usps education

boating is fun … we’ll show you how

USPS University

USPS Education

DEO MeetingGoverning Board

Detroit, MISeptember 5, 2008

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Shifting GearsShifting Gears


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Remarkable Progress By the End of Next Year…

Every single course will have been totally rewritten 8 of 12 are complete now

Three new courses will be completed 1 of 3 is complete

We will have 18 seminars 12 of 18 are complete

Boat Operator Certification continues 1 of 4 levels complete

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Quality…

Our material is EXCELLENT We’ve tested it on multiple audiences We have solid instructor material Costs remain low to moderate

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Outreach to Boating World

We’ve validated our approach With the boating safety community With outside markets

Example: Trawler Fest

We’ve begun initiatives with the boating industry

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On-the-Water

We’ve resolved liability issues with new insurance On the water training

Borrowed boat program USPS Insurance become primary for boat

Resolved potential liability issues We’ve started “on the water” with

BOC 24 members – master instructor trained

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Challenges

Now, we must: Promote and Offer them!

Urgent need for quality, trained instructors We must reach out to new…

Audiences Venues Approaches

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Shifting Gears

While maintaining our product momentum… We will emphasize instruction

Instructor outreach and training Communications

BLOGs for each course Get to know each other Share ideas and techniques Instructor training on specific programs

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USPS Membership


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Public Boating Safety Courses

Must reverse downward trend

62 squadrons not reported any boating course as of 7/31/07


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Summary

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Electives - Completions

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USPS UniversityPercent of Members with Courses

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Boating Completions

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By District


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What’s New?

America’s Boating Course New Seminars New/updated Courses Boat Operator Certification

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Nov 1st 1 book

Classroom, internet – same book

Professional layout, graphics High-quality, color printing

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Advantages We will have one course

Can be delivered in three ways

Book, CD, and PowerPoint All coordinated

Emphasis on quality & value Clearly the best Extra content, CD’s

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Internet ABC 2008

Continue with existing ABC USPS – sole owner

2009 Internet will match classroom course

Exam – on-line or squadron Recruiting opportunity Transition potential to classroom

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Student Package ABC Book

Two parts – incremental Boating Safety & Seamanship (8hr)

4 logical chapters Introduction to Navigation (4hr)

Piloting: GPS, charts, compass Student CD’s

Animated courseware Study at home, refresher, reference

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Instructor Tools

PowerPoint Excellent graphics Animations

Instructor Manual Slide notes Supporting examples Exercises

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New Seminars

Seminar format A major success

More Titles 12 titles, more to come…

Addition of Seminar Series… Mini-Courses

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Seminars Success Attracting “experienced” boaters

Hot topics of interest Opportunity to recruit

Easy to deliver Shorter format

Unique to USPS Field tested


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Current Titles - 1

How to Use a Chart Using GPS Using VHF & VHF/DSC

Marine Radio Onboard Weather

Forecasting Boat Handling Sail Trim

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Current Titles - 2 PaddleSmart™ Marine Knots Anchoring Marine Radar Trailering Hurricanes


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Reaching Out – New Markets Paddle Smart®

Largest & fastest growing market segment

Trailering Largest powerboat segment

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First Mini-Course Advanced Powerboat Handling

6-8 hr Course Close Quarters Maneuvering Know your Boat and Seas Handling in Open Waters

Animated presentation Detailed techniques Visualize actions

Clear target market Combine with on-the water training

(option)


Partner In Command Seminar Series

Coming this Fall Designed for

Partners, spouse Crew

What do you do If you take the helm Fill in as skipper

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Hands-on… and fun for all

audiences


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In the Works Rules of the Road Crew Overboard Emergencies On

Board Heavy Weather

Sailing Diesel Engine

Care & Repair


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In the Works – coming soon! Marine Compasses River Boating & Locks Marine Maintenance

Series Using Chartplotters &

Digital Charts Series Autopilots Depth Sounders &

Fishfinders Coast Guard License Prep

Series


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Seminar Advantages Up-to-date content Quicker, easier to deliver Attract potential members Refresher for trained

boaters Flexible venues

Great for marine trades Credit toward certification Contribute operating funds


USPS UniversityTotally Revised Member Courses

Navigation Inland and Coastal Offshore

Seamanship Marine Equipment

Engine Maintenance Marine Electrical Systems

Weather - Sept

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New/Updated Courses Navigation ‘08

Beta – in process, final ‘09 Advanced Celestial Navigation Navigating offshore with Electronics The CAPN software & charts

Weather ’08 Release – this month One book – extensive color graphics Comprehensive and practical

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In the WorksIn the Works Marine Electrical Systems ‘08Marine Electrical Systems ‘08

11stst of new courses – ready now of new courses – ready now Comprehensive and practicalComprehensive and practical

Marine Communications SystemsMarine Communications Systems End of yearEnd of year

Marine Electronic SystemsMarine Electronic Systems Mid next yearMid next year

SailSail Early next yearEarly next year

Instructor DevelopmentInstructor Development Cruise PlanningCruise Planning


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Boat Operator Certification (BOC)

Ready to Go - Sept Inland Navigator Certification

Resolved on-the-water insurance/liability

In process Coastal Navigator Certification

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Inland Navigator Seamanship, Engines,

Electrical Boat handling, rules of the road Boat equipment

Seminars How to use a Chart Using GPS Using VHF & DSC Radio Onboard Weather Forecasting


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Inland Navigator Skills

Demonstrate: Safe Powerboat Handling

Program based on partner – US Sailing

On-the-water demo Handling Fire

Extinguishers


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Levels of Certification Inland Navigator

Local: rivers, small lakes, bays Coastal Navigator

Local: coastal waters Advanced Coastal Navigator

Extended coastal cruising Offshore Navigator

Global

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Requirements Matrix Requirements Matrix Summary Summary

InlandInland SeamanshipSeamanship Marine ElectricalMarine Electrical Engine MaintEngine Maint

CoastalCoastal PilotingPiloting Marine CommMarine Comm Cruise PlanningCruise Planning

Adv Adv CoastalCoastal

Adv PilotingAdv Piloting Marine ElectronicsMarine Electronics WeatherWeather

OffshoreOffshore JNJN NavigationNavigation

Use a ChartUse a Chart Using GPSUsing GPS Using VHFUsing VHF Onboard WxOnboard Wx CompassCompass RadarRadar Maint SeriesMaint Series

Mech Sys Mech Sys SeriesSeries

Emerg Emerg OnboardOnboard

First Aid/CPRFirst Aid/CPR Offshore SeriesOffshore Series

CoursesCourses SeminarsSeminars Skill DemosSkill Demos

Safe Safe Powerboat*Powerboat*

FirefightingFirefighting

GPS & WptGPS & Wpt Distress Distress

SignalSignal

Passage Passage Making*Making*

* US Sailing or equivalent experience* US Sailing or equivalent experience


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Credentials Passport

Shows progress

Certificate Completed level

Wallet Card Certificate


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A View to the Future We have taken a clear and

commanding lead in boater education Our core strength Route to recruit and retain members

Remaining… Building the Instructor Team Promoting our programs Outreach to new venues


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USPS University helps USPS

Continuing education Membership growth Income for the future Truly the finest boaters

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