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BSA ’ s Connection to US Boating Agencies Keith Christopher Outdoor Programs/Properties Department

BSA ’ s Connection to US Boating Agencies Keith Christopher Outdoor Programs/Properties Department October 25, 2014. Sea Scouts, BSA was organized to…. To promote better citizenship; Improve boating skills and knowledge in water safety;

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BSA ’ s Connection to US Boating Agencies Keith Christopher Outdoor Programs/Properties Department

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  1. BSA’s Connection to US Boating Agencies Keith Christopher Outdoor Programs/Properties Department October 25, 2014

  2. Sea Scouts, BSAwas organized to… To promote better citizenship; Improve boating skills and knowledge in water safety; To provide outdoor, social, and service experiences: and Knowledge of our maritime heritage.

  3. Why Do We Need to Change? Sea Scout Website for Support– www.seascout.org • FEATURES ON SITE: • Program Highlights/Support • Resource Center • BeAScout.org connection • Best Practices

  4. CREATE TRACKS FOR SEA SCOUT INTERESTS THREE TRACKS OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT • Recreational Boating Track • Maritime Industry Track • Military Career Track • (Ensure we have the program support to help provide the experiences a youth wants in each area.)

  5. William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup Held in 2014

  6. Sea Scouts Continue to provide experiences… In, On, Around, and Under the Water

  7. Memorandums of Mutual Support, Agreement, Understanding • Relationships with organizations in support of a quality program: • American Canoe Association • Army Corps of Engineers • BoatUS • MARAD and SOCP • NASBLA • National Boating Federation • NDPA (National Drowning Prevention Alliance) • NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) • National Safe Boating Council • National Water Safety Congress • PADI • Recreational Boating Leadership Council • United States Power Squadrons • United States Coast Guard Auxiliary • US Sailing • US Swimming/Make A Splash Foundation ready in place

  8. U.S. Coast Guard’s On-Water Standards Team Launches Website A voluntary, consensus- based National System of Standards for Recreational Boating Operations http://www.onwaterstandards.org ready in place

  9. Strategic Plan of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program ready in place

  10. States Requiring Motorboat Operator or PWC Proof of Certification ready in place

  11. Deliver Branded Messages through Non-Traditional/New/Social Media ready in place

  12. National Outdoor Programs/Properties National Council Key Contact: • Keith Christopher Outdoor Programs/Properties Department Manager National Director, Sea Scouts, BSA 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane- Sum 102 Irving, Texas 75038 Office: 972-580-7810 Fax: 972-580-2563er: 972-580-keith.christopher@scouting.org

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