SEA SCOUTSEA SCOUT OFFICERS’OFFICERS’

SPECIALIZED SPECIALIZED TRAININGTRAINING

WELCOMEWELCOME

ABOARDABOARDINTRODUCTIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS AND OPENING CEREMONY OPENING CEREMONY

SSM APPENDIX K page SSM APPENDIX K page 356356

Customs and Customs and CourtesiesCourtesies

Sea Scout Salute and HandclaspSea Scout Salute and Handclasp

The Double SaluteThe Double Salute

Piping the sidePiping the side

The Sea Scout The Sea Scout Salute and Salute and HandclaspHandclasp

Unlike Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts use the Unlike Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts use the traditional military salute with all fingers traditional military salute with all fingers extended. The salute should be executed extended. The salute should be executed smartly from the position of attention.smartly from the position of attention.

The handclasp is the adult handshake used The handclasp is the adult handshake used daily by people as they greet each other. It daily by people as they greet each other. It is given with the right hand in a firm manner is given with the right hand in a firm manner that indicates sincerity.that indicates sincerity.

THE DOUBLE SALUTETHE DOUBLE SALUTE

On all formal and official occasions, Sea On all formal and official occasions, Sea ScoutsScoutsimmediately upon stepping aboard a ship, immediately upon stepping aboard a ship, salute firstsalute firstthe center of the ship which is the traditional the center of the ship which is the traditional salute to God. They then turn toward the salute to God. They then turn toward the Flagstaff at the stern of the ship and perform Flagstaff at the stern of the ship and perform the traditional salute to the ensign of our the traditional salute to the ensign of our nation.nation. (Note: This is the reverse of the Navy (Note: This is the reverse of the Navy tradition of saluting the ensign first and then the tradition of saluting the ensign first and then the officer of the deck).officer of the deck).

Upon going ashore or leaving a land ship, Upon going ashore or leaving a land ship, each person gives the double salute in each person gives the double salute in reverse, first to the national ensign and then reverse, first to the national ensign and then to the mainmast.to the mainmast.

Piping the SidePiping the Side

Two side boys-ship’s officers, visiting ship’s Two side boys-ship’s officers, visiting ship’s officers, ship committee membersofficers, ship committee members

Four side boys-district or council officersFour side boys-district or council officers Six side boys-officers related to the area or Six side boys-officers related to the area or

regional officeregional office Eight side boys-officers related to the Eight side boys-officers related to the

National CouncilNational Council

This is the survival of an old custom handed This is the survival of an old custom handed downdownfrom European navies.from European navies.

In the side boys of today’s boarding ceremony In the side boys of today’s boarding ceremony with the Boatswain and his pipe, we can see what with the Boatswain and his pipe, we can see what is left of the custom. The following rules should is left of the custom. The following rules should be observed in appointing side boys:be observed in appointing side boys:

Old Chinese ProverbOld Chinese Proverb

““Tell me, I’ll Forget!Tell me, I’ll Forget!

““Show me, I may remember!Show me, I may remember!

““But involve me, and I’ll understand!”But involve me, and I’ll understand!”

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

This specialized training is This specialized training is designed to introduce the SEA designed to introduce the SEA SCOUT MANUAL.SCOUT MANUAL.

Detail information about Detail information about Venturing can be obtained by Venturing can be obtained by participating in the Adult participating in the Adult Venturing Basic course.Venturing Basic course.

COURSE OBJECTIVESCOURSE OBJECTIVES

To introduce learners to the To introduce learners to the techniques of Sea Scoutingtechniques of Sea Scouting

To review the programs, activities, To review the programs, activities, advancement, and recognition advancement, and recognition unique to Sea Scoutingunique to Sea Scouting

To discuss safety policies and To discuss safety policies and proceduresprocedures

To review the resources available To review the resources available to Sea Scout Shipsto Sea Scout Ships

What is the What is the purpose of Sea purpose of Sea

Scouting?Scouting?

PURPOSE 0F SEA PURPOSE 0F SEA SCOUTINGSCOUTING

To instill in young men and To instill in young men and women a code of ethicswomen a code of ethics

The lure of the sea and the The lure of the sea and the seagoing program itself are seagoing program itself are designed to attract and hold designed to attract and hold them, while the character them, while the character building and citizenship building and citizenship training elements take effecttraining elements take effect

SEA SCOUTING SEA SCOUTING IDEALSIDEALS

As part of its steering gear, Sea As part of its steering gear, Sea Scouting splices the lore of the sea Scouting splices the lore of the sea with the ideals of the Boy Scouts of with the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America America

A code of conduct so good and A code of conduct so good and strong that it has stood the test of strong that it has stood the test of timetime

The Scout Oath and the Scout Law The Scout Oath and the Scout Law are basic to the purpose of Sea are basic to the purpose of Sea ScoutingScouting

THE SHIP THE SHIP CODECODEA statement of ideals and conduct developed A statement of ideals and conduct developed

and approved by the ship members (In and approved by the ship members (In addition to the Sea Promise and Venturing addition to the Sea Promise and Venturing Code):Code):

The means of upholding your ship’s reputation and traditionsThe means of upholding your ship’s reputation and traditions..

What members consider important as a groupWhat members consider important as a group

The Reason for their association with the ShipThe Reason for their association with the Ship

Ideas that describe the ship’s purposeIdeas that describe the ship’s purpose

AA standard or goal for self improvementstandard or goal for self improvement..

THE SEA PROMISETHE SEA PROMISEAs a Sea Scout I promiseAs a Sea Scout I promise

to do my best: to do my best:1.1. To guard against water accidentsTo guard against water accidents

2.2. To know the location and proper use of the To know the location and proper use of the Lifesaving devices on every boat I boardLifesaving devices on every boat I board

3.3. To be prepared to render aid to those in To be prepared to render aid to those in needneed

4.4. To seek to preserve the motto of the sea: To seek to preserve the motto of the sea: Women and Children First.Women and Children First.

Accomplishing PurposeAccomplishing Purpose

How can the codes, mottos, How can the codes, mottos, pledges, and promises help to pledges, and promises help to accomplish the Ideals of Sea accomplish the Ideals of Sea Scouting ?Scouting ?

Uniforms and Uniforms and InsigniaInsignia

Why are uniforms important?Why are uniforms important?

The traditional uniformThe traditional uniform

Choosing the Ship’s uniformChoosing the Ship’s uniform

Sources for uniformsSources for uniforms

Use of badges and insigniaUse of badges and insignia

SSM 105-119SSM 105-119

The OrganizationThe Organization of a Ship of a Ship

The National Office – The National Office – Chartered by the Chartered by the Congress of the United States in 1916. In turn the Congress of the United States in 1916. In turn the National office issues charters annually to local National office issues charters annually to local councilscouncils

Local Councils –Local Councils – Through the National office Through the National office issues charters to organizations that organize Sea Scout issues charters to organizations that organize Sea Scout ShipsShips

The Chartered Organization – The Chartered Organization – Agrees to Agrees to provide the ship with a good Sea Scouting program provide the ship with a good Sea Scouting program under the best available leadershipunder the best available leadership

The Ship Committee –The Ship Committee – appointed by the appointed by the chartered organizationchartered organization

BoatswainBoatswain

Boatswain’s MateBoatswain’s Mate(AdministrationAdministration)

Boatswain’sBoatswain’s MateMate(ProgramProgram)

SHIP ORGANIZATIONSHIP ORGANIZATION

SkipperSkipper

MateMate(AdministratiAdministrati

on)on)

MateMate(Program)Program)

Ship CommitteeShip CommitteeChairChair

Ship CommitteeShip CommitteeMembersMembers

TreasurerTreasurerPurserPurser

YeomanYeoman

ShipShip MembershipMembershipCrewCrew LeadersLeaders

AppointedAppointedActivity ChairActivity Chair

AA

ConsultantsConsultants

CharteredCharteredOrganizationOrganization Rep Rep

Chartered OrganizationChartered Organization

Crew Leaders & Crew Leaders & AssistantsAssistants

For administrative purposes, the ship’s For administrative purposes, the ship’s company often is divided into crews of about company often is divided into crews of about eighteight

Each crew elects its own crew leader and Each crew elects its own crew leader and assistant crew leader from members of the crewassistant crew leader from members of the crew

Each crew leader has the job of molding his or Each crew leader has the job of molding his or her crew members into a working unither crew members into a working unit

He or she is responsible for the conduct and He or she is responsible for the conduct and participation at ship meetings and activities.participation at ship meetings and activities.

Venturing Venturing CrewCrew

VenturerVenturer

PresidentPresident

Vice PresidentVice President

SecretarySecretary

TreasurerTreasurer

QuartermasterQuartermaster

AdvisorAdvisor

Assoc AdvisorAssoc Advisor

Crew Crew CommitteeCommittee

National and Local National and Local TerminologyTerminology

Sea Scout ShipSea Scout Ship

Sea ScoutSea Scout

BoatswainBoatswain

Boatswain’s MateBoatswain’s Mate

YeomanYeoman

PurserPurser

StorekeeperStorekeeper

SkipperSkipper

MateMate

Ship CommitteeShip Committee

LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIPGroup ActivityGroup Activity

Skipper’s Duties SSM 10Skipper’s Duties SSM 10

Mate’s Duties SSM 12Mate’s Duties SSM 12

Ship Committee, Duties SSM 13Ship Committee, Duties SSM 13

At the same time, they know that At the same time, they know that the program must satisfy the desire the program must satisfy the desire for FUN AND ADVENTURE promised for FUN AND ADVENTURE promised to Sea Scout!!to Sea Scout!!

ADULT LEADERADULT LEADER

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES All the adult leaders-the Skipper, mates, and All the adult leaders-the Skipper, mates, and

committee members have one objective. committee members have one objective. They want to carry out the program of They want to carry out the program of activities that will accomplish the purpose of activities that will accomplish the purpose of

the Scout movement: the Scout movement: Character Character Development,Development, Citizenship Citizenship Training, and Personal Fitness.Training, and Personal Fitness.

Usually during first week of each Usually during first week of each month at a regular time and placemonth at a regular time and place

Helps accomplish the basic Helps accomplish the basic objectives of Sea Scouting objectives of Sea Scouting

QUARTERDECK QUARTERDECK MEETINGSMEETINGS

The quarterdeck meeting is a The quarterdeck meeting is a monthly business meeting of monthly business meeting of all the Ship’s petty officersall the Ship’s petty officers

Quarterdeck Quarterdeck MeetingsMeetings

1.1. The Boatswain presides; the Skipper The Boatswain presides; the Skipper meets with the boatswain in advance meets with the boatswain in advance to assist in preparing for itto assist in preparing for it

2.2. All Petty Officers report at every All Petty Officers report at every meeting. This involvement of officers meeting. This involvement of officers is absolutely necessaryis absolutely necessary

3.3. The Ship program is planned and The Ship program is planned and double-checked under the double-checked under the supervision of the Skipper and supervision of the Skipper and designated Matedesignated Mate

QUARTERDECK QUARTERDECK MEETINGSMEETINGSSuggested AgendaSuggested Agenda

1.1. Call to OrderCall to Order

2.2. Minutes of last quarterdeck meeting.Minutes of last quarterdeck meeting.

3.3. Report of Petty Officers – Report of Petty Officers – communications, membership, finances, communications, membership, finances, boats and equipment, District and boats and equipment, District and Council activities, past activities review.Council activities, past activities review.

4.4. Approval of Ship meeting Agenda.Approval of Ship meeting Agenda.

5.5. Check of this month’s activity plans.Check of this month’s activity plans.

6.6. Program planning session or future Program planning session or future activities.activities.

7.7. Adjournment Adjournment SSM 56SSM 56.

DEMOCRATIC DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP

1.1. Why should members of a ship elect Why should members of a ship elect their petty officers?their petty officers?

2.2. How do the Skipper and the Mate How do the Skipper and the Mate advise and coach the petty officers?advise and coach the petty officers?

3.3. How are the objectives of Sea Scouting How are the objectives of Sea Scouting – building character and citizenship in – building character and citizenship in youth – better served through youth – better served through democratic rather than autocratic democratic rather than autocratic leadership?leadership?

Election of Election of Petty Petty

OfficersOfficers Petty officers are elected by the Petty officers are elected by the membership of the shipmembership of the ship

This does not include the Skipper This does not include the Skipper or the Mates who are appointed by or the Mates who are appointed by the Committeethe Committee

Most Ships find that a six month Most Ships find that a six month term of office is satisfactoryterm of office is satisfactory

However, each Ship can decide on However, each Ship can decide on how long a term petty officers how long a term petty officers serveserve

Quarterdeck Quarterdeck TrainingTraining

It is essential that Skippers train their own It is essential that Skippers train their own petty officers.petty officers.

Good morale and a smooth operation are Good morale and a smooth operation are based on a mutual understanding of all based on a mutual understanding of all petty officers from the individual ship in petty officers from the individual ship in regard to personnel, administration and regard to personnel, administration and activities.activities.

Newly elected petty officers should by Newly elected petty officers should by trained by the Skipper as soon as possible.trained by the Skipper as soon as possible.

Petty Officers Petty Officers SeminarSeminar

An 0rientation and planning meeting An 0rientation and planning meeting conducted by the Skipper and Boatswain conducted by the Skipper and Boatswain working as a leadership teamworking as a leadership team

Can be an overnight meeting and, though Can be an overnight meeting and, though a working session should be at a location a working session should be at a location where there are opportunities for sports where there are opportunities for sports and relaxationand relaxation

Suggested locations are a cabin, Scout Suggested locations are a cabin, Scout camp, college, etc.camp, college, etc.

.

Program Program Planning Planning

Pattern SSM 59Pattern SSM 59 Collecting ActivitiesCollecting Activities

Selecting ActivitiesSelecting Activities

Preparing for ActivitiesPreparing for Activities

Checking on Detailed PlansChecking on Detailed Plans

Conducting ActivitiesConducting Activities

After Each ActivityAfter Each Activity

Cruise & Superactivity PlansCruise & Superactivity Plans

Program Program PlanningPlanning

Best sources are Ship Best sources are Ship membersmembers

Program conferences & Program conferences & regattasregattas

Sea Scout ManualSea Scout Manual

Program Capability Program Capability InventoryInventory

WHATWHAT

IS AIS A

CONSULTANCONSULTAN

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CONSULTANTSCONSULTANTSA consultant is someone whose A consultant is someone whose

special skill or knowledge, special skill or knowledge, equipment or facilities, or contacts equipment or facilities, or contacts can help the Ship.can help the Ship.

He or she may serve briefly for a He or she may serve briefly for a single event or for a longer period to single event or for a longer period to supplement the Skipper. At no time supplement the Skipper. At no time does the consultant take the does the consultant take the Skipper’s place.Skipper’s place.

They may come from inside the They may come from inside the Ship or from the community.Ship or from the community.

SOURCES OF SOURCES OF CONSULTANTSCONSULTANTS

Yacht clubsYacht clubs

Other national boat clubs and officersOther national boat clubs and officers

Local Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Local Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla membersmembers

Boating supply and equipment store employeesBoating supply and equipment store employees

Owners and employees of marinasOwners and employees of marinas

Military personnel—especially active and reserve Military personnel—especially active and reserve members of the Navy and Coast Guardmembers of the Navy and Coast Guard

Your own Ship Committee membersYour own Ship Committee members

Parents and friendsParents and friends

Members of district and council Venturing committeesMembers of district and council Venturing committees

SHIP MEETINGS SHIP MEETINGS PATTERNSPATTERNS

How often to hold them?How often to hold them? What happens during a What happens during a

meeting?meeting? Who runs the meeting?Who runs the meeting? What are some of the items What are some of the items

that should be covered in a that should be covered in a meeting?meeting?

What is the role of the What is the role of the Skipper and Mates at these Skipper and Mates at these meetings?meetings?

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SAMPLE SHIPSAMPLE SHIPACTIVITIES & ACTIVITIES &

POLICIESPOLICIES

Alpha Crew-SSM 31-34 Alpha Crew-SSM 31-34 Up to Be a “Square Rigger”Up to Be a “Square Rigger”

Bravo Crew-SSM 34-37Bravo Crew-SSM 34-37

SAMPLE SHIPSAMPLE SHIPACTIVITIES & ACTIVITIES &

POLICIESPOLICIESReflectionReflection

Each Crew describe Each Crew describe which activity they which activity they liked bestliked best

Relate to ideals and Relate to ideals and policiespolicies

ADVANCEMENTADVANCEMENT Sea Scouting has the oldest Sea Scouting has the oldest

advancement program in Venturing.advancement program in Venturing.

Advancement in rank is a measure of Advancement in rank is a measure of nautical knowledge and performance nautical knowledge and performance as a leader.as a leader.

Adults should remind Sea Scouts that Adults should remind Sea Scouts that no more water comes out of a no more water comes out of a scuttlebutt than is put into it. scuttlebutt than is put into it. Likewise they will never get more out Likewise they will never get more out of an advancement in rank than they of an advancement in rank than they put into it.put into it.

Why Recognition and Why Recognition and Advancement? Advancement? SSM 83-84SSM 83-84

1.1. How can advancement be How can advancement be stimulated?stimulated?

2.2. Why are ceremonies important?Why are ceremonies important?

3.3. What about recognizing the What about recognizing the individual talent of Ship individual talent of Ship members?members?

4.4. Why is service to the Ship and Why is service to the Ship and others an important factor to others an important factor to recognize?recognize?

REVIEW PROCEDURE & REVIEW PROCEDURE & BRIDGE OF HONORBRIDGE OF HONOR

Reviewing Procedure –Skipper’s Reviewing Procedure –Skipper’s ConferenceConference

Bridge of HonorBridge of Honor

CeremoniesCeremonies

Leadership opportunitiesLeadership opportunities

Recognizing talentRecognizing talent

Service to othersService to others

ADVANCEMENTADVANCEMENT

PROJECTPROJECT Apprentice requirement 9 SSM 86Apprentice requirement 9 SSM 86

Ordinary requirement 9 SSM 87Ordinary requirement 9 SSM 87

Able requirement 9 SSM 90Able requirement 9 SSM 90

Quartermaster requirement 12 SSM Quartermaster requirement 12 SSM 9494

OPTIONAL OPTIONAL RECOGNITIONRECOGNITION

Small Boat Handling Bar Small Boat Handling Bar

Qualified Seaman BarQualified Seaman Bar

The Safe Boating The Safe Boating CourseCourse

Session one-Aids to Session one-Aids to Navigation and Rules of Navigation and Rules of the Roadthe Road

Session two-Boating Session two-Boating SafetySafety

See SSM page 98See SSM page 98

The Advanced The Advanced Seamanship CourseSeamanship Course

Session one-Aids to navigationSession one-Aids to navigation Session two-Rules of the roadSession two-Rules of the road Session three-SeamanshipSession three-Seamanship Session four-SafetySession four-Safety Session five-PilotingSession five-Piloting Session six-ChartsSession six-Charts Session seven-Boating operationSession seven-Boating operation Session eight-Operating a boatSession eight-Operating a boat See SSM pages 99-100See SSM pages 99-100

OTHER OTHER RECOGNITIONRECOGNITION Long Cruise Badge and arcLong Cruise Badge and arc

SEAL (Sea Scout Advanced SEAL (Sea Scout Advanced Leadership) trainingLeadership) training

Snorkeling, BSASnorkeling, BSA

Boardsailing, BSABoardsailing, BSA

THE LONG THE LONG CRUISECRUISE

A cruise of several days or A cruise of several days or weeks on chartered water or weeks on chartered water or

on large inland lake in a on large inland lake in a power boat or sailboat. power boat or sailboat.

Venturing Venturing RecognitionRecognition

Step 1 Bronze Award –Sea Scout Step 1 Bronze Award –Sea Scout Ordinary RankOrdinary Rank

Step 2 Gold AwardStep 2 Gold Award

Step 3 Silver AwardStep 3 Silver Award

Ranger AwardRanger Award

Venturing Venturing AdvancementAdvancement

Bronze

GoldGold

SilverSilver

RangerRanger

Quartermaster

Eagle ScoutEagle Scout

If has achieved First Class rank as aIf has achieved First Class rank as a

Boy Scout in a Troop may continue Boy Scout in a Troop may continue working toward the Star, Life, and working toward the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks until 18Eagle ranks until 18thth birthday. birthday.

Must meet requirements in the Must meet requirements in the Boy Scout HandbookBoy Scout Handbook

RECOGNITIONRECOGNITIONFOR ADULTSFOR ADULTS

Emblem of officeEmblem of office Training key, awards, and Training key, awards, and

certificatescertificates Distinguished service awardsDistinguished service awards Long Cruise AwardLong Cruise Award 50-Miler Award50-Miler Award Mile Swim, BSAMile Swim, BSA U.S. Power Squadrons certificateU.S. Power Squadrons certificate U.S.C.G. Auxiliary certificateU.S.C.G. Auxiliary certificate Seabadge Trident pinSeabadge Trident pin Council, Regional, National Council, Regional, National

leadership awardsleadership awards District Award of MeritDistrict Award of Merit Silver BeaverSilver Beaver

CRUISES & CRUISES & SUPERACTIVITIESUPERACTIVITIE

SS Definition of a long cruiseDefinition of a long cruise

Definition of a SuperactivityDefinition of a Superactivity

Need for long-range planningNeed for long-range planning

Need for youth and adult Need for youth and adult leadershipleadership

Need for budget and Need for budget and equipmentequipment

Need for tour permitsNeed for tour permits

Planning a Long Planning a Long CruiseCruise

Group ProjectGroup Project – Refer – Refer to Sea Scout Manual pages to Sea Scout Manual pages 69-7969-79

COUNCIL, REGIONAL, COUNCIL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL PROGRAMSNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Council activities and Youth Council activities and Youth Officers AssociationOfficers Association

Scholarships and awardsScholarships and awards

Regional regattas or Regional regattas or rendezvousrendezvous

Seabadge conferencesSeabadge conferences

National eventsNational events

BSA Safe BSA Safe Boating/Sailing Boating/Sailing

StandardsStandards For vessels owned or operated by the For vessels owned or operated by the

Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy Scouts of America

Annual Vessel Safety Check by Coast Annual Vessel Safety Check by Coast Guard Auxiliary or Power SquadronGuard Auxiliary or Power Squadron

Guidelines for maximum persons Guidelines for maximum persons carried aboardcarried aboard

Cruise Plan for Sea Scout Cruise Plan for Sea Scout Ships & Venturing UnitsShips & Venturing Units

Not required for LOCAL DAY Not required for LOCAL DAY SAILING within site of departure SAILING within site of departure pointpoint

Required for boats traveling Required for boats traveling beyond visual observation from beyond visual observation from departure point , but less than departure point , but less than 500 miles distance and five days 500 miles distance and five days durationduration

Required along with a National Required along with a National Tour Permit for extended cruisingTour Permit for extended cruising

SAFE SWIM SAFE SWIM DEFENSEDEFENSE

QUALIFIED SUPERVISIONQUALIFIED SUPERVISION PHYSICAL FITNESSPHYSICAL FITNESS SAFE AREASAFE AREA LIFEGUARDS ON DUTYLIFEGUARDS ON DUTY LOOKOUTLOOKOUT ABILITY GROUPSABILITY GROUPS BUDDY SYSTEMBUDDY SYSTEM DISCIPLINEDISCIPLINE

SAFETY AFLOATSAFETY AFLOAT

Review of BSA Safety Afloat-Review of BSA Safety Afloat-Guide to Safe ScoutingGuide to Safe Scouting

Safe Boating Course Safe Boating Course

Advanced Seamanship Advanced Seamanship CourseCourse

Safety AfloatSafety Afloat Qualified supervisionQualified supervision

Physical fitnessPhysical fitness

Swimming abilitySwimming ability

Personal flotation equipmentPersonal flotation equipment

Buddy systemBuddy system

Skill proficiencySkill proficiency

PlanningPlanning

EquipmentEquipment

DisciplineDiscipline

RESOURCESRESOURCES U.S. Coast Guard AuxiliaryU.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Navy Youth ProgramsNavy Youth Programs National Ocean ServiceNational Ocean Service Defense Mapping Agency Defense Mapping Agency

Hydrographic CenterHydrographic Center Navigational chartsNavigational charts U.S. Coast GuardU.S. Coast Guard U.S. Power SquadronsU.S. Power Squadrons

Career Career Programs Programs

MarineMarine OceanographyOceanography Marine biologyMarine biology IchthyologyIchthyology Ocean transportOcean transport Marine engineeringMarine engineering Coastal fisheriesCoastal fisheries Naval architectureNaval architecture Admiralty lawAdmiralty law Yachting as a businessYachting as a business Marine insuranceMarine insurance The United States NavyThe United States Navy The United States Coast GuardThe United States Coast Guard The Merchant MarineThe Merchant Marine Boat maintenanceBoat maintenance

Youth with Youth with DisabilitiesDisabilities

Everyone has a “disability”Everyone has a “disability”

Pros and cons of taking on board Pros and cons of taking on board youth with disabilitiesyouth with disabilities

Leader’s role is in making a Leader’s role is in making a positive difference in youthpositive difference in youth

SEABADGE SEABADGE CONFERENCECONFERENCE

This is a weekend course that covers:This is a weekend course that covers:MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIPMANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

NOW WHAT? NOW WHAT? DO IT!!!DO IT!!!

Now that the Ship has a Chartered Now that the Ship has a Chartered Organization, a Committee, adult leaders, Organization, a Committee, adult leaders, members, petty officers, and a program members, petty officers, and a program move ahead. What you need now is a move ahead. What you need now is a way to get from just having program to way to get from just having program to actually doing the activities.actually doing the activities.

For each activity, the petty officers For each activity, the petty officers and Skipper should select an Activity and Skipper should select an Activity chair as well as a Consultant who will chair as well as a Consultant who will bring about the event.bring about the event.

REMEMBER SEA SCOUTING IS REMEMBER SEA SCOUTING IS HANDS ON!!!!!HANDS ON!!!!!

Closing Closing CeremonyCeremony

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