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Boat U.S. Foundation - Our Mission |
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"The BoatU.S. Foundation is a national 501 (c)(3)
nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safe
and environmentally sensitive boating. The
Foundation's goal is to be the leader in boating
safety and environmental education and outreach,
with the purpose of reducing accidents and
fatalities, increasing stewardship of our waterways,
and keeping boating a safe, accessible, and
enjoyable pastime." |
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Now through February 21, 2005, the BoatU.S.
Foundation for Boating Safety & Clean Water is
looking for new locations to become lending sites
for its free Life Jacket Loaner Program. The program
loans out children’s life jackets – from readily
accessible sites such as marinas, boat clubs and
other waterfront businesses – to boaters who have a
temporary need for a kid’s life jacket for the day
or weekend. There is no cost to become a loaner
site.
Presently, over 328 clubs and businesses participate
as Life Jacket Loaner Program sites, which have
loaned out life jackets over 50,000 times since the
program began in 1997. The loaner life jackets come
in kits of 12 jackets, and include signage and
easy-to-use sign-out sheets to track usage. Three
sizes are included for kids up to 90 pounds.
Ruth Wood, President of the BoatU.S. Foundation
said, “Each year, we are excited to see this program
grow – it means we are successfully educating
boaters about the importance of life jackets and
saving lives.”
Marinas and waterfront facilities that serve the
public are eligible to apply - especially those
located in the target states of Idaho and Wyoming
where there aren’t any current sites. Help the
Foundation make sure kids in all 50 states have
access to this program! Applications are available
at
http://www.boatus.com/foundation/LJLP and must
be submitted online by midnight or postmarked on or
before February 21, 2005. Accepted groups will be
announced in Spring 2005. |
