ALCOAST 181/18 - MAY 2018 2018 ANNUAL NATIONAL NAVAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (NNOA) LEADERSHIP, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM

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SUBJ:  2018 ANNUAL NATIONAL NAVAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (NNOA) LEADERSHIP, TRAINING
AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 021100Z NOV 16/ALCGFINANCE 042/16
B. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8 (series)
C. COMDT (CG-81) U.S. Coast Guard Conference Guidance, dtd 01 May 2017
1. The Annual NNOA Leadership, Training, and Professional Development Symposium will be
held on 08-09 August 2018 at the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel in
Portsmouth, VA. This year’s theme is “Embracing Diversity to Strengthen the Sea Services.”
See www.nnoa.org for more information.
2. The CG’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan (DISP) supports and encourages
participation in affinity group symposiums in an effort to increase the retention of a
diverse and talented workforce. These events are valuable professional development
opportunities that provide a forum for mentoring, networking, and optimizing career success.
All employees (active duty, reserves, civilians, and Auxiliary) are encouraged to attend.
Underrepresented minority groups and women will particularly benefit from networking with
others who share their demographic background. CG leaders and supervisors will benefit by
becoming acquainted with the unique histories and challenges of particular demographic
groups in the workforce which will allow greater comfort levels for understanding and
promoting workforce diversity.
3. The CG Office of Diversity and Inclusion COMDT (CG-127) will coordinate the Conference
Attendance Request and Post Conference Report IAW REF (A) and will account for all
attendance and overall cost. All CG employees desiring to attend the conference shall
submit a completed TDY worksheet signed by their chain of command to CWO Cory Jones at
HQS-SMB-NNOA@USCG.MIL NLT 01 June 2018.
4. CO/OICs are encouraged to promote and support the professional development of all
government employees. Travel and registration fees ($175 per person) will be at the unit's
expense. Permissive orders are authorized IAW Ch.2.a.10. of REF (B). COMDT (CG-127) will
assist by funding registration fees for 20 members with the highest priority being given to
junior members and first time attendees. COMDT (CG-127) will notify commands of whose
registrations will be funded.
5. Uniform for conference attendance is Tropical Blue. Uniform for the awards banquet, if
attending, is Dinner Dress White Jacket (O4 & above) or Dinner Dress White (O3 & below).
6. Each member who attended this conference shall submit an approved Travel Voucher Summary
to CWO Cory Jones at HQS-SMB-NNOA@USCG.MIL NLT 5 days after travel is complete.
Please contact CDR Rachel Lewis at: Rachel.L.Lewis2@uscg.mil or CDR Chaning Burgess at
Chaning.D.Burgess@uscg.mil or (202) 475-5246 with any questions or concerns.
7. Ms. Michelle R. Godfrey, Director of Civilian Human Resources, Diversity, and
Leadership, sends.
8. Internet release authorized.