31) The Squadron Activities Committee is updating information on SERAT, the Squadron Emergency Response Assistance Team, and will develop standard training modules. 32) The Member Benefits Committee is updating the Member Benefits brochure. Member Benefits can be viewed at . 33) V/C Ojeda opened a discussion on why USPS membership continues to drop and what could be done to reverse the trend. Discussions focused on USPS’ mission and how to remain viable. One suggestion was to meet with marketing departments from successful membership organizations to learn how they maintain and increase membership. V/C Ojeda will solicit ideas from the Board and develop a list of priorities. Adjourned 1630 16 Nov. 2013 Called to order 0830 1) V/C Bob Brandenstein, SN, reported that Educational Department sales through 31 Oct. 2013 were up slightly over the same period one year ago. Year-to-date online course sales were $4,118. He reported a 15 percent decline in online ABC3 sales compared to one year ago. He noted that Educational Department expenses were $17,000 less than one year ago. 2) V/C Brandenstein reported that 48 students had taken the online Partner in Command Seminar. Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes launched on 30 Oct. 2013, and 12 students had taken the course to date. Of that number, 73 percent are nonmembers, and 26 are members of BoatU.S. He reported that Cruise Planning is the next online course planned, followed by VHF/DSC Marine Radio, Radar and Weather. 3) V/C Brandenstein reported that the Boat Handling Simulator project is moving forward to develop a moderately-priced wheel-and-throttle simulator that demonstrates realistic boat handling scenarios. 4) V/C Brandenstein reported that 125 squadrons are participating in the Brunswick Dealer Advantage Program, which is slightly over 30 percent of total squadrons. Brunswick will host a conference call with participating squadrons and DEO’s to discuss lessons learned, program successes, and any negative influences that may have occurred.
31) The Squadron Activities Committee is updating information on SERAT, the Squadron Emergency Response Assistance Team, and will develop standard training modules. 32) The Member Benefits Committee is updating the Member Benefits brochure. Member Benefits can be viewed at . 33) V/C Ojeda opened a discussion on why USPS membership continues to drop and what could be done to reverse the trend. Discussions focused on USPS’ mission and how to remain viable. One suggestion was to meet with marketing departments from successful membership organizations to learn how they maintain and increase membership. V/C Ojeda will solicit ideas from the Board and develop a list of priorities. Adjourned 1630 16 Nov. 2013 Called to order 0830 1) V/C Bob Brandenstein, SN, reported that Educational Department sales through 31 Oct. 2013 were up slightly over the same period one year ago. Year-to-date online course sales were $4,118. He reported a 15 percent decline in online ABC3 sales compared to one year ago. He noted that Educational Department expenses were $17,000 less than one year ago. 2) V/C Brandenstein reported that 48 students had taken the online Partner in Command Seminar. Boating on Rivers, Locks and Lakes launched on 30 Oct. 2013, and 12 students had taken the course to date. Of that number, 73 percent are nonmembers, and 26 are members of BoatU.S. He reported that Cruise Planning is the next online course planned, followed by VHF/DSC Marine Radio, Radar and Weather. 3) V/C Brandenstein reported that the Boat Handling Simulator project is moving forward to develop a moderately-priced wheel-and-throttle simulator that demonstrates realistic boat handling scenarios. 4) V/C Brandenstein reported that 125 squadrons are participating in the Brunswick Dealer Advantage Program, which is slightly over 30 percent of total squadrons. Brunswick will host a conference call with participating squadrons and DEO’s to discuss lessons learned, program successes, and any negative influences that may have occurred.
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