Welcome to the Program Visitor Program Recreational Boating Safety is the Auxiliary’s core competency and core mission. As the District Staff Officer for Program Visitors, I want to encourage everyone to actively participate in this program. Last year, the Eighth District Coastal Region reported 6,568 program visits spreading the message about safe boating. This is a great accomplishment and above the national average compared with the other Districts. This year, increasing the number of Vessel Examiners can promote getting the word out and maximize the efficiency of the program. Focus on “reaching out” to new customers and promote educational opportunities to incorporate them into the program. Develop partnerships with other businesses and organizations to integrate them into our thought process. They can “spread the word” about our RBS endeavors. Another important area to work on is to maintain a high level of communication among all program visitors and other auxiliary programs. A program visitor must be cognizant about new member recruiting, retention of current members, public education, vessel safety checks, member training, and public affairs. The third objective for program visitors to work on is to encourage those program visitors in REYR and bring them back into the active mode. A lot of members in REYR are great mentors and bring lots of experience for our new program visitors. Utilize the expertise that these members bring in RBS. Program Visitors derive a lot of satisfaction from the exposure resulting from the work they do. Program Visitors are recognized for their sustained performance in the program visitation program and make a noteworthy contribution. We have lots of opportunities for successes. I hope to involve everyone to promote the RBS program. Let’s all get involved and make the contributions that we are capable of achieving this year
Subject: Fire Extinguisher Recall
To All DSO-PV & VE:
RECALL INFORMATION
Name of product: Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers Units: About 167,000 Distributor: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C. Hazard: The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, E-340-3 and with manufacture dates between October 2007 and April 2008. “Kidde†and the model number can be found on the label on the front of the extinguisher. The manufacture year is on the bottom of the extinguisher. If your extinguisher is one of the listed model numbers and is marked with the year 07 or 08, contact Kidde to determine if you have a recalled extinguisher. Sold at: Department, home, and hardware stores nationwide from October 2007 through April 2008 for about $35. Manufactured in: Mexico Remedy: Consumers should immediately inspect the pressure gauge. If it points to the red zone, contact Kidde to receive a free replacement extinguisher. If the gauge is not in the red zone, but you have questions about an extinguisher within the listed model numbers, please contact Kidde for additional information. Additional details are available at the following web sites. Please cascade to the deckplate http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09151.html Action: RBSPVs: Share this information with retail partners VSC VE: Share this information with boaters
Instructions for Certifying Auxiliary Member Qualifications
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