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Submitted by: Harold Parker, FSO-VE from
Flotilla 81, District.13 Idea Exchange:
For the boater who takes the time to have their vessel examined, we have printed a Marine Engine Maintenance Logbook. The inside front cover shows how to make a proper distress call. The inside back cover has a sample "Float Plan" and the back cover has a thank you note and an invitation to visit our flotilla at a meeting or on the Internet with our URL boldly printed in the center.
+++ Submitted by: Stan Ash, SO-VE from
Division 10, District 5(SR) Idea Exchange:
Here is a great way to get involved with the gold side and to gain some extra VSC credits at the same time.
+++ Submitted by: Joseph Zeller, VE from
0700908 Idea Exchange:
VSC’s are the ideal chance to enlist new members. I bring in lots of new members, since I have done over 800 exams so far this year. It is also an ideal time to invite them to attend our PE classes. Hence if you are a top VE you should be tops at filling classes and Flotilla membership!
+++ Submitted by: John W. Combs, Vessel Examiner from
Flotilla 85, District 7 Idea Exchange:
A random act of Vessel Examination is a lot of work and stress! Every customer is a stranger. In the trade we call that a “cold call”. In other words you approach a total stranger and you have 15 seconds to sell boating safety and get their permission! There is a way to change that situation so that next year you have an appointment with a friend, you and the boat owner have already met!
+++ Submitted by: Wayne Spivak, ADSO-IS/CS from
USCG Auxiliary Idea Exchange:
Not only do we stress the need for each of our Public Boating students to have a VSC, we made it easy by giving them our phone numbers and making a date at the local yacht club to perform them...
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