USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun RENEWAL TOOLS Member Benefits: http://www.usps.org/national/admin_dept/membenefits.htm Presenter notes – Squadron Officers – Please present this program to your members during the Renewal Period of 1 May to 31 May. Retention and Renewal Initiatives are squadron programs. Invite your members to renew as part of their contribution to safe boating and the care of our environment and America's waterways. For the latest information on member benefits go to Member Benefits web site at http://www.usps.org/national/admin_dept/membenefits.htm You are the Membership Committee! 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun Member Benefits “USPS - A Network of Friends and Family". ENJOY friendship and camaraderie with other boaters Family Fun Youth Activities GAIN Boating experience from Squadron sponsored activities Port Captains Skipper Saver Program Vessel Safety Check You are a member of USPS, the largest non-profit boating education organization in the world. As a valued member of this organization and as part of your commitment, please remit your dues promptly. Your dues revenue supports the educational objectives of our organization: education of the boating public, fun, safe family boating activities and a commitment to civic service and community outreach that make it safer on the waterways of the United States. Membership in your squadron ensures the continued development of educational courses, the creation of recreational and safety training for the younger generation and the support of homeland security efforts at the national and local level. 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

Growing Boating Stewardship Public Boating Classes Educational Seminars – USPS University Educational Cruises Cooperative Charting Environmental Programs - Squadron Level Homeland Security – You’re in Command Safer boating means less accidents and injuries. This lowers insurance premiums and we all save money! Continue to promote programs that save lives and reduce insurance costs by renewing your dues on time. VSC ensure that boaters operate vessels held to high safety standards. Cooperative charting efforts ensure that the NOAA charts are current and accurate. Commit to supporting our programs by renewing today. Squadron environmental initiatives are core programs in the stewardship program that USPS promotes. Support local efforts with your time, talents and revenue. You are the key in membership. Renew today! 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

Special Member Discounts Save money with your USPS membership Fulfill your renewal pledge to engage in safe boating as a member of your local squadron. Renew today and continue to learn more about the benefits of USPS membership. Follow along and check out some of the other benefits of membership… 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun USPS Boat Insurance USPS & The St Paul Travelers Companies have teamed up to give most USPS members special discounts on their boat insurance. But that's just the beginning... Successful completion of each of eight USPS educational courses entitles you to an additional 2-1/2% insurance discount for each course. Add a Vessel Safety Examination, and you'll get an additional 3% off your insurance premium. After you take your first boating course with USPS, and decide to become a member, you are entitled to the good price offered by the St Paul Travelers Companies to most USPS members. Check it out: - If you successfully complete the eight USPS educational courses, specified by St. Paul – you qualify for a 2.5% discount for each course. Have a vessel safety check and you will receive an additional 3% reduction. That’s a 23% reduction in your insurance premium. 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun BoatU.S. 50% Off BoatU.S. Membership Fees First year is FREE !!! Benefits of joining BoatU.S.: merchandise discount at BoatUS & West Marine stores towing service discount boat insurance Through a partnering arrangement with BoatU.S., members of the United States Power Squadrons enjoy a 50% discount in the membership dues to that organization. Another great member benefit! 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

West Marine Offers Discount for VSCs 10% discount for boaters who have a Vessel Safety Check (VSC). The discount coupon will be issued by the Vessel Examiner at the completion of the VSC. Entitled to the discount regardless of whether you pass or fail the VSC. The discount rewards boaters for the educational experience they receive, since all Vessel Examiners discuss a number of safety topics during each check.   West Marine offers a 10% discount for boaters who have had a Vessel Safety Check (VSC). The discount coupon will be issued by the Vessel Examiner at the completion of the VSC. They are entitled to the discount regardless of whether they pass or fail the VSC. Since all Vessel Examiners discuss a number of safety topics during each check, the discount rewards boaters for the educational experience they have received, 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun BoatU.S. Towing Insurance Through a partnering arrangement with BoatU.S., USPS members enjoy on-the-water towing service - $50 per incident included. Through a partnering arrangement with BoatU.S., members of the United States Power Squadrons enjoy a discount on the cost of emergency towing insurance. 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun Soundings USPS members receive a discount off the normal subscription price to Soundings Magazine Soundings refers to itself as “The Nation's Boating Newspaper”. Many boaters read the excellent publication Soundings. Soundings offers USPS members a 12 month subscription for $17.97 (normally $24.97). 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun Dell Computer USPS members are eligible for a 5% discount through Dell's Member Program. Dell offers USPS members a 5% discount with purchase of a new computer and an additional 5% discount is available with a three-year warranty option. 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

Nobeltec Navigation Software and Vector Charts Producer of the world’s best navigation software and vector charts 25% discount on all direct purchases of software and data (charts, etc) to USPS members. Nobeltec, the producer of the worlds best navigation software and vector charts will offer to USPS members a 25% discount on all direct purchases of software and data (charts, etc.). 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun MAPTECH USPS is also partnered with Maptech. USPS members enjoy a direct link to the Maptech on-line store and a 20% discount upon checkout. USPS is also partnered with Maptech, a name familiar to many boaters. Through this agreement, USPS members can purchase Maptech charts and accessories at a 20% discount upon checkout - a substantial savings over store prices. This applies to their entire product line. Check out more benefits on the website. 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

C-MAP World Standard in Electronic Charts Leading Producer of Vector Digital Charts Used in Chart plotters Membership Discount in Club C-MAP As part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between USPS and C-MAP/USA, USPS members will receive discounted membership in the popular Club C-MAP. C-MAP is a leading producer of vector digital charts used in chart plotters. These charts are delivered as removable chips that are designed into a wide array of chart plotter brands. Membership in the Club entitles you to one free chart chip update each year in addition to discounts on a host of club partner products. A Club newsletter is sent out regularly to announce special deals. Normally $79 per year, the club fee for a USPS member is $69 per year – a real bargain to assure that every year you have the latest charts plus other benefits 11/23/2018

USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun GPS for Mariners GPS for Mariners - Filled with helpful illustrations and hands-on examples. This complete and practical guide shows you how to: Become an informed GPS buyer and user Connect GPS to your computer, autopilot, and radar Navigate with GPS using waypoints and routes. GPS for Mariners, is a textbook/guide that summarizes essential global positioning system concepts, explains the buttons, screens, and menus of your GPS receiver, and answers all your questions. Filled with helpful illustrations and hands-on examples, this complete and practical guide shows you how to: Become an informed GPS buyer and user Connect GPS to your computer, autopilot, and radar Navigate with GPS using waypoints and routes Purchase your copy at the USPS rate. 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun

USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun ADD IT ALL UP ENJOY THE BENEFITS! BE PART OF THE PROGRAM RENEW TODAY Add it all up: World-class educational courses, fun, family, social events, community service and environmental stewardship programs. We need your commitment to support our programs and be a contributing member. Renew today and be an active supporting member of America’s Boating Club! We are counting on YOU! http://www.usps.org 11/23/2018 USPS® - dedicated to making boating safer and more fun