United States Power Squadrons America's Boating Club

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Taunton River Power Squadron
Presents This is USPS
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• USPS at a Glance
• Started in 1914
• Number of Squadrons 450
• Districts 33
• Membership 60,000
• USA, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Is. Japan

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The Three Sides of USPS
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• This is USPS
• 1. Civic Service Contributions
• General Boating Safety Information
• Public Boating Courses
• 17 Learning Guides (GPS, Radar, etc.)
• Cooperative Charting (NOAA)
• Vessel Safety Checks (on-board boat
  examinations)
• Skipper Saver Program (for the spouse, et al)
• Boating Safety for Kids Program

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• This is USPS
• 2. Fraternal Activities
• General Meetings and Programs
• Rendezvous Raft Ups
• Piloting Contests Sailboat Races
• District Meetings and Activities
• National Meetings Programs and Committees
• Camaraderie with Fellow Boaters !!

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• This is USPS
• 3. Self Education of Members
• "Member Courses" - taught by members to
  members
• Five "Advance Grade" Courses
• Six "Elective" Courses

Most member courses are in a modular format for
shorter courses
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Member Courses "Advanced Grades"

• Seamanship

• Piloting

• Advanced Piloting

All courses are constantly being reviewed and
updated by National USPS Educational Committees
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Member Courses "Advanced Grades Contd

• Junior Navigation (celestial nav.)

• Navigation (celestial nav.)

All courses are constantly being reviewed and
updated by National USPS Educational Committees
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Member Courses "Electives"

• Marine Electronics

• Engine Maintenance

• Cruise Planning

All courses are constantly being reviewed and
updated by National USPS Educational Committees
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Member Courses "Electives" Contd

• Sail

• Weather

• Instructor Development

All courses are constantly being reviewed and
updated by National USPS Educational Committees
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• Whats in it for you
• A great variety of courses to choose from
• Meeting with other boaters in your area
• Participation in a variety of on and off water
  activities
• Savings on Boat Insurance
• Port Captains program
• Receive the official USPS magazine THE ENSIGN
• Receive District and Squadron newsletters

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Boat Safely Youre In Command "Safe Boating is
NO Accident" "Safe Boating is having Safety
Equipment that Works""Safe Boating is Wearing
Life Jackets""Safe Boating is a Sober
Experience""Safe Boating is Educated
Boaters""Safe Boaters have VSC Decals!""Get
Your Boat Inspected Today!"
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Saved By The Jacket Video True on-thewater
stories from those who gratefully acknowledge the
lifesaving capabilities of life jackets.
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Taunton River Power Squadron Contact Information
Website www.TauntonRiverPowerSquadron.org Telep
hone 508-824-3032 (answering machine)
FAX [phone] Postal address Taunton
River Power Squadron 371 Berkley Street
Taunton, MA 02780-4927