To all,

The United States Power Squadrons® is poised to see 2009 as a year of growth and achievement. We’ve put in place new initiatives that will serve as a springboard for years to come.

The Educational Department has introduced the new America’s Boating Course 3rd Edition. Available for classroom and Internet study, it is absolutely the finest basic boating course on the market. With an aggressive marketing effort that promotes ABC3, we’ll see our membership increase and our squadrons prosper.

We’ll begin our move from a dues-based organization to a marketing-based organization. New marketing and public relations materials that can be modified for individual squadron use are available by contacting USPS headquarters. We are beginning a national advertising campaign that will draw the public to inquire about membership and take our courses.

The USPS Century Endowment Fund and the Educational Fund continue to support innovative and forward-thinking initiatives through the interest on donations to these funds. In addition to being tax deductible, your donations will help ensure the continued successes of USPS. I would encourage you all to join Glenda and me in support of these initiatives.

I look forward to working with you all in 2009. Together, we can make it the best year we’ve ever had.

On behalf of the entire USPS family, Glenda and I wish you all a joyous holiday season and Happy New Year.

Sincerely,