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BSA’s Connection to US Boating Agencies
Keith ChristopherOutdoor Programs/Properties
Department
October 25, 2014
Sea Scouts, BSA was 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.
Why Do We Need to Change?
• FEATURES ON SITE:
– Program Highlights/Support
– Resource Center
– BeAScout.org connection
– Best Practices
Sea Scout Website for Support– www.seascout.org
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.)
William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup Held in 2014
Sea Scouts Continue to provide experiences…
In, On, Around, and Under the Water
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
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
Strategic Plan of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program
States Requiring Motorboat Operator or PWC Proof of Certification
Deliver Branded Messages through Non-Traditional/New/Social Media
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: [email protected]