MISSION STATEMENT
To enable USPS Squadrons and Districts to achieve National visibility and name recognition, cultivate sustainable membership growth and create new opportunities for member development and life-long learning through innovative and motivational approaches.
To enhance the capabilities of Squadron and District leaders through enhanced communication, productivity aids and opportunities to offer valuable membership benefits.
To identify and implement practical National initiatives and incentives supporting recreational boating safety.
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COMMITTEES
COOPERATIVE CHARTING: In conjunction with the Army Corps of Engineers, US Coast Guard and NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey Department. Members help locate, identify and verify accuracy of geodetic markers for charts and navigational purposes.
ENVIRONMENTAL: Volunteers within the US Power Squadrons organize clean-up of coastal, rivers, lakes and waterways.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS: Liaisons with groups such as Sea Scouts and local yacht clubs.
MARKETING: Responsible for creating policy, techniques, tools and specifications that can be used throughout the organization.
NATIONAL MEETINGS: This committee is responsible for coordinating site selection, contract negotiations and for all other aspects of National meetings.
SAFETY: Vessel Safety Checks, Safe Boating Activities
AWARDS
(See National website for criteria for all awards)
CHAPMAN SAFETY AWARD
COOPERATIVE CHARTING AWARD
VESSEL SAFETY CHECK AWARD
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
MEMBER SAFETY AWARD
LIFE SAVING AWARD (Non-member)
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT RESOURCES
COMMANDER’S KITS (District & Squadron)
BROCHURES (Promotional)
VESSEL SAFETY CHECK (VSC) ORDER FORMS
OFFICERS’ CALENDAR/CHECKLIST
DISTRICT OFFICERS INTERACTIVE CALENDAR
USPS AWARD YEAR DATES
NORTH AMERICAN BOATING CAMPAIGN: SAFE BOATING WEEK—“WEAR IT”
SPECIAL INITIATIVES
AMERICA’S WATERWAY WATCH: “KEEP CALM & GUARD ON”
OTHER
LINKS TO US COAST GUARD BOATING SAFETY RESOURCE CENTER
USPS STORM CENTRAL: To provide a means of sharing information during a major storm, natural disaster or any other type of emergency.