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NASBLA 54th Annual ConferenceSeptember 14-18, 2013 Boise, Idaho

NASBLA Education & Outreach Committee 2013 Report

Boise, IdahoSeptember 15, 2013

Mark Brown (OK), ChairSusan Stocker (IA) – V-Chair and Subcommittee ChairErika Brooks (KS)– Subcommittee ChairDave Harris (UT) – Board LiaisonWayne Stacey and Mike Baron – USCG Representatives


San Antonio, TX meeting – March 2013

• Great Participation• THANK YOU!


NASBLA Education and Outreach Committee Vision Statement

The Education and Outreach Committee will provide guidance, support, and expertise to advance boating safety and develop national education and outreach program recommendations.


Marketing & Outreach Subcommittee

Mission Statement: The Marketing & Outreach Subcommittee will coordinate with the states, U.S. Coast Guard, National Safe Boating Council, and other stakeholders to develop marketing and outreach materials in support of the NASBLA and RBS Strategic Plans, identifying, recommending, and implementing all available means to advance boating safety awareness and initiatives.


Marketing & Outreach SubcommitteeState Members: Susan Stocker (IA), Chair* Dennis Hamel (DC) Brian Rehwinkel (FL)* Tim Spice (TX) Zachary Campbell (KY)* Ted Walke (PA) Jennifer Winston (NV) Merri Walker (MA)* Kara Owens (MN) Carol Havlik (WY) Erica Shipman (AL) Betsy Woods (TN)* Tim Hull (MO) Melissa Miranda (CA) Steve Verchinski (NM) Joe McCullough (AK) (*funded state member)

With assistance from the Committee Chair and Policy & Best Practices members: Mark Brown, (OK) Committee Chair* Valerie Cox (OH) Stacey Brown (VA)* Kelli Toth (AK) Associates: Rachel Johnson (NSBC) Carolyn Belmore (CG Aux/ NESBC) Amanda Suttles (Boat US Foundation) Gail Kulp (Sea Tow Foundation) Stephanie Hussey (RBFF) Walter Taylor (USCG – First District) David Dickerson (NMMA) Chris Stec (ACA) Fred Messmann (NSBC) Kurt Kalkomey (BoatEd) Robin Freeman (CG Auxiliary) Ed Huntsman (USCG) Cecilia Duer (NWSC) Matt Gruhn (MRAA)


Charge # 1 – The Connect Challenge

• Develop and expand use of NASBLA Connect for Boater Education and Outreach Leaders to advance NASBLA and National RBS Strategic Plans. Position NASBLA as THE single most sought after source of support for safety education community.

Charge Leader: Betsy Woods• Charge Members: Rachel Johnson, Jennifer Winston, Kara

Owens, Gail Kulp, Kelli Toth, Stacey Brown


Charge # 1 - deliverable

• Betsy Woods will provide a breakout session, NASBLA CONNECT 101 , on Wednesday.


Charge #2 – The Distribution Challenge

• The ongoing challenge to boater education is through effective marketing and distribution of information. This charge will identify distribution challenges and will research/ document best practices based on current successful programs.

Charge Leader: Zac Campbell• Charge Members: Ted Walke, Merri Walker, Rachel Johnson,

Ed Huntsman, Susan Stocker, Stephen Verchinski, Tanya Wakelin, Lindsey Jeremiah


Charge # 2- deliverable

• Guidance researched for Translation Services.• Creation of national campaign: Take a Boater

Education Course

– Time frame: Spring Break– Create incentives with common National Theme– Also push safety equipment & navigation training


Charge # 3 –The Outreach Evaluation Challenge• Use USCG Performance Report Part II data to assess current effectiveness of boater education outreach and awareness programs. Identify what educators need from Boat Accident Reports. Recommend specific training approaches to share successful state outreach evaluation methods with state boating safety coordinators.

Charge 3 Leader: Merri Walker /Joe McCullough• Charge 3 Members: Carolyn Belmore, Carol Havlik, Kara

Owens, Tim Hull, Fred Messmann, David Dickerson


Charge # 3 - deliverables

• Conference Update: Joe McCullough and Tammy Terry will present the a breakout training session during the NASBLA Conference on Wednesday, September 18. Session Title: Data Mining for Educators


Charge # 4 - The Life Jacket Labeling Challenge• Recommend marketing and outreach best practices for state

programs to incorporate and implement the new USCG labeling standard.

Charge 4 Leader: Brian Rehwinkel• Charge 4 Members: (in partnership with P&BP) Ted Walke,

Rachel Johnson, Jennifer Winston, Kelli Toth, Valerie Cox, Gail Kulp


Charge # 4 - deliverables• A two-phase plan has been developed: Read

the Label/ Locate the USCG Approval number.

• Conference Updates: Vann Burgess (USCG) is scheduled to provide an update on the recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) of PFD Labeling during the NASBLA Workshop on Monday. (NPRM comment period closes October 15, 2013).

• Marked-up DRAFT NASBLA Model Act for Personal Flotation Devices is available now for states to review and prepare. It will be adjusted based on final rule making.


Charge # 5 – The Dealer Challenge

• Per the National RBS Strategic Plan, this effort focused on connecting to Boating via the “Marine Dealer Network” and other means.

Charge 5 Leader: Erica Shipman• Charge 5 Members: Amanda Suttles, Carolyn Belmore,

Dennis Hammel, Walter Taylor, Fred Messmann, David Dickerson, Zach Campbell, Cecilia Duer, Matt Gruhn


Charge # 5 - deliverablesConference Update: Mr. Fred Messmann, NSBC, will present the

Boat Pro Point of Sale program Wednesday afternoon.

Regarding NASBLA Education committee efforts: • Better facilitated on a state or national level, or a combination of both?

• Continue reaching out to our marine retail partners to determine if formal development of a Marine Network is something they need and would use.


Standing Charge # 1 – National Campaigns• Encourage NASBLA members and stakeholders to participate

in the “Wear It” and “Operation Dry Water” campaigns. Monitor participation, identify barriers to participation, and inventory/identify ways to overcome barriers and enhance participation by NASBLA and stakeholders.

Standing Charge 1 Leader: Rachel Johnson• Standing Charge 1 Members: Walter Taylor, Ted Walke, Carol

Havlik, Tim Spice, Brian Rehwinkel, Zach Campbell, Erika Brooks, Dave Harris, Liz Lodman


Standing Charge # 1 - deliverables

• Survey Results!


Standing Charge # 2 – Seal of Safe Boating Practices

Standing Charge 2 Leader: Susan Stocker• Standing Charge 2 Members: Mark Brown, Betsy Woods



2013 SOSBP Approvals include:

• Ohio DNR Division of Watercraft: DVD-It Could Happen to Anyone

• Texas Drivers Education video by TPWD• MN Water Safety for Duck Hunters• NSBC Boat Pro Point of Sale Training• Idaho: DVD – Whitewater Boating Safety &

Etiquette


Standing Charge # 3 – Strategic Planning

• Combined with Policy & Best Practices Subcommittee.• Charge report will be presented last.


Policy & Best PracticesSubcommittee

•Mission Statement: The Education Policy & Best Practices subcommittee will focus on methods to provide for professional development while advancing awareness, understanding, and uniformity of boating education programs based on national standards and best practices.


Policy & Best Practices SubcommitteeState Members: Erika Brooks (KS), Subcommittee Chair* Joe McCullough (AK) Kim Jackson (AZ)* Valerie Cox (OH) Stacey Brown (VA)* Cindy Bellar (OH) John Annino (CT)* Kelli Toth (AK) MariAnn McKenzie (OR)* Joleane King (CA) Marcia Carlock (CA) Kara Owens (MN) Jennifer Ogren (RI) (*funded state member) With assistance from the Committee Chair and Marketing and Outreach Members: Mark Brown (OK), Committee Chair Betsy Woods (TN)* Brian Rehwinkel (FL)* Tim Spice (TX) Jennifer Winston (NV) Ted Walke (PA) Merri Walker (MA)* Carol Havlik (WY) Associates: Ed Huntsman (USCG – 8th District) Gail Kulp (Sea Tow Foundation) Emily King (NSBC) Walter Taylor (USCG – 1st District) Chris Edmonston (Boat US Foundation) Chris Stec (ACA) Kurt Kalkomey (Kalkomey Enterprises) Robin Freeman (CG Auxiliary) Amanda Suttles (Boat US Foundation) Carolyn Belmore (USCGA) Rachel Johnson (NSBC) Wayne Stacey (USCG – HQ) Joy McGuirl-Hadley (US Sailing) Kerry Moher (BoaterExam)


Charge # 1 – The Professional Development Challenge• Identify needs, develop, implement, and enhance training for RBS program professionals with special consideration of boating safety coordinators/ specialists.

Charge 1 Leader: Erika Brooks• Charge 1 Members: John Annino, Joe McCullough, Ed

Huntsman, Cindy Bellar, Walter Taylor, Tim Spice, Merri Walker, Amanda Suttles, Jennifer Winston, Emily King, Joy McGuirl-Hadley, Dave Harris, Liz Lodman


Charge # 1 - deliverable

• RBS Professional Certification Program– Steering Committee formed– Advisory Committee to be selected– Mr. John Malatak, RBS Professional Certification Program Manager– Update will be provided on Monday at NASBLA Workshop

• New State Education Coordinator Orientation

– Pre-Summit in San Antonio, TX– Seven new Coordinators– NASBLA session scheduled on Saturday


Charge # 1 – deliverables cont.

• Conference Update: Education break-out session to showcase hands-on educational activities in use by various states. Hands on Education: Expanding Your Activity Choices Wednesday 9:00-9:50 AM.


Charge #2 – The Data Reporting Challenge

• Improve course reporting through use of Performance Report Part II, the NASBLA Terms and Conditions Agreement, and other means. Provide training to address consistency issue.

Charge 2 Leader: Kim Jackson• Charge 2 Members: Kelli Toth, Carol Havlik,

Stacey Brown, MariAnn McKenzie


Charge # 2- deliverable

Report combined with charge 5.


Charge # 3 – The Reciprocity Challenge

• Reciprocity continues to present a challenge to state mandatory education programs.

Charge 3 Leader: Ed Huntsman• Charge 3 Members: Mark Brown, Cindy

Bellar, Carolyn Belmore, Carol Havlik, Tim Spice, Gail Kulp


Charge # 3 - deliverable• Proposal - adopt a new definition:

Reciprocity: If a boater successfully completes any NASBLA approved boating safety education course and can produce proof in their home state or territory, then that boater’s safety course completion will be considered acceptable when that boater is temporarily operating a boat in any other governmental jurisdiction. This includes any NASBLA approved boating safety education course such as a paddlesport or motorized centric course.


Charge #3 – deliverable – cont.

Work Product and Conference Update: A comprehensive survey has been drafted to update state information on boater education and reciprocity. Due to the complexity of the survey, it remains in the DRAFT stage. An overview of the survey instrument will be presented by during the NASBLA Workshop on Monday, Sept 16.


Charge # 4 - The Life Jacket Labeling Challenge• Reported during Marketing & Outreach


Charge # 5 - The Metrics of Mandatory Education Challenge• Review, measure, and recommend policies and best

practices identifying successful approaches to mandatory boater education.

Charge 5 Leader: MariAnn McKenzie • Charge 5 Members: John Annino, Chris Stec, Gail

Kulp, Kerry Moher, Joleane King


Charges #2 and #5 – deliverables

• Documented case studies and research papers on successful approaches to mandatory boater education.

• Reviewed current research addressing online and classroom study/testing.

Full report is found in the 2013 Education Report


Charges #2 & #5 – deliverables cont.

Reconsidered Model Acts:

• Working DRAFT NASBLA Model Act for Mandatory Boating Safety Education for Certain Violations

• Working DRAFT NASBLA Model Act for Mandatory Boating Safety Education Quick Phase-In


Standing Charge # 1 – NASBLA Test Questions

Standing Charge 1 Leader: Emily King• Standing Charge 1 Members: Ed Huntsman, Cindy Bellar,

Stacey Brown, Jennifer Ogren


Standing Charge # 1 - deliverable

• Five new test questions have been submitted for 2013. In addition, all questions will need reviewed based on any revision to the Education Standard by the Education Standards Panel.


Standing Charge # 2 – On-Water Skill Development

Monitor the development and progression of on-water skills-based boating education.

Standing Charge 2 Leader: John Annino• Standing Charge 2 Members: Wayne Stacey, Kelli Toth, Kara

Owens, Krista Kendall, Joy Hadley


Standing Charge # 2 - deliverables Issues Monitoring:

-USCG Captain License required if charging for courses on federally regulated waters. This requirement is a potential barrier to full implementation of skill-based, on-water training for the power boating public.

-Evaluate and recommend ways to ensure that on-water power boating education programs are based on new voluntary national standards.


Standing Charge # 3 – Strategic Planning• Review 2013 charges in combination with the most current

version of the NASBLA Strategic Plan and the 2012-2016 Strategic Plan of the Recreational Boating Safety Program. Identify and recommend 2014 NASBLA Education Committee charges and grant products to advance education and safe boating program needs.

Standing Charge 3 Leader: Stacey Brown• Standing Charge 3 Members: Kelli Toth, Chris Stec, Kurt

Kalkomey, Robin Freeman, Amanda Suttles, Fred Messmann (In partnership with Marketing & Outreach Subcommittee)



New Charge Recommendations for 2014:• Evaluate NASBLA Education Standards 8 and 9 to insure it is an accord

with outcomes from the Education Standards Panel• Evaluate NASBLA Education Standard 10 to insure that the provisions for

internet course are in accord with best practices for distance learning (online courses)

• Review requirements of Canadian Pleasure Craft Operators License to see how they compare to NASBLA standards – testing standards

• Explore the need and demand for standard curriculum for children’s boating safety programs

• Evaluate distribution channels such as the National Curriculum put out by the Department of Education

• Coordinate efforts with National Strategic Plan Implementation Leaders


Standing Charge # 3 – deliverables continued:

• Additional charge enhancements, USCG Grant ideas, and next steps are recommended for many of the 2013 Charges. These are detailed in the full 2013 NASBLA Education & Outreach Committee Report.


2013 Education and Outreach Committee Final Report –

Includes these Working documents:• Appendix A: Mark-up DRAFT NASBLA Model Act for Personal Flotation

Devices (M&O Charge 4; P&BP Charge 4)• Appendix B: 2013 National Campaigns Survey – Raw Data• (M&O Standing Charge 1)• Appendix C: NASBLA Executive Board Direction – RBS Professional

Certification (P&BP Charge 1)• Appendix D: RBS Professional Certification Committee – Call for

Applicants (P&BP Charge 1)• Appendix E: DRAFT Survey on State Boating Education Reciprocity (P&BP

Charge 3)• Appendix F: Working DRAFT NASBLA Model Act for Mandatory Boating

Safety Education for Certain Violators (P&BP Charge 5)• Appendix G: Working DRAFT NASBLA Model Act for Mandatory

Education Phase-In (P&BP Charge 3)

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