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Committee Charge Suggestion Form 2026-2027

Thank you for helping shape NASBLA's committee and task force priorities for the 2026-2027 cycle.

NASBLA is currently accepting suggestions for committee and task force charges for the coming year. Please submit one form for each charge recommendation.

Please provide sufficient detail to help committee leadership and the Executive Board understand the purpose, scope, and desired outcome of your suggested charge.

The deadline to submit charge suggestions is Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
1.Contact Information:(Required.)
2.Membership Type:(Required.)
3.Please describe your proposed committee or task force charge.(Required.)
4.What is the purpose of this proposed charge, and what issue or need is it intended to address?(Required.)
5.Please provide any additional information that may help support or inform this proposed charge.
Examples may include relevant resources or references, background or historical context, existing work or initiatives, or any other information that may assist in evaluating or implementing the charge.
6.What tangible product(s) or deliverable(s) do you anticipate as a result of this proposed charge?
Please describe any expected deliverables or outcomes, such as reports, guidelines, toolkits, training materials, recommendations, or other resources that will result from completing this proposed charge.
7.Who is the intended audience for the anticipated product(s) or deliverable(s)?
Please identify the individual(s) or group(s) within the recreational boating safety community that would most benefit from the proposed deliverables. Examples may include boating law administrators, law enforcement officers, educators, policymakers, manufacturers, recreational boaters, or other stakeholders.
8.How would you measure the success of this proposed charge once completed?
Please describe how you would evaluate whether the proposed charge achieved its intended purpose or desired outcome. Consider any measurable impacts, improvements, or benefits that would demonstrate the value of the resulting deliverables or recommendations.
9.Why is the issue or topic addressed by this proposed charge important to recreational boating safety and NASBLA?
Please explain the significance of this proposed charge and how it supports NASBLA's mission, strategic priorities, or the broader recreational boating safety community.
10.Do you believe this proposed charge can be completed within a single committee cycle, or will it require longer-term consideration?
Please provide your best estimate of the anticipated timeline for completing this proposed charge and any factors that may affect its duration.
11.If this proposed charge is approved by the NASBLA Executive Board for the 2026-2027 committee cycle, would you be willing and available to participate in the charge team?
Please indicate whether you would be interested in serving as a charge team member or providing subject matter expertise and other resources to support the charge team's work.
12.Which NASBLA committee or task force do you believe is best suited to review and potentially undertake this proposed charge?
Please select the committee or task force that you believe most closely aligns with the subject matter and objectives of the proposed charge. Beginning with the 2026-2027 committee cycle, the Paddlesports Committee has transitioned to the Paddlesports Subcommittee under the Education & Outreach Committee. Proposed paddlesports-related charges should be associated with the Education & Outreach Committee.