Application - United States Power Squadrons (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS

Sail and Power Boating

What is USPS? (For additional information, visit our web page at

or call toll free: 888.367.8777)

Organized in 1914, USPS is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by

teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects. Our members are boating families who contribute to their

communities by promoting safe boating through education. We enjoy participating with our fellow members on the water and in

the classroom. USPS has some 45,000 members organized into 450 squadrons across the country and in some US territories. USPS

is America's largest non-profit boating organization and has been honored by three US presidents for its civic contributions.

USPS Membership Benefits:

Save Money, up to 23% on your Boat Insurance

(20% based on courses completed and another 3% for a Vessel Safety Check)

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Enjoy Special Organizational Discounts on valuable services including Maptech, Nobeltec, Dell Computer discounts, Boat/US

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Membership, long-term health insurance, and more. Go to

for details.

Members Helping Members through a Port Captains Program that includes cruising/travel tips based on local information

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USPS University offerings and Boat Operator Certification recognized and endorsed as the standard of advanced education for the

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recreational boater.

Opportunities to have FUN that include land based as well as on-the-water recreational and civic service activities.

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Social events, potluck dinners, picnics, parties and interesting meetings with special guest speakers on topics of interest to boaters.

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Education Requirement for Membership

Although USPS currently has no education requirement for membership, squadrons may elect to require the passing of a

NASBLA “approved” boating course as a requirement for membership. If you have completed any of the following courses please

insert the course name and date of completion on this application form in the space provided as some insurance discounts as well

as Boat Operator Certification requirements may also require completion of a NASBLA approved course.

USPS or NASBLA approved courses include: USCG Captain License, graduate degree from the US Naval Academy, USCG

Academy or US Merchant Marine Academy and any boating course carrying NASBLA certification.

Membership Qualifications:

To qualify for active membership in the United States Power Squadrons, you must:

Be able and Willing to Contribute Time, Energy and Skills to the Objectives of USPS

Be Accepted By The Squadron Executive Committee

Be At Least 18 Years of Age

Have Paid All Applicable Entrance Fees and Dues

Membership Types:

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ACTIVE MEMBER

ADDITIONAL ACTIVE

FAMILY OR APPRENTICE/SEA SCOUT

Takes courses

Attends meetings

Earns merit marks

Votes

Family members under the age of 18 are

Holds elected or appointed office

classified as junior family members for

Earns merit marks

dues purposes only

Receives

Apprentice membership extends from age

THE ENSIGN

12 to the end of the dues year of the 23rd

birthday.

‡ Receives

(

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Apprentice/Sea Scout

THE ENSIGN

USPS Policy On Human Rights:

USPS, its districts, squadrons and members shall at all times observe all federal, state and local Human Rights Laws, regulations

and ordinances applicable to any USPS activity, procedure or practice. At no level; National, District or Squadron, may any person

be refused membership, denied office or be prevented from participating in any activity because of any fact or circumstance which

would identify that person as one of a protected class of individuals under the Human Rights Laws, regulations or ordinances of

any governmental jurisdiction where the person resides, or where USPS conducts business.

National Headquarters Mailing Address

United States Power Squadrons

Toll Free Phone (888) 367-8777

1504 Blue Ridge Road

Toll Free Fax

(888) 304-0813

Raleigh, NC 27607

MEMCOM-1 04/07 1

COPY TO HQ (Toll Free Fax: 888.304.0813), 2

COPY TO SQD SEC/TREAS., 3

COPY TO SQD CH MEMBERSHIP

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