.
Examples of healthy competition include:
Challenges in vessel examinations (Number completed)

 Boat crew training competitions

Competitiveness transcends the line between healthy and unhealthy when we lose our focus.  We must all remember that we’re all equally a part of “Team Coast Guard”.  Our focus should always be doing what’s in the best interest of our three main areas of focus: The boating public, the United States Coast Guard, and our membership.

Examples of self-serving actions include:

X

 Failure to share recruiting contact information with other flotilla’s that may better serve a potential member due to geographic location or other reasons.

X

 Failure to share another flotilla’s public education information with the public with the intent to enroll in your own flotilla’s class

(Note: The aforementioned examples are only hypothetical and are not necessarily representative of any person(s) actual actions)


As professionals, it is essential that we work together with one another whether working as a boat crew, a flotilla, a division or district.

I challenge all of us, myself included, to carefully consider our actions and ask ourselves if what we are doing is in the best interest of our 3 areas of focus .

When we all work together we make a stronger Coast Guard.
 
Brian Rollins
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Commander, FL-73