Boat Professionalism

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

March XVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-
Whitemud

Dear David:

In order to increase visibiliity of the Capilano & Fulton Place Schools, why not run boating optional classes & classes for credit at the two schools. The idea is a lock because the kids can learn about boating on the river & all aspects of boating safety. They can learn about how to repair boats, wear lifejackets & how to perform first aid on a boat if a party is injured or if the boat should capsize.

The idea could essentially be run both in the gymnasium & on the grasss of the schools themselves. It makes sense because of the close proximity of the two schools to the North Saskatchewan River & therefore by extension, other tributaries.

Happy St. Patrick's Day David To You & Your Good Family,

Rory

Source: Boating Magazine.