1. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 1 USPS University Education on the Move 2007 Spring District Conference Presentation >>

2. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 2 At Issue  Educational Dept Challenges:  Turning around membership  Giving our members solid programs  USPS financial stability >>

3. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 3 The Reality

4. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 4

5. 5 We will revitalize membership  New, upgraded programs  Current topics, material  Attract recreational boaters >>

6. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 6 We Need More  Public Programs  Attract new members  Educational Membership  Member Programs  Selling point to join  Reason to stay >>

7. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 7 Public Programs  Consolidated Boating Course  Better Material  National Safe Boating Week Promotion  USPS University Seminar Series  Hot topics  Easy to give  Recruit >>

8. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 8 Boat Operator Certification  Recognized Credential  Solid Acceptance  Boating community  Roll Out  Starting this Spring >>

9. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 9

10. USPS University 10 Level Qualification Matrix Inland Inland  Rivers, canals, small lakes, bays <2 mi offshore  Boat to 26ft, Fair weather, daylight, good visibility, F4, 1m Coastal Coastal  Local waters, coastal areas <5 mi offshore  Boat to 40ft, Fair weather, moderate seas, F5, 1.5m Advanced Coastal Advanced Coastal  Extended coastal waters, < 50 mi of shore  Any boat to 65ft*, up to F6 winds, 3m waves Offshore Offshore_________________ *With endorsements Offshore Offshore_________________ *With endorsements  All waters  Any boat to 65ft*, most conditions >>

11. USPS University 11 Requirements Matrix InlandInland  Seamanship  Marine Electrical  Engine Maint CoastalCoastal  Piloting  Marine Comm  Cruise Planning  Piloting  Marine Comm  Cruise Planning AdvCoastalAdvCoastal  Adv Piloting  Marine Electronics  Weather  Adv Piloting  Marine Electronics  Weather OffshoreOffshore  JN  Navigation  JN  Navigation >>  Use a Chart  Using GPS  Using VHF  Onboard Wx  Use a Chart  Using GPS  Using VHF  Onboard Wx  Compass  Radar  Maint Series  (2) optional  Compass  Radar  Maint Series  (2) optional  Mech Sys Series  Emerg Onboard  First Aid/CPR  (2) optional  Mech Sys Series  Emerg Onboard  First Aid/CPR  (2) optional  Offshore Series  (2) optional  Offshore Series  (2) optional CoursesSeminars Skill Demos  Safe Powerboat*  Firefighting  Safe Powerboat*  Firefighting  GPS & Wpt  Distress Signal  GPS & Wpt  Distress Signal  Passage Making* * US Sailing or equivalent experience

12. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 12 On-the-Water  MOU in process with US Sailing  Safe Powerboat Skills  Train USPS Certifiers  Bareboat Cruising  Passage Making >>

13. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 13 Better Programs  New Seamanship  New JN  New Engine Maintenance  Split/New Marine Electronics  Marine Electrical Systems  Marine Communications  Marine Electronics  New Navigation  New Squadron Boating Course >>

14. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 14 Seamanship  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 >>

15. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 15 Engine Maintenance  Totally rewritten  Up-to-date information  All-types of engines  Single text  Available at HQ >>

16. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 16 JN  Record-breaking beta  Almost 300 students  Books at HQ  End of March  Practical offshore navigation  12-week  Celestial – sun  Lots of info >>

17. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 17 Marine 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 >>

18. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 18 Navigation  Beta – begin 2008  Aligned with JN 07  Stars, moon, planets  NASR  Practical skills  Open book exam only  Sight folder >>

19. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 19 Boating 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 >>

20. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 20 Seminars  How to Use a Chart  Using GPS  Using VHF & VHF/DSC Marine Radio  On Board Weather Forecasting >>

21. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 21 Seminars – coming in March  Boat Handling Under Power  Knots, Bends, and Hitches  Sail Trim >>

22. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 22 Seminars in the Works  Now in Command (Skipper Saver)  Using Digital Charts  Anchoring  Diesel Engine Care & Repair  Trailering  Marine Compasses  Marine Radar >>

23. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 23 Seminars – more to come  Advanced GPS  Rivers, Locks  Paddle Smart TM  Marine Maintenance Series  Marine Mechanical Systems Series  Offshore Seminar Series >>

24. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 24 Growing Membership  Recruit  Boating Courses  Seminars – reason for ‘exam’ waiver  Attract  Boat Operator Certification  Retain  New Courses  Topical Seminars  Boat Operator Certification >>

25. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 25 Financial 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 >>

26. Boating is fun… we’ll show you how 26 Wrap-Up  Exciting New Programs  Reason to Join/Stay  Increased Educational Contribution END