1. Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Safety Equipment Education and Pyrotechnic Flare Disposal for Recreational Boaters Update, March 2018

2. Introduction
Objectives
Training
Q & A

3. Project Objectives
Provide education on required safety equipment, the care and maintenance of that equipment and how to safely and effectively use flares when needed.
At the same time to raise the recreational boating public awareness of the need to dispose of outdated flares in a timely and safe manner and to offer them an annual opportunity to do so.
Upon return of outdated flares to selected host Squadrons and their partner retailers, the outdated flares will be shipped to CIL Orion for neutralization (disposal).

4. Locations In 2014 there were 10 events from Coast to Coast.
In 2015 there were 29 events in 27 locations.
In 2016 there were 36 events in 33 locations.
In 2017 there were 33 events in 31 locations.

5. Volunteer Training
Little training was required but volunteers had to be able to identify expired marine flares.
Collect and pack up flares in the provided shipping packaging.
Complete provided Report Forms.
Ensure that no commercial flares were accidently accepted and included.

6. Activity Targets
Organized up to 36 groups of volunteers from selected Squadrons or Districts who in turn worked closely with ten marine retailers who offer CIL Orion Pyrotechnic products.*CIL Orion products may not be exclusive. With the necessary staff and volunteer support these partners provided opportunities for the recreational boating public to dispose of outdated flares and learn about other required safety equipment and how to select and use flares within all of the identified locations during the boating seasons.
Distributed available support materials including legally required shipping containers and labels to be provided by CIL/Orion.
Created a visual catalogue that identifies marine flares that may be turned in and those that will not be accepoted.

7. 2014: 9300 flares collected
2015: flares collected
2016: flares collected
2017: flares collected

8. 9,300 Flares collected

11. PR and Marketing Materials
Brochure
Poster
Social media/newsletter material
Media release
Brochure that visually identifies acceptable outdated flares

13. Programme Activity Check List
Tasks Responsibility
Central Programme Management
Central Promotion Materials Production
Identification of Retailers
Shipping and containers
National Volunteer Coordination
National Marketing
Local Marketing
Locations
Identify and Train Local Volunteers
Promote Boating Safety and Education
Distribute Education Materials
Promote CPS-ECP
Product Discounts
Collection and listing of outdated flares
Shipping Containers
Overnight storage and return shipping
Flare Neutralization/Disposal
HQ, John Gullick
HQ, Vanessa Schmidt
CIL/Orion
Mike Smith
HQ, Vanessa Schmidt and CIL/Orion
Squadron(s), District, Retailers
CIL/Orion Retailers
Local Squadron(s), District
Local Squadron(s),District
Local Retailers
Squadron(s) Volunteers
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14. Squadron Activity Check List
The following are guidelines for creating and executing your event. We encourage you to assign a point person to manage this event for you and to use the free tools and resources available on the Marketing Tools section of our web site (log-in required).
4 WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT:
Secure your event site at the identified local CIL/Orion Retailer
Assign point person
Prepare and train volunteers
Identify any marketing or giveaway items and order appropriate quantities
Add event details to your Squadron Newsletter
Have your SEO post your event on the CPS-ECP Course and Event Calendar under
and list continues to the event day

15. CIL/Orion Retailer Check List
The following are guidelines for creating and executing your event.
4 WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT:
Confirm your event site with the local Squadron/District
Assign a person to liaise with the Squadron/District
Prepare your staff
Identify any marketing, giveaway items or discounts you may offer
Add event details to your business Newsletter under:
Safety Equipment Education and Pyrotechnic Flare Disposal for Recreational Boaters 
Add the event information to your webpage
…….and list continues to event day

16. CIL/Orion Activity Check List
CIL/Orion Provides list of Retailers in the selected locations
Provide approved packaging for shipping
Receives flares shipped from retailers
Pays for the shipping to be covered by programme funds
Neutralizes outdated flares

17. Thanks for attending Any Questions
Thanks for attending Any Questions? National Volunteer Coordinator: Mike Smith National Staff Manager: John Gullick
Financial contribution from: