2019 Attendee Feedback

Thank you for attending the 2019 International Boating and Water Safety Summit Conference (IBWSS) in Jacksonville, FL! 

Please take 5 minutes to answer the following questions about what you learned and experienced. Your feedback will be confidential and valuable in planning the 2019 conference.

If you have any questions, please contact dcorish@safeboatingcouncil.org or call 703-361-4294.

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* 1. Contact Information:

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* 2. Which of the following best describes your profession?

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* 3. How insightful was the 2019 IBWSS program?

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* 4. Please rate the sessions on Monday, March 25.

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The Future of Recreational Boating - Thom Dammrich
Social Influences on Boating Safety - Peter Mitchell
BUI Impairment - Major Richard Moore
National Boating Education Standards - Captain Jeff Wheeler
Behavior Change Marketing Workshop - Peter Mitchell
Certified Recreational Boating Professional - John Malatak
Waves of Hope: Tips for First Responders from Families of Water Tragedies - Dana Gage, Jan Whillhite-Iserman, Sergeant Cameron Brown, Officer Heather Lanier
R3 and Recreational Boating Programs - Stephanie Hussey, Tim Spice
Adaptive Recreational Boating Programs - Joe Moore
Engaging Public Officials in Water Safety - Liz Schmidt
Inflatable Life Jacket Repacking - Training with Absolute Outdoor, The Coleman Company, and Mustang Survival
Tour of Mustang Survival
Automated Reporting and Boater Trends - Captain Joe Frohnhoefer III

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* 5. Please rate the sessions on Tuesday, March 26.

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Next Generation of Boating and Water Safety Gear - Panel discussion
Multi-Use Waterway Conflict Management Roundtable - Panel discussion
Paddling Lingo - Tommy Thompson, Mike Hammond
BUI Simulation Classroom Training - Deputy Chris Castelli
Changing Life Jacket Wear Behavior Through Enforcement and Education - Pam Doty, Rachel Garren
Drowning Prevention: Lessons and Successes from the National Drowning Prevention Alliance - Dr. Adam Katchmarchi
National Recreational Boating Surveys - Representatives from RTI International
How Recreational Boating Impacts the Travel and Tourism Economy - Gerry James
Pool Sessions: Boating Safety Training and Buoyancy Devices Demos - Various
BUI Simulation On-Water Training - FWC
Future of Towed Sports - Kevin Michael
Bridging the Gap from Closed Water to Open Water Safety - Alissa Magrum
Future of SUP - Todd Bishop
International Perspective: Canadian Safe Boating Council - Ted Rankine, Lawrence Jacobs
How the Gig and Shared Economies Will Change Recreational Boating - Zach Hatraf
New Life Jackets Labels - Brian Rehwinkel
Certified Recreational Boating Professional - John Malatak
Impacting the Future of Boating and Water Safety Through Legislation - Ar'Sheill Monsanto
Synthesis Discussion - Small group session
Best Practices for Federal Non-Profit Grants - U.S. Coast Guard Representative
Inflatable Life Jacket Repacking - Training with Absolute Outdoor, The Coleman Company, and Mustang Survival

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* 6. Please rate the sessions on Wednesday, March 27.

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How the Evolution of Learning Impacts Boaters - Kalkomey, Life Saving Victoria, and U.S. Sailing
Leadership Skills for Boating Safety - Verne Gifford, MariAnn McKenzie, Gerry James, Diane Corish
Virtual Reality and Interactive Learning Stations - Kalkomey, Life Saving Victoria, and U.S. Sailing
Youth and Boating - Kathy Weydig, Margaret Candler
Best Practices for Federal Non-Profit Grants - U.S. Coast Guard Representative
Inflatable Life Jacket Repacking Relay Race
Developing a National Water Safety Plan for the U.S. - Keith Christopher
Awards Luncheon

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* 7. How much time would you prefer between breakout sessions?

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* 8. As a result of your attendance at #IBWSS19, what did you learn?

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* 9. As a result of your attendance at #IBWSS19, what do you plan to implement into your boating and/or water safety program?

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* 10. Please share any additional comments.

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* 11. For future conferences, do you prefer a warm weather location?

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* 12. For future conferences, are you willing to travel more than 30 minutes from an airport to the site destination?

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* 13. For future conferences, what would you like in the registration bag?

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* 14. For future conferences, when would you prefer the awards ceremony?

Big things coming in 2020 so be sure to attend #IBWSS20. Thank you for your time.

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