Cape Fear Sail & Power Squadron Meeting Minutes 10/15/ 2012

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1 Cape Fear Sail & Power Squadron Meeting Minutes 10/15/ 2012 Meeting: Membership Meeting x Executive Committee Meeting Meeting Description: _Special meeting of the EXCOMM called to discuss proposed offering to Boy Scouts Meeting Date: 10/15/12, 2012 Location: Cdr. Tilmon s home Number of Attendees:11 Status: Draft Published for Membership Review Attendees: Executive Committee Members x Cdr Ron Tilmon, JN x P/C Roger Simmons, SN x Lt/C Jonnie Chardonn, P (XO) Lt Ed LoBalbo, S (MAL) x Lt/C Peter Dahl, JN (SEO) Lt Robert Hagendorf, S (MAL) x Lt/C Ben VanEtten, P (AO) Lt Doug Murray (MAL) Lt/C Thomas Bello, AP (Secretary) x PC Mary Jo Worcester, S (Flag Lt) x Lt/C Ted Poucher, JN (Treasurer) Other Attendees 1/Lt Brook Lindbert, SN (Asst. SEO) P/C Hubert Bordeaux, SN x 1/Lt Sue VanNote, S (Asst. Secretary) Ed Cathey, AP 1/LT Tim Jenkins, P (Asst. Treasurer) Lt Ned Rhodes, AP P/C Nita Neumeister, AP* (Mem. Involvement) X X x PDC Jerry Hall, SN P/C Alan Smith, AP John Kelly, JN Meeting called to order: 19 : 07 Pledge of Allegiance By: : Invocation By: National Anthem By: Minutes of previous meeting: Approved as is Comments (if required): N/A Approved with comments Cdr. Timon opened discussion of offering the ABC course to Boy Scouts to help them achieve their Merit Badge in Motorboating. Much discussion followed as to how to charge for this course. Page 1 of 3 Special Excomm. Meeting Minutes.doc

2 Cape Fear Sail & Power Squadron Meeting Minutes 10/15/ 2012 Jonnie Chardonn presented a list of Boy Scout Boating Merit Badge Requirements and how they compared to parts of our ABC Boating course. First motion was made to charge $50.00 for everyone to take a joint class on Oct. 27 th and this was to include all three parts of the course. This motion was not passed. A second motion was made and passed to charge $30.00 for the scouts to attend the one day course only. This would entitle the scout to his completion certificate. It was seconded and passed. A third motion was made and passed that a scout may also opt to participate in the on the water and local knowledge orientation to further supplement the course. The cost for doing so will be additional charge of $ It will be noted that when presenting the optional local knowledge and on the water portions as an additional choice for the Scouts, that completion of these optional sections will enhance their knowledge of how to safely navigate in our local Cape Fear Waters; however, the optional portions will not satisfy the on the water boat handling requirements specified for the Motor Boating and/or Small Boat Sailing Merit Badges. It was further agreed that if a parent takes the course for the $50.00 fee, the scout would then be entitled to the full course for our standard fee of $25.00 additional for family members sharing an additional $5 savings. Meeting was adjourned at ATTACHMENTS: Proposed flyer (to be updated) Comparison form Page 2 of 3 Special Excomm. Meeting Minutes.doc

3 Cape Fear Sail & Power Squadron Meeting Minutes 10/15/ 2012 Merit badge requirements Submitted by: Sue VanNote, asst. sec. Page 3 of 3 Special Excomm. Meeting Minutes.doc

4 US Cape Fear Sail and Power Squadron Crosswalk Boy Scout Motor Boating Merit Badge / America s Boating Course Boy Scout Motor Boating Merit Badge Requirement America s Boating Course (ABC) Teaching Requirement (Chapter/Para or Other Reference) 1a. Explain first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while motorboating, including hypothermia, heat reactions, dehydration, motion sickness, insect stings, tick bites, and blisters. 1b. Identify the conditions that must exist before performing CPR on a person, and explain how such conditions are recognized. Demonstrate proper technique for performing CPR using a training device approved by your counselor. 2a. Before doing requirements 3 through 6, successfully complete the BSA swimmer test. 2b. Name the different types of personal flotation Chapter 1 Required Safety Equipment devices (PFDs), and explain when each type should be used. Show how to choose and properly fit a PFD. 3a. Explain inboard, outboard, and inboard/outboard motors, and the uses and advantages of each. Discuss the special features of a bass boat and a ski boat. 3b. Explain the safety procedures and precautions involving handling fuel and engine servicing, and equipment storage and placement. 3c. Explain how to winterize a boat motor and tell why this procedure is necessary. 3d. Explain the safety procedures and precautions Chapter 4 Water Sports Safety involving swimmers and skiers in the water, passenger positions underway, and boat wakes. 4a. Have a permit to run a motorboat, if needed. Complete and pass the ABC. 4b. Explain the rules or laws that apply to Chapter 2 Navigation Rules; State and Local recreational boating in your area or state. Regulations 4c. Discuss how the hazards of weather and heavy Chapter 3 Adverse Conditions and Emergencies water conditions can affect both safety and performance in motorboating. 4d. Promise that you will follow BSA Safety Afloat guidelines. Explain the meaning of each point. The Safety Afloat guidelines consist of nine guiding principles, which are Qualified Supervision, 15 October 2012

5 Physical Fitness, Swimming Ability, Personal Flotation Equipment, Buddy System, Skill Proficiency, Planning, Equipment, and Discipline. 4e. Discuss with your counselor the nautical rules Chapter 2 Navigation Rules; Navigation Aids of the road and describe the national and your state s aids to navigation. 4f. Explain and show the correct use of equipment required by both state and federal regulations to be carried aboard a motorboat. 4g. Explain federal and state rules for a ventilation system, and tell why these rules are required. 5a. Board and assist others in boarding. On the water class 5b. Fuel the boat and complete a safety check. 5c. Get under way from dockside or from a beach On the water class launch. 5d. Run a course for at least a mile, showing On the water class procedures for overtaking and passing slower craft, yielding right of way, passing oncoming traffic, making turns, reversing direction, and using navigation aids. 5e. Stop and secure the boat in position on the On the water class open water using anchors; get under way. 5f. Land or dock; get out and assist others. On the water class 5g. Moor the boat and secure all gear. On the water class 6. Point out and explain the mechanical and safety Chapter 4 Trailering features of a boat trailer. With others assisting: 6a. Launch a boat from a trailer 6b. Remove a boat from the water using a trailer. NOTE: After completing all of the requirements for the merit badge, their counselor must sign a form stating the requirements have been met, the scout must go through a review board process where any or all of the requirements will be reviewed. The scout must be able to correctly answer or explain the requirements in order to pass the Review Board and receive his merit badge. I assume the counselor will request confirmation from the Squadron or be a part of the training. 15 October 2012

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7 Motor boating BSA Supply No The Boy Scouts of America at a Glance Since its founding in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has maintained its purpose and mission to prepare youth to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders. Throughout the years, the Scout Oath and Law have served as the guiding light for BSA youth members. To help carry out its mission, the BSA relies on nearly 300 local councils. These service centers operate autonomously, sort of like franchises. Every local council has its own support staff and operates under the guidance of a Scout executive. To more efficiently serve its members, the local council is divided into districts, which are managed by district executives. The district executive serves as the grassroots contact between the local council and its volunteers. A Merit Badge Counselor Is... As a merit badge counselor, your mission is to join fun with learning. You are both a teacher and mentor to the Scout as he works on a merit badge and learns by doing. Your hands-on involvement could inspire a Scout to develop a lifelong hobby, pursue a particular career, or become an independent, self-supporting adult. A Scout first expresses an interest in a particular merit badge by letting his unit leader know. To get him started, the leader gives him a signed Application for Merit Badge (blue card) along with the name and contact information for a district/council approved merit badge counselor. The Scout then contacts the merit badge counselor and makes an appointment. The merit badge counselor sets a date and time to meet with the Scout and his buddy, and may suggest the Scout bring the merit badge pamphlet along with the blue card. The blue card is the nationally recognized merit badge record. This tool just makes the recordkeeping easier for the Scout, the merit badge counselor, and the unit leader. At summer camp, a Scout may receive partial credit for completion of a merit badge on the blue card, which goes to the Scoutmaster at week's end. Back home, the Scout would need to contact a merit badge counselor for assistance with completing the rest of the requirements. *****Scout Buddy System. You must have another person with you at each meeting with the merit badge counselor. This person can be another Scout, your parents or guardian, a brother or sister or other relative, or a friend. Motor boating Requirements; 1. Do the following: a. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while motor boating, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. b. Explain first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while motor boating, including hypothermia, heat reactions, dehydration, motion sickness, bug bites, and blisters. c. Identify the conditions that must exist before performing CPR on a person, and explain how such conditions are recognized. Demonstrate proper technique for performing CPR using a training device approved by your counselor. 2. Do the following: a. Before doing requirements 3 through 6, successfully complete the BSA swimmer test.* b. Name the different types of personal flotation devices (PFDs), and explain when each type should be used. Show how to choose and properly fit a PFD. 3. Do the following: a. Explain inboard, outboard, and inboard/outboard motors, and the uses and advantages of each. Discuss the special features of a bass boat and a ski boat. b. Explain the safety procedures and precautions involving handling fuel and engine servicing, and equipment storage and placement. c. Explain how to winterize a boat motor and tell why this procedure is necessary. d. Explain the safety procedures and precautions involving swimmers and skiers in the water, passenger positions under way, and boat wakes. 4. Show you know safety laws for motor boating by doing the following: a. Have a permit to run a motorboat, if needed. b. Explain the rules or laws that apply to recreational boating in your area or state. c. Discuss how the hazards of weather and heavy water conditions can affect both safety and performance in motor boating. d. Promise that you will follow BSA Safety Afloat guidelines. Explain the meaning of each point. e. Discuss with your counselor the nautical rules of the road and describe the national and your state's aids to navigation. f. Explain and show the correct use of equipment required by both state and federal regulations to be carried aboard a motorboat. g. Explain federal and state rules for a ventilation system, and tell why these rules are required.

8 5. Demonstrate proper boat-handling procedures and skills by doing the following: a. Board and assist others in boarding. b. Fuel the boat and complete a safety check. c. Get under way from dockside or from a beach launch. d. Run a course for at least a mile, showing procedures for overtaking and passing slower craft, yielding right-of-way, passing oncoming traffic, making turns, reversing direction, and using navigation aids. e. Stop and secure the boat in position on the open water using anchors; get under way. f. Land or dock; get out and assist others. g. Moor the boat and secure all gear. 6. Point out and explain the mechanical and safety features of a boat trailer. With others assisting, do the following: a. Launch a boat from a trailer. b. Remove a boat from the water using a trailer. DVDs The following DVDs are available from Bennett Marine Video (Web site: Back to the Basics of Boating Back to the Basics: Improving Your Boating Skills and Knowledge Back to the Basics: What to Do When Things Go Wrong Boating Basics for First-Time Boaters The Encyclopedia of Boating Tips On-the-Water Boating Tips 100 Boating Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Top 60 Boat-Handling Tips Organizations and Web Sites North American Safe Boating Campaign Web site: ***this link takes you to these links; Links U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. COAST GUARD Office of Boating Safety NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL Boating Safety Sidekicks NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOATING LAW ADMINISTRATORS Click here for directory of State Boating Law Administrators U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY U.S. POWER SQUADRONS **** BOAT U.S. FOUNDATION

9 AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION Headquarters: 540/ CANADIAN SAFE BOATING COUNCIL continuation of Boy Scouts listed links Online Small-Boat Sailing Course Web site: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Web site: U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety and Regulations Web site: U.S. Sailing Association 15 Maritime Drive P.O. Box 1260 Portsmouth, RI Web site: Small-Boat Sailing Requirements; ( Red indicates what is already being taught by USPS through the ABC Course and Seamanship) 1. Do the following: a. Explain first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while small-boat sailing, including hypothermia, dehydration, heat reactions, motion sickness, cuts, scratches, abrasions, contusions, puncture wounds, and blisters. b. Identify the conditions that must exist before performing CPR on a person, and explain how to recognize such conditions. Demonstrate proper technique for performing CPR using a training device approved by your counselor. 2. Before doing the following requirements, successfully complete the BSA swimmer test. 3. Describe the boat you will be using for the sailing requirement, naming all of the major parts and the function of those parts.* 4. Before going afloat, do the following: a. Discuss the nine points of the BSA Safety Afloat plan. b. Explain the rules of the road in general and any specific rules or laws that apply to your area or state. c. Explain how water conditions, the hazards of weather, and heavy winds can affect both safety and performance in sailing. d. Discuss the warning signs of inclement weather and what to do should heavy winds develop or a storm approach. e. Prepare a typical float plan. f. Discuss the proper clothing, footwear, and personal gear required for small-boat sailing in warm weather and in cool weather. Explain how choosing the proper clothing, footwear, and personal gear will help keep you comfortable and safe while sailing. 5. Discuss with your counselor how to identify the wind direction and wind indicators. Explain the importance of this task before setting sail. 6. Following the BSA Safety Afloat plan, show that you and a buddy can sail a boat properly. Do the following: a. Prepare a boat for sailing, including a safety inspection. b. Get under way from a dock, mooring, or beach. c. Properly set sails for a round-trip course approved by your counselor that will include running, beating, and reaching - the basic points of sail. While sailing, demonstrate good helmsmanship skills. * The skills may be demonstrated on any boat available to the Scout; sailboards are not acceptable. While no specific sail plan is recommended, it is suggested that the craft be smaller than 20 feet. The boat must be capsizable and have the capability of sailing to windward. d. Change direction by tacking; change direction by jibing. e. Demonstrate getting out of irons. f. Demonstrate the safety position. g. Demonstrate capsize procedures and the rescue of a person overboard.** h. Demonstrate the procedure to take after running aground.

10 i. Upon returning to the dock, mooring, or beach, properly secure all equipment, furl or stow sails, and prepare the craft for unattended docking or beaching overnight or longer. j. Demonstrate a working knowledge of marlinespike seamanship. Do the following: k. Show how to tie a square (reef) knot, clove hitch, two half hitches, bowline, cleat hitch, and figure-eight knot. Demonstrate the use of each. l. Show how to heave a line, coil a line, and fake down a line. m. Discuss the kinds of lines used on sailboats and the types of fibers used in their manufacture. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. 7. Describe how you would care for and maintain a sailboat and its gear throughout the year. 8. With your counselor, review sailing terminology and the points of sail. Discuss various types of sailboats in use today and explain their differences. ** Capsize procedures should be conducted under the close supervision of the counselor. A rescue boat should be standing by to assist, if necessary, and to tow the capsized craft to shore. Self-bailing boats are acceptable for this requirement. Extreme care should be taken to avoid personal injury and damage to the boat or equipment.