SEPTEMBER 2009 - Association of Marina Industries
SEPTEMBER 2009 - Association of Marina Industries SEPTEMBER 2009 - Association of Marina Industries
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Around The World World First Certified Marina Operator (CMO) Acknowledged The Certified Marina Operator (CMO) designation has been awarded to Rod Williams, Marina Manager at the Middle Harbour Yacht Club in Sydney. In response to demands within the marina industry, the USA based International Marina Institute® (IMI), a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), is now certifying marina operators. These are the individuals who handle daily operations at a marina or manage a segment of a large facility, but are not the full-charge facility managers. This past week, the Institute awarded its first CMO designation to Rod Williams. Jim Frye, President of AMI said, ‘We have received many requests for training that is geared specifically toward marina operators. We’re pleased to provide it and very proud to be certifying our first operator.’ The new CMO designation targets managers who may not be eligible to apply for the well-established Certified Marina Manager (CMM) designation due to the size of their facility or their job scope. ‘IMI recognizes that these managers make a tremendous contribution to the landscape of the industry and they deserve their own certification.’ Rod Williams CMO has a lengthy history in the marina industry, dating back to 1983 at the age of 18. More recently, he commenced as the dockmaster at the Middle Harbour Yacht Club in 2006 where he quickly progressed to marina manager in 2007. In addition to handling day-to-day operations of the yacht club, Rod is currently overseeing a refurbishment of the marina. 17 MIAA President and IMI Board member Jeff d’Albora said the designation of the first CMO was an important milestone within the international marina industry. ‘This is another step in building a solid internationally recognized career pathway for those working in the marina industry. The IMI and MIAA offer congratulations to Rod Williams CMO for his achievement’. Debbie Burns Elected New UK and Europe CMM Group Chairman The UK and Europe CMM group have elected Debbie Burns as the Group’s new Chair. Debbie joined MDL Marinas in 1994 as the Office Manager at Mercury Yacht Harbour and was promoted to the position of Marina Manager in 1997. In 2001 Port Hamble Marina was added to her responsibilities and she managed both marinas until early 2007. Debbie continued managing Port Hamble Marina until December 2008 when she became Manager of Ocean Village Marina. Europe’s largest marina operator, MDL Marinas has an extensive background of marina operation and benefits from a team of highly trained staff. The company operates 20 marinas in prime locations and is fully experienced in all aspects of marina management, from boat lifting to dry stack storage. Debbie attended the 2001 AMM School in Sandbanks and received her CMM in 2002. Debbie has been an active member of the UK and Europe and CMM group, involved in the organization and planning of the hugely popular annual Marina Manager conferences, she has led field trips on the IMM and AMM schools and has taken part in the mentoring programme. Debbie spent 3 years on the TYHA council and is now vice chair on the BMF South Committee. Debbie is married with an 18 year old son and 16 year old daughter both who are very keen enthusiastic dinghy sailors. Mike Townsend of Dean and Reddyhoff Limited and Nicola Walsh of MDL Marinas join Debbie as vice chairs of the UK and Europe and CMM group. Around the World Continued on Page 17
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