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UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY 201 9 PROGRAM VISITATION WORKSHOP

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY 201 9 PROGRAM VISITATION WORKSHOP. NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF VESSEL EXAMINATION AND RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM VISITATION. WELCOME. Workshop Objectives Discuss certification topics Review issues from 2019 Clarify topics of concern.

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UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY 201 9 PROGRAM VISITATION WORKSHOP

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  1. UNITED STATES COAST GUARDAUXILIARY2019 PROGRAM VISITATION WORKSHOP NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF VESSEL EXAMINATION AND RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM VISITATION

  2. WELCOME • Workshop Objectives • Discuss certification topics • Review issues from 2019 • Clarify topics of concern

  3. MISSION STATEMENT Further recreational boating safety, save the lives and reduce property damage by preventative measures that maximize the safe use and enjoyment of America’s waterways by the public.

  4. Program Visitation The Key To Recreational Boating Safety

  5. WHY BECOME A PROGRAM VISITOR? You can… • save lives • make a difference through prevention • promote recreational boating safety • answer boaters questions • promote the Coast Guard Auxiliary • recruit new members

  6. PROGRAM VISITOR RESPONSIBILITIES • Primary flotilla outreach to the recreational boating community. • Deliver innovative boating safety programs. • Develop safety partnerships with vendors.

  7. PROGRAM VISITOR RESPONSIBILITIES • Enhance relationships with the community. • Influence safety through public education. • Distribute safety material to public.

  8. PROGRAM VISITOR RESPONSIBILITIES • Establish and enhance working relationships between the public, Partners, the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary.

  9. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A PROGRAM VISITOR AMBASSADOR? • Authorized to represent the USCG and Auxiliary. • You are the Coast Guard in the eyes of the public. • Appropriate uniform and appearance. • Significant duties and responsibilities.

  10. PV DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  11. PROGRAM VISIT CRITERIA • The RBSVP goal is to create lasting relationships with the business community and continuity. • What constitutes a reportable visit? Onsite interaction

  12. PROGRAM REPORTING How do you report a visit? ANSC 7046

  13. GENERAL INFORMATION • Distribution boxes don’t belong to individual PVs. • The Power Squadrons (USPS) and Auxiliary may share the same distribution box.

  14. GENERAL INFORMATION • Any PV can make a visit to any Partner. • Visits should be coordinated with local FSO-PV or SO-PV. • Uniform requirements: • service dress blue or tropical blue • operational dress uniform (ODU) • appropriate civilian attire ODU Not Authorized

  15. EDUCATE THE PARTNERS • Boater education can save lives! • Sponsoring a VSC stations at their place of business is good public relations. • Participation as a Partner can help to bring in customers.

  16. DISPLAY MATERIALS • Your FSO-MA can order display material for you from the ANSC catalog.

  17. DISPLAY MATERIALS • Many other display materials available:

  18. IMPORTANCE OF “ASSIGNMENT TO DUTY” • Auxiliarist may be covered while assigned to duty. • Requirements for Assignment to Duty • Have a PV Letter of Certification. • Activity scheduled with elected officer or FSO-PV.

  19. IMPORTANCE OF “ASSIGNMENT TO DUTY” • Assignment to duty is important if you are injured. • Administratively impractical for CG to issue orders for all authorized activities. • Refer toAUXMAN, Chapter 5 for additional information.

  20. PROGRAM VISITOR RECOGNITION • Your work is appreciated and recognized.

  21. EXAMINER PROGRAM MEDAL • When you certify, you will receive the Examiner Program Medal and Ribbon

  22. ANNUAL SERVICE PERFORMANCE • After a minimum of 60 PVs and/or VSCs you receive the Auxiliary Annual Service Performance award. • Additional awards are given (each) year a minimum of 60 PVs and/or VSC are completed.

  23. RBS INSIGNIA • The RBS Insignia • Recognizes strong support to RBS programs. • Eligibility requires activity (120 points/year) over a minimum of two years. • See Chapter 10 of the AUX Manual for details.

  24. CENTURY CLUB AWARD • A National V–Directorate award for completing a minimum of 100 Program Visits and/or Vessel Safety Exam in a calendar year.

  25. PARTNER RECOGNITION • Recognize Partners who made outstanding contributions to the RBS Program. • Recommended by the PV. • The FC prepares and presents the Certificate of Appreciation to the Partner or their representative.

  26. PROGRAM VISITOR COMMUNICATIONS • Chain of Leadership and Management • PV to FSO-PV to SO-VP to DSO-PV to DVC-PV Don’t be the weak link in the chain!

  27. PADDLECRAFT Why do we need to emphasize paddlecraft safety? Fastest growing segment of recreational boating!

  28. PADDLER DEATHS 881 Paddler Deaths 2011-2015

  29. STATISTICS U.S. COAST GUARD-Statistics 5-Year Avg-Deaths/Year YearsPowerboatsPaddlecraft 2008-2012 471 125 2013-2017 404 132 Annual Average: • Paddlecraft Up 7 • Powerboats Down 67

  30. PADDLECRAFT MISSION • Extend boating safety outreach. • Promote life jacket wear. • Promote operator compliance with federal and state required safety equipment.

  31. KEY PERSONNEL • All members are key to program success! • RBS Core Four: • Program Visitor • Vessel Examiner • Public Affairs • Public Education

  32. KEY PERSONNEL • Members with paddlecraft experience • Additionally, members who: • have paddlecraft training, e.g. ACA or scouting. • have paddlecraft instructor experience. • are ACA instructors.

  33. KEY PERSONNEL • have a desire to learn about paddlecraft. • have a desire to help build this new program.

  34. STORES • Many sold at non-traditional outlets such as: • farm and ranch supply outlets • dry goods stores • temporary “portable” curbside or on-beach stores • large variety stores

  35. NEED TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE • Large portion of paddle craft sold by employees with little or no knowledge of paddlecraft safety issues. • Traditional education classes do not address all paddlecraft safety issues. • No mandatory training for sellers or buyers.

  36. PV BRIEFING TOPICS • Program Visitors should be addressing paddlecraft issues with partners. • Review ANSC 7012A Paddlecraft Vessel Safety CheckForm with store manager and employees. • Encourage installation of the orange “If Found…” stickers.

  37. Paddle Tip Reflector Kit ANSC3004B

  38. Brochures • ACA brochures can be reprinted, but requires local funding. • Brochures can be found on RB Group website. http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=RB-GROUP

  39. Which Brochures and How? Funded by a Coast Guard grant and developed in cooperation with the paddlecraft industry and user groups.

  40. PADDLECRAFT EDUCATION • Encourage partners toattend CGAUX PE class. • Encourage paddlecraft operators to attend American Canoe Association classes.

  41. V-DIRECTORATE STAFF

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