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Monday, September 18th
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8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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National Boating Standards Panel (BSP) Meeting
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Tuesday, September 19th
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8:00 am - 11:00 am
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NASBLA Executive Board Meeting
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8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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National Boating Standards Panel (BSP) Meeting
Timing pending final Panel agenda.
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10:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Registration Open
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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First Time Attendee Orientation
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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New Boating Law Administrator (BLA) Orientation
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12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Exhibitor Setup
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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NASBLA State Membership Briefing
State Members Only
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3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) Membership Meeting
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Opening Ceremonies
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Chair's Reception
Generously sponsored by the Water Sports Industry Association
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8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Networking
Generously sponsored by the National Marine Manufacturers Association
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Wednesday, September 20th
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7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Exhibits Open
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7:00 am - 8:30 am
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Breakfast with Exhibitors
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7:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Registration Open
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8:30 am - 8:45 am
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
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8:45 am - 9:30 am
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NASBLA Updates and Top Accomplishments
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| 9:45 am - 10:15 am |
Breakout Sessions |
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Education from Behind the Badge - Your Responsibilities Beyond the Vessel Stop
Lieutenant Colonel Matt Majors, Boating Investigator, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
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Hull Identification Numbers - What You Need to Know About the Coast Guard's New HIN Policy
Jeff Ludwig, Branch Chief, USCG Recreational Boating Product Assurance Branch (CG-BSX-23)
Will Hillyer, RBS Specialist, USCG Recreational Boating Product Assurance Branch (CG-BSX-23)
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Boating Education Course Approval
Mark Chanski, Education Director, NASBLA
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10:30 am - 11:10 am
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U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division Update
Verne Gifford, Chief, USCG Boating Safety Division (CG-BSX-2)
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11:10 am - 11:20 am
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Education & Outreach Committee Report
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11:20 am - 11:30 am
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Vessel Identification, Registration & Titling (VIRT) Committee Report
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11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Lunch (on own)
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1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
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Update from the Towed Watersports Industry
Lee Gatts, Vice President of Government Affairs, Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA)
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2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Paddlesport Support for the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund
Brett Mayer, Public Policy Director, American Canoe Association (ACA)
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2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
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Breakout Sessions
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Inland Boat Operations Course - A Course for Biologists, Scientists and Non-Sworn Personnel
Dave Considine, BOAT Program Director, NASBLA
John Fetterman, Deputy Executive Director, NASBLA
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Finance & Grants Updates
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Packrafting Culture of Safety Panel
Annie Grenier, Education Coordinator, Alaska Office of Boating Safety
Luc Mehl, Author, The Packraft Handbook
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3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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Effective Outreach in Recreational Boating Safety
Jim Emmons, Executive Director, Water Sports Foundation (WSF)
Jeff Moag, Content Director, Water Sports Foundation (WSF)
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4:00 pm - 4:10 pm
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Finance & Grants Committee Report
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4:10 pm - 4:25 pm
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TBD
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4:25 pm - 4:40 pm
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Paddlesport Safety Facilitator Course Offering
Brett Mayer, Public Policy Director, American Canoe Association (ACA)
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4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
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Neutral Buoyancy Life Jackets for Law Enforcement & First Responders
Jeff Wheeler, Deputy Chief, USCG Office of Boat Forces
Troy Faletra, CEO, ThrowRaft
Lieutenant Eddie Oropeza, Commanding Officer, USCG Station Miami Beach
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Pool Demonstrations
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8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Networking
Generously sponsored by the Personal Watercraft Industry Association
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Thursday, September 21st
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7:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Exhibits Open
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7:00 am - 8:30 am
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Breakfast with Exhibitors
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8:00 am - 11:00 am
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Registration Open
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8:30 am - 8:35 am
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Welcome
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8:35 am - 9:05 am
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Cold Water Kills: Saving Lives with Seasonal Life Jacket Wear Requirements
Laurel Anders, Director of Boating / BLA, Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC)
Lieutenant Chris Jones, BLA, New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau
Paul Littman, BLA, New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Marine Services Bureau
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9:05 am - 9:15 am
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Enforcement & Training Committee Report
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9:15 am - 9:25 am
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Engineering, Reporting, & Analysis Committee (ERAC) Report
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| 9:40 am - 10:10 am |
Breakout Sessions |
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TBD
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TBD
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The Importance of Realistic Training for Maritime Patrol Operations
Lieutenant Chris Jones, BLA, New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau
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10:25 am - 10:55 am
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TBD
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10:55 am - 11:05 am
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Paddlesports Committee Report
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11:05 am - 11:20 am
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Paddlesports Trade Coalition
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11:20 am - 11:45 am
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Progressive Approach to Boating Safety in Okaloosa County
John Stephens, Owner, Luther's Pontoon, Waverunner, & Kayak Rentals
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12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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NASBLA National Awards Luncheon
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Exhibit Breakdown
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3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Load bus for off-site event
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3:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Off-Site Event
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9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Networking
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Friday, September 22nd
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7:00 am - 8:30 am
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Breakfast
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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NASBLA Annual Business Meeting
Closing Ceremonies
2024 Conference Preview
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