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USPS EducationUSPS Education
Presentation from thePresentation from theAnnual MeetingAnnual Meeting
Dallas, TXDallas, TXFebruary 22, 2008February 22, 2008
in high Gearin high Gear
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2007 Results2007 Results
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2007 Results2007 Results
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What’s New?What’s New?
America’s Boating CourseAmerica’s Boating Course
New SeminarsNew Seminars
New/updated CoursesNew/updated Courses
Boat Operator CertificationBoat Operator Certification
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America’s Boating Course -America’s Boating Course -33rdrd Ed Ed
USPS’ new boating USPS’ new boating coursecourse
Coming this springComing this spring 1 book – 8hr or 12hr1 book – 8hr or 12hr Superior content & Superior content &
graphicsgraphics
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Student PackageStudent Package ABC BookABC Book
Two parts – one bookTwo parts – one book Boating Safety & Seamanship (8hr)Boating Safety & Seamanship (8hr)
4 logical chapters4 logical chapters PilotingPiloting
Introductory Navigation with GPS and Introductory Navigation with GPS and traditional methodstraditional methods
Student DVDStudent DVD Animated coursewareAnimated courseware
Study at home, refresher, referenceStudy at home, refresher, reference Digital Charting – software & chartsDigital Charting – software & charts
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Instructor ToolsInstructor Tools
PowerPointPowerPoint Excellent graphicsExcellent graphics AnimationsAnimations
Instructor ManualInstructor Manual Slide notesSlide notes Supporting examplesSupporting examples ExercisesExercises
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AdvantagesAdvantages
We will have one courseWe will have one course Can be delivered in two formatsCan be delivered in two formats
Book, DVD, and PowerPointBook, DVD, and PowerPoint All coordinatedAll coordinated
Emphasis on quality & valueEmphasis on quality & value Clearly the bestClearly the best Extra content, DVDExtra content, DVD
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Internet ABCInternet ABC 20082008
Continue with existing ABCContinue with existing ABC USPS – sole ownerUSPS – sole owner
20092009 Internet will match classroom Internet will match classroom
coursecourse Exam – on-line or squadronExam – on-line or squadron Recruiting opportunityRecruiting opportunity Transition potential to classroomTransition potential to classroom
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New SeminarsNew Seminars
Seminar formatSeminar format A major success A major success
More TitlesMore Titles 6 in 2007 expanded to 12 in 2008 6 in 2007 expanded to 12 in 2008
Addition of Seminar Series…Addition of Seminar Series… Mini-CoursesMini-Courses
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Seminars Success Attracting “experienced” boaters
Hot topics of interest Opportunity to recruit
Re-engage members Easy to deliver
Shorter format Excellent Instructor Tools
Unique to USPS
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Current TitlesCurrent Titles
How to Use a ChartHow to Use a Chart Using GPSUsing GPS Using VHF & VHF/DSC Using VHF & VHF/DSC
Marine RadioMarine Radio Onboard Weather Onboard Weather
ForecastingForecasting Boat HandlingBoat Handling Sail TrimSail Trim
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Now being Released PaddleSmart™ Marine Knots Anchoring Marine Radar Hurricanes
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Paddle Smart Largest & fastest growing market
segment Also,
Highest fatality rate - Real need to train First sessions at Dallas
USCG 1st District Initiative to reach out to paddlers May 1 – Jun 30th (D/1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 14, 18, 19)
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First Session - Dallas Trailering
Excellent Book Retail USPS Guide Reference
Targets largest traditional boating segment
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First Mini-Course Advanced Powerboat
Handling 6-hr Course
Close Quarters Maneuvering Stability and Seas Operating at Sea
Animated presentation Detailed techniques Visualize actions
Clear target market
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Knots, Bends ,and Hitches Compendium of
marine knots Tested
applications Detailed
graphics How to tie them Hands-on
practice…
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Bowline Construction
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Soon to be Released Emergencies On
Board Heavy Weather
Sailing Diesel Engine
Care & Repair
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In the Works ~ This Year Marine Compasses Partner in Command
Series (Skipper Saver II)
Marine Maintenance Series (mini-course)
River Boating & Locks Using Chartplotters &
Digital Charts Series Autopilots Depth Sounders &
Fishfinders
Navigation Rules Coast Guard License
Prep Series Crew Overboard
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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
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Train the Trainer Initiative
Seminars offer a single ‘shot’ at attendees We must use our best instructors
Seminars are different They have a beginning and end on the same
night There are techniques that work
We are launching a train the trainer pgm Nat Ed Dept staff will come to you
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New/Updated CoursesNew/Updated Courses Navigation ‘08Navigation ‘08
Beta – next monthBeta – next month Advanced Celestial NavigationAdvanced Celestial Navigation Navigating offshore with ElectronicsNavigating offshore with Electronics The CAPN software & chartsThe CAPN software & charts
Weather ’08Weather ’08 Release – next monthRelease – next month One book – extensive color graphicsOne book – extensive color graphics Comprehensive and practicalComprehensive and practical
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In the WorksIn the Works Marine Electrical Systems ‘08Marine Electrical Systems ‘08
11stst of new courses ~ April of new courses ~ April Comprehensive and practicalComprehensive and practical
Marine Communications SystemsMarine Communications Systems Marine Electronic SystemsMarine Electronic Systems Instructor DevelopmentInstructor Development SailSail
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Boat Operator Certification (BOC)
Ready to Go ~ April Inland Navigator Certification
In process Coastal Navigator Certification Comprehensive on-the-water
insurance for USPS instructors
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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 test 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 are taking a clear and
commanding lead in boater education Our core strength Route to recruit and retain members Can self-fund development
USPS will be the ‘go to’ resource for boating information Published material Courses Member to member
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USPS University helps USPS
Continuing education Membership growth Income for the future Truly the finest boaters
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Now – The Challenge
We’ve created some truly outstanding educational products… and more to come we’ve turned the corner…
Now, you need to promote them, and Line up quality instructors to teach
them
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