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Working with Community Organizations
Since the United States Power Squadrons is recognized as a premier boating safety organization, it is an attractive potential partner for other boating promotions, which may be an opportunity for squadrons or districts to join forces with other groups. These possible affiliations may include
- governmental entities (i.e., states, counties, municipalities, school districts)
- commercial interests (marinas, insurers, manufacturers, dealers, chambers of commerce)
- not-for-profit organizations (youth groups, service clubs, community entities or other safety-oriented bodies).
As USPS aims to promote boating safety by education as well as enhance positive Power Squadron visibility, certain affiliations or joint projects may well be advantageous to both the Squadron (or District) and the partner. While a marina dealer or community group may participate in sponsoring a USPS boating course or event, under no circumstances can the Squadron appear to endorse, sponsor or control the affiliate or any of its products or services.
Squadron or District Commanders and/or SEO's should review any and all written agreements, memos or promotional material to ascertain that there is no appearance of sponsorship, endorsement or control by USPS.
Should an affiliate or host organization present a written contract or agreement for signature, be sure to refer any such document to your squadron or district law officer. Frequently, these agreements contain certain serious liability apportionment in innocent appearing language. Particularly look out for the following terms involving liability:
- Hold Harmless
- Indemnity or Indemnification
- Also Insured or Co-insured
- Individual or Joint and Several Liability
Any documentation with these or similar terms should be referred to your law officer prior to signature.
USPS does NOT discourage joining forces to support the aims of boating safety and USPS visibility. However, your law officer should review each arrangement for potential liability exposure before action is taken.
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