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: 972-580-keith.christopher@scouting.org