ALCOAST 025/18 - JAN 2018 2018 COAST GUARD (CG) CIVIL RIGHTS AWARDS

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SUBJ: 2018 COAST GUARD (CG) CIVIL RIGHTS AWARDS
A. COAST GUARD CIVIL RIGHTS MANUAL, COMDTINST M5350.4 (series)
1. Each year the USCG and the Department of Defense (DoD) partner
with Affinity Groups to salute military members and civilian
employees for their civil rights accomplishments and contributions to
fostering diversity within our Service. This partnership offers an
excellent opportunity to recognize CG personnel who promote community
service, diversity and equal opportunity for all in the Federal workforce.
2. Awards programs and outreach events enhance the personal and
professional development of CG personnel and inform the general
public about the many career opportunities available to our nation's
youth. All commands are encouraged to support these important awards and
events through nominations and attendance. REF (A) provides additional
details about the Civil Rights Awards Programs.
3. The 2018 awards and training programs information is listed below.
While some dates and locations are not yet published, historically the
conferences and award programs occur during the month listed. Updated
information about awards and training programs will be posted on the
Civil Rights Directorate website at:
https://www.uscg.mil/resources/civil-rights/civil-rights-awards/.
     A. Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) National
        Leadership Training Program (www.fapac.org)
        Date and Location: 14-17 May 2018, Arlington, VA
        Award: FAPAC Military and Civilian Meritorious Service Award
        Eligible: Military Members and Civilian Employees
     B. Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE)
        National Training Program (www.saige.org)
        Date and Location: 11-14 June 2018, Green Bay, WI
        Award: SAIGE Meritorious Service Award
        Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military Members
     C. League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National
        Convention and Exposition (www.lulac.org)
        Date and Location: 17-21 July 2018, Phoenix, AZ
        Award: LULAC Excellence in Service Award
        Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military Members
     D. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
        Convention (www.naacp.org)
        Date and Location: 14-18 July 2018, San Antonio, TX
        Award: NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award
        Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military Members
     E. Blacks in Government (BIG) Training Institute
        (www.bignet.org)
        Date and Location: 13-16 August 2018, New Orleans, LA
        Award: BIG Meritorious Service Award
        Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military Members
     F. National Latina Style Symposium (www.nls.latinastyle.com)
        Date and Location: 6 September 2018, Washington, DC
        Award: Latina Style Meritorious Service Award
        Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military Members
     G. National IMAGE Training Program (www.national-image.org)
        Date and Location: September 2018, Kansas City, KS
        Award: National IMAGE Meritorious Service Award
        Eligible: Civilian Employees and Military members 
4. Commands are encouraged to conduct diversity/equal opportunity programs
that acknowledge the contributions of all ethnic/racial groups and create
opportunities for advancement in our Service. Following are the national
special observances:
     A. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, 15 January
     B. African American History Month, 1-28 February
     C. Women’s History Month, 1-31 March
     D. Asian Pacific Heritage Month, 1-31 May
     E. LGBT Pride Month, 1-30 June
     F. Women’s Equality Day, 26 August
     G. Hispanic Heritage Month, 15 September - 15 October
     H. National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 1-31 October
     I. National Native American Heritage Month, 1-30 November
5. POC: Mr. Juan Torres, (202) 372-4594 or Juan.L.Torres@uscg.mil.
6. Ms. Terri Dickerson, Director, Civil Rights Directorate, sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.