About the NSBC

Bylaws
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Strategic Plan
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the National Safe Boating Council, Inc., foremost coalition for the advancement and promotion of safe boating, is to enhance the safety of the recreational boating experience through education and outreach.

GOAL:
1. Maintain a leadership role through improved programs.

STRATEGY:
Through membership and industry support, involvement, and participation, enhance NSBC education, training, marketing, and outreach programs.

GOAL:
2. Promote the NSBC image and increase public visibility.

STRATEGY:
Enhance awareness of NSBC’s image as the leading coalition for boating safety.

GOAL:
3. Recruit new members and partners and strengthen existing relationships.

STRATEGY:
Engage the input, expertise, and participation from the boating community.

GOAL:
4. Establish NSBC’s legacy for future generations.

STRATEGY:
Develop diversified funding sources through increased involvement from a broad base of membership and partners.

 
Board of Directors

Veronica Floyd, Chair
Brunswick Corporation
Alexandria, VA
E-mail: veronica@veronicafloyd.com

Jim Richardson, Vice Chair
Lower Colorado River Authority
Austin, TX
E-mail: jim.richardson@lcra.org

Ruth Wood, Past Chair
BoatU.S. Foundation
Alexandria, VA
E-mail: rwood@boatus.com

Lynda Nutt, Treasurer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Hanford, CA
E-mail: Lynda.g.nutt@usace.army.mil

Joyce Shaw, Secretary
United States Power Squadron
Florence, SC
E-mail: Odetojoyce@aol.com

Maureen Healey, Member at Large
Personal Watercraft Industry Association
Washington DC
mhealey@pwia.org


Robin Freeman, Member-at-Large
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Grover Beach, CA
E-Mail: rfreeman@lightspeed.net

Carl Blackwell, Member-at-Large
National Marine Manufacturer's Association
E-mail: cblackwell@nmma.org

Executive Staff

Virgil Chambers, Executive Director
National Safe Boating Council
PO Box 509
Bristow, VA 20136
E-mail: nsbcdirect@safeboatingcouncil.org

Fred Messmann, Deputy Director
E:mail: deputy@safeboatingcouncil.org

Sheila Chappell, Office Manager
Email: office@safeboatingcouncil.org

Sandy Smith, Financial Officer
Email: finances@safeboatingcouncil.org

Rachel Burkholder, Outreach Manager
Email: outreach@safeboatingcouncil.org