Ideas for Dive Shop support of the Scuba MB

[rligon]

I'd like to ask you folks to pitch in with ideas about how local dive shops can work with local councils to make the Scuba MB a successful program from the start. Some of the ideas we are kicking around are:

Discount/free Scuba BSA as an intro
Apply cost of Scuba BSA to OW classes
Discounted OW classes when working on the MB
Dive shop/club sponsored dives
Dive shop/club first aid training for divers
Equipment discounts when working on the MB
Rental discounts when working on the MB
Dive shop representative to work with the council

[mmmeenehan]

Y'all should check out PADI's new brochure "Scuba Opportunities with Boy Scouts of America - A guide for PADI Dive Centers and Resorts to implement a Diving program with units of the Boy Scouts of America". It is specifically designed for the diving industry. The companion brochure "Bridging the Gap between PADI Dive Centers and Boy Scouts of America" is aimed at scout units. It describes various diving opportunities in BSA programs.

[rligon]

Are these available online, or does the LDS need to get them for me? Thanks!