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USPS UniversityEducation on the Move

USPS UniversityEducation on the Move

2007 Spring District Conference

Presentation

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At IssueAt Issue

Educational Dept Challenges:Turning around membership

Giving our members solid programs

USPS financial stability

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The RealityThe Reality

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Courses & Members

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We will revitalize membershipWe will revitalize membership

New, upgraded programs

Current topics, material

Attract recreational boaters

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We Need MoreWe Need More

Public Programs Attract new members Educational

Membership

Member Programs Selling point to join Reason to stay

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Public ProgramsPublic Programs

Consolidated Boating Course Better Material National Safe Boating Week

Promotion

USPS University Seminar Series Hot topics Easy to give Recruit

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Boat Operator CertificationBoat Operator Certification

Recognized Credential

Solid Acceptance Boating community

Roll Out Starting this Spring

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USPS UniversityUSPS UniversityUSPS UniversityUSPS UniversityLevel Qualification Matrix Level Qualification Matrix Level Qualification Matrix Level Qualification Matrix

InlandInland InlandInland Rivers, canals, Rivers, canals, small lakes, bays small lakes, bays <2 mi offshore<2 mi offshore

Rivers, canals, Rivers, canals, small lakes, bays small lakes, bays <2 mi offshore<2 mi offshore

Boat to 26ft, Fair Boat to 26ft, Fair weather, daylight, weather, daylight, good visibility, F4, 1mgood visibility, F4, 1m

Boat to 26ft, Fair Boat to 26ft, Fair weather, daylight, weather, daylight, good visibility, F4, 1mgood visibility, F4, 1m

CoastalCoastal CoastalCoastal Local waters, Local waters, coastal areascoastal areas<5 mi offshore<5 mi offshore

Local waters, Local waters, coastal areascoastal areas<5 mi offshore<5 mi offshore

Boat to 40ft, Fair Boat to 40ft, Fair weather, moderate weather, moderate seas, F5, 1.5mseas, F5, 1.5m

Boat to 40ft, Fair Boat to 40ft, Fair weather, moderate weather, moderate seas, F5, 1.5mseas, F5, 1.5m

AdvanceAdvanced d CoastalCoastal

AdvanceAdvanced d CoastalCoastal

Extended coastal Extended coastal waters, waters, < 50 mi of shore< 50 mi of shore

Extended coastal Extended coastal waters, waters, < 50 mi of shore< 50 mi of shore

Any boat to 65ft*, Any boat to 65ft*, up to F6 winds, up to F6 winds, 3m waves3m waves

Any boat to 65ft*, Any boat to 65ft*, up to F6 winds, up to F6 winds, 3m waves3m waves

OffshoreOffshore__________________________________*With endorsements*With endorsements

OffshoreOffshore__________________________________*With endorsements*With endorsements

All watersAll waters All watersAll waters Any boat to 65ft*, Any boat to 65ft*, most conditionsmost conditions

Any boat to 65ft*, Any boat to 65ft*, most conditionsmost conditions

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USPS UniversityUSPS UniversityUSPS UniversityUSPS UniversityRequirements Matrix Requirements Matrix Requirements Matrix Requirements Matrix

InlandInlandInlandInland SeamanshipSeamanship Marine ElectricalMarine Electrical Engine MaintEngine Maint

SeamanshipSeamanship Marine ElectricalMarine Electrical Engine MaintEngine Maint

CoastalCoastalCoastalCoastal PilotingPiloting Marine CommMarine Comm Cruise PlanningCruise Planning

PilotingPiloting Marine CommMarine Comm Cruise PlanningCruise Planning

Adv Adv CoastalCoastalAdv Adv CoastalCoastal

Adv PilotingAdv Piloting Marine ElectronicsMarine Electronics WeatherWeather

Adv PilotingAdv Piloting Marine ElectronicsMarine Electronics WeatherWeather

OffshoreOffshoreOffshoreOffshore JNJN NavigationNavigation

JNJN NavigationNavigation

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Use a ChartUse a Chart Using GPSUsing GPS Using VHFUsing VHF Onboard WxOnboard Wx

Use a ChartUse a Chart Using GPSUsing GPS Using VHFUsing VHF Onboard WxOnboard Wx

CompassCompass RadarRadar Maint SeriesMaint Series (2)(2) optional optional

CompassCompass RadarRadar Maint SeriesMaint Series (2)(2) optional optional

Mech Sys SeriesMech Sys Series Emerg OnboardEmerg Onboard First Aid/CPRFirst Aid/CPR (2)(2) optional optional

Mech Sys SeriesMech Sys Series Emerg OnboardEmerg Onboard First Aid/CPRFirst Aid/CPR (2)(2) optional optional

Offshore SeriesOffshore Series (2)(2) optional optional Offshore SeriesOffshore Series (2)(2) optional optional

CoursesCourses SeminarsSeminars Skill DemosSkill Demos

Safe Safe Powerboat*Powerboat*

FirefightingFirefighting

Safe Safe Powerboat*Powerboat*

FirefightingFirefighting

GPS & WptGPS & Wpt Distress Distress

SignalSignal

GPS & WptGPS & Wpt Distress Distress

SignalSignal

Passage Passage Making*Making*

Passage Passage Making*Making*

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

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On-the-WaterOn-the-Water

MOU in process with US Sailing

Safe Powerboat Skills Train USPS Certifiers

Bareboat CruisingPassage Making

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Better ProgramsBetter Programs

New Seamanship New JN New Engine Maintenance Split/New Marine Electronics

Marine Electrical Systems Marine Communications Marine Electronics

New Navigation New Squadron Boating

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SeamanshipSeamanship

Seamanship 07 Student Manual at HQ

174-page color manual Wing’s book Practical boating skills

Boat handling – various conditions

Guide for USCG License Case study – one who did

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Engine MaintenanceEngine Maintenance

Totally rewritten Up-to-date information All-types of engines Single text Available at HQ

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JNJN

Record-breaking beta Almost 300 students

Books at HQ End of March

Practical offshore navigation 12-week Celestial – sun Lots of info

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Marine ElectronicsMarine Electronics

3 new courses Marine Electrical Systems – almost done Marine Communications Systems Marine Electronics Systems

“Boatowner’s Guide to Marine Electronics” In works – McGraw-Hill book Used for two courses

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NavigationNavigation

Beta – begin 2008 Aligned with JN 07

Stars, moon, planets NASR Practical skills Open book exam only Sight folder

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Boating CourseBoating Course

Consolidated Text Squadron Boating Course

8-hr and 12-hr, supplement, Maptech CD

PowerPoint, exams for both

Why? One, quality text Students realize more to learn

2008 New, graphics-based version

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SeminarsSeminars

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

Marine Radio On Board Weather

Forecasting

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Seminars – coming in MarchSeminars – coming in March

Boat Handling Under Power Knots, Bends, and Hitches Sail Trim

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Seminars in the WorksSeminars in the Works

Now in Command (Skipper Saver) Using Digital Charts Anchoring Diesel Engine Care & Repair Trailering Marine Compasses Marine Radar

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Seminars – more to comeSeminars – more to come

Advanced GPS Rivers, Locks Paddle SmartTM

Marine Maintenance Series Marine Mechanical Systems

Series Offshore Seminar Series

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Growing MembershipGrowing Membership

Recruit Boating Courses Seminars – reason for ‘exam’

waiver Attract

Boat Operator Certification Retain

New Courses Topical Seminars Boat Operator Certification

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Financial HealthFinancial Health

Sell more courses/seminars Increased sales to public Increased member courses

Control inventories, costs Shorter print runs Careful design of materials

More Dues Collected

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Wrap-UpWrap-Up

Exciting New Programs

Reason to Join/Stay

Increased Educational Contribution

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