Utilizing Research Outcomes – Friday, Nov.9 1415-1530

Sail training programs may often be characterized as using adventure, environmental, experiential and outdoor education/learning methods.  Panelists discuss their programs and how to conduct program/participant evaluations, such as “student satisfaction surveys.”  Listen to how data and outcomes are utilized to improve program effectiveness, market product and/or increase funding streams.

Speaker: Loren Hagerty
Mr. Hagerty was Vice-President of a private college before joining S.A.L.T.S. as Executive Director.  He holds an MBA in marketing and has expertise in research, strategic planning, marketing, board governance, and fundraising.  Normally pale from office work, his current tan is from tall ship sailing in the South Pacific!

Speaker: Matt Claybaugh, Ph.D
Dr. Claybaugh is the CEO of Marimed Foundation, a Hawai’i based non profit providing ocean and land based experiential programs for Hawai’i youth.  Dr. Claybaugh has 20 years of experience in the outdoor education field as a teacher, program developer, consultant, and administrator.

 

Deadline for Sail Training Awards Nominations September 28th!

 

All members in good standing are encouraged to submit nominations for the American Sail Training Association’s 2007 Sail Training Awards to be presented at the Annual Sail Training Awards Banquet (Friday, November 9, 2007) during the 35th Annual Conference on Sail Training and Tall Ships in Victoria, British Columbia.   If you are a current member of ASTA (year 2007 dues have been paid), you may nominate programs/persons, including yours/yourself!  Please e-mail, fax, or mail your nominations along with any supporting documents/justification to Lori Aguiar in the ASTA Office at Lori@sailtraining.org .  If you are unsure if your membership is current, please call or e-mail the ASTA office. The deadline for nominations is September 28, 2007.  Categories and criteria are listed below.  A list of past winners is attached.   

Sea Education Program of the Year 1.   Awarded to a program offered by a current ASTA member which significantly contributes to the educational credibility of program under sail.2.   Must be offered in conjunction with a school, school system, school group or other recognized educational institution.3.   Must have a clear curriculum of educational goals which are compatible with curriculum goals of traditional schools. 4.   Must have qualified instructors on a certified vessel.  

Sail Training Program of the Year  1.   Awarded to a current ASTA member.2.   Awarded to a program which significantly contributes to the development of seamanship, navigation skills, teamwork, and leadership skills.3.   Must be offered by a USCG (or national equivalent) inspected vessel.4.   Must be offered by certified/qualified personnel.5.   Must have clear training goals and curriculum which is compatible to the ASTA syllabus and logbook. 6.   Students must have the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge at sea

 Sail Trainer of the Year 1.   Awarded to a current ASTA member.2.   Awarded to an individual who makes a significant contribution to the field of sail training through the demonstration of leadership by means of empowerment and inspiration.3.   The individual may be a Captain, crew member, volunteer, board member, etc.  

 Volunteer of the Year 1.   Awarded to a current ASTA member.2.   Awarded to an individual who significantly advances ASTA’s overall mission.  

 Lifetime Achievement Award 1.   Awarded to an individual who has dedicated his/her life’s work to getting people to sea under sail and who has worked to preserve the traditions and skills of sail training.   

Thank you.  We look forward to receiving your nominations!

Marketing the Mission: A brief synopsis

Building on last year’s productive conference, “Measuring Success”, this year’s conference, “Marketing the Mission” will focus on exploring methods of promoting your mission/program.

Sessions will focus on sponsorship and fundraising, character building, curriculum standards and adventure learning, community and business partnerships, professional development, port events, new media and technology, updates on regulations, international exchanges, research and outcomes measurement, ways to reinforce and transfer learning from the ships to the shore, and more!

Topping off the conference is Saturday’s Safety Under Sail Forum, a hands on tour of the Damage Control Training Facility located at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt. CFB Esquimalt is Canada’s west coast naval base located in the municipality of Esquimalt, just west of Victoria, BC, Canada. It is a part of the Maritime Command (Navy) element of the Canadian Forces. Used to train the Navy’s west coast fleet in all aspects of damage control including firefighting, flood control, nuclear biological chemical defence (NBCD) and casualty clearing, the 4,600-square-metre building replicates the decks and compartments of a ship. There are ladders, hatches and specific compartments where there is the potential of fire and flood such as the engine room, galley, and workshops.

The largest city on Vancouver Island, BC, Victoria is home to ASTA member vessels Pacific Grace, Pacific Swift, Mapleleaf and Oriole and the opening port for the American Sail Training Association’s 2008 TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Pacific Coast Series.