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District 8 CR�2022�Program Visit �Webinar

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February 19, 2022

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Welcome

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Key Points:

  • What is a Program Visitor
  • How do you become one
  • Responsibilities as a RBSPV
  • Successful PV programs
  • Materials to distribute
  • Benefits of the RBSPV Program
  • How to enter your time

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What is a Program Visitor?

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A PV is an Ambassador for both the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary who develops, maintains and provides Boating and Paddlecraft Safety information to the public through events and partnerships with local businesses, groups and organizations.

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How do you Become a PV?

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  • Take the Online Class
    • Coast Guard Auxiliary - Online Classroom
  • Conduct two supervised RBSPV visits

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Responsibilities as a RBSPV

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  • The Eighth District Recreational Boating/Paddlecraft Safety Program Boat Smart In The Heartland CGD8INST 16750.1A
  • Document was signed by Admiral Neadeau on May 24 2021.
  • 8th District Recreational Boating Safety Specialist Mr. Paul Barnard is the driving force behind this program.
  • The document establishes new roles and responsibilities within the 8th District Sectors and Stations for both the Active Duty and Auxiliary.
  • Please read this document which can be found at this link:

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Guidelines Provided In:

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Responsibilities as a RBSPV

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  • Primary Flotilla Outreach to the Community
  • Deliver Innovative Boating/Paddlecraft Safety Programs
  • Develop Safety Partnerships with Vendors

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Primary Flotilla Outreach to the Community

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  • How do we reach PV partners?
    • In person
    • Phone / Email
    • Social media
  • Follow Covid 19 Protocols

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Deliver Innovative Boating / Paddlecraft Safety Programs

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  • Reach out to Non-Traditional PV Partners
  • Use Social Media to find Boating / Paddlecraft Communities to contact
  • Attend other organization’s meetings
  • Make stops when on patrol
  • Reach out to local food establishments to offer coupons

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Develop Safety Partnerships �With Vendors

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  • Contact some of these types of vendors:
    • Boat / Paddlecraft rental facilities
    • Boat / Paddlecraft dealers
    • Marinas
    • Boat repair shops
    • Boat storages

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Other Topics:

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    • Successful PV Programs
    • Materials to Distribute
    • Create PV partner tracking system
    • Uniforms
    • Entering Time in Auxdata II

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Materials to Distribute

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Entering PV Time in AUXDATA II:

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Two activities entries are required - Mission Codes 99B and 11

Mission Code Activity

99B. Time for prep and planning

Travel time to first PV

Travel home from last PV

Mileage for entire mission

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11 Time from the beginning of the first PV � to the end of last PV.

Scroll down on the activity Entry screen and enter the total # of visits and locations

Under both entries add comment that time is for a Program Visit

Time entries for each mission code is the total time and is calculated by entering the start time and total time - the end of mission time is filled automatically.

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Questions

or

Comments?

Contact

James Walker

at

jwcgaux@gmail.com

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Thank You for Attending �the�District 8 CR, 2022�Program Visit �Webinar

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