ALCOAST 069/19 - MAR 2019 USCGA ECLIPSE 2019

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SUBJ:  USCGA ECLIPSE 2019
A. USCG Strategic Plan 2018-2022
B. USCGA Strategic Plan 2018-2023
1. Per REF (A), the Coast Guard's strength resides in its people and the different perspectives,
talents and abilities they bring to the service. Culturally competent leaders are needed to
address the globally complex mission support and response challenges of the 21st century.
Per REF (B), the Coast Guard Academy prioritizes the development of culturally competent leaders
necessary to develop an officer corps and workforce capable of thriving in a dynamic global
environment. In support of REFs (A) and (B), Eclipse 2019 will be held at the Coast Guard Academy
3-6 April, 2019.
2. Eclipse is part of a cadet-run tradition established by the Coast Guard Academy Genesis
Council in the 1970's with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and mentorship. During this
week, the Coast Guard Academy invites the greater Coast Guard community, local community members,
and experts in diversity from across the nation to participate in mentoring and inspiring cadets
to excel and prepare for lasting careers as inclusive Coast Guard officers. The week will begin
Wednesday, April 3rd with Take Back the Night. Thursday, April 4th, features the Dining In.
On Friday, April 5th, traditional classes will not be held so that the entire Academy community
can hear from motivational speakers and participate in a series of Diversity and Inclusion
Workshops. Saturday morning will feature professional development mentoring opportunities and
more. The week is anchored by the Saturday Evening Eclipse Awards Dinner, honoring champions
of Inclusion and Diversity.
3. This year's theme is "Strive to Excel, Foster Unity, and Instill Respect." The Friday morning
keynote speaker is Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum. Commandant, Admiral Karl Schultz, will be the
closing keynote speaker for the Eclipse Awards Dinner. Other events include Junior and Senior
Officer talk back sessions, Regimental Review, Dr. Hallie Gregory Field House Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony, Cadet Talent Show, Officer Speed Mentoring, and more. Coast Guard and community members
are invited to participate in all Eclipse events. Pre-registration is required. For the full
schedule and to register for events please go to the following link: www.uscga.edu/eclipse2019.
Registration will open 01 MAR 19 and close on 27 MAR 2019.
4. The greater Coast Guard community is encouraged to submit nominations for the Eclipse Awards.
Nominations should be written as a narrative no longer than one page and clearly state the award
the person is being nominated for. The following criteria should be used to evaluate potential
nominees. Please submit nominations to: Gena.E.Mann@uscg.mil by Friday, 15 MAR 2019. A list of past
awardees is also included.
   a. The Manson K. Brown Genesis Award is given to a Coast Guard Academy cadet or Alumni whose
forethought and commitment has fostered a community of inclusion by establishing traditions and
practices which promote comprehension of and appreciation for diversity. Steadfast in the pursuit
to create an inclusive space for underrepresented minority cadets while also enlighten his or her
peers, this motivated leader has made sustainable contributions to the Corps of Cadets in an
effort to promote an environment free from bias and discrimination.
Past recipients:
2012: VADM Manson K. Brown
2013: Dr. Hallie Gregory
2014: 1/c Andre Jones-Butler
2015: LCDR Marcus Canady
2016: LCDR Hoon Park
2017: LT Dan Han
2018: 1/c Alyse Westbrooks
   b. The Merle Smith Pioneer Award is given to a member of the Coast Guard Academy community who
has accomplished groundbreaking firsts at the Academy. This person has served as a beacon of
inspiration among his or her peers to strive for the unimaginable and forge new paths of greatness
through an exceptional determination to succeed. This award is a marker of the honor and courage
required to lead, chart unfamiliar territory and reach heightened levels of achievement in the face
of adversity and uncertainty.
Past recipients:
2012: Mr. Merle Smith
2013: CAPT Steve Baynes
2014: CDR Darell Singleterry
2015: RADM Sandra Stosz
2016: LT Kimberly Young-McLear
2017: Dr. Janet McLeavy
2018: ADM Paul Zukunft
   c. The JoAnn Miller Community Award is given to a member of the Academy or greater New London
community who has worked as an active liaison between the Academy and the City of New London,
building a bridge between the two entities. The efforts of this recipient have made significant,
lasting contributions to the Academy, the cadets, and the New London community.
Past recipients:
2012: Ms. JoAnn Miller
2013: Mr. Louis Allen
2014: CDR Erica Mohr
2015: Dr. Robert Newton
2016: LT Takana Skelton
2017: State Representative Chris Soto
2018: Chef Michael Cummings
   d. The Frances Neal Humanitarian Award is bestowed upon a cadet, alumni, staff, or faculty
member who goes above and beyond to provide support for cadets and the entire Academy through
facilitation of an environment rich in community and comfort. This pivotal figure demonstrates
an incessant passion for the well-being of cadets and instinctively strives to empower cadets
mentally, emotionally, and/or academically. The actions of this award recipient transform the
Academy into an inclusive community where all cadets can grow, be nurtured, supported, mentored
and challenged to be dynamic leaders of character.
Past recipients:
2012: Ms. Frances Neal
2013: Ms. Erin Mitchell
2014: LCDR Royce James
2015: LT Claire Davenport
2016: Mr. Dan Pinch
2017: CDR Mark Harris (ret)
2018: The CGA Library Staff (Ms. Lucy Maziar -Director, and Rebecca Harris-Pierce, Joan Clark,
Pamela Graham, Elisa Graydon, Janet Whitty, Pauline Lamarre, Roxanne Korpal-Grosvenor, and
Katherine Mellark)
   e. The Joseph M. Vojvodich Award is given to a Coast Guard member who has fostered a community
of inclusion by providing mentorship from the Coast Guard field to historically underrepresented
cadets at USCGA. This inspirational leader shows evidence of sustained commitment to mentoring
that resulted in career development of 3 or more mentees and has supported the growth of each
mentee's academic career as well as providing opportunities to experience operational Coast Guard
events that move mentees toward establishing independence in their Coast Guard career. This
recipient helps mentees to develop and sustain a network of professional colleagues who can offer
advice, training, and help. The mentoring efforts of this individual led directly to attracting
and retaining a diverse Coast Guard workforce, dedication of service to the Academy, and have
helped foster an inclusive environment for all to appreciate.
Past recipients:
2017: RADM Joseph M. Vojvodich
2018: LT Christine Igisomar
   f. The Dr. Hallie Gregory Award is given to any member of the greater Coast Guard community
who has excelled in actively demonstrating and promoting the unifying Core Value of Respect.
She or he is identified as a distinguished, unifying catalyst who best exemplifies the Coast
Guard tenets of teambuilding, teamwork, honesty, fairness, dignity, civility, and respect.
Exceeding what is expected, she or he creates a thriving environment of compassion, value,
and opportunity for all that is clearly based on mutual respect.
Past recipients:
2018: Dr. Gregory's family
4. Commanding Officers are highly encouraged to promote award submissions and attendance at
Eclipse Week. Units are encouraged to fund TDY travel orders in support of this event.
5. Questions regarding Eclipse Week should be referred to the Eclipse Incident Commander
via email: LCDR Hoon Park at: Hoon.Park@uscg.mil or 860-701-8360.
6. Mr. Gary Rasicot, Acting Deputy for Personnel Readiness, sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.