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NATIONAL V-DIRECTORATE“Prevention Through Interaction”

WHO WE ARE… …WHAT WE DO

NATIONAL RBS PROGRAMMISSION STATEMENT

To minimize loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and the environmental

impact associated with the use of recreational boats through preventative

means to maximize the safe use and enjoyment of United States waterways by the

public

V-DIRECTORATE LEADERSHIP

DIRECTORMichael S. Klacik

DEPUTY DIRECTORAndrew J. Render

V-DIRECTORATE SENIOR STAFF

VISITATION PROGRAMS Joseph C. Reichal Jr

INCENTIVESNorman L. Fehr Jr

COMMUNICATIONSWilliam J. Howard

VESSEL EXAMINATIONS Vacant

TECHNICAL SUPPORT John Yskamp

SPECIAL PROJECTS James A. Cortes

DIVISION CHIEFS

VACANT

V-DIRECTORATE OVERVIEW

The V-Directorate is one of three Recreational Boating Safety Directorates on the National level. We consistently work hand in

hand with our “sister” directorates, the B-Directorate (RBS Outreach) and the E-Directorate (Education ) to meet the goals of

the National Strategic Plan 2014-2020

V-DIRECTORATE IS COMPRISED OF24 AUXILIARISTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY

DirectorDeputy Director6 Division Chiefs10 Branch Chiefs

6 Branch Assistants

V-DIRECTORATE PROGRAMS

We are the National Program Managers for the Coast Guard’s Vessel Safety Check Program and the Recreational Boating Safety Visitation

Program.

Our staff works almost daily with Coast Guard Headquarters and the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety. Together, we make sure that the programs are running smoothly and that our Vessel Examiners and Program Visitors are providing the boating public with the most up to

date information.

The Director-V is also responsible for monitoring the VSC and PV programs of the U.S. Power Squadrons.

V-DIRECTORATE DIVISIONS

VESSEL EXAMINATIONSVISITATION PROGRAMS

INCENTIVESCOMMUNICATIONS

TECHNICAL SUPPORTSPECIAL PROJECTS


VESSEL EXAMINATIONS

Division ChiefBranch Chief – Vessel Safety ChecksBranch Assistant – Vessel Safety ChecksBranch Chief – Paddle SportsBranch Assistant – Paddle Sports

• RESPONSIBILITIES:• VSC Program• VSC Paddle Craft Programs• VSC decal distribution• VE Qualifications• VE Testing (online & hard

copy)• VSC Manual • Answering members

questions about our programs

• Promoting RBS Message


VISTATION PROGRAMS

Division ChiefBranch Chief - Program VisitorBranch Assistant – Program Visitor

• RESPONSIBILITIES• Manage the RBSVP Program• Program Visitor Qualifications• Review RBS Distribution

literature• Program Visitor Testing

(online & hard copy)• RBSVP Manual• Answering members

questions about our programs• Promoting RBS Message• Manufacturers Visitation Pilot

Program


INCENTIVES

Division ChiefBranch Chief – VE AwardsBranch Assistant – VE AwardsBranch Chief – PV AwardsBranch Assistant – PV Awards

• RESPONSIBILITIES:• Annual Century Club Awards• National V-Directorate Awards

for presentation at NACON (1st & 2nd Place Flotillas in Nation for VSCs and PVs

• Help districts develop incentive programs to increase VSC and PV production

• Promote the earning of the RBS Device

• Promote the Annual RBS Performance Service Awards


COMMUNICATIONS

Division ChiefBranch Chief – Measures LiaisonBranch Chief – MediaBranch Chief – Data AnalysisBranch Assistant – Database Management

• RESPONSIBILITIES:• Provide communication

media for the dissemination of information:

• VENET• V-Directorate Web pages• Social Media

• Assist in providing materials for national conferences and quarterly reports to NEXCOM

• Provide analysis and spreadsheets of information from AUXDATA and AUXINFO

• Manage the online “I want a VSC” program


TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Division ChiefBranch Chief – Outreach ProgramsBranch Chief – Technical Support

• RESPONSIBILITIES:• Coordinate with internal

divisions to review and interpret boating regulations and related material

• Review the accuracy and effectiveness of the VE test battery

• Provide quarterly news articles for the RBSnewsletter as it pertains to technical issues involved with Vessel Safety Checks


SPECIAL PROJECTS

Division Chief

• Brand new division• New Branch Chief & Branch

Assistant positions coming soon• New positions will be designated

by Atlantic East, Atlantic West, and Pacific Area

• RESPONSIBILITIES:• Life Jacket Wear

Observation Study• “If Found” Sticker

Program• Support of the National

Safe Boating Council’s Annual “Ready Set Wear It” Event

• Support of other projects assigned to them related to recreational boating safety

V-DIRECTORATE STAFF RECRUITMENT

The Recreational Boating Safety mission is an ever-growing entity that brings us advancements in technology and new challenges. We work daily to keep up with this technology, answer member’s questions, monitor changes in Federal Laws and Statutes, and do our best to bring them to you.As we go forward, there will be a need to bring motivated, experienced, and qualified staff onboard to help us meet our goals.If you have a desire to be part of the V-Directorate Team, and know that your time and effort is making a difference, please contact my Deputy or myself and frequently review the National Help Wanted webpage.

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