2. Operations Training Lesson 4 Be 1

3. Operations Training This Lessons Agenda Module III USPS Protocols Module IV Using the tools USPS Website OM (Operations Manual) & Bylaws SailAngle Evaluation Form Lesson 4 2 >>

4. Operations Training Case History Studies Lesson 4 3 >>

5. Operations Training Case History Studies Real situations - Actual cases Names changed - Protection of guilty Who should have done what? What was underlying cause? Who was in charge – Did they know that? Do we have all the facts – Did they? Was it a learning experience? Now what? Lesson 4 4 >>

6. Operations Training Case History Studies Case # M3-21 Commander Larry wanted ExCom to vote to approve a dues increase Asked Secretary Mo to make motion to raise the dues, at the next ExCom meeting. XO Curly knew he & other ExCom members did not support this – as a group they decided to do nothing. At meeting Cdr made impassioned speech, Secy made motion, other ExCom members did nothing Motion died – for lack of a second Lesson 4 5 >>

7. Operations Training HANDOUT # 11 Publication Protocols Case History Studies Case # M3-13 Very upset editor interrupts your lunch about a letter from a district idiot, who refers to masthead & not using periods when denoting grades and – unknown what all and – editor didnt know this idiot and – idiot not even a Cdr Very upset editor quits You are Commander – Now What ? Lesson 4 6 >>

8. Operations Training Meetings & Protocols At meetings of the squadron membership or the ExCom, there is a protocol for: Flag placement & Who sits where at the head table 7 >>

9. Operations Training 8 Regular Dinner Meeting Squadron SECYCDRAOXOSEOTREAS DAIS Protocol Head Table >> 4 2 1 3 5 6

10. Operations Training 9 Squadron Annual Meeting SECYCDRD/CAOXOSEOTREAS 3 USPS 4 1 USA 2 Flags 2 and 4 are used only in squadrons where members of CPS will be participating in the annual meeting Head Table >> Protocol 6 4 2 1 3 5 7

11. Operations Training Uniforms USPS has an abundant variety, identified by letters, not always remembered Flags Etiquette steeped in tradition & maritime practices Uniforms USPS has an abundant variety, identified by letters, not always remembered Flags Etiquette steeped in tradition & maritime practices Uniforms & Flag Etiquette Protocol 10 >>

12. Operations Training A Few USPS Uniforms A or C or D or Protocol 11 >>

13. Operations Training For Many – most popular Squadron Shirts & Slacks/Shorts Casual dress including knit shirts bearing squadron insignia are often the nearest that many members ever get to wearing a uniform A blazer with pocket insignia denoting rank and grade is commonly worn at meetings Shes a Pilot and a P/C Protocol 12 >>

14. Operations Training Blazer Patch Tridents Gold = current Silver = past 13 >>

15. Operations Training Educational Insignia S or P JN N SN Full Certificate 5 AG & 6 EC S & P 3 AG (S, P, AP) & 3 elective courses ? ? AP Protocol 14 >>

16. Operations Training Squadron Officers Insignia Commander Lieutenant Commanders Executive Officer Education Officer Administrative Officer Secretary & Treasurer Lieutenants Protocol 15 >>

17. Operations Training District and National Officers DISTRICT: Greek letter delta added NATIONAL BRIDGE Left:Chief Commander Right:Vice Commanders NATIONAL COMMITTEES Left: Rear Commander (Chairman) Right: Staff Commander (Asst Chair) Protocol 16 >>

18. Operations Training Flags, Pennant & Burgee to Identify USPS Ensign Commander Flag Lt/C Flag P/C PennantDiablo Burgee ?______________? ?____________________? ?_______________? Protocol 17 >>

19. Operations Training Display Your Flags Protocol 18 >>

20. Operations Training These flags & burgee are appropriate, except the jolly roger! 19 >> Display Your Flags Protocol

21. Operations Training Recap Module III USPS Protocols Head Table setup Indoor flag placement Uniforms, Blazers & USPS casual Educational & Officer insignia Outdoor & Vessel flag hierarchy Next up Using the USPS tools Lesson 4 20 >>

22. Operations Training Lets take a 10 min Break Please return when you hear the bell 21 >> Lesson 4

23. Operations Training Operations Manual Tools - OM 22 >> The Answer Book

24. Operations Training Navigating USPS Website Home Page Member Stuff Member Benefits button Site Index Ships Store – Learning Guides Squadron Officers Guide Information Center How do I.... ? Search feature Departments 23 >> Tools - Website Thanks to: Stf/C Kristi Anderson, P P/V/C Dave Hinders, SN

25. Operations Training USPS Website 2012 Home Page 24 Tools - Website Access for public & USPS members Emphasis on USPS offerings Courses VSCs Membership Member Benefits Gateway to Departments Districts Squadrons SailAngle >>

26. Operations Training USPS Website – Find it At top of almost every page - a navigation bar with Site Index & How Do I… 25 Tools - Website >>

27. Operations Training USPS Website – Site Index Alphabetical listing of common items for which people search Link takes you directly to the page Link for each Department listed at top 26 Tools - Website >>

28. Operations Training Tools - Website USPS Website –How Do I... 27 >> Alphabetical listing of common questions asked Except - Most often asked questions on top

29. Operations Training USPS Website – Search Use Search box with keywords to search entire web site Great way to find it, when you dont know what department owns it 28 Tools - Website civic >>

30. Operations Training USPS Website – Departments Where to find it: What new member benefits are being offered? 29 Tools - Website >>

31. Operations Training New Member Benefits Where to Find USPS Home Page Member Stuff Search Site Index Admin Drop Down Member Benefits Administrative Department Home Page How do I… Find out about member benefits? 30 7 Places! Tools - Website >>

32. Operations Training USPS Website – Departments Where to find it: National Meetings? Which department does it belong to? 31 Tools - Website >>

33. Operations Training National Meetings Where to Find USPS Home Page Next Meeting New & Events/Calendar Search Site Index Executive Dept Drop Down National Meetings Executive Department Home Page How do I… Find out about national meetings? 32 7 Places! Tools - Website >>

34. Operations Training Update Your Own Data Online - In Real Time Now, each member can update their own information National database will be updated at that moment ( aka in Real Time ) 33 Tools - Website >>

35. Operations Training No - you cannot give yourself a higher Grade, Rank or more Merit Marks 34 Tools - Website Update Your Own Data Online - In Real Time >>

36. Operations Training Be Aware! Real Time updates of member information not allowed unless you are logged on with a PIN Your Zip will not work! 35 Tools - Website >>

37. Operations Training Squadron Officers Guide Access the Officers Guide From: Member Stuff on Home Page OR Site Index OR - - - A wealth of information >> 36

38. Operations Training Lets Go Online >> 37

39. Operations Training Message system is private All messages are within USPS community Setting up groups - simple & easy to use No SPAM No viruses Members w/o an email address can participate Managed & maintained professionally 38 Tools – SailAngle >>

40. Operations Training To access: Go to USPS Home page - Logon Click on the SailAngle button Always access via Home Page www.usps.org Do not logoff SailAngle Just shut down with X in top right corner 39 Tools – SailAngle >>

41. Operations Training 40 Tools – SailAngle >>

42. Operations Training Summary Case Histories Protocols Head Table Seating Flags Uniforms & Insignia USPS Tools OM Website SailAngle Bylaws Lesson 4 - Operations Training Program. 41 >>

43. Operations Training Homework 42 Reading assignments - all on CD Operations Training Module III & IV USPS bylaws Your Squadron bylaws if up-to-date, OR Model bylaws for squadrons District Job Descriptions OM - Appendix A Using this Manual Exploring assignment – all on the internet USPS website SailAngle >> HANDOUT Homework for Lessons 3 & 4

44. Operations Training The OT/LD Committee and I appreciate your candid evaluation of this program Please complete the form provided. The OT/LD Committee and I appreciate your candid evaluation of this program Please complete the form provided. Evaluation Lesson 4 43 >>