R 121440Z MAR 13

ALCOAST 110/13
COMDTNOTE 5340
SUBJ: COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE (CGMA) FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
1.  The 2013 CGMA fundraising campaign runs 1 to 30 April 2013.  The
theme this year is Supporting the People, Supporting the Mission,
highlighting the fact that for well over 85 years, CGMA has been
there to assist the people who execute Coast Guard missions and the
family members who support them.  CGMA provides a ready and
trustworthy way to extend a helping hand to fellow shipmates.  Last
year, CGMA provided over 5,900 interest-free loans and grants,
totaling more than 4.27 million dollars.
2.  I encourage the broadest support for this years campaign.  This
years campaign has two important goals: to raise much needed funds
and remind all hands that CGMA is there to help.  As a
donor-supported, non-profit organization, CGMA receives no federal
funds and does not solicit outside the Coast Guard community.  It
must rely on our own generosity and desire to help fellow shipmates
and co-workers.  Your support ensures CGMA can continue to assist
members through a wide range of programs and services, and
financially when needed.
3.  As this years campaign gets underway, unit key workers will be
tasked to personally contact each active duty military member and
civilian employee.  Selected reserve members, retired military
members, and members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will be contacted
separately through direct mail.
4.  CGMA is there to help us look after our own.  With your support,
CGMA will remain a strong, reliable, and accessible resource for our
Coast Guard families.
5.  For more information about CGMA, see your campaign key worker,
contact a local CGMA representative, or visit www.cgmahq.org.
6.  RADM D. A. Neptun, Assistant Commandant for Human Resources,
sends.
7.  Internet Release Authorized.