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New member recruiting "poker chips" are available!
During Convention, the membership committee focused on finding modern ways to identify and recruit new members. Realizing the need to offer instant access to organizational information that targets potential members, they came up with these "Poker Chips" that have a QR code on the back that takes you to an app where new members can learn about us and join right from their smartphone.
If your Chapter/branch has a recruitment opportunity coming up such as CCTI or a unit morale event, you can request to have some of these sent to you. If you would like more information about this recruitment initiative, please reach out to the membership committee chair, Chris Hutto at chutto1979@gmail.com.
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New Member Dues
Paid by First Command
Looking for a cool new debit card? In our partnership with First Command, we just released this one. The best part...new CPOA and CGEA members will have their dues paid by First Command...win-win!
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Open Season is
November 13 – December 11
The Federal Benefits Open Season ends at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Monday, December 11, 2023, for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) and the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS).
Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) ends at 11:59 pm, per the location of your electronic enrollment system, on Monday, December 11, 2023.
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Jim Henderson jim@travelbyportside.com, (retired CPO)
will be our Travel Agent for this cruise.
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Need more sea time?
2024 Convention to be held underway!
Seattle to Alaska
August 23th through 30th
As we continue to seek innovative new ideas for our convention and location, please engage early for this event to ensure securing a cabin.
A couple of things:
- Ensure your passports are up to date.
- A convention registration link will be provided soon but do not hesitate to book your cabin now; monthly payment plans are available.
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Long Range Planning Committee seeks campground or lodging recommendations for purchase
The Long-Range Planning Committee is in the process of looking at procuring a campground or lodging to provide funds to the association and a place to stay for military members where there is not one available.
We have a couple of individuals who have knowledge in this field and the hospitality business, but it's not enough. We would like to find a few members who have experience in either owning/operating a campground or lodging, building a campground, and even someone who has spent lots of time staying in a campground to be on a working group with me to try and move this project forward.
If you would like to be a part of this endeavor, please contact me at BMC.David.Eddie@gmail.com
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Book of the Month:
Eagle to Eagle
Drug Busts. Death-defying Search and Rescue. War Zones. Spacecraft Takedowns. This book has it all . . . and it's not a work of fiction.
Captain Mark Ogle, Coast Guard (retired), spent over forty years in service to his country. If you thought the Coast Guard only defended U.S. ports, you'll be enlightened by the varied missions these men and women are involved in every day behind the scenes.
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Membership Matters Booklets Available | |
If you're having a CCTI, or just looking to increase your Chapter or Branch participation,
click one of the graphics below for distribution at your local unit!
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Reach over 11,500 Coasties! | | |
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Membership Dues:
Action Needed
If you haven't done so already, please take the time to update your allotment by one of these 3 ways:
Log in: Already established as a Retiree in DA? Log in to DA
Let them know that you’d like to increase your monthly allotment to $4.00 for Chief Petty Officers Association (blanket code 00066), effective 1 January 2023.
Those 80 years and above in 2023 will be “Grandfathered” and not be required to increase their payment.
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Looking for a TRICARE Supplement?
Retired military families who have TRICARE insurance can get help saving on co-pays, prescriptions, and cost shares. Supplement insurance helps reimburse you for covered expenses that TRICARE doesn't pay.
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Reconnect With Old
Service Friends
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These unprecedented times are contributing to a higher level of anxiety, particularly among our Veteran population. The constant flow of often discouraging news, along with a reduced ability to mingle with others to keep spirits up, makes it difficult for some to maintain their morale. TogetherWeServed, a military heritage community website and home to over 1.9 million U.S. Military Veterans, wants to help.
A secure virtual base for Veterans
During a Veteran’s military service, their base, ship or shore station is place to call home – a safe haven to share in the company of some of the finest men and women with a mission in common. Together We Served (TWS) aims to replicate that same spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood in its own “Virtual Base” website.
With its membership containing only active serving and Veterans, TWS provides a secure platform for all Veterans to engage with other Veterans on a level that is simply not possible in most social networking environments.
Family of deceased Coast Guard members who wish to join CGTWS to create a Remembrance Profile for their loved one should email admin@togetherweserved.com.
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Looking for CPOA/CGEA Swag? | Thanks for visiting our Ships Stores! Find what you're looking for yourself or great gifts for your friends. You'll find unique merchandise with the CPOA or CGEA logos on t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, and more. Just click on the graphic links above to enter! | |
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Coast Guard National Retiree Website can be found here.
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Mailing Address:
U. S. Coast Guard CPOA/CGEA
5520-G Hempstead Way
Springfield, VA 22151
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