***The Professional Staff assists in the overall program planning for the annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit, expanding the Congress membership, developing new educational ideas for use in boating and water safety, working with our partner organizations, NASBLA, NSBC, U.S. Coast Guard, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Power Squadron, to strengthen ties and develop joint projects in boating and water safety and serves as the initial voice and contact to represent the Congress to the general public.