Reps’ Resources
Thank you for taking on the role of CGMA Representative. We count on you to guide members and treat them with respect and fairness. CGMA-HQ is here to help you at every step.
Onboarding Process
- Have you been appointed by your command to be a CGMA Representative/Assistant Rep?
- See your current CGMA Rep to start the onboarding process.
- Onboarding process and Rep’s training in netFORUM.
- Reach out to netFORUM@mycgma.org if you do not have a CGMA Rep.
Departing CGMA Rep checklist
- Audit your Rep Site personnel, service units, and checks in netFORUM.
- Add new CGMA Reps to your Rep Site personnel.
- Add an End Date to the departing CGMA Rep’s profile in netFORUM.
- Please fill out a short offboarding survey to tell us your experience of “Helping Our Own”.
Reference and Training
- CGMA Desk Guide – A brief guide to your responsibilities and CGMA’s programs. The online version is kept up to date.
- 2010 CGMA Operating Manual – Note that the Desk Guide is more authoritative, especially for dollar amounts.
- Self-guided Rep’s training in netFORUM.
- CGMA Forms – A list of all current forms.
- CGMA-HQ Contact List
- Zelle Flyer – Explain to clients the easiest way to receive funds.
- SEG Flyer
Other Military Branches
CGMA has agreements with Army Emergency Relief, Air Force Aid Society, and Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society. You may provide aid to DoD members.
- You must contact the society for that member’s branch and get an approval code.
- Military ID is required.
- They may use CGMA forms or forms of their parent agency. Enter in netFORUM as best you can.
Military Aid Societies:
- Army Emergency Relief (AER), 703-601-2770
- Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), 703-972-2604
- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, (NMCRS), 703-696-1482
For Commands
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) is the only non-federal entity statutorily recognized as the CG’s Military Aid Society. See 10 U.S.C. § 1033. Coast Guard employees are permitted to solicit funds for CGMA in their official capacity. See 5 C.F.R. 2635.808(b). COs/OINCs/supervisors and individuals may all use their official title, position and authority to speak, write and encourage other members of the Coast Guard to encourage them to donate to CGMA. Donations always are the members’ choice.
Click here for the full CG Playbook for Supporting Organizations provided by COMDT (CG-LGL).
CGMA SPEAKER REQUEST
Do you have an upcoming event or meeting? CGMA would love to be a part of it!