D8 Bridge Distribution

Commander
John T. Doyle, SN
dc@uspsd8.org 

Executive Officer
Diana G. Jackson, JN
dxo@usps.org 

Educational Officer
Al C Bruhin, SN
deo@uspsd8.org 

Administrative Officer
Mary T. Dodd, SN
dao@uspsd8.org 

Treasurer
William R. Gillette, AP
dtreas@uspsd8.org 

Secretary
Evelyn Northrup, AP
dsec@uspsd8.org 

Re: Online Course Comments

Sent By:	"Smart Boating" <smartboating@BOATUS.com>   On: Oct 10/29/12 11:03 AM
To:	scullybg Scully
Cc:	"Lynne O'Hearn" <lohearn@boatus.com>

If you are posting your courses to the US Power Squadron's course listing online then they will be automatically added to our system. So there is no need to duplicate entries.

Let us know if you have any further questions. 

Thanks,

Amanda Suttles
BoatU.S. Foundation

On Oct 27, 2012, at 2:37 PM, "scullybg@comcast.net" <scullybg@comcast.net> wrote:

> Name: RGS
> Username: scully
> email address: scullybg@comcast.net
> Phone: 7724535362
> Comments: Can I post classes that are offered by our squadrons  on you site?

D/8 PRO Update....

Sent By:	William E. Husted   On: Oct 10/29/12 8:55 PM
To:	John T "Jack" Doyle; "Diana Jackson" <dijacks02@comcast.net>; "Mary Dodd" <mtdodd@att.net>
Cc:	scullybg Scully; "Phil Bouckaert" <bouckaetrp@aol.com>; "Ron Friedman" <ronaldafriedman@comcast.net>

Folks –

   I have asked current Vero Beach commander, Bob Scully, to serve as Assistant D/PRO for the balance of the 2012-13 term with the understanding that he will accept, if approved, the appointment of D/PRO for 2013 and beyond.  He has agreed to this proposition which is an excellent transition as a result of his District role in conjunction with the 100^th anniversary of USPS.  I have held the D/PRO position since 2008 and have increasing responsibilities at National with the Government and Partner Relations Committee as co-chair of the USPS-USCGAUX Implementation Plan. 

   I hope all are in agreement with this recommendation and I ask you to both welcome Bob and include him on all emailings pertaining to D/8 public relations.

I’m looking forward to a revitalized District commitment toward PR in the years ahead, Bill

P/R/C William E. Husted, SN

D/8 Public Relations Officer

D8 PRO Pointers for 2012 and Beyond

Bob –

   Thanks for serving on the D/8 public relations team as Assistant PRO and for considering to serve as the District’s Public Relations Officer for 2013-14.  As you’re undoubtedly aware, these are usually 3-year terms.  I know you’re familiar with what we do in PR, but I wanted to suggest a few additional pointers.  In the Operations Manual on the USPS website, you’ll find the D/PRO duties under section 4.24.  Please disregard the Co-Op Advertising reference as that is on hold indefinitely.  You know I always stress adherence to PRO-LOG, our public relations bible, so encourage Squadron PROs to refer to it often. 

   Attached is an elist for squadron PROs and others to whom I send information and updates.  The list includes all squadron PROs compiled from the District directory when it becomes available.  If there is no squadron PRO, I’ll include the Executive Officer and Commander.  It’s recommended you have listed at least two individuals from each squadron.

   When you are asked to host a PR seminar, I have agendas from prior years to serve as outlines.  Your role as D/PRO will be a perfect one combined with your District responsibilities promoting our involvement in the 100^th anniversary of USPS.  In addition to forwarding emails from National’s Marketing and Public Relations Committee, you will be asked to provide guidance to squadron PROs and send out releases pertaining to District-wide events and activities, such as the election of a new District Bridge or District involvement in National Safe Boating Week or the Brunswick project.  With your knowledge of social media, you’ll be able to add a much-needed dimension to our PR capabilities.

   You may have noticed in many of my PR meetings, I’ll add updates from Homeland Security and Liaison.  I remain National’s HS team leader on GPRCom and believe those activities need a promotional pitch to the district.  At the squadron level, in the absence of a HS officer, the Liaison officer will assume those duties.  I’m sure you already know Phil Bouckaert (D/HS/O) and Ron Friedman (D/L/O). 

   Being D/PRO should be a terrific assignment for you and I’m most pleased you’ve accepted.  I’m not going anywhere so will always be available for advice and counsel.

Please let me know if you have any immediate questions, Bill

P/R/C William E. Husted, SN

D/8 Public Relations Officer

Scully on Seaworthy

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http://community.autoclubsouth.aaa.com/t5/Other-Topics-and-Ideas/I-would-like-to-post-Safe-Boating-Classes-provided-by-the/m-p/123784#M315

I would like to post Safe Boating Classes provided by the various squadrons on Florida's East Coast

OPTIONS

10-26-2012 07:04 PM

The United States Power Squadrons teach safe boating classes to the public at various locations arou...http://www.uspsd8.org/). There are 14 squadrons. Each squadron has a website that identifies when and where classes are be...http://www.usps.org/ for classes in your area. 

Course descriptions are available online as well - http://www.verobeachps.com/boatingclass.html

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The start of D8 PRO 2012

Received a call last night from Bill Husted. Asked me to take on PRO D8 next year. He suggested I be assistant for the balance of the term. I agreed.