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3-B-7. In the interest of promoting good community relations and
cooperative use of community facilities, it may be
appropriate to occasionally make Coast Guard MWR
facilities available for special community events. These
events should not interfere with use of the facilities by
authorized participants: nor should they result in
subsidization of the sponsoring organizations. The
overall value accruing to the recreational interests of
authorized participants should be the principal
determinant in authorizing such events.
8. Emphasis should be placed on those activities which
accommodate the majority of active duty Coast Guard
personnel. However, the program should also be flexible
enough to meet reasonable individual needs.
9. Occasionally analyze the various activities to ensure
that the cost of some are not disproportionate to the
cost of the overall program. Activities which are
characterized by high cost and/or low usage should be
primarily supported by fees and charges from
participants.
10. The interests and needs of minority members should be
considered in developing the balanced mix of MWR
activities.
11, Strict control of fees and charges for the use of
facilities should be exercised to ensure that fees are
reasonable and do not prevent lower-ranking enlisted
members from participating. Similarly, fees set too low
may undermine the active MWR program. A reasonable
balance is needed. (See chapter 6 for more guidance on
setting fees and charges.)
12. Every effort should be made to provide activities and
services which benefit families living on the unit as
well as those living off of the unit.
13. There is no substitute for good leadership, supervision,
and organization. Well run activities will attract the
greatest number of participants. Personnel lose interest
quickly in disorganized, confused activities.
14. There are many places throughout the MWR program where
volunteers may be used effectively. This provides an
opportunity for interested individuals to contribute
their talents and develop leadership skills.
15, The activities of special interest groups should be
monitored to ensure that they are consistent with the
objectives of the MWR program.
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