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| Since 2012, BoatU.S has sponsored the Vessel Safety Check (VSC) program and decals. | Since 2012, BoatU.S has sponsored the Vessel Safety Check (VSC) program and decals. | ||
| - | The [[http://www.boatus.com/|BoatU.S. web site]] is geared primarily towards members, and among the service and benefits available to them are government representation, boat insurance, towing, loans, and lettering, classified ads, travel services and roadside assistance for trailerboaters. | + | The [[http://www.boatus.com/|BoatU.S. website]] is geared primarily towards members, and among the service and benefits available to them are government representation, boat insurance, towing, loans, and lettering, classified ads, travel services and roadside assistance for trailerboaters. |
| =====BoatU.S. Foundation===== | =====BoatU.S. Foundation===== | ||
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| - | Of especial interest to all Auxiliarists and boaters, however, is the **BoatU.S. Foundation**, a national 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization "dedicated to promoting safe and environmentally sensitive boating. The **Foundation**'s goal is to be the leader in boating safety and environmental education and outreach, with the purpose of reducing accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of our waterways, and keeping boating a safe, accessible, and enjoyable pastime." | + | Of especial interest to all Auxiliarists and boaters is the BoatU.S. Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization "dedicated to promoting safe and environmentally sensitive boating." The BoatU.S. Foundation has the purpose of reducing accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of our waterways, and keeping boating a safe, accessible and enjoyable pastime." |
| - | The **BoatU.S. Foundation**'s [[http://www.boatus.com/foundation/|online site]] contains a wealth of resources and information. For example, the Education Programs section includes links to the Boater's Toolbox, the **BoatU.S.** VHF/DSC radio tutorial, and free brochures. | + | The [[http://www.boatus.com/foundation/|BoatU.S. Foundation website]] contains a wealth of resources and information. For example, the Education Programs section includes links to the Boater's Toolbox, a VHF/DSC radio tutorial and free brochures. |
| ====Programs==== | ====Programs==== | ||
| {{ wiki:Blimp.jpg?255}} | {{ wiki:Blimp.jpg?255}} | ||
| - | The Clean Water Programs section includes the following topics: | + | The Clean Water Programs section includes the topics on recycling, fuel efficiency and alternative Fuel, invasive species, and more. The Boating Safety Programs area includes information about life jacket loaners for kids, EPIRB rentals, Grassroots Grants and more. |
| - | Help Stop the Drop; | + | |
| - | Sewage, MSDs and Pump Out; | + | |
| - | Stash Your Trash; | + | |
| - | Recycling; | + | |
| - | Fuel Efficiency and Alternative Fuels; | + | |
| - | Invasive Species; | + | |
| - | Algae Blooms and Pfiesteria; | + | |
| - | Ethical Angling and Fish Tagging Program; | + | |
| - | Clean Marinas; | + | |
| - | Environmental Leadership Award; and, | + | |
| - | Marine Debris. | + | |
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| - | The Boating Safety Programs area includes information about life jacket loaners for kids (see photo above), **Foundation** findings, EPIRB rentals, and Grassroots Grants. | + | |
| Grassroots Grants (which funded the blimp in the photo at right) award volunteer organizations up to $4,000 to promote safe and clean boating education. The Foundation has awarded over a million dollars to community organizations, yacht clubs, flotillas and squadrons, and seeks creative and innovative projects that promote safe and clean boating on local waterways. | Grassroots Grants (which funded the blimp in the photo at right) award volunteer organizations up to $4,000 to promote safe and clean boating education. The Foundation has awarded over a million dollars to community organizations, yacht clubs, flotillas and squadrons, and seeks creative and innovative projects that promote safe and clean boating on local waterways. | ||
| + | =====See also===== | ||
| + | * [[american_canoe_association|American Canoe Association]] | ||
| + | * [[boy_scouts_of_america|Boy Scouts of America]] | ||
| + | * [[national_safe_boating_week|National Safe Boating Week]] | ||
| + | * [[u.s._naval_sea_cadet_corps|U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps]] | ||
| + | * [[u.s._power_squadrons|United States Power Squadrons]] | ||
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