Idea Exchange: I am both a VE and MDV. My last MDV stop after I visit my marine dealers is the municipal boat ramp. I try to visit the dealers on weekdays when they are not busy.

As FSO-PA, I also publicize my dealers at boat shows and hold events with Flotilla or regular USCG presence. I am hardly ever without USCGAUX business cards and my mini digital camera.

Submitted by: William W. Garry, FSO-PA from 57/05/05