Idea Exchange: I am both a vessel examiner and a marine dealer visitor, as well as the MSEP officer in my flotilla. There are several boat ramps in my area and they have tables set up near the ramps. I use the table to set up all my information concerning all three programs - in one day I am able to reach children (don't forget the stickers and colouring books!) and adults on everything from boating safety to homeland security and marine safety items and what the CG and Auxiliary do. It is easy to reach a lot of people about a lot of items if you are willing to carry the materials! I also carry a list of what boating classes are running locally so I can give them that info right then. I am also a presence in uniform (I wear tropical blue because the people respond both better and more often to that one) at the docks. I have had people tell me they are used to seeing me and glad I'm there.

Submitted by: Judi DiMaio, FSO-MS from 10-20/10/1SR