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Name

Title

Organization

Address

City, State Zip

Dear Salutation:

When faced with a boat, what is your first reaction? For most people, the thought is one of fun and relaxation. But did you know that the water is a very unforgiving environment? For example, according to the US Coast Guard 2001 Summary Boating Statistics:

(You may need to update thesestatistics at the USCG BARD database website.)

  • 8 out of 10 victims in fatal boating accidents were not wearing life jackets.
  • It is estimated that life jackets could have saved 420 of the 498 boaters who drowned.
  • Eighty-five percent of boating fatalities occurred on boats of less than 26’ in length.
  • Alcohol was a factor in thirty-four percent of boating fatalities.
  • The wear-rate of life jackets in vessels less than 18’ is only 4%.

Sadly, approximately eighty percent of all boating fatalities occurred on boats where the operator had not completed a boating safety education course. These reports identify the need to restore a philosophy of “boat smart from the start” to the boating community. United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is actively addressing these issues with reliable, innovative, and fun programs.

Meeting Community Needs: Education

This is where we would fill in a brief (2-3 paragraphs) on the program and what we hope to accomplish.

Our Request to You

We are seeking a $x,xxxx gift from FILL IN THE BLANK to help complete/fund/do the XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. This would be an area where we would fill in details on other funding and progress of the program to date.

Because FILL IN THE BLANK shares our goal of improving boating safety, we are offering the following forms of recognition. Your support, coupled with the investments of other project funders, will provide…………………………………. With a gift of $xx,000, your organization’s name will be noted on all program materials.

On behalf of USPS, I would be pleased to arrange a conference call to further discuss the impact and value of your investment in our future. I will contact you within two weeks to discuss this request and provide any additional information you require. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Susan Q. Funding Seeker

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Program budget

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