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SLO Larry Graves reports that he met with Idaho BLA several times about the CGAUX and IDPR (Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation) identifying assets and melding them together. Larry states: "We can get more for our buck and enhance our relationship working together for our same goals of RBS. As a result & start of this concept, we had a workshop meeting on February 19th in Boise with Divisions 8 & 11 Commanders and their respective SO-PA and SO-PE with IDPR Dave Dahms & Kim Jackson (IDPR PE Coordinator) and myself. The work shop was 8 hours with round table discussions included the following:<br /> | SLO Larry Graves reports that he met with Idaho BLA several times about the CGAUX and IDPR (Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation) identifying assets and melding them together. Larry states: "We can get more for our buck and enhance our relationship working together for our same goals of RBS. As a result & start of this concept, we had a workshop meeting on February 19th in Boise with Divisions 8 & 11 Commanders and their respective SO-PA and SO-PE with IDPR Dave Dahms & Kim Jackson (IDPR PE Coordinator) and myself. The work shop was 8 hours with round table discussions included the following:<br /> | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote> | ||
| − | Partnering together<br /> | + | * Partnering together<br /> |
| − | Have the same goals<br /> | + | * Have the same goals<br /> |
| − | Improved coordination<br /> | + | * Improved coordination<br /> |
| − | "Wear it" Children's Poster Contest <br /> | + | * "Wear it" Children's Poster Contest <br /> |
| − | National Safe Boating Week<br /> | + | * National Safe Boating Week<br /> |
| − | Boat shows / Safety Fairs<br /> | + | * Boat shows / Safety Fairs<br /> |
| − | Life Jacket Kiosks Program<br /> | + | * Life Jacket Kiosks Program<br /> |
| − | Non-motorized events<br /> | + | * Non-motorized events<br /> |
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
"Just to name a few. The great thing about this meeting was that IDPR furnished the Airplane tickets and lodging for the 3 Division 8 members from Northern Idaho to attend. They also furnished the meeting facility and lunch meal for the meeting. Division 11 is partnering with IDPR and sharing a booth at the Idaho Boat Show in Boise next month. We have a much larger booth and a lot more attractive display and literature. Idaho Parks & Recreation Departments annual State wide "Marine Deputy Academy" (MDA) has requested 5 or 6 facilities for their on the water training for 2 days in April. Division 11 organized for their Boat Show in March in conjunction with IDPR. Division 11 staffed the exhibit for IDPR at the Idaho Sports Show in March. They had a very successful turnout with several VE sign-ups and several students for PE classes. Idaho has a full schedule for the upcoming boating season this summer to include the WASBAA annual meeting here in Boise, ID in June.We have been asked by the Idaho BLA (the sponsor) for some help from the CGAUX." And... this was only half of Larry's report! WELL DONE, Larry! | "Just to name a few. The great thing about this meeting was that IDPR furnished the Airplane tickets and lodging for the 3 Division 8 members from Northern Idaho to attend. They also furnished the meeting facility and lunch meal for the meeting. Division 11 is partnering with IDPR and sharing a booth at the Idaho Boat Show in Boise next month. We have a much larger booth and a lot more attractive display and literature. Idaho Parks & Recreation Departments annual State wide "Marine Deputy Academy" (MDA) has requested 5 or 6 facilities for their on the water training for 2 days in April. Division 11 organized for their Boat Show in March in conjunction with IDPR. Division 11 staffed the exhibit for IDPR at the Idaho Sports Show in March. They had a very successful turnout with several VE sign-ups and several students for PE classes. Idaho has a full schedule for the upcoming boating season this summer to include the WASBAA annual meeting here in Boise, ID in June.We have been asked by the Idaho BLA (the sponsor) for some help from the CGAUX." And... this was only half of Larry's report! WELL DONE, Larry! | ||
Revision as of 19:51, 27 July 2009
Initiatives
Idaho On Course!
SLO Larry Graves reports that he met with Idaho BLA several times about the CGAUX and IDPR (Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation) identifying assets and melding them together. Larry states: "We can get more for our buck and enhance our relationship working together for our same goals of RBS. As a result & start of this concept, we had a workshop meeting on February 19th in Boise with Divisions 8 & 11 Commanders and their respective SO-PA and SO-PE with IDPR Dave Dahms & Kim Jackson (IDPR PE Coordinator) and myself. The work shop was 8 hours with round table discussions included the following:
- Partnering together
- Have the same goals
- Improved coordination
- "Wear it" Children's Poster Contest
- National Safe Boating Week
- Boat shows / Safety Fairs
- Life Jacket Kiosks Program
- Non-motorized events
"Just to name a few. The great thing about this meeting was that IDPR furnished the Airplane tickets and lodging for the 3 Division 8 members from Northern Idaho to attend. They also furnished the meeting facility and lunch meal for the meeting. Division 11 is partnering with IDPR and sharing a booth at the Idaho Boat Show in Boise next month. We have a much larger booth and a lot more attractive display and literature. Idaho Parks & Recreation Departments annual State wide "Marine Deputy Academy" (MDA) has requested 5 or 6 facilities for their on the water training for 2 days in April. Division 11 organized for their Boat Show in March in conjunction with IDPR. Division 11 staffed the exhibit for IDPR at the Idaho Sports Show in March. They had a very successful turnout with several VE sign-ups and several students for PE classes. Idaho has a full schedule for the upcoming boating season this summer to include the WASBAA annual meeting here in Boise, ID in June.We have been asked by the Idaho BLA (the sponsor) for some help from the CGAUX." And... this was only half of Larry's report! WELL DONE, Larry!
