[1SR-L] Flag Voice 264 -053/05

[Announcement List for First Southern District]

TO:		ALAUXDIST1SR
FM:		CDR Young, DIRAUX
SUBJ:		Flag Voice 264 -053/05

1.	Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Hurricane Katrina Account

2.	In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, there
has been an outpouring of compassion for those Coast Guard members and
families hard hit by this disaster in the impact area.  Many have expressed
a desire to
help.    

3.	In response, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) has established an
account to receive contributions designated for that specific purpose.
Contributions marked "Katrina" will be earmarked and tracked to ensure they
are used first and foremost to meet the needs of Coast Guard members and
families associated with Hurricane Katrina in accordance with normal CGMA
policies and procedures.  In the event there are funds left over after
meeting needs associated with Hurricane Katrina, they will be placed in
CGMA's general account to assist members of the Coast Guard family in times
of financial need.  

4.	Tax deductible contributions should be made out to "Coast Guard
Mutual Assistance or CGMA" by check, money order or with a credit card
marked in the memo area or noted for "Katrina."  Contribution forms are
available on the CGMA Web site:  www.cgmahq.org.  Click on "Contributing to
CGMA."

5.	Checks, payable to "CGMA" may be sent to the following address:

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 610
Arlington, VA  22203-1804

6.	Secure credit card contributions may be made online through the CGMA
Web site.  Click on "Contributing to CGMA," then on "Credit Card." 

7.	If you have any further questions, please contact Mr. Tom Omri at
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (202) 493-6622.

8.	Kenneth T. Venuto
Assistant Commandant for Human Resources   

9.	The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists in the First
Southern abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc. 

10.	Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized. 

11.	CDR E. D. Young Sends