ALCOAST 155/23 - APR 2023 2023 ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL SERVICES OFFICERS (ANSO) EASTERN REGION SYMPOSIUM

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ALCOAST 155/23
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SUBJ: 2023 ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL SERVICES OFFICERS (ANSO) EASTERN
REGION SYMPOSIUM
A. Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8A
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 Eastern Region Symposium will be held 06-08 June 2023.
The symposium will be held in-person at Vista Point Catering &
Conferencing Center located at 1754 Massey Hughes Dr, Norfolk, VA
23511, onboard Naval Base Norfolk. This year's theme is "Leadership
Development from Intention to Impact." The full agenda and all
updates regarding the annual symposium are available on the ANSO
website at:
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https://www.ansomil.org/2023-eastern-region-symposium/

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-1D1) will coordinate with the ANSO Affiliate Point of
Contact to manage the conference attendance process and account for
attendance and overall cost. COMDT (CG-1D1) must provide a final
count of all USCG participants. Whether on official orders or
self-funded, civilian employees' attendance including travel time is
considered work time. For civilian employees, supervisory approval
to attend during work time (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
06-08 June 2023. 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 for
work cannot be approved. Attendance by participants can be unit
funded via official travel or via permissive orders.
4. Interested members must request attendance through their chain
of command for unit-level approval. Members approved to attend
by their command should notify: Norberto.T.Perez@uscg.mil and
copy HQS-SMB-CG127-Conference@uscg.mil by 12 May 2023, with the
following information:
Subject: 2023 ANSO SYMPOSIUM
Full Name
Rank/Civilian Pay Grade
Job Title
Unit/Office/Division
Current PDS Location
Previous Attendee (Y/N)
5. DHS requires a post-conference report to be submitted 30 days
after the event. To comply, all travelers on official orders must
submit a copy of their travel settlement no later than 06 July 2023
to Norberto.T.Perez@uscg.mil and copy
HQS-SMB-CG127-Conference@uscg.mil.
6. CO/OICs are encouraged to promote and support the professional
development of all government employees. COMDT (CG-1D1) 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 $150 per person and will be at unit expense
after COMDT (CG-1D1) funds are expended.
7. Uniform for symposium attendance is Tropical Blue and business
casual for civilians.
8. POCs:
    a. ANSO Affiliate: LT Norberto Perez, Norberto.T.Perez@uscg.mil.
    b. COMDT (CG-1D1): Carrie Davis, Carrie.Davis@uscg.mil.
9. This message is valid until 08 JUN 2023.
10. Ms. Blanca Sanchez, Acting Assistant Commandant for Human
Resources (CG-1), sends.
11. Internet release is authorized.