Agenda
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Speakers:
- Gail R. Kulp, Sea Tow Foundation
- Kim Perry, Sea Tow Foundation
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Speakers:
- Verne Gifford, Chief, U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety
- Jeff Decker, Chief of RBS Management and Operations Branch, USCG Office of Boating Safety
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2:10 PM-2:30 PM EST
Time with exhibitors
Head over to the exhibit booths and visit with our sponsors! Visit with Exhibitors
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2:30 PM-3:15 PM EST
Discussion Panel Presentation with Life Jacket Loaner Station Hosts #1
Hear from loaner station hosts as they discuss recruiting local volunteers to help with loaner stations, getting permission to place the stands and preventing loss of life jackets:
Moderator:
- Gail R. Kulp, Sea Tow Foundation
Panelist:
- Craig Marcum, Sea Tow Venice
- Ed Maxwell, Peace River Sail & Power Squadrons
- Marcus Bowling, Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
- Joshua Underwood, St. John's County Sheriff's Marine
- Chris Hampton, Sea Tow St. Augustine
- Michele Kerrigan, Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale
- Kathy Giles, Higgins Ferry Park
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3:15 PM-3:40 PM EST
Live networking tables and time with exhibitors
Visit with Exhibitors or Join Networking Tables
Turn on your camera and microphone. Then, pick a table on a topic that you are an expert to share your experiences or pick a table that you have questions about. Check out the one-page handout that is available to guide discussions.
Topics include :
-Preventing loss of life jackets
-Securing permission to place stands
-Recruiting volunteers and working with local boating safety groups
-Challenges of operating a seasonal stand
-How to get more life jackets for your stand
-Increasing public awareness of loaner stations
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Speakers:
- Elizabeth "Tizzy" Bennett, Clinical Instructor, University of Washington School of Public Health
- Linda Quan, Seattle Children's Hospital & Univ. of Washington School of Medicine
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4:20 PM-4:30 PM EST
End of Day 1 Report - All presentations will be available to play back on demand by start of conference tomorrow
Join us as we recap the day's sessions and invite you to take an end of day survey.
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Speakers:
- Gail R. Kulp, Sea Tow Foundation
- Kim Perry, Sea Tow Foundation
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2:10 PM-2:30 PM EST
Time with exhibitors
Head over to the exhibit booths and visit with our sponsors! Visit with Exhibitors
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2:30 PM-3:20 PM EST
Discussion Panel Presentation with Life Jacket Loaner Station Hosts #2
Hear from loaner station hosts as they discuss increasing public awareness of loaner stations and increasing life jacket wear.
Moderator:
- Gail R. Kulp, Sea Tow Foundation
Panelist:
- Pam Fair, Safe Kids Columbus
- Chris Ward, Sea Tow South Mississippi
- Shannon Schaefer, USACE Walter F George Lake
- Joe Smith, Snake River Fund
- Jessica Couture, Swim for CJ
- Janet Wilhite-Iserman, Ashleigh Iserman Boating Safety Foundation
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3:20 PM-3:50 PM EST
Live networking tables and time with exhibitors
Visit with Exhibitors or Join Networking Tables
Turn on your camera and microphone. Then, pick a table on a topic that you are an expert to share your experiences or pick a table that you have questions about. Check out the one-page handout that is available to guide discussions.
Topics include :
-Preventing loss of life jackets
-Securing permission to place stands
-Recruiting volunteers and working with local boating safety groups
-Challenges of operating a seasonal stand
-How to get more life jackets for your stand
-Increasing public awareness of loaner stations
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4:30 PM-4:45 PM EST
End of Day 2 Report - All presentations will be available for playback starting mid-day tomorrow
Join us as we recap the day's sessions and invite you to take an end of day survey.
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Speakers:
- Gail R. Kulp, Sea Tow Foundation
- Kim Perry, Sea Tow Foundation
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Speakers:
- Colleen Gallagher, President & CEO, OnWrd & UpWrd Marketing and Communications
- Meghan Henning, Senior PR Strategist, OnWrd & UpWrd Marketing and Communications
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2:10 PM-2:30 PM EST
Time with exhibitors
Head over to the exhibit booths and visit with our sponsors! Visit with Exhibitors
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2:30 PM-3:10 PM EST
Discussion Panel Presentation with Life Jacket Loaner Station Hosts #3
Hear from loaner station hosts as they discuss all the components of being a succesful loaner station host.
Moderator:
- Gail R. Kulp, Sea Tow Foundation
Panelist:
- Deb Hays, Former host of the White Lake Association
- Shawna Polen, USACE Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake
- Michele Blake, Sutter County Children & Families Commission
- Paul Conzone, Oswego Fire Department
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3:10 PM-3:40 PM EST
Live networking tables and time with exhibitors
Visit with Exhibitors or Join Networking Tables
Turn on your camera and microphone. Then, pick a table on a topic that you are an expert to share your experiences or pick a table that you have questions about. Check out the one-page handout that is available to guide discussions.
Topics include :
-Preventing loss of life jackets
-Securing permission to place stands
-Recruiting volunteers and working with local boating safety groups
-Challenges of operating a seasonal stand
-How to get more life jackets for your stand
-Increasing public awareness of loaner stations
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4:20 PM-4:30 PM EST
End of Day 3 Report - All presentations will be available for playback starting mid-day tomorrow
Join us as we recap the day's sessions and invite you to take an end of day survey.
Link to end of day survey!