Life Jackets float! You don't!

[Jennie@ifish]

You guys? This is an absolute no brainer! We all get on here and talk safety, and we need to get out there and walk the talk!

How many on here have criticised others for not wearing a life jacket, or not having their children in a life jacket? LOL... I feel like going through ifish and finding those posts, and signing you up!

I promised that I wouldn't do a shame post, because... frankly, they don't usually work. Guilt is not a good producer of good things... or volunteers.

This is a feel good experience, just like the Christmas party and if you want some of that feel good, get out there and volunteer!

It's not too late to call Marianne! Call her and sign up! The shows are a blast and you get free entrance, parking, and will learn a thing or two! Not to mention the friends that you will meet!

Can you help out? If so, they'd LOVE to hear from you!

I'd love for ifish to make a great presence on the floor, at this show!

I wish I could do it, dangit!

Anyhow, read below!

I hope this reaches even a few more volunteers!

Thank you,
Jen




This, from USCGBoating:

Well its trade show time again and the Keep Hope Afloat Foundation is conducting another children’s lifejacket giveaway at the Portland Boat Show. Last year they gave out 5000 quality Sterns lifejackets to any child 12 and under. This year they plan on doing the same thing but adding a return program where you can bring in any of your lifejackets, no matter the size, that you have grown out of and no longer use and receive a tax deduction credit. Can’t get any better than that!

In order to make these programs a success there is a need for volunteers to help. I was discussing this with the folks at the Oregon State Marine Board and asked if they would be interested in some if the IFISH family could participate. They gave the big thumbs up and asked me to pass the invitation. The Marine Board is coordinating the program and is scheduling the volunteers. The show runs from 6 to 14 January. If you are interested please contact MarinAnn at 503-378-5158. Go ahead and drop my name!