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Slide 1: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® Taunton River Power Squadron Presents: This is USPS USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
Slide 2: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® USPS at a Glance: •Started in 1914 •Number of Squadrons = 450 •Districts = 33 •Membership = 60,000 •USA, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Is. & Japan USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
Slide 3: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® The Three Sides of USPS: Se lf E du ca tio n ce rvi Se vic Ci USPS Fraternal Boating Club USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
Slide 4: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® This is USPS 1. Civic Service Contributions • General Boating Safety Information • Public Boating Courses • 17 Learning Guides (GPS, Radar, etc.) • Cooperative Charting (NOAA) • Vessel Safety Checks (on-board boat examinations) • Skipper Saver Program (for the spouse, et al) • Boating Safety for Kids Program USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
Slide 5: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® This is USPS 2. Fraternal Activities • General Meetings and Programs • Rendezvous & Raft Ups • Piloting Contests & Sailboat Races • District Meetings and Activities • National Meetings & Programs and Committees • Camaraderie with Fellow Boaters !! USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
Slide 6: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® This is USPS 3. Self Education of Members • "Member Courses" - taught by members to members • Five "Advance Grade" Courses • Six "Elective" Courses Most member courses are in a modular format for shorter courses USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
Slide 7: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® Member Courses "Advanced Grades" • Seamanship • Piloting • Advanced Piloting All courses are constantly being reviewed and updated by National USPS Educational Committees USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
Slide 8: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® Member Courses "Advanced Grades“ Cont’d • Junior Navigation (celestial nav.) • Navigation (celestial nav.) All courses are constantly being reviewed and updated by National USPS Educational Committees USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
Slide 9: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® Member Courses "Electives" • Marine Electronics • Engine Maintenance • Cruise Planning All courses are constantly being reviewed and updated by National USPS Educational Committees USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
Slide 10: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® Member Courses "Electives" Cont’d • Sail • Weather • Instructor Development All courses are constantly being reviewed and updated by National USPS Educational Committees USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
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Slide 13: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® What’s in it for you 2. A great variety of courses to choose from 3. Meeting with other boaters in your area 4. Participation in a variety of on and off water activities 5. Savings on Boat Insurance 6. Port Captains program 7. Receive the official USPS magazine THE ENSIGN 8. Receive District and Squadron newsletters USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
Slide 14: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® Boat Safely You’re In Command "Safe Boating is NO Accident" "Safe Boating is having Safety Equipment that Works" "Safe Boating is Wearing Life Jackets" "Safe Boating is a Sober Experience" "Safe Boating is Educated Boaters" "Safe Boaters have VSC Decals!" "Get Your Boat Inspected Today!" USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
Slide 15: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® Saved By The Jacket Video True on-the–water stories from those who gratefully acknowledge the lifesaving capabilities of life jackets. USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun
Slide 16: United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club ® Taunton River Power Squadron Contact Information Website: Telephone: FAX: www.TauntonRiverPowerSquadron.org 508-824-3032 (answering machine) 508-824-3032 Postal address: Taunton River Power Squadron 371 Berkley Street Taunton, MA 02780-4927 USPS - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun