Organizational Overview of CanBoat/NautiSavoir (CPS-ECP)
| Site: | CanBoat / NautiSavoir |
| Course: | Introduction to CanBoat/NautiSavoir - An Internal Training Module |
| Book: | Organizational Overview of CanBoat/NautiSavoir (CPS-ECP) |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 1:45 AM |
References & Resources
Important:
You may not have access to all the resources here unless you have an Officer position.
If you run into a permission error please contact ithelp@cps-ecp.org
CanBoat/NautiSavoir Website
- Click on the 3 horizontal lines in the top right of the opening page select login (one needs to have an active user account with a valid email )
- Click on the downward arrow under your name and click My Member's Area
- Type "Library" in the grey box at the top right, then click on Welcome and read the Introduction.
The My Member Area Library
- Please read the Library Introduction
- The “search” tool at the top right enables the member to search on key words for locating the posted documents.
The core documents are organized by subject and area of interest, (example: Our Organization, Officers Resources, Membership, Education) as is listed in the “Space Directory” headings.
Website Updates in My Member's Area- click on the flag at the top left to see recent changes
History of CPS-ECP
- Started in Windsor, Ont. in 1938
- Offshoot from USPS Squadron in Detroit
- Incorporated in 1947
- Originally Canadian Power Squadrons, hence CPS
- Changed name to Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons in 1985
- Re-incorporated 2014 – Canada Not For Profit (NFP) Act
- Rebranded to be CanBoat/NautiSavoir in 2024
Vision, Mission & Values Statements
- Provide the ‘Framework’ within which the organization functions
- These statements are our "Guiding Light"
Vision – What We Are
A committed community of experienced boaters
inspiring others to adopt a safe boating attitude
through education and training.
Mission – What We Do
To Achieve Our Vision
- We teach safe boating practices and proper navigational
techniques
- We promote the cause of boating safety by creating a safe
boating ethic
- We advance the cause of boating safety in cooperation with
other agencies and organizations
- We keep our Member and Volunteer community strong through ongoing social interaction and enjoyment
Values – What Keeps Us Strong
Safety
- Boating safety is of prime importance
- We encourage the boating experience as a safe and enjoyable recreation
Education
- Our CanBoat/NautiSavoir Boating Courses are of high quality and provide good value
- We are leaders in safe boating education
- We embrace changes in boating education and practices
Community
- We depend on volunteers of all ages, levels of experience, and skill
- We enjoy our interactions with our fellow volunteers and members
Environment
- We believe in boating in an environmentally responsible manner
Membership
Qualifications for Membership - ( By-laws 2.02 p. 4)
An individual who:
- has successfully completed a course prescribed by the Board; or
- holds a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate (PCOC)
may apply to become a Member of the Corporation and shall become a Member upon admission by the
Board and payment of the annual dues in accordance with Section 3.01 of these By-laws.
Each Member in good standing shall be entitled to notice of, attend, participate and vote at all Meetings of
Members.
For purposes of these By-laws, “good standing” means a Member who is not in default of paying
his or her annual dues and whose membership has not been suspended pursuant to Section 3.05 of these
By-laws.
Each Member shall have one (1) vote at Meetings of Members.
Organization/Levels of Governance
- Members are organized into Squadrons
- Squadrons are organized into Districts
- Districts plus a "National District" constitute the National organization
