[memcom] OCTOBTER 2004
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MEMCOMments =E2=80=93 Oct 2004
IceFire
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Knowing our customers is vital to an organization based on membership.=20
Whether public students or squadron members, demographics is important.=20
Here are some interesting statistics to pass along:=20
Boats in USPS - Power 17,558 - Sail 5,299 - Misc 3,162 =20
Age Count:=20
Under 12- 4,141
13 - 18 603
19 =E2=80=93 30 858
31 =E2=80=93 45 5,264 =20
46 - 60 18,212 =20
60 Plus 18,726=20
Knowing our customers also means knowing what they want or what their=20
expectations are of their association with USPS. Planning committee recently=
complete=20
a survey as did our own Drew Dzykewicz. Planning committee surveyed members=20
who have been in USPS 3 years or less. One question ask;=20
=E2=80=9CWhy did you join?
The survey show that our members join for education. 72% indicated
education as their primary motivation and coming in second was social at
15%. The smallest motivator was civic service at 2%.=E2=80=9D
Membership committees work hard, really hard. It=E2=80=99s personal, very pe=
rsonal. It
=E2=80=99s hard, really hard, to see so many members leave our ranks each ye=
ar. I=20
think membership committee should be pro-active about the squadron=E2=80=99s=
programs,=20
meeting agendas, education offered, guest speakers, cruises and rendezvous e=
tc=E2=80=A6
..Speak up. Offer to help the organization, the squadron, meet and exceed=20
members=E2=80=99 expectations.
Based on the planning committee results, 72% of new members join because of=20
education. Membership committees can help by being a partner with the educat=
ion=20
department in their squadrons. Help find locations for classes, instructors,=
=20
and students. Help education be more successful and USPS with see more membe=
rs=20
staying and becoming active, 72% is a mandate=E2=80=A6=E2=80=A6=E2=80=A6.Mem=
bership Committees,=20
Focus, Connect, join the education department for success in improving recru=
iting=20
and retention.
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For a complete copy of Drew=E2=80=99s report check with Stf/C Laura Teatero.=
Each=20
Stf/C should have a copy too. If you=E2=80=99d like a copy of the planning c=
ommittee=20
report each Stf/C also has this report.
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R/C Bruce Troth, AP
Power of One Caps=20
As per your request, the following received their Power Of One caps at the=20
Governing Board meeting:
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DISTRICT SQUADRON =20=
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NAME
2 Darien =20=
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James Walsh *
2 Mid-Hudson =20=
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Fred Mangelsdorf
4 Palisades =20=
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Vincent Savage **
7 Akron =20=
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Brian Logan
8 Everglades =20=
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Albert Richard
9 Mount Clemen=
s=20
Michael Fonk ***
13 Tres Rios =20=
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Dana McRae ****
16 Poverty Bay =20=
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Robert Miller
22 Cape Coral =20=
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Pat Dance
23 Banana River =20=
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Richard Peoples
32 St. Helens =20=
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Raymond Murphy
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* Accepted by Peter Fuller
** Accepted by Jeanne Sangiorgio
*** Accepted by Jan Klumpp
****Accepted by Darrell Allison
National Membership Committee List=20
The National Membership Committee List is attached to this MEMCOM e-mail=20
newsletter as a Word Document that you can download and open if you have Mic=
rosoft=20
Word.=20
M E M O R A N D U M=20
September 22, 2004
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Subject: Orlando 2005, EXPO Booth Participation and Information
To: USPS Committees, USPS Members
Copy: USPS Bridge
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Situation: EXPO 2005 planning has been in progress since the termination of=
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the 2004 Annual Meeting. After-action reports indicated several changes=20
should be made. Comments were: shorten the EXPO, providing more information=20=
on a=20
timely basis, improve layout, attract more manufacturers, better organizatio=
n at=20
set-up, make listings in the program, make a listing of attendees, better=20
communication, reduce noise from audio system, chairs were not always availa=
ble,=20
better coordination needed, more iInfo. to attendees on what EXPO is, better=
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electrical power and telephone situation, more fun displays, and need of a=20
coffee stand. Overall, the comments were very positive and every vendor sai=
d they=20
wished to return. The goal of the committee is to improve in all of the=20
above.
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Concept: EXPO 2005 will be Friday, January 7, 2005 from 0900 to 1500 at the=
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Rosen Center in Orlando, FL as part of the Annual Meeting. We are planning=20=
on=20
a goal of 75 (8 x 10) booths in Ballrooms C, D and E. We had 61 (10 x 10)=20
booths last year. The increase in booths will include at least 14 more=20
business vendors. We can accommodate up to 10 additional booths, if necessa=
ry, by=20
invoking some space limitations. We also plan to include the Education=20
Department Visual Aids Displays in EXPO this year on six foot tables in Sect=
ion D of=20
the ballroom on Friday. The Visual Aids Committee would have already set up=
=20
these tables from their competition beginning on Wednesday, January 5. On=20
Friday, doors to Section C and E will be opened to include the visual aids i=
n=20
Section D, in the total EXPO. The goal is to expand EXPO and make EXPO more=
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attractive to the membership. =20
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Donations: Booth donations are: $75.00 each for USPS committees, $100.00=20
each for partners, and $700.00 for new vendors. (Last years vendors may com=
e for=20
$500.00). Sponsorships of $3,000.00 are also available if a vendor chooses=
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to do so.=20
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Committee Action: Invitations have gone out to last-year=E2=80=99s partners=
and=20
vendors. Invitations to new vendors went out on 1 September. D/Lt/C Donald=
C.=20
Clark , JN and P/R/C Charles Troike, N are responsible for new vendor=20
acquisition. All committee members will contribute to vendor recruitment. =20=
Committee=20
Coordinator will continue coordination with our contracted decorating compan=
y,=20
GES. Registrations will be handled by P/D/C Robert C. Flint, AP, treasurer=20=
for=20
the project. P/D/C Ben Coons, P will manage communications set-up and floor=
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activities. =20
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Execution: New approaches to EXPO are: (1) We are planning an EXPO Program=20
Book with advertisements available for added revenue. (2) Installation of tw=
o=20
lighted registration tables in the foyer at the entrance to the ballrooms. =20=
(3)=20
A logistics booth made available inside to get better support to booths and=20
deliver assistance from GES to customers. (4) We will invite as many Orland=
o=20
boating organizations, clubs and associations as we can find to EXPO to see=20=
our=20
show. This might even help membership. (5) Chairs will come as part of the=20
booth package.
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Logistics: GES Exposition Services has been contracted again to handle the=20
booth installation, additional booth materials, electrical, phone, audio/vis=
ual=20
and clean-up. Shipping is also available through GES.
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Supervision and Control: D/Lt/C Donald C. Clark, JN is the Chairman. Mem
bers of the EXPO Committee will man the registration booths located in the f=
oyer=20
at the entrance to Expo. This will be to control and inform vendors upon=20
arrival as well as conference participants and visitors. Programs will be=20
available at this booth. Booth and floor coordinators and GES will be equip=
ped with=20
walkie-talkies for control. Up to six helpers will be in the hall at all=20
times to respond to requests and handle coordination on the floor of our ven=
dors. =20
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Coordination: A meeting was held for coordinating with Department=20
Representatives and Committee in-put, in Jacksonville at the GB Meeting, on=20=
Friday,=20
September 9, at 3 p.m. A separate meeting was held with the Education Depar=
tment=20
representative to coordinate space in Ballroom D, at the Rosen Center for th=
e=20
Visual Aids display with R/C Pat Governale, SN. Representatives of the=20
National Meetings Committee also met with the Marketing and Public Relations=
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Committee on Friday, September 9. Departments are requested to insure that=
one=20
person who will be responsible for managing their Expo activities is in cont=
act=20
with Don Clark. Coordination plans, space and layout considerations, and=20
set-up process will be on-going. Committee booth registration forms and let=
ters=20
are being sent out to USPS committees this week. Final coordination will be=
in=20
Orlando, so it is important to have a representative named in advance. =20
Pre-conference communications can be made at: (352) 861-2176 or clarkcubed@a=
ol.com=20
<mailto:clarkcubed@aol.com> or uspsEXPOhq@aol.com <mailto:uspsEXPOhq@aol.co=
m> =20
Registration information will be at: uspsEXPOreg@aol.com=20
<mailto:uspsEXPOreg@aol.com> .
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Vendor Recruitment by Membership: Any member who is aware of a potential=20
vendor who might be interested in renting a booth and displaying or selling=20=
their=20
boating goods at EXPO, should contact D/Lt/C Don Clark, JN, at the above=20
e-mail address or phone number. Comments are welcome. =20
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D/Lt/C Donald C. Clark, JN
National Meetings Committee
EXPO Coordinator
POWER OF ONE=20
Jacksonville was pivotal in enhancing the awareness of =E2=80=9CPower Of One=
=E2=80=9D.
The Power Of One team had the opportunity to address the Membership open and=
=20
closed meetings. Additionally, a very productive hour was spent discussing t=
he=20
program with the D/Cs and the D/XOs. Those Districts not passing out pins=20
should start to do so really soon. Unfortunately, two Districts have lost th=
eir=20
pins (I=E2=80=99ll bite my tongue & resist commenting). All Districts should=
realize=20
now that they will not be getting credit for sponsors not named. Consequentl=
y,=20
the old forms should now cease to be used.
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During the Annual Meeting, Chief Commander Les passed out 11 caps to=20
deserving recipients who were either present or had appointed proxies. Up un=
til the=20
end of August, 38 members have qualified for caps (5 new members) and four h=
ave=20
qualified for jackets (10 new members). Two have qualified for the Ambassado=
r=E2=80=99
s Club (15 new members). Those who were not present to receive their caps wi=
ll=20
have them awarded at their Fall Conference. The jackets will be presented in=
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Orlando at the 2005 annual meeting.
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Squadron- wise, one Squadron has qualified in the Grand Challenge. We can=20
accommodate 4 more winners there (Increase membership by 50%). Thirty six=20
squadrons are on the bubble to achieve Elite Status and a draw was made at=20
Jacksonville. 15 lucky winners will receive their awards in Orlando.
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The program is starting to take off. Membership members are encouraged=20
(begged) to continue to heavily promote in your Districts.
September 22, 2004
Stf/C W. Lyle Rea, SN
Update: Youth and Community Service Programs
Membership Committee=20
Date: 26 September 2004
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Comment from the Staff:
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What do you think of the new Team Name? I am experimenting with a name=20
change because I have found that when I talk about Youth Activities, USPS me=
mbers=20
think that means they immediately have to have a group of middle-schoolers=20
running around their boat or meeting place. Not true?
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Youth Activities means Youth Involvement Programs; i.e., teaching young=20
people about the fun and enjoyment of boating safety, about USPS, about squa=
dron=20
activities and ultimately about making it safer on America=E2=80=99s waterwa=
ys for ALL=20
AMERICANS. =20
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Having a Squadron Youth Program can be a committed as sponsoring a Sea Scout=
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Ship to merely teaching a boating course once a year to the members of a Shi=
p.=20
It could also simply be having your squadron participate in a Community Day=
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event where you demonstrate the importance of wearing life jackets. Reach o=
ut=20
into your community and do something to make it safer, healthier and happier=
=20
for some young people. You will engage the members of your squadron in=20
teaching boating safety to the next generation while you expand your reach a=
s a=20
squadron and offer another way to promote who you are and what you do. At t=
he=20
same time you will make your membership stronger, healthier and happier by=20
benefiting the children and youths in your community and opening a door to o=
thers to=20
learn about safe boating.
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REACH OUT and make it happen!=20
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Status of current programs:
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Youth Scholarship Program =E2=80=93 The OCom at their September meeting vote=
d to take=20
no further action regarding a request to create a youth scholarship fund. =20
This means that squadrons and districts that currently offer scholarships ma=
y=20
continue to do so as long as they comply with the regulations recommended fo=
r=20
501 (c ) (3) organizations. C/C Johnson commented that his own squadron wou=
ld=20
continue with their scholarship program. Be careful that the recipients are=
=20
not related to any member of the committee awarding the scholarship. Any y=
outh=20
is eligible and membership in USPS is not a requirement.=20
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National Safe Kids Campaign =E2=80=93 The final decision on this MOU is pend=
ing and=20
will be decided at the November OCom meeting.
WaterSmartSM From the Start =E2=80=93 We are seeking a national sponsor to a=
ssist=20
with underwriting some of these costs. =20
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Sea Vester, the Youth Mascot Robot =E2=80=93 Advertising space is available=20=
on the=20
trailer and for personal appearance. Contact Drex Bradshaw. A national spo=
nsor=20
is also being solicited.
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MetLife Coloring/Activity Books =E2=80=93 C/C Johnson is planning to invite=20=
the CEO=20
of MetLife Auto & Home to attend the Annual Meeting in Orlando in 2005. So=20=
far=20
Chris Hughes from the Education Department reports that since December 2000,=
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MetLife has supplied more that 76,500 books to USPS. Thank you MetLife!
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Apprentice Dues =E2=80=93 Membership Chairs and Squadron Treasurers are aske=
d to=20
closely monitor the payment of apprentice dues. They are billed separately=20=
and=20
the $12.00 fee can be easily overlooked.=20
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Youth Poster Contest Winners 2004 =E2=80=93 Look for P/D/C Clarke=E2=80=99s=20=
report in this=20
issue.
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EXPO 2005 =E2=80=93 D/Lt/C Don Clarke, JN, has mailed the guidelines for nat=
ional=20
committees to participate at this annual USPS event. P/C Jeanne Sangiorgio=
is=20
busy working on the theme and program.
Jeanne is to be recognized for her contributions to our meetings. The Chief=
=20
recognized Jeanne and thanked her for the 9/11 Program she produced.=20
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Youth Survey - WE are anxiously waiting for the results of this survey!
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Boy Scout Jamboree 2005 =E2=80=93 Walt Whitacre, Chub Varga and I are planni=
ng a=20
phone conference to discuss our presence at this national BSA event. More t=
o=20
follow=E2=80=A6.
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Thanks for all your efforts.
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Stf/C Roberta L. Dougherty, AP
rdougherty@simcare.net
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Youth Activities is about "outreach."=20
USPS MOU with NSK, National Safe Kids iS a "Win-Win."=20
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check out their web site and learn about local coalition events in your area=
.=20
Contact and offer assistance.=20
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It's a good thing. www.safekids.org <http://www.safekids.org/>=20
=20
VISIT THEIR WEB SITE. PROMOTE IT TO LOCAL SQUADRONS FOR POTENTIAL OUTREACH=20
ACTIVITIES. ITS A VERY GOOD SITE.
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Maria Dastur of NSK will be our guest during the annual meeting in Orlando.=20
Please welcome her, introduce yourself, and make her feel part of Membership=
.=20
Power of One, who will invite her to join USPS? Me, you, remember, always ca=
rry=20
membership applications with you, the pocket type works neat for=20
this.............AHOY
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Bruce Troth, AP
USPS
ChMemCom
For squadron and district membership reports ending 30 Sep 04 go to
the MEMEBERSHIP COMMITTEE HOME PAGE=20
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http://www.usps.org/national/membership/=20
and follow link Member Only Statistics for Members then Membership Reports
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Districts 8, 10, 19, 22, 25, 26, 28, 32, and 33 are growing Year to Date.=20
Check out the Year to DATE (YTD) report. Way to go!=20
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New member recruiting is still ahead year to date, 1475 VS 1351, SUPER! More=
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boating classes help. Have a boating class in a new location. Have newer mem=
be
rs handle the class. Get newer members active this way. Expand the public=20
class offerings untilizing more members. Squadron commander will have to iss=
ue=20
more merit marks, a real Win-Win!
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And "Late Renewals" are way up 336 Vs 269 last September at this time.=20
Personal touch is best, phone calls work when you talk to the member so don'=
t just=20
leave a message, call back and let every member know how important they are=20=
to=20
our mission, "Safe Boating Through Education."=20
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Commanders, did you send out letters thanking each member for renewing their=
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dues this year? It's a Good Thing.=20
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Bruce Troth, AP
USPS
ChMemCom
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Orientation for New Members
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You have just recruited several members from the Boating Course. You have=20
their check and will forward the completed Memcom 1 to Head Quarters.
Did you complete the =E2=80=98Member Interest Survey?
Did you invite the new members to attend the next Orientation presentation?
Did you give the new member a Squadron Information packet to take home?
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This packet should contain:
Squadron Newsletter
Squadron Roster
Calendar of events
Courses offered
Insurance brochures
List of Benefits
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Did you assign a Mentor for the new member?
Did the Commander send a =E2=80=98Welcome letter=E2=80=99 to the new member?
Did you distribute the completed Member Interest Survey to ALL Bridge=20
Officers with instructions to pass on to their Committee Chairs?
If you missed a step, you could lose this member within 3 years. It=E2=80=
=99s like=20
climbing a ladder, all steps are important.
Stf/C Laura Teatero, SN
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How Can I Become a Member of USPS?
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The USPS Ensign was proudly flying from the position of honor on our boat=20
sitting in the marina when a person asked what flag is that? That question=20
resulted in a rather lengthy conversation. This person was a captain of a l=
arge=20
cruiser docked in our marina. The owner of the boat was exploring ways of=20
reducing his insurance rates and had asked his captain to get information ab=
out=20
membership in USPS =E2=80=A6 he had learned from enquiries with insurance co=
mpanies that=20
one way to reduce the insurance rate is through educational achievement from=
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organizations such as the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power=20
Squadrons. The captain did not know of USPS and had been unable to obtain=20
information from local sources. =20
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Being unable to obtain information about USPS from local sources is a proble=
m=20
that we must address, but it is not the subject of this message.
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I must admit that I did not really know how to help the captain and her=20
employer, but I was determined to get help. If we had been in the area of m=
y local=20
squadron, the solution would have been simple. I learned a great deal about=
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the membership process and even about starting a new squadron thanks to our=20
USPS headquarters staff and Marlene Herbig. The =E2=80=9CPower of One=E2=
=80=9D concept helped=20
me understand how to bring new members into our organization with minimum=20
effort and time on the part of the new member. =20
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The ease of the =E2=80=9CPower of One=E2=80=9D process and the results obtai=
ned resulted in=20
our adopting the same approach in my local squadron. We quickly overcame th=
e=20
strongly held tradition that all new members must come through a Boat Smart=20
class. Members are doing one on one proctoring to get people capable of pas=
sing=20
the Boat Smart test and people desiring to become members are doing home=20
study using the Boat Smart book. =20
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The approach that was used in Key Largo as well as with a local squadron in=
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Tennessee:
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1. Sell the recruit on the benefits of membership in USPS =E2=80=A6 in=
the=20
Florida Keys; insurance is a big factor (Boat US also gives great rates for=20=
USPS=20
members).
2. Once the recruit indicates a desire to be a member, the Boat Smart=20
concept and the requirement to complete the test is presented to them (in th=
e=20
Keys, many of the people hold captain=E2=80=99s licenses and do not have to=20=
take the=20
test). My explanation of why we have the test is that upon becoming a membe=
r,=20
the USPS ensign can be flown. Boats flying the USPS ensign are considered t=
o=20
be under the command of a knowledgeable captain.
3. Loan them a copy of the Boat Smart book and schedule a date to=20
review the book and to take the test. One husband and wife reviewed the boo=
k and=20
took the test in the same day (they are very experienced boaters). =20
Headquarters rushed their application and they had a membership number in a=20=
total=20
elapsed time of 3 days! Boat US gave them a better deal on insurance than U=
SPS.
4. Have the local Membership Chairman and squadron executive team=20
prepared to act quickly to get the approval and paperwork processed.=20
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I have had no one refuse to continue with membership after learning that a=20
test is required. The strategy is to sell USPS and to eliminate any negativ=
es=20
that could be associated with taking the test. Becoming a member of USPS=20
should be significant, fun, and easy! Eliminating the membership-testing=20
requirement should be considered. We have no opportunity to help people bec=
ome safer=20
boaters if we do not get them into membership.
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Meeting the educational requirements for USPS membership is becoming easier=20
with the numerous opportunities. States are quickly moving to a boat=20
operator-licensing requirement based on passing a test associated with a Nat=
ional=20
Association of State Boating Law Administrators. Passing the state tests fi=
lls the=20
testing requirement for membership in USPS. Other available means of meetin=
g=20
the testing requirements for USPS membership include the America=E2=80=99s B=
oating=20
Course, Coast Guard Auxiliary membership, and Coast Guard Captain Licenses.=20=
=20
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While all of these opportunities for meeting the membership requirements are=
=20
available, they are also becoming competitors with our public boating course=
s.=20
Many squadrons have already experienced decreases in participants in public=20
boating courses. We should take advantages of these competing programs to=20
improve our membership. We simply have to adjust our membership recruiting=20
process.
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Consider!
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Take advantage of the =E2=80=9CPower of One=E2=80=9D concept. Arm every mem=
ber with a=20
membership recruiting kit. Include in the kit our brochures on benefits of=20=
USPS=20
membership, membership forms, a Boat Smart manual, and Boat Smart tests. Set=
up=20
a quick response process to quickly process the membership paperwork and=20
approvals. Have a proctoring team available for members that do not feel=20
comfortable in providing proctoring to new recruits.
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Most important of all =E2=80=A6 Quickly introduce the new members to the squ=
adron and=20
help them become involved!=20
D/Lt/C Marshall Herron, SN
Johnson City Sq, D/17
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Involve New Members
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The New Piloting Course is available. Do not hesitate to dispose of the old=20
course material and quickly order the New Course. This New Piloting Course=20
covers, 1)Planning and 2) Navigating the plan. It emphasizes the use of GPS,=
hand=20
bearing and electronic compasses. The theme is =20
=E2=80=98Here is GPS=E2=80=99 now let=E2=80=99s look at piloting techniques=20=
that will make it useful=20
and backup techniques if it fails.
This is an excellent method to involve members who took the Piloting Course=20=
a=20
few years ago, and New members will experience state of the art technology=20
with the New Piloting Course.
It=E2=80=99s all part of The New USPS !
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Stf/C Laura Teatero, SN
NOTE: You are receiving this a second time because articles written had been=
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inadvertly left out. Bt
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ZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"=
><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SI=
ZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"=
>Knowing our customers is vital to an organization based on membership. Whet=
her public students or squadron members, demographics is important. </SPAN><=
/B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-m=
argin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align=3Dcenter><B><SPAN st=
yle=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter';=
mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Here are some interesting statistics to pass a=
long: </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-m=
argin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align=3Dcenter><SPAN style=
=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family=
: Arial"> </SPAN><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Ame=
rican Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Boats in USPS - Power</SPAN>=
</B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-b=
idi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.=
5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">17,558=
- Sail</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Type=
writer'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><B><SPAN style=3D"=
FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family:=
Arial">5,299 - Misc</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: '=
American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><B><S=
PAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi=
-font-family: Arial">3,162</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAM=
ILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPA=
N><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-m=
argin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align=3Dcenter><B><SPAN st=
yle=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-=
family: Arial">Age Count: <BR>Under 12-<SPAN style=3D"mso-tab-count: 1">&nbs=
p; </SPAN>4,141<BR>13 - 18</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9=
pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> =
<SPAN style=3D"mso-tab-count: 1"> &=
nbsp; </SPAN> </SPAN><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZ=
E: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">=
603<BR>19 =E2=80=93 30<SPAN style=3D"mso-tab-count: 1"> &nb=
sp; </SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-=
FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SP=
AN><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter';=20=
mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">858<BR>31 =E2=80=93 45</SPAN></B><SPAN style=
=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family=
: Arial"><SPAN style=3D"mso-tab-count: 1"> &nbs=
p; </SPAN> </SPAN><B><S=
PAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi=
-font-family: Arial">5,264</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAM=
ILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> <BR></=
SPAN><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'=
; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">46 - 60</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9=
pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> <SPAN=20=
style=3D"mso-tab-count: 1"> &=
nbsp; </SPAN> </SPAN><B><SPAN style=3D"FO=
NT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: A=
rial">18,212</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American=
Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> <BR></SPAN><B><SPAN=20=
style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-fon=
t-family: Arial">60 Plus</SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style=3D"mso-ta=
b-count: 1"> &nbs=
p; </SPAN> </SPAN><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT=
-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">18,726</SPAN></=
B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bid=
i-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMI=
LY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><BR>Knowing our cust=
omers also means knowing what they want or what their expectations are of th=
eir association with USPS. Planning committee recently complete a survey as=20=
did our own Drew Dzykewicz. Planning committee surveyed members who have bee=
n in USPS 3 years or less. One question ask; </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-=
FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-m=
argin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align=3Dcenter><B><SPAN st=
yle=3D"COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family=
: Arial">=E2=80=9CWhy did you join?<BR></SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: navy=
; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">The surve=
y show that our members join for education. 72% indicated<BR>education as th=
eir primary motivation and coming in second was social at<BR>15%. The smalle=
st motivator was civic service at 2%.=E2=80=9D</SPAN><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: n=
avy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;=
mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMI=
LY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><BR></SPAN></B><SPAN=
style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-fo=
nt-family: Arial">Membership committees work hard, really hard. It=E2=80=99s=
personal, very personal. It=E2=80=99s hard, really hard, to see so many mem=
bers leave our ranks each year. I think membership committee should be pro-a=
ctive about the squadron=E2=80=99s programs, meeting agendas, education offe=
red, guest speakers, cruises and rendezvous etc=E2=80=A6..Speak up. Offer to=
help the organization, the squadron, meet and exceed members=E2=80=99 expec=
tations.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;=
mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY:=
'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Based on the planning c=
ommittee results, 72% of new members join because of education. Membership c=
ommittees can help by being a partner with the education department in their=
squadrons. Help find locations for classes, instructors, and students. Help=
education be more successful and USPS with see more members staying and bec=
oming active, 72% is a mandate=E2=80=A6=E2=80=A6=E2=80=A6.Membership Committ=
ees, Focus, Connect, join the education department for success in improving=20=
recruiting and retention.<BR> <BR>For a complete copy of Drew=E2=80=99s=
report check with Stf/C Laura Teatero. Each Stf/C should have a copy too. I=
f you=E2=80=99d like a copy of the planning committee report each Stf/C also=
has this report.<BR> <BR><B><I><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: blue">R/C Bruce T=
roth, AP</SPAN></I></B></SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p>=
</SPAN></P>
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gn=3Dcenter><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-fo=
nt-family: Arial">
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<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SI=
ZE: 18pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-f=
amily: Arial">Power of One Caps </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FO=
NT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><BR></SPAN><S=
PAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi=
-font-family: Arial">As per your request, the following received their Power=
Of One caps at the Governing Board meeting:</SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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gn=3Dcenter><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: 'Amer=
ican Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">
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<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SI=
ZE: 18pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-f=
amily: Arial">National Membership Committee List </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"F=
ONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE=
: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">T=
he National Membership Committee List is attached to this MEMCOM e-mail news=
letter as a Word Document that you can download and open if you have Microso=
ft Word. </SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewr=
iter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<DIV class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" ali=
gn=3Dcenter><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter=
'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">
<HR align=3Dcenter width=3D"95%" SIZE=3D3>
</SPAN></DIV><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 15pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY:=20=
'American Typewriter'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-=
font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; m=
so-bidi-language: AR-SA"><BR style=3D"PAGE-BREAK-BEFORE: always" clear=3Dall=
></SPAN></B>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-m=
argin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align=3Dcenter><B><SPAN st=
yle=3D"FONT-SIZE: 15pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; m=
so-bidi-font-family: Arial">M E M O R A N D U M </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FO=
NT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto=
"><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; m=
so-bidi-font-family: Arial"><BR></SPAN></B><st1:date Month=3D"9" Day=3D"22"=20=
Year=3D"2004"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typew=
riter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">September 22, 2004</SPAN></st1:date><SP=
AN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-=
font-family: Arial"><BR> <BR><B>Subject:</B> Orlando 2005, EXPO Booth P=
articipation and Information<BR><B>To:</B> USPS Committees, USPS Members<BR>=
<B>Copy:</B> </SPAN><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5=
pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">USPS</S=
PAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American=
Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceType><SPAN styl=
e=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-fa=
mily: Arial">Bridge</SPAN></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SI=
ZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"=
><BR> <BR><B>Situation</B>: EXPO 2005 planning has been in progre=
ss since the termination of the 2004 Annual Meeting. After-action repo=
rts indicated several changes should be made. Comments were: shorten the EXP=
O, providing more information on a timely basis, improve layout, attract mor=
e manufacturers, better organization at set-up, make listings in the program=
, make a listing of attendees, better communication, reduce noise from audio=
system, chairs were not always available, better coordination needed, more=20=
iInfo. to attendees on what EXPO is, better electrical power and telephone s=
ituation, more fun displays, and need of a coffee stand. Overall, the=20=
comments were very positive and every vendor said they wished to return. &nb=
sp;The goal of the committee is to improve in all of the above.<BR> <BR=
><B>Concept:</B> EXPO 2005 will be </SPAN><st1:date Month=3D"1" Day=
=3D"7" Year=3D"2005"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'America=
n Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Friday, January 7, 2005</SPAN></=
st1:date><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter=
'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> from 0900 to 1500 at the </SPAN><st1:place>=
<st1:PlaceName><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Type=
writer'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Rosen</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN styl=
e=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-fa=
mily: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceType><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-F=
AMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Center</SPAN></st=
1:PlaceType></st1:place><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Amer=
ican Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> in </SPAN><st1:place><st1:Ci=
ty><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso=
-bidi-font-family: Arial">Orlando</SPAN></st1:City><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE:=
10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">,=20=
</SPAN><st1:State><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American T=
ypewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">FL</SPAN></st1:State></st1:place><S=
PAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi=
-font-family: Arial"> as part of the Annual Meeting. We are planning o=
n a goal of 75 (8 x 10) booths in Ballrooms C, D and E. We had 6=
1 (10 x 10) booths last year. The increase in booths will include at l=
east 14 more business vendors. We can accommodate up to 10 additional=20=
booths, if necessary, by invoking some space limitations. We also plan=
to include the Education Department Visual Aids Displays in EXPO this year=20=
on six foot tables in Section D of the ballroom on Friday. The Visual=20=
Aids Committee would have already set up these tables from their competition=
beginning on Wednesday, January 5. On Friday, doors to Section C and=20=
E will be opened to include the visual aids in Section D, in the total EXPO.=
The goal is to expand EXPO and make EXPO more attractive to the membe=
rship. <BR> <BR><B>Donations:</B> Booth donations are: $75.=
00 each for USPS committees, $100.00 each for partners, and $700.00 for new=20=
vendors. (Last years vendors may come for $500.00). Sponso=
rships of $3,000.00 are also available if a vendor chooses to do so. <BR>&nb=
sp; <BR><B>Committee Action</B>: Invitations have gone out to las=
t-year=E2=80=99s partners and vendors. Invitations to new vendors went=
out on 1 September. D/Lt/C Donald C. Clark , JN and P/R/C Charles Tro=
ike, N are responsible for new vendor acquisition. All committee membe=
rs will contribute to vendor recruitment. Committee Coordinator will c=
ontinue coordination with our contracted decorating company, GES. Regi=
strations will be handled by P/D/C Robert C. Flint, AP, treasurer for the pr=
oject. P/D/C Ben Coons, P will manage communications set-up and floor=20=
activities. <BR> <BR><B>Execution</B>: &n=
bsp;New approaches to EXPO are: (1) We are planning an EXPO Program Book wit=
h advertisements available for added revenue. (2) Installation of two lighte=
d registration tables in the foyer at the entrance to the ballrooms. (=
3) A logistics booth made available inside to get better support to booths a=
nd deliver assistance from GES to customers. (4) We will invite as man=
y </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY:=
'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Orlando</SPAN></st1:pla=
ce></st1:City><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typew=
riter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> boating organizations, clubs and assoc=
iations as we can find to EXPO to see our show. This might even help members=
hip. (5) Chairs will come as part of the booth package.<BR>  =
;<BR><B>Logistics</B>: GES Exposition Services has been contracted again to=20=
handle the booth installation, additional booth materials, electrical, phone=
, audio/visual and clean-up. Shipping is also available through GES.<B=
R> <BR><B>Supervision and Control</B>: D/Lt/C Donald C. Clark, JN=
is the Chairman. Members of the EXPO Committee will man the registrat=
ion booths located in the foyer at the entrance to Expo. This will be=20=
to control and inform vendors upon arrival as well as conference participant=
s and visitors. Programs will be available at this booth. Booth=20=
and floor coordinators and GES will be equipped with walkie-talkies for cont=
rol. Up to six helpers will be in the hall at all times to respond to=20=
requests and handle coordination on the floor of our vendors. <B=
R> <BR><B>Coordination: </B>A meeting was held for coordinating with De=
partment Representatives and Committee in-put, in </SPAN><st1:City><st1:plac=
e><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-=
bidi-font-family: Arial">Jacksonville</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN sty=
le=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-f=
amily: Arial"> at the GB Meeting, on Friday, September 9, at </SPAN><st1:tim=
e Hour=3D"15" Minute=3D"0"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'A=
merican Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">3 p.m.</SPAN></st1:time><S=
PAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi=
-font-family: Arial"> A separate meeting was held with the Education D=
epartment representative to coordinate space in Ballroom D, at the </SPAN><s=
t1:place><st1:PlaceName><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Amer=
ican Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Rosen</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><=
SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bid=
i-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceType><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5p=
t; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Center</=
SPAN></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMI=
LY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> for the Visual Aids=
display with R/C Pat Governale, SN. Representatives of th=
e National Meetings Committee also met with the Marketing and Public Relatio=
ns Committee on Friday, September 9. Departments are requested t=
o insure that one person who will be responsible for managing their Expo act=
ivities is in contact with Don Clark. Coordination plans, space and la=
yout considerations, and set-up process will be on-going. Committee bo=
oth registration forms and letters are being sent out to USPS committees thi=
s week. Final coordination will be in </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPA=
N style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-family: Arial">Orlando</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style=3D"FONT-=
SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Aria=
l">, so it is important to have a representative named in advance. Pre=
-conference communications can be made at: (352) 861-2176 or <U><SPAN style=
=3D"COLOR: blue">clarkcubed@aol.com</SPAN></U> <<U><SPAN style=3D"COLOR:=20=
blue"><A title=3Dmailto:clarkcubed@aol.com href=3D"mailto:clarkcubed@aol.com=
"><SPAN style=3D"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">mailto:clarkcubed@aol.com</SPAN=
></A></SPAN></U>> or <U><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: blue">uspsEXPOhq@aol.=
com</SPAN></U> <<U><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: blue"><A title=3Dmailto:uspsEXPO=
hq@aol.com href=3D"mailto:uspsEXPOhq@aol.com"><SPAN style=3D"mso-bidi-font-s=
ize: 12.0pt">mailto:uspsEXPOhq@aol.com</SPAN></A></SPAN></U>>  =
;Registration information will be at: <U><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: blue">uspsEXP=
Oreg@aol.com</SPAN></U> <<U><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: blue"><A title=3Dmailto=
:uspsEXPOreg@aol.com href=3D"mailto:uspsEXPOreg@aol.com"><SPAN style=3D"mso-=
bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">mailto:uspsEXPOreg@aol.com</SPAN></A></SPAN></U>>=
.<BR> <BR><B>Vendor Recruitment by Membership: </B>Any member wh=
o is aware of a potential vendor who might be interested in renting a booth=20=
and displaying or selling their boating goods at EXPO, should contact D/Lt/C=
Don Clark, JN, at the above e-mail address or phone number. Comments=20=
are welcome. <BR> <BR> <BR></SPAN><B><I><SPAN style=3D"COLOR=
: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">D/L=
t/C Donald C. Clark, JN<BR></SPAN></I></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt;=20=
FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><BR>Nationa=
l Meetings Committee<BR>EXPO Coordinator</SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt=
; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:=
p></SPAN></P>
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gn=3Dcenter><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter=
'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">
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<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-m=
argin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align=3Dcenter><B><SPAN st=
yle=3D"FONT-SIZE: 27pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; m=
so-bidi-font-family: Arial">POWER OF ONE </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMI=
LY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;=
mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE:=
10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Ja=
cksonville</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FO=
NT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> was pivotal=20=
in enhancing the awareness of =E2=80=9CPower Of One=E2=80=9D.<BR><BR>The Pow=
er Of One team had the opportunity to address the Membership open and closed=
meetings. Additionally, a very productive hour was spent discussing the pro=
gram with the D/Cs and the D/XOs. Those Districts not passing out pins shoul=
d start to do so really soon. Unfortunately, two Districts have lost their p=
ins (I=E2=80=99ll bite my tongue & resist commenting). All Districts sho=
uld realize now that they will not be getting credit for sponsors not named.=
Consequently, the old forms should now cease to be used.<BR> <BR>Durin=
g the Annual Meeting, Chief Commander Les passed out 11 caps to deserving re=
cipients who were either present or had appointed proxies. Up until the end=20=
of August, 38 members have qualified for caps (5 new members) and four have=20=
qualified for jackets (10 new members). Two have qualified for the Ambassado=
r=E2=80=99s Club (15 new members). Those who were not present to receive the=
ir caps will have them awarded at their Fall Conference. The jackets will be=
presented in </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt;=20=
FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Orlando</SP=
AN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Am=
erican Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> at the 2005 annual meeting=
.<BR> <BR>Squadron- wise, one Squadron has qualified in the Grand Chall=
enge. We can accommodate 4 more winners there (Increase membership by 50%).=20=
Thirty six squadrons are on the bubble to achieve Elite Status and a draw wa=
s made at </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT=
-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Jacksonville</S=
PAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'A=
merican Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">. 15 lucky winners will re=
ceive their awards in </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE:=20=
10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Orl=
ando</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAM=
ILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">.<BR> <BR>The=20=
program is starting to take off. Membership members are encouraged (begged)=20=
to continue to heavily promote in your Districts.<BR><BR></SPAN><st1:date Mo=
nth=3D"9" Day=3D"22" Year=3D"2004"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FA=
MILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">September 22, 2004=
</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American T=
ypewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><BR><BR></SPAN><B><I><SPAN style=
=3D"COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: A=
rial">Stf/C W. Lyle Rea, SN</SPAN></I></B><B><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: blue; FON=
T-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></S=
PAN></B></P>
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gn=3Dcenter><B><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter=
'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">
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</SPAN></B></DIV>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-m=
argin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align=3Dcenter><B><SPAN st=
yle=3D"COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-fami=
ly: Arial">Update: Youth and Community Service Programs<BR>Membership Commit=
tee </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;=
mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY:=
'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Date: </SPAN><st1:date=20=
Month=3D"9" Day=3D"26" Year=3D"2004"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-=
FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">26 September 200=
4</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American=20=
Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><BR> <BR>Comment from the Sta=
ff:<BR> <BR>What do you think of the new Team Name? I am experime=
nting with a name change because I have found that when I talk about Youth A=
ctivities, USPS members think that means they immediately have to have a gro=
up of middle-schoolers running around their boat or meeting place. Not=
true?<BR> <BR>Youth Activities means Youth Involvement Programs; i.e.,=
teaching young people about the fun and enjoyment of boating safety, about=20=
USPS, about squadron activities and ultimately about making it safer on </SP=
AN><st1:country-region><st1:place><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAM=
ILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">America</SPAN></st1=
:place></st1:country-region><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: '=
American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">=E2=80=99s waterways for=20=
ALL AMERICANS. <BR> <BR>Having a Squadron Youth Program can be a=20=
committed as sponsoring a Sea Scout Ship to merely teaching a boating course=
once a year to the members of a Ship. It could also simply be having=20=
your squadron participate in a Community Day event where you demonstrate the=
importance of wearing life jackets. Reach out into your community and=
do something to make it safer, healthier and happier for some young people.=
You will engage the members of your squadron in teaching boating safe=
ty to the next generation while you expand your reach as a squadron and offe=
r another way to promote <B>who you are and what you do</B>. At the sa=
me time you will make your membership stronger, healthier and happier by ben=
efiting the children and youths in your community and opening a door to othe=
rs to learn about safe boating.<BR> <BR>REACH OUT and make it happen! <=
BR> <BR>Status of current programs:<BR> <BR><U>Youth Scholarship P=
rogram </U>=E2=80=93 The OCom at their September meeting voted to take no fu=
rther action regarding a request to create a youth scholarship fund. T=
his means that squadrons and districts that currently offer scholarships may=
continue to do so as long as they comply with the regulations recommended f=
or 501 (c ) (3) organizations. C/C Johnson commented that his own squa=
dron would continue with their scholarship program. Be careful that th=
e recipients are not related to any member of the committee awarding the sch=
olarship. Any youth is eligible and membership in USPS is not a=20=
requirement. <BR> <BR><U>National Safe Kids Campaign</U> =E2=80=93 The=20=
final decision on this MOU is pending and will be decided at the November OC=
om meeting.<BR><U><BR>WaterSmartSM From the Start</U> =E2=80=93 We are seeki=
ng a national sponsor to assist with underwriting some of these costs.  =
;<BR> <BR><U>Sea Vester, the Youth Mascot Robot</U> =E2=80=93 Advertisi=
ng space is available on the trailer and for personal appearance. Cont=
act Drex Bradshaw. A national sponsor is also being solicited.<BR>&nbs=
p;<BR><U>MetLife Coloring/Activity Books</U> =E2=80=93 C/C Johnson is planni=
ng to invite the CEO of MetLife Auto & Home to attend the Annual Meeting=
in </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Orlando</SPAN></st1:p=
lace></st1:City><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typ=
ewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> in 2005. So far Chris Hughes f=
rom the Education Department reports that since December 2000, MetLife has s=
upplied more that 76,500 books to USPS. Thank you MetLife!<BR>&n=
bsp;<BR><U>Apprentice Dues</U> =E2=80=93 Membership Chairs and Squadron Trea=
surers are asked to closely monitor the payment of apprentice dues. Th=
ey are billed separately and the $12.00 fee can be easily overlooked. <BR>&n=
bsp;<BR><U>Youth Poster Contest Winners 2004</U> =E2=80=93 Look for P/D/C Cl=
arke=E2=80=99s report in this issue.<BR> <BR><U>EXPO 2005</U> =E2=80=
=93 D/Lt/C Don Clarke, JN, has mailed the guidelines for national committees=
to participate at this annual USPS event. P/C Jeanne Sangiorgio=
is busy working on the theme and program.<BR>Jeanne is to be recognized for=
her contributions to our meetings. The Chief recognized Jeanne and th=
anked her for the 9/11 Program she produced. <BR> <BR><U>Youth Survey <=
/U>- WE are anxiously waiting for the results of this survey!<BR> <BR><=
U>Boy Scout Jamboree 2005</U> =E2=80=93 Walt Whitacre, Chub Varga and I are=20=
planning a phone conference to discuss our presence at this national BSA eve=
nt. More to follow=E2=80=A6.<BR> <BR>Thanks for all your efforts.=
<BR> <BR><B><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: navy">Stf/C Roberta L. Dougherty, AP<=
BR></SPAN></B>rdougherty@simcare.net<BR> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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gn=3Dcenter><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewri=
ter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">
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<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-m=
argin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align=3Dcenter><B><SPAN st=
yle=3D"FONT-SIZE: 16.5pt; COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter';=
mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Youth Activities is about "outreach." </SPAN><=
/B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto=
"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-=
bidi-font-family: Arial"><BR>USPS MOU with NSK, National Safe Kids iS a "Win=
-Win." <BR> <BR>check out their web site and learn about local coalitio=
n events in your area. Contact and offer assistance. <BR> <BR>It's a go=
od thing. www.safekids.org <<U><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: bl=
ue"><A title=3Dhttp://www.safekids.org/ href=3D"http://www.safekids.org/"><S=
PAN style=3D"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">http://www.safekids.org/</SPAN></A>=
</SPAN></U>> <BR> <BR>VISIT THEIR WEB SITE. PROMOTE IT TO LOCAL SQUA=
DRONS FOR POTENTIAL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. ITS A VERY GOOD SITE.<BR> <BR>=
Maria Dastur of NSK will be our guest during the annual meeting in </SPAN><s=
t1:City><st1:place><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American=20=
Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Orlando</SPAN></st1:place></st1:Ci=
ty><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso=
-bidi-font-family: Arial">. Please welcome her, introduce yourself, and make=
her feel part of Membership. Power of One, who will invite her to join USPS=
? Me, you, remember, always carry membership applications with you, the pock=
et type works neat for this.............AHOY<BR> <BR><B><I><SPAN style=
=3D"COLOR: blue">Bruce Troth, AP<BR></SPAN>USPS<BR>ChMemCom</I></B></SPAN><S=
PAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Ari=
al"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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gn=3Dcenter><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-fo=
nt-family: Arial">
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<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-m=
argin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align=3Dcenter><B><SPAN st=
yle=3D"COLOR: maroon; FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-fami=
ly: Arial">For squadron and district membership reports ending 30 Sep 04 go=20=
to<BR>the MEMEBERSHIP COMMITTEE HOME PAGE </SPAN></B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAM=
ILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewrit=
er'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> </SPAN><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY:=20=
Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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argin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto" align=3Dcenter><SPAN style=
=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> &=
nbsp; <B><U><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: #0000c0"><A title=3Dhttp://www.usps.=
org/national/membership/ href=3D"http://www.usps.org/national/membership/">h=
ttp://www.usps.org/national/membership/</A> </SPAN></U></B></SPAN><SPAN styl=
e=3D"FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto=
"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: A=
rial"><BR>and follow link <B><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: #0000c0">Member</SPAN> On=
ly Statistics for Members then </B><U><SPAN style=3D"COLOR: navy"> Mem=
bership Reports<BR></SPAN></U> <BR><B>Districts 8, 10, 19, 22, 25, 26,=20=
28, 32, and 33 are growing Year to Date. Check out the Year to DATE (YTD) re=
port. Way to go! <BR></B> <BR><B>New member recruiting is still ah=
ead year to date, 1475 VS 1351, SUPER! More boating classes help. Have a boa=
ting class in a new location. Have newer members handle the class. Get newer=
members active this way. Expand the public class offerings untilizing more=20=
members. Squadron commander will have to issue more merit marks, a real Win-=
Win!<BR></B> <BR><B>And <SPAN style=3D"COLOR: blue">"Late Renewals"</SP=
AN> are <SPAN style=3D"COLOR: red">way up 336 Vs 269</SPAN> last September a=
t this time. <SPAN style=3D"COLOR: blue">Personal touch is best</SPAN>, phon=
e calls work when you talk to the member so don't just leave a mes=
sage, call back and let every member know how important they are t=
o our mission, "Safe Boating Through Education." <BR></B> <BR><B>C=
ommanders, did you send out letters thanking each member for renew=
ing their dues this year? It's a Good Thing.</B> <BR> <BR><B><I><S=
PAN style=3D"COLOR: blue">Bruce Troth, AP<BR></SPAN>USPS<BR>ChMemCom<o:p></o=
:p></I></B></SPAN></P>
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none; mso-border-bottom-alt: double windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in=20=
0in 1.0pt 0in"><o:p> </o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><B style=3D"mso-bi=
di-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Or=
ientation for New Members<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B style=3D"mso-bidi-font=
-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p><SPA=
N style=3D"TEXT-DECORATION: none"> </SPAN></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'">You have just recruited several members from the Boati=
ng Course. You have their check and will forward the completed Memcom 1 to H=
ead Quarters.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<UL style=3D"MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=3Ddisc>
<LI class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1=
; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Did y=
ou complete the =E2=80=98Member Interest Survey?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1=
; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Did y=
ou invite the new members to attend the next Orientation presentation?<o:p><=
/o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1=
; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Did y=
ou give the new member a Squadron Information packet to take home?<o:p></o:p=
></SPAN></LI></UL>
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Y: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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Y: 'Times New Roman'">This packet should contain:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<OL style=3D"MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=3D1>
<LI class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2=
; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Squa=
dron Newsletter<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2=
; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Squa=
dron Roster<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2=
; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Cale=
ndar of events<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2=
; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Cour=
ses offered<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2=
; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Insu=
rance brochures<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2=
; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">List=
of Benefits<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI></OL></UL>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<UL style=3D"MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=3Ddisc>
<LI class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3=
; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Did y=
ou assign a </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times N=
ew Roman'">Mentor</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: '=
Times New Roman'"> for the new member?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3=
; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Did t=
he Commander send a =E2=80=98Welcome letter=E2=80=99 to the new member?<o:p>=
</o:p></SPAN></LI>
<LI class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3=
; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Did y=
ou distribute the completed Member Interest Survey to ALL Bridge Officers wi=
th instructions to pass on to their Committee Chairs?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></LI>=
</UL>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN style=3D"FON=
T-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">If you missed a step, you could lose this membe=
r within 3 years. It=E2=80=99s like climbing a ladder, all steps are importa=
nt.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in"><SPAN style=3D"FON=
T-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Stf/C Laura Teatero, SN<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<DIV style=3D"BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: med=
ium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none;=20=
PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 1.5pt double">
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in;=
BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; MARGIN: 0i=
n 0in 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium=
none; mso-border-bottom-alt: double windowtext 1.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in=20=
0in 1.0pt 0in; tab-stops: 17.1pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Rom=
an'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FA=
MILY: 'Times New Roman'">How Can I Become a Member of USPS?<o:p></o:p></SPAN=
></B></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FA=
MILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'">The USPS Ensign was proudly flying from the position o=
f honor on our boat sitting in the marina when a person asked what flag is t=
hat? That question resulted in a rather lengthy conversation.<SPAN style=3D"=
mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This person was a captain of a large cruise=
r docked in our marina.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The o=
wner of the boat was exploring ways of reducing his insurance rates and had=20=
asked his captain to get information about membership in USPS =E2=80=A6 he h=
ad learned from enquiries with insurance companies that one way to reduce th=
e insurance rate is through educational achievement from organizations such=20=
as the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons.<SPAN sty=
le=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The captain did not know of USPS and=20=
had been unable to obtain information from local sources.<SPAN style=3D"mso-=
spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'">Being unable to obtain information about USPS from loc=
al sources is a problem that we must address, but it is not the subject of t=
his message.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'">I must admit that I did not really know how to help th=
e captain and her employer, but I was determined to get help.<SPAN style=3D"=
mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If we had been in the area of my local squa=
dron, the solution would have been simple.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">=
</SPAN>I learned a great deal about the membership process and even a=
bout starting a new squadron thanks to our USPS headquarters staff and Marle=
ne Herbig.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The =E2=80=9CPower=
of One=E2=80=9D concept helped me understand how to bring new members into=20=
our organization with minimum effort and time on the part of the new member.=
<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'">The ease of the =E2=80=9CPower of One=E2=80=9D process=
and the results obtained resulted in our adopting the same approach in my l=
ocal squadron.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We quickly ove=
rcame the strongly held tradition that all new members must come through a B=
oat Smart class.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Members are=20=
doing one on one proctoring to get people capable of passing the Boat Smart=20=
test and people desiring to become members are doing home study using the Bo=
at Smart book.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></S=
PAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'"><SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN>=
<SPAN class=3DEmailStyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: '=
Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">T=
he approach that was used in </SPAN></B></SPAN><st1:place><SPAN class=3DEmai=
lStyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman';=20=
mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Key Largo</SPAN></B=
></SPAN></st1:place><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE:=20=
10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-=
font-size: 12.0pt"> as well as with a local squadron in </SPAN></B></SPAN><s=
t1:State><st1:place><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE:=20=
10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-=
font-size: 12.0pt">Tennessee</SPAN></B></SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN=20=
class=3DEmailStyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times=20=
New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">:<o:p><=
/o:p></SPAN></B></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bid=
i-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></=
B></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25=
in; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT=
-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; ms=
o-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">1. Sell the re=
cruit on the benefits of membership in USPS =E2=80=A6 in the </SPAN></B></SP=
AN><st1:place><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt;=20=
FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-s=
ize: 12.0pt">Florida Keys</SPAN></B></SPAN></st1:place><SPAN class=3DEmailSt=
yle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso=
-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">; insurance is a big f=
actor (Boat </SPAN></B></SPAN><st1:country-region><st1:place><SPAN class=3DE=
mailStyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman=
'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">US</SPAN></B></S=
PAN></st1:place></st1:country-region><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle15><B><SPAN sty=
le=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family:=
Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> also gives great rates for USPS members=
).<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25=
in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyl=
e15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-b=
idi-font-size: 12.0pt"><SPAN style=3D"mso-list: Ignore">2.<SPAN style=3D"FON=
T: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN=
></SPAN></B></SPAN><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 1=
0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-f=
ont-size: 12.0pt">Once the recruit indicates a desire to be a member, the Bo=
at Smart concept and the requirement to complete the test is presented to th=
em (in the Keys, many of the people hold captain=E2=80=99s licenses and do n=
ot have to take the test).</SPAN></B></SPAN><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle15><SPAN=
style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-fam=
ily: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> <B><SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes=
"> </SPAN>My explanation of why we have the test is that upon becoming=20=
a member, the USPS ensign can be flown.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes">&nb=
sp; </SPAN>Boats flying the USPS ensign are considered to be under the comma=
nd of a knowledgeable captain.<o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25=
in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyl=
e15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-b=
idi-font-size: 12.0pt"><SPAN style=3D"mso-list: Ignore">3.<SPAN style=3D"FON=
T: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN=
></SPAN></B></SPAN><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 1=
0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-f=
ont-size: 12.0pt"> Loan them a copy of the Boat Smart book and schedule=
a date to review the book and to take the test.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun:=
yes"> </SPAN>One husband and wife reviewed the book and took the test=
in the same day (they are very experienced boaters).<SPAN style=3D"mso-spac=
erun: yes"> </SPAN>Headquarters rushed their application and they had=20=
a membership number in a total elapsed time of 3 days!<SPAN style=3D"mso-spa=
cerun: yes"> </SPAN>Boat </SPAN></B></SPAN><st1:country-region><st1:pl=
ace><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0p=
t">US</SPAN></B></SPAN></st1:place></st1:country-region><SPAN class=3DEmailS=
tyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; ms=
o-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> gave them a better d=
eal on insurance than USPS.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25=
in; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .75in"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyl=
e15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-b=
idi-font-size: 12.0pt"><SPAN style=3D"mso-list: Ignore">4.<SPAN style=3D"FON=
T: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN=
></SPAN></B></SPAN><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle15><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 1=
0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-f=
ont-size: 12.0pt">Have the local Membership Chairman and squadron executive=20=
team prepared to act quickly to get the approval and paperwork processed. <o=
:p></o:p></SPAN></B></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bid=
i-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></=
B></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">I have had no one refuse to c=
ontinue with membership after learning that a test is required.<SPAN style=
=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The strategy is to sell USPS and to eli=
minate any negatives that could be associated with taking the test.<SPAN sty=
le=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Becoming a member of USPS should be s=
ignificant, fun, and easy!<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>El=
iminating the membership-testing requirement should be considered.<SPAN styl=
e=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We have no opportunity to help people=20=
become safer boaters if we do not get them into membership.<o:p></o:p></SPAN=
></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPA=
N></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Meeting the educational requi=
rements for USPS membership is becoming easier with the numerous opportuniti=
es. States are quickly moving to a boat operator-licensing requirement based=
on passing a test associated with a National Association of State Boating L=
aw Administrators.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Passing th=
e state tests fills the testing requirement for membership in USPS.<SPAN sty=
le=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Other available means of meeting the=20=
testing requirements for USPS membership include the </SPAN></SPAN><st1:coun=
try-region><st1:place><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle15><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 1=
0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-f=
ont-size: 12.0pt">America</SPAN></SPAN></st1:place></st1:country-region><SPA=
N class=3DEmailStyle15><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times N=
ew Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">=E2=80=
=99s Boating Course, Coast Guard Auxiliary membership, and Coast Guard Capta=
in Licenses.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPA=
N></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPA=
N></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">While all of these opportunit=
ies for meeting the membership requirements are available, they are also bec=
oming competitors with our public boating courses. Many squadrons have alrea=
dy experienced decreases in participants in public boating courses.<SPAN sty=
le=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We should take advantages of these co=
mpeting programs to improve our membership.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"=
> </SPAN>We simply have to adjust our membership recruiting process.<o=
:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPA=
N></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bid=
i-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Consider!<o:p></o:p></SPAN=
></B></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPA=
N></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Take advantage of the =E2=80=
=9CPower of One=E2=80=9D concept.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </=
SPAN>Arm every member with a membership recruiting kit.<SPAN style=3D"mso-sp=
acerun: yes"> </SPAN>Include in the kit our brochures on benefits of U=
SPS membership, membership forms, a Boat Smart manual, and Boat Smart tests.=
Set up a quick response process to quickly process the membership paperwork=
and approvals.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Have a procto=
ring team available for members that do not feel comfortable in providing pr=
octoring to new recruits.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></SPA=
N></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN class=3DEmailStyle1=
5><SPAN style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-f=
ont-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Most important of all =E2=80=
=A6 <B>Quickly introduce the new members to the squadron and help them becom=
e involved!</B></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman=
'"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMIL=
Y: 'Times New Roman'">D/Lt/C Marshall Herron, SN<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=3DMsoNormal style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:City><st1:place><SPA=
N style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Johnson City</SPAN></st1:place></=
st1:City><SPAN style=3D"FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> Sq, D/17<o:p></o:p>=
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