ALCOAST 424/22 - OCT 2022 2022 ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL SERVICES OFFICERS (ANSO) WESTERN REGION SYMPOSIUM

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
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ALCOAST 424/22
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SUBJ: 2022 ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL SERVICES OFFICERS (ANSO)
WESTERN REGION SYMPOSIUM
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8
(series)
B. COMDT (CG-81) U.S. Coast Guard Conference Guidance, dtd
27 January 2021
C. DHS Financial Management Policy Manual, Section 7.10
1. The ANSO Western Region Symposium will be held 06-08 December
2022 in person with a virtual option. The symposium will be held
at Admiral Kidd Club, Naval Base Point Loma, Harbor Drive Annex San
Diego, CA 92106 and the online portion will be held virtually,
details pending. This year's theme is "Strengthening Cultural
Bridges for a Stronger Force."
The full agenda and all updates regarding the annual symposium can
be found on the ANSO website at:
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https://www.ansomil.org/2022-atlantic-region-symposium/?mc_cid=
2c744bb147&mc_eid=0ceb226e40

2. The CG's Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 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.
The Association of Naval Services Officers actively supports the
sea services in the development of a diverse forces through
recruitment, retention, and career development.
3. COMDT (CG-127) will coordinate with the ANSO Affiliate Point of
Contact to manage the conference attendance process and account for
attendance and overall cost. COMDT (CG-127) must provide a final
count of all USCG participants. Whether on official orders or
self-funded, civilian employees' attendance during their scheduled
tour of duty, including travel time, is considered work time. For
civilian employees, supervisory approval to attend during their
scheduled tour of duty (including a reasonable amount of travel
time) must be indicated by email, and reflected in the remarks
section of the employee's timecard. The remarks must state the
employee is approved work and travel time to attend the ANSO
Conference during the employee's scheduled tour of duty on 6-8
December 2022. The employee's attendance at events outside of the
employee's scheduled tour of duty is not required and is at the
employee's discretion; therefore overtime and compensatory time is
not approved for any symposium attendees.
4. Interested members must request attendance through their chain
of command for unit-level approval. Individuals within a 50 mile
radius of San Diego, CA may attend in person as desired. Once
approval is received, all CG employees who desire to attend the
symposium must submit a request to the ANSO Affiliate POC, CDR
Xochitl Castaneda via email by 14 November 2022 at:
Xochitl.L.Castaneda@uscg.mil and copy
HQS-SMB-CG127-Conference@uscg.mil.
For all attendee requests, please include the following information:
Subject: 2022 ANSO SYMPOSIUM ATTENDANCE REQUEST
    a. Full Name
    b. Rank/Civilian Pay Grade
    c. Job Title
    d. Unit/Office/Division
    e. Current PDS Location
    f. Previous Attendee (Y/N)
    g. Attendance in person or virtually
5. CO/OICs are encouraged to promote and support the professional
development of all government employees. COMDT (CG-127) will assist
by funding registration fees for up to 30 members, with
highest priority given to junior members and first time attendees.
Registration fees are $75 per person and $25 per virtual attendee
and will be at unit expense after COMDT (CG-127) funds are expended.
6. Uniform for symposium attendance is Tropical Blue and business
casual for civilians.
7. POCs:
    a. ANSO Affiliate: CDR Xochitl Castañeda at
Xochitl.L.Castaneda@uscg.mil or (206) 217-6085.
    b. COMDT (CG-127): CDR Yamaris Barril at
Yamaris.D.Barril@uscg.mil or (202) 475-5216.
8. This message is valid until 08 December 2022.
9. Ms. Blanca A. Sanchez, Director of Civilian Human Resources,
Diversity and Leadership, (CG-12) sends.
10. Internet release is authorized.