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Flotilla 085-11-08 �AUXPAD Plan Summary

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Introduction

AUXPAD Committee formed by FC Jeff Carlson to develop AUXPAD goals and objectives for the next three years.
Members: Chris Kotys, Mark Clingan, James Cooper, Corey Sass, Kathryn Clingan
Special thanks for support from:

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WHY?

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What

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FYI:

AUXPAD Ashore Outreach programs are the foundation of the AUXPAD program, providing shore-based RBS activities targeted toward the recreational paddling community. AUXPAD Ashore activities include Vessel Exams (VE), Public Education (PE), Program Visit (PV), Public Affairs (PA) activities, as well as informal presentations at piers, docks, launch points, convention centers, retail stores, classrooms, and similar venues. Classroom instruction, distribution of safety literature, promotion of on-

AUXPAD Afloat Outreach is an extension of Ashore Outreach activities. AUXPAD Afloat Outreach activities place qualified AUXPAD Operators in direct contact with recreational paddlecraft users on the water. Afloat Outreach promotes paddlecraft RBS via personal example, creating opportunities for Auxiliarist to engage with the paddlecraft community and develop networks to promote boating safety

How

Building relationships with American Canoe Association, Division/District, Local Marinas, State Parks, Local Parks, National Park Service, Army Core Engineers, Scouts, Vendors, others?
How/where/when to target recreational paddlers?

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