Volunteer Development Cycle

DetermineUnits Needs

Marketing &

Recruiting

Design work for

InvolvementEva

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Efforts

Matc

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Opp

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Provide Training

Manage Member

Performance

Rec

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Building Flotilla Unity

A Diversity Perspective

Workshop Facilitator IRENE WETZEL

D11NR Diversity Advisor / Civil Rights Coordinator

PersonalSUCCESS INGREDIENTS

Passion

Purpose

Perseverance

Volunteering in the Auxiliary

Our structure creates a format

Our ingenuity are resources

Our common goals provide strength

Our teamwork skills put it all together

TEAM WORK

How does a flotilla increase teamwork?

How do members enhance teamwork?

Workshop Overview Teamwork What is Diversity? Planning as a Team Differences and Problem Solving Diversity Vision Statement Goals and Objectives Tools for Success NACO 3 Star Award for Excellence in

managing Diversity

What is Diversity?

All characteristics and experiences that define each of us

as an individual.

Awareness of Diversity

Recognizing the existence of

similarities and differences

within a group.

Valuing Diversity

Being responsive to those

unlike ourselves by understanding

the strength of difference.

Diversity Management

The process of creating and maintaining a positive environment

where the differences of all people are recognized, understood, and valued

so that all can achieve

their full potential.

Building or . . . Eroding Teamwork

. . . and our FUN

“Flotilla members should do it this way.”

Laughing at a “put-down joke “

“We’ve always done it that way.”

“OR . . . . “

STEREOTYPING Chips away our foundation

Erodes our focus

Fragments our force

Our missions become neglected

Warning: It is natural to stereotypeWE ALL DO IT!

Diversity Factors

Race

Gender

Age

EthnicHeritage

Ability &Disability

GeographicLocation

Religion

FamilyStatus

Income

WorkExperience

Education

PrimaryLanguage

EyeColor

Right orLeft Handed

MusicPreference

Personality

Primary Secondary

Sexual Orientation

Unique Human Attributes

Personality styles

Generation

Socioeconomic

Education

Life styles

Physical & Mental Capabilities

Gender Age Race Color Religion DISABILITY Sex NationaL

Origin

U.S. Demographics

U.S. Demographics (Projected through 2050)

0

20

40

60

80

Year

Per

cent

White

Black

AmericanIndian

Asian/PacIslander

Hispanic

AUXILIARY DIVERSITYBuilds strength . . .

greater foundation

Greater potential . . . for mission opportunities

Respect for individual value creates . . .

TEAM WORK

Ideas What do we have in common as Auxiliarists?

What types of diversity do we find in the Auxiliary?

How can we broaden our foundation

for mission success?

Implementation

WHAT WORKS? Build strengths of our differences within the

membership which create teamwork and mission success.

IMPROVEMENTS?Resolve differences of opinion, functioning

modalities, and skill sets.

Truth is: The more we know ourselves the less we criticize others.

Creating Success on Rough Seas

Is difference in view points creating disagreement, or conflict? – If success is blocked, we need to resolve the

issue with integrity and respect

Resolution with respect for all– Find common goals / values– Agree to workable resolutions

Contact Diversity Advisor to serve as a facilitator.

Conflict Resolution

Understand the problem

Make a plan for the future

Agreement of those involved

Teamwork: Here’s How Listening with an open mind Clarify Respond to build Exchanging ideas Be part of the planning Function within our structure Involvement Implementation Mission Success

Character Strength Builds Unity

Pride in who we are

– As an Flotilla Member

– As part of the Flotilla Team

Be a positive force

– As an Flotilla Member

– As part of the Flotilla Team

Tools for Success: Planning

Member Involvement Planning

– Annual planning meeting

– Every year set goals with revisions

– Mentor, FSO-MT, FSO-PS

Planning Together CreatesInvolvement

Flotilla Activity Planning – Brainstorming– List of Activities to pursue

Year Long Tentative Calendar– Post-its on large calendar– Revised three months out

Strategic Planning

Initial Agreement – Commitment Vision and Mission – Articulate Assessment of Needs – Identify (Surveys) Goals – Focused on Needs Strategies for Goals – Practical, Specific Prioritize Goals and Strategies Action Steps – Specific Tasks Evaluation Plan – Member Feed Back

Tools for Teamwork

Who we are, . . . A Roster

Area of Responsibility, . . .List of Officers

“Keeping in the loop,”. . . Communication

What we do, . . . Calendar (Missions, Training, Fellowship)

Learn from the Past, . . . Plan for the Future

ALL FOR ONE

ONE FOR ALL

Coast Guard Auxiliary Diversity Vision Statement

HONOR

RESPECT

DEVOTION TO DUTY

PROVIDE

FULFILL

USCG Auxiliary Diversity Goals and Objectives

G o al 1P o s itive

E n viro n m ent

G o a l 2V a lu e A ll

A u xiliar is ts

G o a l 3P ro m o te

In d ivid u alS u ccess

D iversity G oals and O bjectives

How do we achieve our diversity goals?

Goal 1 – Positive Environment

Goal 2 – Value All Auxiliarists

Goal 3 – Promote Individual Success

NACO 3 Star Award forExcellence in Diversity

Accomplish three action items in each goal area (A total of nine action items)

Submit a letter of application to the DCP/DA

Applications submitted after July 1st will be presented to the DCO at NACON.

Success in every sense of the word.

Unlocking Diversity Will Be Our Mission Success

Our commonalities of missions,

built by respect for diversity

creates success

Let’s keep Coastie afloat!