Americas Guardians

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Americas Guardians

• Education Department

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More Than Folks in Blue

• 30,000 members
• Largest marine safety volunteer organization in
  the country
• Supporting the U.S. Coast Guard

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Classroom Instruction

• Classroom education
• About Boating Safely
• Boating Sills Seamanship
• Sailing Sills Seamanship
• Weekend Navigator
• Suddenly in Command

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Recreational Boating Safety

• Vessel Safety Checks
• Voluntary
• Done at marina, dealership, or boat ramp
• Aid Coast Guard
• Help ensure boater safety

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On-Water Patrol

• Non-martial duties
• Checking ATONs
• Aiding in emergencies
• Supporting Coast Guard

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Collateral Mission Support

• Radio watch
• Commissary Program
• Handling jobs to free up active duty personnel

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Fellowship

• Regular meetings
• Combined events
• Change of watch
• Special events

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The Best Unpaid Job There Is

• Contact me XXXX XXXXXX
• Flotilla Web site XXXXXXXXXX

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Thank you

• Have a great and safe boating season.
• (Remember your Life Jackets, please!)