1. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Boise, Idaho September 15, 2013 Mark Brown (OK), Chair Susan Stocker (IA) – V-Chair and Subcommittee Chair Erika Brooks (KS)– Subcommittee Chair Dave Harris (UT) – Board Liaison Wayne Stacey and Mike Baron – USCG Representatives

2. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho San Antonio, TX meeting – March 2013 Great Participation THANK YOU!

3. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho NASBLA Education and Outreach Committee Vision Statement The Education and Outreach Committee will provide guidance, support, and expertise to advance boating safety and develop national education and outreach program recommendations.

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6. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Develop and expand use of NASBLA Connect for Boater Education and Outreach Leaders to advance NASBLA and National RBS Strategic Plans. Position NASBLA as THE single most sought after source of support for safety education community. Charge Leader: Betsy Woods Charge Members: Rachel Johnson, Jennifer Winston, Kara Owens, Gail Kulp, Kelli Toth, Stacey Brown

7. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Betsy Woods will provide a breakout session, NASBLA CONNECT 101, on Wednesday.

8. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho The ongoing challenge to boater education is through effective marketing and distribution of information. This charge will identify distribution challenges and will research/ document best practices based on current successful programs. Charge Leader: Zac Campbell Charge Members: Ted Walke, Merri Walker, Rachel Johnson, Ed Huntsman, Susan Stocker, Stephen Verchinski, Tanya Wakelin, Lindsey Jeremiah

9. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Guidance researched for Translation Services. Creation of national campaign: Take a Boater Education Course – Time frame: Spring Break – Create incentives with common National Theme – Also push safety equipment & navigation training

10. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Use USCG Performance Report Part II data to assess current effectiveness of boater education outreach and awareness programs. Identify what educators need from Boat Accident Reports. Recommend specific training approaches to share successful state outreach evaluation methods with state boating safety coordinators. Charge 3 Leader: Merri Walker /Joe McCullough Charge 3 Members: Carolyn Belmore, Carol Havlik, Kara Owens, Tim Hull, Fred Messmann, David Dickerson

11. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Conference Update: Joe McCullough and Tammy Terry will present the a breakout training session during the NASBLA Conference on Wednesday, September 18. Session Title: Data Mining for Educators

12. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Recommend marketing and outreach best practices for state programs to incorporate and implement the new USCG labeling standard. Charge 4 Leader: Brian Rehwinkel Charge 4 Members: (in partnership with P&BP) Ted Walke, Rachel Johnson, Jennifer Winston, Kelli Toth, Valerie Cox, Gail Kulp

13. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho A two-phase plan has been developed: Read the Label/ Locate the USCG Approval number. Conference Updates: Vann Burgess (USCG) is scheduled to provide an update on the recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) of PFD Labeling during the NASBLA Workshop on Monday. (NPRM comment period closes October 15, 2013). Marked-up DRAFT NASBLA Model Act for Personal Flotation Devices is available now for states to review and prepare. It will be adjusted based on final rule making.

14. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Per the National RBS Strategic Plan, this effort focused on connecting to Boating via the “Marine Dealer Network” and other means. Charge 5 Leader: Erica Shipman Charge 5 Members: Amanda Suttles, Carolyn Belmore, Dennis Hammel, Walter Taylor, Fred Messmann, David Dickerson, Zach Campbell, Cecilia Duer, Matt Gruhn

15. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Conference Update: Mr. Fred Messmann, NSBC, will present the Boat Pro Point of Sale program Wednesday afternoon. Regarding NASBLA Education committee efforts: Better facilitated on a state or national level, or a combination of both? Continue reaching out to our marine retail partners to determine if formal development of a Marine Network is something they need and would use.

16. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Encourage NASBLA members and stakeholders to participate in the “Wear It” and “Operation Dry Water” campaigns. Monitor participation, identify barriers to participation, and inventory/identify ways to overcome barriers and enhance participation by NASBLA and stakeholders. Standing Charge 1 Leader: Rachel Johnson Standing Charge 1 Members: Walter Taylor, Ted Walke, Carol Havlik, Tim Spice, Brian Rehwinkel, Zach Campbell, Erika Brooks, Dave Harris, Liz Lodman

17. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Survey Results!

18. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Standing Charge 2 Leader: Susan Stocker Standing Charge 2 Members: Mark Brown, Betsy Woods

19. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho 2013 SOSBP Approvals include: Ohio DNR Division of Watercraft: DVD-It Could Happen to Anyone Texas Drivers Education video by TPWD MN Water Safety for Duck Hunters NSBC Boat Pro Point of Sale Training Idaho: DVD – Whitewater Boating Safety & Etiquette

20. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Combined with Policy & Best Practices Subcommittee. Charge report will be presented last.

21. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Mission Statement: The Education Policy & Best Practices subcommittee will focus on methods to provide for professional development while advancing awareness, understanding, and uniformity of boating education programs based on national standards and best practices.

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23. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Identify needs, develop, implement, and enhance training for RBS program professionals with special consideration of boating safety coordinators/ specialists. Charge 1 Leader: Erika Brooks Charge 1 Members: John Annino, Joe McCullough, Ed Huntsman, Cindy Bellar, Walter Taylor, Tim Spice, Merri Walker, Amanda Suttles, Jennifer Winston, Emily King, Joy McGuirl-Hadley, Dave Harris, Liz Lodman

24. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho RBS Professional Certification Program – Steering Committee formed – Advisory Committee to be selected – Mr. John Malatak, RBS Professional Certification Program Manager – Update will be provided on Monday at NASBLA Workshop New State Education Coordinator Orientation – Pre-Summit in San Antonio, TX – Seven new Coordinators – NASBLA session scheduled on Saturday

25. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Conference Update: Education break-out session to showcase hands-on educational activities in use by various states. Hands on Education: Expanding Your Activity Choices Wednesday 9:00-9:50 AM.

26. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Improve course reporting through use of Performance Report Part II, the NASBLA Terms and Conditions Agreement, and other means. Provide training to address consistency issue. Charge 2 Leader: Kim Jackson Charge 2 Members: Kelli Toth, Carol Havlik, Stacey Brown, MariAnn McKenzie

27. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Report combined with charge 5.

28. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Reciprocity continues to present a challenge to state mandatory education programs. Charge 3 Leader: Ed Huntsman Charge 3 Members: Mark Brown, Cindy Bellar, Carolyn Belmore, Carol Havlik, Tim Spice, Gail Kulp

29. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Proposal - adopt a new definition: Reciprocity: If a boater successfully completes any NASBLA approved boating safety education course and can produce proof in their home state or territory, then that boater’s safety course completion will be considered acceptable when that boater is temporarily operating a boat in any other governmental jurisdiction. This includes any NASBLA approved boating safety education course such as a paddlesport or motorized centric course.

30. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Work Product and Conference Update: A comprehensive survey has been drafted to update state information on boater education and reciprocity. Due to the complexity of the survey, it remains in the DRAFT stage. An overview of the survey instrument will be presented by during the NASBLA Workshop on Monday, Sept 16.

31. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Reported during Marketing & Outreach

32. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Review, measure, and recommend policies and best practices identifying successful approaches to mandatory boater education. Charge 5 Leader: MariAnn McKenzie Charge 5 Members: John Annino, Chris Stec, Gail Kulp, Kerry Moher, Joleane King

33. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Documented case studies and research papers on successful approaches to mandatory boater education. Reviewed current research addressing online and classroom study/testing. Full report is found in the 2013 Education Report

34. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Reconsidered Model Acts: Working DRAFT NASBLA Model Act for Mandatory Boating Safety Education for Certain Violations Working DRAFT NASBLA Model Act for Mandatory Boating Safety Education Quick Phase-In

35. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Standing Charge 1 Leader: Emily King Standing Charge 1 Members: Ed Huntsman, Cindy Bellar, Stacey Brown, Jennifer Ogren

36. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Five new test questions have been submitted for 2013. In addition, all questions will need reviewed based on any revision to the Education Standard by the Education Standards Panel.

37. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Monitor the development and progression of on-water skills- based boating education. Standing Charge 2 Leader: John Annino Standing Charge 2 Members: Wayne Stacey, Kelli Toth, Kara Owens, Krista Kendall, Joy Hadley

38. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Issues Monitoring: -USCG Captain License required if charging for courses on federally regulated waters. This requirement is a potential barrier to full implementation of skill-based, on- water training for the power boating public. -Evaluate and recommend ways to ensure that on-water power boating education programs are based on new voluntary national standards.

39. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Review 2013 charges in combination with the most current version of the NASBLA Strategic Plan and the 2012-2016 Strategic Plan of the Recreational Boating Safety Program. Identify and recommend 2014 NASBLA Education Committee charges and grant products to advance education and safe boating program needs. Standing Charge 3 Leader: Stacey Brown Standing Charge 3 Members: Kelli Toth, Chris Stec, Kurt Kalkomey, Robin Freeman, Amanda Suttles, Fred Messmann (In partnership with Marketing & Outreach Subcommittee)

40. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho New Charge Recommendations for 2014: Evaluate NASBLA Education Standards 8 and 9 to insure it is an accord with outcomes from the Education Standards Panel Evaluate NASBLA Education Standard 10 to insure that the provisions for internet course are in accord with best practices for distance learning (online courses) Review requirements of Canadian Pleasure Craft Operators License to see how they compare to NASBLA standards – testing standards Explore the need and demand for standard curriculum for children’s boating safety programs Evaluate distribution channels such as the National Curriculum put out by the Department of Education Coordinate efforts with National Strategic Plan Implementation Leaders

41. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho Additional charge enhancements, USCG Grant ideas, and next steps are recommended for many of the 2013 Charges. These are detailed in the full 2013 NASBLA Education & Outreach Committee Report.

42. NASBLA 54th Annual Conference September 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho 2013 Education and Outreach Committee Final Report – Includes these Working documents: Appendix A: Mark-up DRAFT NASBLA Model Act for Personal Flotation Devices (M&O Charge 4; P&BP Charge 4) Appendix B: 2013 National Campaigns Survey – Raw Data (M&O Standing Charge 1) Appendix C: NASBLA Executive Board Direction – RBS Professional Certification (P&BP Charge 1) Appendix D: RBS Professional Certification Committee – Call for Applicants (P&BP Charge 1) Appendix E: DRAFT Survey on State Boating Education Reciprocity (P&BP Charge 3) Appendix F: Working DRAFT NASBLA Model Act for Mandatory Boating Safety Education for Certain Violators (P&BP Charge 5) Appendix G: Working DRAFT NASBLA Model Act for Mandatory Education Phase-In (P&BP Charge 3)

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