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USPS EducationUSPS Education

Presentation from thePresentation from theAnnual MeetingAnnual Meeting

Dallas, TXDallas, TXFebruary 22, 2008February 22, 2008

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2007 Results2007 Results

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2007 Results2007 Results

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What’s New?What’s New?

America’s Boating CourseAmerica’s Boating Course

New SeminarsNew Seminars

New/updated CoursesNew/updated Courses

Boat Operator CertificationBoat Operator Certification

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America’s Boating Course -America’s Boating Course -33rdrd Ed Ed

USPS’ new boating USPS’ new boating coursecourse

Coming this springComing this spring 1 book – 8hr or 12hr1 book – 8hr or 12hr Superior content & Superior content &

graphicsgraphics

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Student PackageStudent Package ABC BookABC Book

Two parts – one bookTwo parts – one book Boating Safety & Seamanship (8hr)Boating Safety & Seamanship (8hr)

4 logical chapters4 logical chapters PilotingPiloting

Introductory Navigation with GPS and Introductory Navigation with GPS and traditional methodstraditional methods

Student DVDStudent DVD Animated coursewareAnimated courseware

Study at home, refresher, referenceStudy at home, refresher, reference Digital Charting – software & chartsDigital Charting – software & charts

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Instructor ToolsInstructor Tools

PowerPointPowerPoint Excellent graphicsExcellent graphics AnimationsAnimations

Instructor ManualInstructor Manual Slide notesSlide notes Supporting examplesSupporting examples ExercisesExercises

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AdvantagesAdvantages

We will have one courseWe will have one course Can be delivered in two formatsCan be delivered in two formats

Book, DVD, and PowerPointBook, DVD, and PowerPoint All coordinatedAll coordinated

Emphasis on quality & valueEmphasis on quality & value Clearly the bestClearly the best Extra content, DVDExtra content, DVD

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Internet ABCInternet ABC 20082008

Continue with existing ABCContinue with existing ABC USPS – sole ownerUSPS – sole owner

20092009 Internet will match classroom Internet will match classroom

coursecourse Exam – on-line or squadronExam – on-line or squadron Recruiting opportunityRecruiting opportunity Transition potential to classroomTransition potential to classroom

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New SeminarsNew Seminars

Seminar formatSeminar format A major success A major success

More TitlesMore Titles 6 in 2007 expanded to 12 in 2008 6 in 2007 expanded to 12 in 2008

Addition of Seminar Series…Addition of Seminar Series… Mini-CoursesMini-Courses

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Seminars Success Attracting “experienced” boaters

Hot topics of interest Opportunity to recruit

Re-engage members Easy to deliver

Shorter format Excellent Instructor Tools

Unique to USPS

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Current TitlesCurrent Titles

How to Use a ChartHow to Use a Chart Using GPSUsing GPS Using VHF & VHF/DSC Using VHF & VHF/DSC

Marine RadioMarine Radio Onboard Weather Onboard Weather

ForecastingForecasting Boat HandlingBoat Handling Sail TrimSail Trim

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Now being Released PaddleSmart™ Marine Knots Anchoring Marine Radar Hurricanes

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Paddle Smart Largest & fastest growing market

segment Also,

Highest fatality rate - Real need to train First sessions at Dallas

USCG 1st District Initiative to reach out to paddlers May 1 – Jun 30th (D/1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 14, 18, 19)

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First Session - Dallas Trailering

Excellent Book Retail USPS Guide Reference

Targets largest traditional boating segment

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First Mini-Course Advanced Powerboat

Handling 6-hr Course

Close Quarters Maneuvering Stability and Seas Operating at Sea

Animated presentation Detailed techniques Visualize actions

Clear target market

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Knots, Bends ,and Hitches Compendium of

marine knots Tested

applications Detailed

graphics How to tie them Hands-on

practice…

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Bowline Construction

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Soon to be Released Emergencies On

Board Heavy Weather

Sailing Diesel Engine

Care & Repair

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In the Works ~ This Year Marine Compasses Partner in Command

Series (Skipper Saver II)

Marine Maintenance Series (mini-course)

River Boating & Locks Using Chartplotters &

Digital Charts Series Autopilots Depth Sounders &

Fishfinders

Navigation Rules Coast Guard License

Prep Series Crew Overboard

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Seminar Advantages Up-to-date content Quicker, easier to deliver Attract potential members Refresher for trained

boaters Flexible venues

Great for marine trades Credit toward certification Contribute operating funds

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Train the Trainer Initiative

Seminars offer a single ‘shot’ at attendees We must use our best instructors

Seminars are different They have a beginning and end on the same

night There are techniques that work

We are launching a train the trainer pgm Nat Ed Dept staff will come to you

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New/Updated CoursesNew/Updated Courses Navigation ‘08Navigation ‘08

Beta – next monthBeta – next month Advanced Celestial NavigationAdvanced Celestial Navigation Navigating offshore with ElectronicsNavigating offshore with Electronics The CAPN software & chartsThe CAPN software & charts

Weather ’08Weather ’08 Release – next monthRelease – next month One book – extensive color graphicsOne book – extensive color graphics Comprehensive and practicalComprehensive and practical

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In the WorksIn the Works Marine Electrical Systems ‘08Marine Electrical Systems ‘08

11stst of new courses ~ April of new courses ~ April Comprehensive and practicalComprehensive and practical

Marine Communications SystemsMarine Communications Systems Marine Electronic SystemsMarine Electronic Systems Instructor DevelopmentInstructor Development SailSail

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Boat Operator Certification (BOC)

Ready to Go ~ April Inland Navigator Certification

In process Coastal Navigator Certification Comprehensive on-the-water

insurance for USPS instructors

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Inland Navigator Seamanship, Engines,

Electrical Boat handling, rules of the

road Boat equipment

Seminars How to use a Chart Using GPS Using VHF & DSC Radio Onboard Weather Forecasting

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Inland Navigator Skills

Demonstrate: Safe Powerboat Handling

Program based on partner – US Sailing

On-the-water test Handling Fire

Extinguishers

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Levels of Certification Inland Navigator

Local: rivers, small lakes, bays Coastal Navigator

Local: coastal waters Advanced Coastal Navigator

Extended coastal cruising Offshore Navigator

Global

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Requirements Matrix Requirements Matrix Summary Summary

InlandInland SeamanshipSeamanship Marine ElectricalMarine Electrical Engine MaintEngine Maint

CoastalCoastal PilotingPiloting Marine CommMarine Comm Cruise PlanningCruise Planning

Adv Adv CoastalCoastal

Adv PilotingAdv Piloting Marine ElectronicsMarine Electronics WeatherWeather

OffshoreOffshore JNJN NavigationNavigation

Use a ChartUse a Chart Using GPSUsing GPS Using VHFUsing VHF Onboard WxOnboard Wx CompassCompass RadarRadar Maint SeriesMaint Series

Mech Sys Mech Sys SeriesSeries

Emerg Emerg OnboardOnboard

First Aid/CPRFirst Aid/CPR Offshore SeriesOffshore Series

CoursesCourses SeminarsSeminars Skill DemosSkill Demos

Safe Safe Powerboat*Powerboat*

FirefightingFirefighting

GPS & WptGPS & Wpt Distress Distress

SignalSignal

Passage Passage Making*Making*

* US Sailing or equivalent experience* US Sailing or equivalent experience

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Credentials Passport

Shows progress

Certificate Completed level

Wallet Card Certificate

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A View to the Future We are taking a clear and

commanding lead in boater education Our core strength Route to recruit and retain members Can self-fund development

USPS will be the ‘go to’ resource for boating information Published material Courses Member to member

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USPS University helps USPS

Continuing education Membership growth Income for the future Truly the finest boaters

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Now – The Challenge

We’ve created some truly outstanding educational products… and more to come we’ve turned the corner…

Now, you need to promote them, and Line up quality instructors to teach

them

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