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ALCOAST 047/08
COMDTNOTE 5050
SUBJ: COAST GUARD PARTICIPATION AT THE 2008 ASSOCIATION
OF NAVAL SERVICES OFFICERS (ANSO) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AND TRAINING SYMPOSIUM
1. THE TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL ANSO NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING SYMPOSIUM WILL BE HELD 28 APR TO 02 MAY
2008, AT THE DREXLER CONFERENCE CENTER, LOCATED ON THE NAVAL
AMPHIBIOUS BASE LITTLE CREEK, VA BEACH, VA. THE THEME OF THIS YEARS
SYMPOSIUM IS: HISPANIC AMERICANS-MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON
AMERICAN SOCIETY.
2. THE ANNUAL ANSO SYMPOSIUM IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITY DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ATTENDEES
KNOWLEDGE ON TOPICS SUCH AS LEADERSHIP, CAREER PLANNING, AND
MENTORSHIP WHILE INCREASING OVERALL AWARENESS OF ISSUES AFFECTING
THE SEA SERVICES.  ATTENDEES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT
WITH NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SPEAKERS, HIGH RANKING MILITARY AND
CIVILIAN LEADERSHIP, INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS.
3. ANSO MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVE AND RETIRED
OFFICERS, ENLISTED, AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE NAVY, MARINE
CORPS AND COAST GUARD. ANSO PRIMARY GOALS ARE TO ACTIVELY
SUPPORT THE SEA SERVICES IN THE RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF HISPANIC OFFICERS AND THOSE DESIRING A
COMMISSION, BE AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT IN MAINTAINING OPERATIONAL
READINESS, PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING, AND
SUPPORT CULTURAL DIVERSITY.
4. MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.
ALTHOUGH THE SYMPOSIUM IS OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO HISPANICS
SERVING IN THE SEA SERVICES, IT IS ALSO VERY INFORMATIVE AND
USEFUL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OFFICERS AND ENLISTED PERSONNEL
OF ANY BACKGROUND. ATTENDANCE IS OPEN TO ALL AND IS STRONGLY
ENCOURAGED FOR THOSE SERVING IN LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING OFFICER
ROLES.
5. COMMANDING OFFICERS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO PROMOTE AND
SUPPORT THEIR MEMBERS ATTENDANCE AT THE SYMPOSIUM, AND
ARE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE TAD ORDERS FOR ATTENDANCE AT GOVT
EXPENSE. IF UNIT FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, PERMISSIVE ORDERS
ARE ALSO AUTHORIZED.
6. LIMITED FUNDING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DIVERSITY STAFF, COMDT
(CG-12B), TO ASSIST THOSE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, BUT WHO CANNOT
OBTAIN FUNDING BY OTHER MEANS. REQUESTS FOR FUNDING MUST HAVE
COMMAND APPROVAL AND CONFIRMED AVAILABILITY TO ATTEND PRIOR TO
SUBMISSION AND BE RECEIVED BY THE DIVERSITY STAFF NLT 28 FEB 08.
FOR UNITS WITHOUT EMAIL CONNECTIVITY, MESSAGE TRAFFIC IS
ACCEPTABLE. REQUESTS MUST INDICATE WHETHER THIS IS YOUR FIRST
CONFERENCE ATTENDED OR, IF NOT, THE DATE OF THE LAST CONFERENCE
ATTENDED AND THE FUNDING SOURCE. AGAIN, FUNDS ARE LIMITED. PRIORITY
WILL BE GIVEN TO ENLISTED E-6 AND BELOW, JUNIOR OFFICERS O-3 AND
BELOW, AND CIVILIANS GS-5 AND BELOW. FUNDS WILL COVER PER DIEM,
REGISTRATION, LOCAL MILEAGE AND/OR AIRFARE. MEMBERSHIP FEES WILL
NOT BE FUNDED AND RENTAL CARS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED. REQUESTS FOR CG
HEADQUARTERS FUNDING MUST INCLUDE AN ESTIMATED COST (PER DIEM,
REGISTRATION, LOCAL MILEAGE AND AIRFARE).
7. UNIFORM/ATTIRE:
 A. CONFERENCE - TROPICAL BLUE LONG FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND
BUSINESS CASUAL FOR CIVILIANS.
 B. FORMAL BANQUET (01 MAY 08) - AS APPROPRIATE BY PAY GRADE,
DINNER DRESS WHITE JACKET, DINNER DRESS WHITE AND DINNER DRESS
BLUE. BLACK TIE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CIVILIAN ATTENDEES AND GUESTS.
8. SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION FEES: EARLY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
 IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED AND IS AVAILABLE THROUGH 04 APR 08.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 02 MAY 08. REGISTER AT WWW.ANSOMIL.ORG.
REGISTRATION FEES:
 A. MEMBERS 300 DOLLARS, NON MEMBERS 375 DOLLARS, AFTER 04 APRIL
ADD 25 DOLLARS.
 B. DAILY REGISTRATION RATES - MEMBERS 100 DOLLARS, NON-MEMBERS 125
DOLLARS, AFTER 04 APRIL ADD 25 DOLLARS.
 C. LIFE/RETIRED MEMBERS: 250 DOLLARS, AFTER 04 APRIL ADD 25
DOLLARS.
9. LODGING: TO FACILITATE THE AGENDA, CAPITALIZE ON MENTORING
AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND REDUCE UNNECESSARY COST, LODGING
WILL BE AT THE DREXLER CONFERENCE CENTER, NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE
LITTLE CREEK, VA BEACH, VA. ALL LODGING ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE
BY CWO JORGE CORTES, USCG AT 860-701-6438, OR EMAIL: JORGE.CORTES
(AT)USCG.MIL NLT 11 APRIL 08. INCLUDE NAME, GRADE, BRANCH OF
SERVICE, LAST FOUR DIGITS OF SSN, ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DATES, MEMBER
CONTACT INFORMATION, AND COMMAND MAILING ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER
IN LODGING REQUESTS. TO AVOID DOUBLE BOOKINGS, DO NOT DIRECTLY
CONTACT THE DREXLER MANOR INN FOR RESERVATIONS. STANDARD ROOM COST
IS 25 DOLLARS AND VIP SUITE (O-6 AND ABOVE, AND CIVILIAN
EQUIVALENT)IS 45 DOLLARS PER NIGHT. CREDIT CARD AND COPY OF ORDERS
ARE REQUIRED AT CHECK-IN. LAST DAY FOR LODGING RESERVATIONS
11 APR 08.
10. TRAVEL CLAIM AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL IS CWO KAREN HUYCK.
11. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT CWO KAREN HUYCK AT 202-475-
5250 EMAIL: KAREN.L.HUYCK(AT)USCG.MIL.
12. FOR ADDITIONAL OVERALL SYMPOSIUM RELATED INFORMATION,
CONTACT LCDR MARK VENZOR, ANSO SYMPOSIUM COORDINATOR AT
757-417-7135, EMAIL: USNA1997(AT)SBCGLOBAL.NET OR VISIT THE
ANSO WEB SITE AT WWW.ANSOMIL.ORG.
13. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
14. RDML DANIEL A. NEPTUN, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL MANGEMENT, SENDS
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