The "P" Development Division is tasked with enhancing existing and exploring and developing new programs, products, delivery systems and techniques.  Our mission is to assist both the other National Auxiliary Personnel Divisions in the success of their missions and to encourage and support all levels of Auxiliary "PS" staff to achieve effectiveness, excellence and recognition.  We will achieve these goals by delivering relevant and effective products and services to the membership at all levels.  Our primary mission is insuring the Auxiliary as a whole, has a robust, healthy and committed membership.

Web - Branch
Phil Pelter, BC-PCW, Branch Chief

The Web Branch is responsible for maintaining a highly professional, visually gratifying Web page. The most current P-Department information is to be posted in a timely fashion.

Awards Branch- Web page
Theresa Kinch BC-PHA, Branch Chief

For information regarding National Membership Growth Awards, click on this site. The awards guide and the "How To," for each award is listed. These Awards recognize auxiliarist members for there fine work in recruitment.

Family Programs
Ombudsman Program - "The Coast Guard Needs Your Support!" Web page
Mary HolmesBC-PHF, Branch Chief

What is an Ombudsman?" An Ombudsman is a volunteer (who may be a spouse, reservist, or Auxiliarist) that is designated by a Command to serve as a link between the command and families. They assist the command in its functions of providing information and related services to families regarding sources of assistance available to them, Coast Guard and command policies, and activities of interest to family members. For more information on this program see the Web page

The Interchange - Branch)- Web page
Joseph Decarlo BC-PHI, Branch Chief

The flow of information is vital to keep all members up to date concerning the opportunities and changes in the Auxiliary.  It is my goal to have Interchange bring you not only the latest news but also success stories from the varied branches of the Personnel Department. What is working somewhere else may be just the key to expanding your accomplishments.

Hello, I am David Esparza your Division Chief for Retention, I work out of District 11s. I have been in the Auxiliary for 15 years and believe that retention is the key to the Auxiliary success. The Retention Department is a very diverse department not only covering retention, but fellowship and member benefits. We are here to help you retain your members. We will be posting more Powerpoint presentations on-line to assist you in retaining and recruiting members for the future of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Member Benefits - Branch
I'd like to introduce myself. I'm Gene Romanick and Iam the Branch Chief for Member Benefits in the "P" Department. Our members seem generally unaware of the benefits available to them as members of the Auxiliary. Member benefits may help us recruit and retain personnel who are key in performing the operational functions which are the core of our mission.

Eugene Romanick, BC-PKB, Branch Chief

Fellowship - Branch
Welcome to the Personnel Department’s Branch on Fellowship!

Fellowship is the Fourth Cornerstone of the Auxiliary program and is intended to be the glue that holds this diverse group of professionals together so that we may efficiently serve the U.S. Coast Guard and the boating public. We are a results-driven organization that takes pride on our many accomplishments, be it a courtesy vessel examination, public education course on safe boating, or saving a life through our Search and Rescue program (SAR). These missions are extremely important in fulfilling our mission of being a force multiplier for the U.S. Coast Guard.

Fellowship is equally as important as our operational missions because it makes our volunteer missions successful. At all social events and official functions (boat patrol, meeting, etc) Auxiliarists with like interests establish friendships which lead to a compatible work environment.

This section of the P Department website will be dedicated to sharing ideas on fellowship. I will post suggestions I have gathered all across the country on ways in which they integrate fellowship into their everyday Auxiliary functions.

I encourage you to share any ideas or suggestions you may have with me.

Sonny Thatch, BC-PKF, Branch Chief

Area (Districts) - 1NR , 1 SR , 5 N , 5 S ,7
Objective - To Assist, Implement and Monitor the following programs with District DSO's and Report Progress Up and Down the Chain of Command.

1- New Member requests via the National Hot Line and Web Site.
2- New Programs - to attract new members and retain existing.
3- New Membership Drive.
4- Auxpal Program.
5- Monitor Stats of Districts and report any Trends in new membership , loss of existing and transfers.
6- Programs of Awareness to motivate existing membership to involvement in additional Auxiliary Programs.
7- Membership Awareness of the Benefits of Auxiliary Membership.
8- Assist DSO's with Programs and Issues with membership programs in Recruitment and Retention.

Pacific - Branch
Paul T. Scanlan, BC-PRP, Branch Chief

The basic objective of the Pacific Branch of the Personnel department is to implement and direct the Recruiting and Retention strategic plans set down by the National Personnel leadership.  The Pac Area is composed of Districts 11,13,14,& 17 which currently has a membership of over 7000 Auxiliarist.  our implementation of National Direction is done by personal contact, e-mail and personal telephone calls. with the respective DSO-PS's of each District.  Our current task is membership awareness to ensure that our retention rates improve to satisfactory levels, while continuing our annual goal of 10-15% in recruiting growth.

Coast Guard - Branch
Clyde H. Queen, BC-PRC, Branch Chief

The chief goal of the "Coast Guard Branch" is to target retired, or former Coast Guard personnel into the Coast Guard Auxiliary.  Many former active duty members of the Coast Guard family have a lot to bring back to the Coast Guard.  Some have been to Class "A" schools, some have held Commissions, while others were senior Petty Officers, and held very responsible positions while on active duty.  The goal is to try to place them back into their prior positions of expertise within the Coast Guard in order that they can fill a void left from others being sent overseas. As an example, I am a retired Chief Petty Officer, and spent many years as a Recruiting Officer. On a regular basis, I work out of the local Recruiting Office, recruiting not only Auxiliary personnel, but active and reserve as well.  another person may be a retired Commissioned Officer, and may have spent many years aboard a Coast Guard cutter.  His knowledge and expertise concerning Coast Guard surface vessels and operations is extremely valuable. In short, I'm trying to "bring back" to the Coast Guard the talents, knowledge, and expertise that was lost when the former "Coasties" left the service.

Interior - Branch
Anthony M. Castelletti, BC-PRI, Branch Chief

The responsibilities and goals of the Interior Branch are two-fold. First, to provide support and resources which will stimulate membership growth in the Auxiliary. Second, to continually develop and encourage new ideas leading to programs and activities designed to retain our existing membership base. The Interior Area is made up of all six regions of the Eighth and Ninth Districts .

External - Branch
Gerri Flynn, BC-PRE, Branch Chief
Keith Fosler, BC-PRE, Branch Chief
Greg Yu, BA-PRE, Branch Assistant

The main function of the External Department is to process the phone, mail and e-mail inquiries that come in and send them to the DSO in the various districts.  This needs to be done on a daily basis.  DSO's need to follow up on these leads to make sure someone contacts the person inquiring.

The Personnel Staffing Division works with the various Department Chiefs or other staff members of the Auxiliary to assist them in getting qualified members for their staff.  This is done by assisting them with ads in the Help Wanted section of the National Web Page and maintaining a list of applicants and skills that can be called upon to fill staff positions.