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from the pool of students mentioned, especially

those which are starting out on their career path
in government service, could strengthen the “Those which are starting out
organization, and possibly reinvigorate it. on their career path in
Further, it is commensurate with both the government service, could
‘National Commodore's Diversity Policy
Statement’ and the ‘National Commodore's strengthen the organization…”
Strategic Plan.’

The Auxiliary’s ‘Strategic Plan for Managing
Diversity’ calls for an “aggressive recruiting
program” which will help to increase the
diversity of membership and help the
organization in the long-term. Yet, while leaders
should seek new members, ones which can help
revitalize the organization, they should remember
the old saying that diversity management is not
measured by an organization’s demographics, but
by how well its leaders identify and capitalize on

its members’ talents. 

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary ‘R’ Directorate Fall 2021
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