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Public Affairs is Everyone ’ s Job in the Coast Guard Auxiliary By Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR. We are the Coast Guard Auxiliary Public perceives the Auxiliary as the “Coast Guard” What the Auxiliary does reflects on the Coast Guard as a Whole We are Team Coast Guard.
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Public Affairs is Everyone’s Job in the Coast Guard Auxiliary By Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
We are the Coast Guard Auxiliary Public perceives the Auxiliary as the “Coast Guard” What the Auxiliary does reflects on the Coast Guard as a Whole We are Team Coast Guard Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
Public Affairs Coordinates the Message we send to the Public Messages Must be Consistent throughout the Auxiliary and the Coast Guard Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
Message must be consistent across all functional Groups Program Visitation, Operations, Vessel Examination, Public Education, Recruiting and Public Affairs must carry the same message Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
In the Public’s Eye, when the Auxiliary speaks, we speak with the authority of the Coast Guard Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
“Public Affairs, as used by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, is a proactive effort to provide factual and truthful information about Coast Guard Activities and/or Auxiliary activities to the public using available print and electronic media to generate a generally favorable impression of the service to the public.” Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
Every Time we have contact with the public, we are performing this proactive PA role. We communicate the Auxiliary core messages to the public at all times. Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
Auxiliary Core Messages Lifejackets Save Lives Always Wear your Lifejacket Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
Auxiliary Core Messages Lifejackets Save Lives Always Wear your Lifejacket Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
Auxiliary Core Messages An Educated Boater is a Safe Boater Take A Safe Boating Class Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
Auxiliary Core Messages A Properly Equipped Boat is a Safe Boat Get a Vessel Safety Exam Every Year Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
Uniforms Always wear the proper uniform for your activity Wear your uniform correctly Uniform regulations change periodically – stay current Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
Release of Information Give accurate information to the Public If you don’t know the answer to a question, research it and get back to the person who asked Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
Release of Information Don’t be afraid to say “I do not know” Don’t give out information that you are not sure is accurate Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
Reporting Public Affairs Time – Form 7030 Internal Communication - Mission Code 10L Covers PB, MT & SR Activities Website Development - Mission Code 10D Covers CS Activities Public Talks & Speeches - Mission Code 10B Other PA Activities - Mission Code 10K Covers Trade Shows, Information Booths and Other Public Affairs and Public Information Activities Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010
Public Affairs Whenever you interface with the public, Whatever function you are performing, Wherever you are at when you are in uniform, You are performing Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Duties! “Semper Paratus” Robert Babezki ADSO-PA, D5NR 11-10-2010