JUNE 2008 - Association of Marina Industries

JUNE 2008ADVOCATEIn this issue:• Forever Resorts Celebrates Fee-Free Weekends• Watermark Property Group Aquires Dixie Marina• Apply Now for $5M in Better Boating Grants• Conference Corner

2Welcome to the June issue2009 Membership RenewalThank you to those who have renewed their AMI membership.You should have received your 2009 membershippacket with a current certificate, benefit information, and amembership decal to display at your facility. You can continueto use the members only section of the website andcontinue to receive up-to-date industry information.Your membership must be current to take advantage of themany valuable membership benefits including discountedrates on training courses and conferences. You can renewyour membership by mail, online, using the members onlysection on our website at www.marinaassociation.org, orby faxing your renewal invoice payment to 401-247-0074.If you have any questions about your 2009 renewal invoiceor did not receive one please contact Merritt Alves at 401-682-7340 or by email at malves@marinaassociation.org.AMI’s New Representative to ICOMIAGary Groenwold is AMI’s new representative to the ICO-MIA IMC beginning with the September 2009 meeting inSt. Petersburg, Russia. Captain Gary Groenewold is VicePresident, Southern Area for Westrec Marinas, the largestMarina owner/ operators in the United States. He is responsiblefor all operating issues, business development,and acquisitions throughout Florida, the Caribbean, andSouth and Central America.Westrec Marinas directly under his management in Floridainclude: Harbour Towne Marina, Hall of Fame Marina,Sunrise Harbor Mega Yacht Marina, Haulover MarineCenter and Point, Crandon Park Marine Retail and FuelOperations and Grove Isle Marina. In addition, over thelast fifteen years Gary has been working on a variety ofmarina development and consulting projects, and has beeninvolved firsthand in the design, construction, and operationof marina facilities throughout this same region. Garyalso has extensive international experience.2008 Customer Satisfaction Index NowAvailable!AMI and Survey Advantage have released their 2008benchmarks for marinas and boatyards. This benchmarkreport tracks four key areas: facility quality, marine servicequality, customer service, and boater loyalty.The report measures four areas of customer service includingresponsiveness, reliability, communication, and courtesy.While operations continue to receive high ratings oncourtesy, the industry continues to struggle to keep boatingcustomers abreast of service being performed. While theslip areas receive high marks it was surprising that the industrycan’t do a better job keeping restrooms and showerareas cleaner and continuously stocked. The highest marksfor facilities were in the marina area and ship stores, withgas docks and service desks receiving the lower scores.Customer comments highlight temporary or seasonal helpbeing the reason for ill trained people in these lower performingareas. Nine different service quality areas werebenchmarked including engine repair and rigging services.Highest ratings came in the hauling and launching areaswhile sailboat rigging and electronic repairs received thelowest marks.To purchase your copy of the 2008 Customer SatisfactionIndex visit our website at www.marinaassociation.org andclick on publications.Welcome AboardMarine Industries ofPalm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FLOsman Cem VefaiToronto, ON

Industry NewsForever Resorts Celebrates Fee-FreeWeekendsThis summer Forever Resorts is celebrating America’s nationalparks with freebies and fun for nature lovers duringthe National Park Service’s Fee-Free Weekends.The National Park Service (www.nps.gov) announced Fee-Free Weekends in various park destinations during June,July and August, saving visitors $3 to $25 in park admissioncosts. (The waiver does not include other fees affiliatedwith camping, reservations, tours and use of concessions.)Fee-Free Weekend dates include June 20-21, July 18-19 andAugust 15-16.During Fee-Free weekends, Forever Resorts invites parkvisitors to experience a FREE ride aboard a luxury houseboatat marina locations across the Southwest. Rides will begiven from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays during Fee-FreeWeekends, departing from Antelope Point Marina on LakePowell; Callville Bay Marina and Temple Bar Marina onLake Mead; Cottonwood Cove Marina on Lake Mohave;and Lake Amistad Marina on Lake Amistad. Rides includean introduction to the fun of houseboating, instruction onpiloting a houseboat and an opportunity learn more aboutthe recreation area.• Isle Royale National Park, MI – Rock Harbor Lodge• Badlands National Park, SD – Cedar Pass Lodge• Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, TX – Marinaat Lake Meredith• Lake Amistad National Recreation Area, TX – LakeAmistad Marina, Rough Canyon Marina• Padre Island National Seashore, TX – Padre Island ParkCompany• Big Bend National Park, TX – Chisos MountainsLodge• Blue Ridge Parkway, NC/VA – Crabtree Meadows,Bluffs Lodge & Restaurant, Mabry Mill• Olympic National Park, WA – Lake Crescent Lodge,Fairholme Store, Hurricane Ridge• Grand Teton National Park, WY – Signal MountainLodge, Leeks MarinaBoaters That Purchase “Taxed Fuel” MayBe Eligible For RefundSource: Best of BoatingRecreational boaters who purchase taxed fuel for use in theirboats may be able to get a refund of all or part of that ‘highwayuse tax’ depending on the state in which the fuel waspurchased, according to American Boating Association.Also during Fee-Free Weekends, Forever Resorts is givingout one FREE reusable eco-friendly shopping bag to anypark visitors who visit the retail stores between 10 a.m. and2 p.m. Also, on Saturdays during Fee-Free Weekends, ForeverResorts is offering FREE digital photos of park visitorsfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in a designated scenic area at a ForeverResort national park location. The following is a listof Forever Resorts locations across the United States offeringcomplimentary reusable shopping bags and free photosduring Fee-Free Weekends.• Grand Canyon National Park, AZ – Grand CanyonLodge North Rim• Lake Mead National Recreation Area, AZ/NV – CallvilleBay and Cottonwood Cove Marinas, Temple BarMarina, Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures,Lake Mead RV Village• Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, CA – OakBottom Marina• Mammoth Cave National Park, KY – Mammoth CaveHotel3According to the Federal Highway Administration, almost4 million gallons of gasoline were used for non-highwaypurposes in 2001. Of this, almost 25% (993,837 gallons)was used in marine activities. The cost of this fuel generallyincludes a highway use tax of anywhere from 7.5¢/gallon toclose to 30¢/gallon depending on the state.Many states apply the tax on marine fuel towards boatingprograms through the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund. Butin other states the money does not get funneled into themarine community, and instead is put into the highwayimprovement fund. Since boats don’t cause wear and tearon the highways, bridges, and ferries that benefit from thatfund, applying marine fuel tax towards the highway improvementfund is widely viewed as unfair, according tothe boating association.To deal with the problem, several states have institutedprocedures to refund at least part of the tax to recreationalboaters who take the time to fill out the required paper-Industry News Continued on Page 5

4NATIONAL MARINA DAYEach year, on the 2nd Saturday in Augustwe celebrate the important recreational, social andenvironmental contributions marinas make to waterfrontcommunities all across America. Join us this year by invitingpoliticians and the public to your facility to teach them thecrucial role marinas play as gateways to our waters.Sponsored by:For more information:visit www.marinaassociation.org/nmdor call 866/367-6622

5Industry News Continued from Page 5work and provide receipts as needed. Visit www.americanboating.orgfor more information. (Source: ABA)Three Manufacturers to RepresentValvTectSource: Boating IndustryFuel additive manufacturer ValvTect Petroleum Productshas named three manufacturer representative groups torepresent its ValvTect Marine Fuel additive line, the companyreported in a statement on Friday.“With ethanol gasoline use being expanded throughoutthe country, we feel these groups can better position ourproducts and help educate dealers and consumers on theadvantages of using ValvTect Ethanol Gasoline Treatmentto prevent ethanol related problems,” said Jerry Nessenson,president of ValvTect Petroleum Products.The three groups are the Charles A. Perry Group, whichwill support the Southeast, CGW Associates, which willsupport the Northeast, and Midwest Outdoor Marketing,which will support the Midwest. They join Harvey Willsand Western Marine Marketing, which represent ValvTectin the western markets.“These marine professionals have extensive knowledge andrelationships in the marine industry that will help solidifyour growing brand and allow us to better communicate withour current distributors and dealers,” Nessenson stated.Watermark Property Group AquiresDixie MarineBaltimore MD – June 19, 2009 Watermark Property Group,LLC today announced the acquisition of Dixie Marine,LLC currently based in Miami, Florida. Dixie Marine hasestablished a customer-oriented reputation for certied marineservice and parts support for Evinrude, Mercury andYamaha. They are an authorized dealer for Mako, Seacraftand Southport. Dixie Marine’s premium line of boats is beingshowcased at their Miami location at 21500 South DixieHighway and at World Wide Sportsman at Mile Marker80.5 in Islamorada. They will be opening a second full servicemarine center at Watermark’s Islamorada marina inthe near future.“Our objective is to combine our resources and enhanceInternet boat & part sales and service to the boating community”,states Brian McCarthy, CEO of Watermark PropertyGroup. “We are committed to providing both the Miamimarket and the Keys with the highest quality marineservice centers. We are excited about joining forces withDixie Marine, which will add both boat sales and repairand maintenance to the compliment of services oered atour Watermark marinas.““After 37 years of operations, Dixie Marine has a unique opportunityto grow our business by joining forces with Watermark”states John Vlad, president of Dixie Marine, “weare very excited about Watermark’s full service strategy ofoffering their marina members concierge boat maintenanceservice. Watermark is committed to taking the hassle out ofboat ownership and enhancing the Watermark experience.”According to Keith Getter, President of Watermark PropertyGroup, “in spite of a challenging economic environment,Watermark continues to take advantage of opportunityand building value for it’s shareholders.”

JOIN US IN TAMPA IN 2 10!Tampa Convention CenterJanuary 27 - 30, 2010Formed in 2002 as the National Marina & Boatyard Conference, the International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) is currently the only showcatered specifically to marina owners, managers and staff, as well as boat repairs and boat yard professionals. IMBC Is produced by the Association ofMarina Industries (AMI) and the American Boat Builders & Repairers Association (ABBRA).Don't miss a great opportunity to:network with industry professionalsgain up-to-date knowledge in IMBC's seminars∙learn about new products in the marina industrymingle with perspective buyers and vendors on the exhibit floor∙For more information: Go online to: www.MarinaAssociation.org/imbc or call (401) 682-7334 today!

7Conference CornerEmerging Applied TechnologiesOctober 25 – 27, 2009 · Embassy Suites · Fort Lauderdale, FLTwo Seminars Announced– As part of the EmergingApplied Technologies conferenceprogram Chris Kelly from Bonnier Marine Group willspeak about Web 2.0 technologies and how marina ownerscan use this new form of marketing to benefit their business.Chris’s presentation will also discuss the benefit ofusing a variety of video presentations to encourage bothpermanent and transient bookings. Austin Bleier fromMarineSync Corporation will also present during the conference.His presentation will discuss wireless monitoringsystems including in-slip vessel monitoring and marineequipment monitoring.Exhibit and Sponsor Opportunities – The Emerging AppliedTechnologies Conference offers a great opportunityto display your organizations or company’s information,products and/or services to an intimate yet large crowdof over 100 marina industry professionals. Sponsorshipsare $2500 and exhibit booths are $1500. Each include a 6ft. table, conference registrations for your company, andyour company name listed in the conference program.For the specifics of both sponsorship and exhibiting, visithttps://www.marinaassociation.org/seminars-and-events.php?i=88&s=0 and download the sponsor/exhibitor registrationform.when making reservations. Visit IMBC’s website, www.marinaassociation.org/imbc to make reservations online.Airline DiscountsIMBC has partnered with Jet Blue, Continental, and AmericanAirlines to offer discounts on flights to and from Tampa,FL. Contact your airline of choice and mention the discountcode or click on the links below to reserve your ticket online.• American Airlines, 5% discount available, (800) 221-2255, Code: 6610AC• Continental Airlines, 3-18% discount available,800.523.3273, Code: ZFDHCLYFTQ• JetBlue Airways, 5% Discount available, 1-888-JET-BLUE, Code: IMBC2010Hotel DiscountsIMBC has room blocks at two hotels located right across thestreet from the convention center. Staying at one of IMBC’shost hotels puts you right where the action is and providesattendees with additional networking opportunities.• Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel & Marina; 813-221-4900; Group Code: amiamia• Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown; 813-769-8300;Group Code: IMBRental Car DiscountHertz Corporation is offering IMBC attendees special ratesranging from $39 - $63 per day. Contact Hertz at 800-654-3131 and mention the discount code: CV#04EF0001International Marina &Boatyard ConferenceJanuary 27 – 29, 2010 · TampaConvention Center · Tampa, FLIMBC staff is pleased to offer travel discountsand deals on airfare, hotels, andrental cars to IMBC attendees. Makeyour travel arrangements soon to ensure your discountand be sure to enter or mention the promotional codeSponsor, Advertiser and Exhibitor Opportunities Available– IMBC is the main event for the marina and boatyardindustries with over 450 attendees that consist of keydecision makers from marinas, marina corporate chains,and suppliers. Don’t miss your opportunity to get yourcompany name out there to all attendees. Visit www.marinaassociation.org/imbcand download the IMBC PartnerOpportunities Brochure, which contains all sponsorship,advertising and exhibiting information, descriptions, andprices. Booth space is already filling up and sponsorshipsare being sold so contact Ray Clark, IMBC Sales Coordinatorat 401-247-4922 today!

82009 Training EventsMarine Service Management CourseSydney, NSW, AustraliaJuly 13 - 16, 2009Marine Service Management CourseWest Palm Beach, FLSeptember 11 - 14, 2009Intermediate Marina Management CourseSydney, NSW, AustraliaSeptember 20 - 24, 2009New TechnologiesWest Palm Beach, FLOctober 25 - 27, 20093rd AnnualSouth Florida Marina Study TourFort Lauderdale, FLOctober 28 - 29, 2009Intermediate Marina Management CourseWest Palm Beach, FLNovember 15 - 19, 2009Intermediate Marina Management CourseUKNovember 2009Advanced Marina Management CourseWest Palm Beach, FLDecember 6 - 11, 2009

9Legislation &By Wendy LarimerpartnershipsStanding Up to the Couch PotatoI recently reviewed a copy of the Outdoor Recreation ParticipationReport 2008 conducted by the Outdoor Foundation.The report gauges how many people from ages 6 to65+ enjoy, explore, or even tackle the great outdoors, andparticipate in activities from biking, hunting, skiing, andmountaineering to fishing and canoeing. Boating was notincluded as a general category but was measured throughsailing, canoeing, kayaking, and perhaps indirectly throughSCUBA diving and wake boarding. (We have been assuredboating will be a category in the next survey.)The results are dismal. Of the nearly 41,000 people surveyednationwide, who statistically represented America asa whole, just half participated in outdoor activities at alllast year. And, of those who ventured out of their homesonly 20% did so two or more times per week. The majorityof respondents indicated they enjoyed an outdoor activityfewer than 30 times in the entire year, or less than onceevery two weeks.With BoatU.S. Insurance,You’re Not Just A Number...BoatU.S. Member Bruce Fournier aboard“G’Day” on the Braden River in Florida.“So often in this day and age,customer service representativesare indifferent in their dealingswith clients over the phone. I wasextremely satisfied with the helpfuland courteous way my insuranceinquiry was handled and want tothank you for having people ofthis caliber available for yourinsurance customers.”—Bruce Fournier,Bradenton, FLYou’re Number One!At BoatU.S., you’ll find boating experts with the answers youneed when you call. Our knowledgeable Underwriters not onlyfind the perfect coverage for your boat and boating lifestyle,we’ll work with you to help find ways to save on your premium.And, as a Berkshire Hathaway company, you can be sureBoatU.S. will be here each and every time you need us.For a fast, free quote call 1-800-283-2883or apply online at BoatUS.comPolicies Subject to Limits and ExclusionsAs might be expected, the rate of outdoor activity decreasessteadily with age, such that a six-year-old is much morelikely to be out and about than a sixty-five-year-old. But,the survey results also indicate that 90% of the adult respondentswere introduced to outdoor recreation betweenthe ages of five and eighteen, most often by a parent. So,if the older generations are not getting outside, it is likelytheir kids are not out there either.In fact, the report shows that the rate of decline in youthactivity is the most dramatic of any age group. The rate ofparticipation from kids six to seventeen dropped 11% injust one year. The report stated, “…adult participants mustshare their passion for the outdoors. Connecting youthwith the outdoors ensures future generations of conservationists,healthier individuals, healthier communities, andhealthier businesses.”Why does this matter to you? Boating is an activity thatmust be done outside! If the number of Americans gettingoutdoors is dropping, it stands to reason that the number ofthose out boating is also decreasing. And, if the number ofkids enjoying outdoor activities is dropping even faster, weare losing the next generation of boaters. In other words,we’re losing our industry’s future.Why go through the embarrassment of docking your boatin front of a crowd of onlookers, when you can do it virtuallyon your TV in front of no one? Why come home froma fishing trip hot, tired, and with no fish, when you can sitin the AC and catch giant swordfish all day long? This is themindset our industry has to cope with and change.Marina owners need to come together and take a standagainst couch potatoes by celebrating their clientele whohave chosen the outdoor lifestyle. On a busy summer daywhen you and your staff feel ready to run away from yourcustomers, instead go up and thank them for being boatersand encourage them to bring their friends out for a boatride. These rarities that are outdoor enthusiasts need to behonored and celebrated and you have the luck of seeingthem in front of you every day. The better you make theirboating experience the more likely they are to continuegetting out and introducing new boaters to the wonderfuloutdoors.

Clean Marina &Environmental NewsThese Clean Vessel Act Grants AwardedSource: infoZineKen Salazar, US Secretary of the Interior, annouced the CleanVessel Act grant awards for 2009. The grants will be used tofund the construction and installation of sewage pumpout facilitiesand floating restrooms, to purchase pumpout boats andprovide educational programs for recreational boaters.“Clean Vessel Act funds support construction of facilities incommunities that depend on recreational boating for theireconomy, and depend on clean water for their health,” said Salazar.“These grants provide immediate funding for constructionof infrastructure that will provide lasting value for recreationalboaters, and everyone who relies on clean waters.”Marina Management ProfessionalsThird Party – Turn KeyMarina ManagementFull Service, All Accounting, Insurance PoolDesign & Development –Construction ManagementOur Client List Includes:Financial Institutions,Corporate Ownership,Family & Individual OwnershipMarinas International Management Division727-822-9173 Kirby@marinasintl.comSince the program’s inception in the early 1990s, the program –administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – has awardedmore than $163 million to states to install thousands of sewagepumpout stations. In addition, many states now rely uponmobile sewage pumpout boats to make the sewage collectionprocess more efficient and convenient. A number of states alsohave begun installing floating restrooms and pumpout stationsin high use areas of lakes and coastal waters.Funding for the CVA program comes from the Sport Fishingand Boating Trust Fund, formerly known as the Aquatic ResourcesTrust Fund, which is supported by excise taxes leviedon certain fishing and boating equipment and boat fuels.“These Clean Vessel Act grants will help the states maintainclean and healthy waters for people and wildlife,” said U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service Acting Director Rowan Gould. “Sewagepumpouts may not be the most glamorous conservation tool,but their presence can have an immediate and clear impact onthe well-being of aquatic resources and recreational waterwaysthat provide drinking water to millions of Americans.”A listing of grant awards made today include:Alabama: $297,188 – The Alabama Department of EnvironmentalManagement plans to install ten sewage pumpout stationsthroughout the state for its inland and coastal waters. Inaddition, the agency plans to maintain efforts to inform boatersabout the importance of proper sewage disposal and how itbenefits the aquatic environment.Arkansas: $323,335 – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commissionplans to purchase five sewage pumpout boats and installfourteen sewage pumpout stations. The grant will also providefunds for the operations, maintenance, repair and rehabilitationof existing sewage pumpout stations as needed to keep thesestations functioning.Arizona: $150,000 – The Arizona Fish and Game Departmentplans to install at least five sewage pumpout facilities, eightdump stations, and purchase a sewage pumpout boat for useon inland waters.11226 Indian TrailDallas, TX 752291110 3rd St. SouthSt. Petersburg, FL 3370110California: $3,130,000 – The California Department of Boatingand Waterways plans to install eight sewage pumpout stations,Clean Marina & Environmental News Continued on Page 11

Clean Marina & Environmental News Continued from Page 11to provide funding for the operation and maintenance of existingfacilities. The agency will also continue its efforts to educateboaters about the importance of proper sewage disposal and itsbenefits to aquatic ecosystems.Rhode Island: $448,000 – The Rhode Island Department of EnvironmentalManagement plans to install ten sewage pumpoutstations, replace or renovate five sewage pumpout stations, andpurchase a sewage pumpout boat for the proper disposal ofboater sewage on coastal waters throughout the state.Tennessee: $600,000 – The Tennessee Wildlife ResourcesAgency plans to install 16 sewage pumpout stations and renovatetwo sewage pumpout stations throughout the state. Theagency will also continue its efforts to educate boaters about theimportance of proper sewage disposal.Texas: $375,000 – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Departmentplans to install 25 sewage pumpout stations for inland watersand to continue its educational efforts to inform boaters aboutthe importance of proper sewage disposal.Utah: $350,743 – The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources willconstruct two sewage pumpout facilities to replace older facilitieslocated at Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Bear Lake.Washington: $530,000 – The Washington State Parks and RecreationDepartment plans to install six new sewage pumpoutand dump station facilities and to provide operation and maintenancefunding for 36 coastal marinas and 25 inland marinasthroughout the State.East Coast May Feel Rise in Sea Levelsthe MostSource: Washington Post Staff WriterScientists say the information comes from computer models,which could be wrong. And the mid-Atlantic region’s amplehigh ground means it will probably never be as vulnerable asLouisiana and Florida.But some are already sketching a new vision for the East Coast,as a region under siege by the ocean. In the coming decades,they say, it will probably be necessary to spend heavily to defendsome waterside places -- and to make hard choices about whereto let the sea win.“There will probably be some very difficult decisions that haveto be made,” said Rob Thieler, a scientist with the U.S. GeologicalSurvey. “Are there places where we should simply retreat becausethe cost of holding the line is unacceptably high?”On Thursday, the governors of coastal states from New York toVirginia released an agreement on Atlantic Ocean issues, includingthe need to prepare for sea-level rise. The governors pledged toidentify places and facilities most vulnerable to high water, includingport areas, parts of the power grid and other infrastructure.Researchers say rising seas are one of the most tangible consequencesof a changing climate. They rise because they are warming,expanding in volume like a highway bridge on a summerday. And they rise because they are filling up, fed by melting ice.In the 20th century, global seas rose about 0.07 inches per year-- a steady climb up tide gauges, even as the world debated theexistence and the science of climate change.“It doesn’t matter who’s causing global warming. Sea-level riseis something we can measure,” said Rob Young, a geosciencesprofessor at Western Carolina University. “You can’t argue thatsea level isn’t rising.”And it has been rising faster in the mid-Atlantic because theland here is sinking.Sea levels could rise faster along the U.S. East Coast than in anyother densely populated part of the world, new research shows, aschanges in ice caps and ocean currents push water toward a shorelineinlaid with cities, resort boardwalks and gem-rare habitats.Three studies this year, including one out last month, have madenewly worrisome forecasts about life along the Atlantic over thenext century. While the rest of the world might see seven to 23inches of sea-level rise by 2100, the studies show this regionmight get that and more -- 17 to 25 inches more -- for a totalincrease that would submerge a beach chair.Might.12Understanding this phenomenon requires thinking of the Earthas an enormous balloon. Push down in one spot on the ball’ssurface and surrounding areas are raised up. Glaciers did thisto Earth’s surface during the last ice age: they pressed down onnorthern North America and areas to the south tilted up, likethe other end of a seesaw. Today, thousands of years after theglaciers retreated, the seesaw is tipping back the other way, andthe region from New York to North Carolina is falling about sixinches per century.Researchers are finding that climate change could bring newbad luck by untracking a system of ocean currents that per-Clean Marina & Environmental News Continued on Page 13

Clean Marina & Environmental News Continued from Page 12forms the astounding feat of keeping the sea here below the averagesea level.They say it works like this: Warm water from the south Atlanticflows north along the coast, cools off and sinks. That sinkinghappens on such a vast scale that the Atlantic’s surface is lowerhere, a depression in the ocean 28 inches deep. But two newstudies have shown that climate change could make northernwaters warmer and could dump a disruptive flood of fresh waterfrom melting glaciers in Greenland.“You’re getting less sinking, because [fresh water] is less heavy, itdoesn’t sink as much. That kind of slows down this whole conveyor-belt thing,” said Gerald Meehl, a scientist at the NationalCenter for Atmospheric Research in Colorado whose study ofthis phenomenon came out last week.“You’d get an additional one or two feet over this global sea-levelrise” along parts of the coast, Meehl said, an effect that would bestrongest in the Northeast.In the Washington region, Environmental Protection Agencyofficial James G. Titus said, Hains Point, along the SouthwestWaterfront, and K Street NW in Georgetown might have to beelevated. Sections of the waterfront Fells Point neighborhood inBaltimore might also need to be jacked up.And, Titus said, rural areas along the water might have to beabandoned. On Maryland’s Eastern Shore, for instance, risingseas could eat up large sections of marshy Dorchester County.A more uncertain fate awaits such places as Assateague Island, acelebrated nature preserve, or the Maryland and Delaware beachresorts. They sit on barrier islands, just a few feet above the water.If these sea-level-rise numbers . . . come to pass, then I think it’spretty much a certainty” that these resorts would be abandoned,said Young, of Western Carolina University. “We’re going to bespending so much money protecting metropolitan areas thatit’s hard to imagine we’d have enough left over to protect resortcommunities.”Another study last month found a threat from a Texas-size icesheet in Antarctica. If it broke off and melted, the shift of massfrom pole to ocean would change both Earth’s gravitational fieldand its rotation.The result? Still more water would slosh to the U.S. AtlanticCoast, along with the Pacific Coast. But in this case, it wouldprobably not happen for centuries.Scientists concede that these predictions could be flawedor flat wrong.Even if they are right, New York still isn’t in the same danger asNew Orleans. Even a yard of sea-level rise, they say, would notput any major East Coast cities underwater. But higher waterswould mean bigger storm surges, a greater chance of floodingon rivers such as the Potomac or the Patapsco in Baltimore.It could be a much bigger problem for barrier islands andmarshes, which are typically just a few inches above the water.Even before the recent research forecast accelerating rise, BlackwaterNational Wildlife Refuge -- a rare, vast marsh on Maryland’sEastern Shore -- was predicted to become mainly openwater by 2030.So some researchers have already begun thinking about how todefend the coast. Professors at the State University of New Yorkat Stony Brook have suggested building barriers that might popup during big storms and seal off the city’s water like a bathtub.The fishing port of New Bedford, Mass., has had such a “hurricanebarrier” since the 1960s.13For now, that idea is almost too big to think about for resorttownmayors.In Dewey Beach, Del., Mayor Dell Tush said the town had beenstaggered by the $12,000-per-house cost of elevating just a fewhomes that are too close to the water.“The town basically has no plans, you know, for doing anything”to prepare for rising seas, Tush said. To raise all the town’shouses “would be cost-prohibitive, it really would.”The threat is more tangible at Joey’s Pizza and Pasta on LongBeach Island, N.J., another narrow, built-up barrier island. There,rain can bring Little Egg Harbor within a few feet of the door; ahigh tide and a good storm can put water in the dining room.“You can’t fight it. People say ‘Sandbag the doors.’ No, it comes ineverywhere,” said manager Tom Kowal. The restaurant makeslight of its situation with a sign that says “Occasional WaterfrontDining.” But Kowal said he is worried about what’s coming.“Ten inches higher than sea level right now? I’m underwater.”Attention AMI Members:Be sure to share your news with us so we caninclude it in the monthly Advocate newsletter!Email news items to:malves@marinaassociation.org.

Around The WorldNEWS FROM DOWN UNDER:New Certified Marine Service Managers(CMSM)Similar to the international Certified Marina Manager(CMM) program administered by the International MarinaInstitute (IMI) and offered by the Marina Industries Associationof Australia (MIAA), a new certification, “CertifiedMarine Service Manager” is now on offer. CMSM is a brandof excellence that recognises the best qualified managersin a marine service environment. To achieve CMSM statusapplicants are assessed on real-world abilities, such assupervising and managing people, financial management,marketing, understanding of the regulatory obligations ofmarine businesses, successful “bottom line” management,evidence of high character and ethical standards.Two top marine service managersfrom Australia were presentedwith CMSM status at theMarinas 2009 conference on theQueensland Gold Coast, May25-27. Joining this global networkof outstanding professionalsare Shane Subichin (Runaway Bay Marina, QLD), andClive Howes (Soldiers Point MarineCentre, NSW). Presenting the certificatesof achievement was SteveSammes CMM of Gold Coast CityMarina and Director of the MarinaIndustries Association of Australiaand Jim Frye CMM, President of theInternational Marina Institute andVice President of Westrec Marinas.The MIAA offers the qualifying Marine Workshop andService Managers course in Australia 17-20 August 2009 tomarina managers from the Asia-Pacific region.For further information please visit www.marinas.net.auor +61 2 9439 5806.Apply Now for $5M in Better Boating GrantsMr Tripodi said $5 million has been provided in the 2009-10 Program and from today applicants are invited to putforward projects they think may qualify.‘Boating clubs, community groups, councils and other organisationswill be able to apply for Better Boating grantsworth $25 million over the next five years,’ Mr Tripodi said.‘That’s an increase of $2 million a year on previous fundingprograms for facilities such as boat ramps, public wharves,jetties, sewage pump out facilities and public moorings.’Mr. Tripodi said to be eligible for funding, projects mustbe available for use by a broad cross section of the boatingpublic. Infrastructure must also be of a lasting nature havethe support of local councils and the community.‘The State Government supports this increase in grantfunding which in turn provides support to the marine sectorand the estimated 1.5 million people who use our waterways,’Mr Tripodi said.‘Over the last 12 months the number of boat licence holdersin NSW has increased by four and a half per cent toover 470,000. Boating is a big part of the NSW lifestyle andthese Better Boating grants reflect that.’Mr. Tripodi said since 1998-99, NSW Maritime had providedfunding for more than 400 recreational boating infrastructureprojects worth almost $20 million.The Better Boating Program replaces NSW Maritime’s previousfunding programs – including the Maritime InfrastructureProgram.Applications for grants close on Friday, July 31 2009. Formore information, go to http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/cv/infra_grants.html.Bayfield Marina Earns a Blue FlagSource: Clinton News RecordThe Bayfield Marina is No. 1. Indeed, the site, thanks inpart to its placement on the alphabetical list, is the first marinain North America to earn a Blue Flag designation.Source: Sail-World.comPorts and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi said increased fundinghas made available for recreational boating infrastructureprojects under NSW Maritime’s Better Boating Program.14That news was delivered by proud Bluewater CouncillorGeorge Irvin, Friday, during the official flag-raising ceremonyfor the internationally recognized designation, whichAround the World Continued on Page 15

From Our Affinity Partner, WellsFargo Commercial Banking GroupDear Members,As we begin the new year, it’s time to haveyour insurance/risk management programreviewed by our endorsed insurancepartners at Wells Fargo InsuranceServices (WFIS). WFIS is offering your company an insurance/riskmanagement program review (business insurance/employeebenefit plans), as well as an introductionto the Commercial Banking Group of Wells Fargo Bank.What does Commercial Banking offer customers?The Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Group, throughour Regional Commercial Banking Offices (RCBOs), leveragesthe full array of Wells Fargo’s products and servicesto address the needs of middle-market businesses.• We offer our customers a variety of tailoredfinancing, including:• Working capital funding• Real estate financing• Equipment leasing and financing• Trade finance• Expansion and acquisition• International bankingThrough our partners across Wells Fargo, we also deliver acomprehensive suite of treasury management, investment,international and insurance services for business customers,along with investment and banking services for theirprincipals and employees.Please contact your AMI Insurance Program Manager:John Chiazza, Sr. Sales ExecutiveWells Fargo Insurance Agency of Michigan, Inc.Commercial Department648 Monroe Ave, Suite 300Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1453616-336-0121 voice/616-234-1621 fax616-581-4402 mobileIrvin, who chaired the committee entrusted with meeting thestringent standards for the designation, says the accomplishmentwas achieved thanks to the support of many stakeholders.“We’re proud, and I know Bayfield is going to be proud tohave that flag waving over the marina,” he says.Bluewater Mayor Bill Dowson, who also presented congratulationson behalf of Huron County Council, creditsIrvin and the committee with overcoming many obstaclesin order to meet the required standards.“The county is very proud and very pleased to see this happenin our community,” says Dowson.Jennifer Foulds and Nick Rolfe, representing EnvironmentalDefence, the umbrella operation for the Canadian portionof the international Blue Flag body, confirm the volunteersdeserve praise.“We know it’s been a lot of hard work for the whole community,”says Foulds. “It’s something you can be very proud of.”In further thanking the committee, Irvin notes Dave MacLaren,of the Bayfield Ratepayers Association, and PaulMennill, of the Bluewater Shoreline Ratepayers Association,as well as the Bluewater Mayor and Bluewater Coun.Tyler Hessel helped make the dream a reality. He also gavethanks to Mari Veliz of the Ausable Bayfield ConservationAuthority, Bayfield Marina operator Don Lindsay, BluewaterCAO Lori Wolfe and especially committee assistant ArleneParker “who deserves most of the credit.”Irvin further thanked Councillor-at-Large James Fergusson,chairman of the municipality’s economic-developmentcommittee, for bringing the program to the attentionof the municipality.Roger Lewington, of the Bayfield and Area Chamber ofCommerce, also praised those involved, which includesPioneer Park’s board of directors.“It’s such an important resource to the community,” saysLewington.Around the World Continued from Page 14drew dozens of spectators along with politicians from theMunicipalities of Bluewater and Central Huron.As an added bonus, Lake Huron is now home to its ownBig Three. That is, the lake is home to the first three marinasto earn the Blue Flag designation in all of North America,with the communities of Port Franks and Grand Bendreceiving the other ones.15Chris Thatcher, Commander of the Goderich squadronfor the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron, which teachessafe-boating practices, also gave kudos to those on boardwith the project.“If you don’t have good clean water, you don’t have the restof it,” he says.

17News From WashingtonBy Larry InnisConsensus on Wallop-Breaux MovesForwardKey stakeholders in the Sport Fish Restoration and BoatingTrust Fund (Wallop-Breaux), began discussing theupcoming re-authorization of the fund in November, 2008.Meeting approximately every two weeks, the stakeholdergroup has reached a tentative consensus subject to a draftingof the re-authorization language. AMI, NMMA, Boat/USand MRAA played a vital role in this process.The trust fund is a user-pay, user-benefit system that isfunded from the federal excise tax on motorboat gasoline,gasoline used for small engines like lawn mowers, fishingequipment, and imported boats. The Coast Guard andFish and Wildlife Service administer the funds to helppay for boating safety programs in the states; sport fishand habitat restoration; pump outs; boating and fishingoutreach; construction of transient boat slips, boating accessramps and other facilities; and wetlands restoration.The small group of DC-area stakeholders has agreed onseveral key points in the re-authorization, including a“maintenance of effort” clause for boating safety moneyto the states. This means that state legislatures can’t reducethe state matching funds to receive the federal share,and an increase in the federal/state match formula from50/50 to 75/25. These actions were deemed very importantin light of the declining economy and state budgets.In addition, slight increases have been approved for outreachthrough the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundationto encourage more participation in fishing and boating,vital in this new economic environment. Non-specificlanguage was approved to expand the usage of Clean VesselAct funds for the Clean Marina Program and cleaninfrastructure such as pressure wash treatment systems.We Are All Feeling the Effectsof a Suffering EconomyAs gas prices continue toincrease the profit marginsat the fuel dock are less. As acountry, marina fuel usage isdown 40% from what it hasbeen in year’s past.The Good News?Transaction Solutions can help you INCREASE YOURPROFIT MARGIN through Guaranteed Savings onyour monthly credit card processing fees!Fax a recent month’s processing statement in todayand a Transaction Solutions/AMI Representative willprovide you with a detailed comparative analysis.For more details contact us at 850-934-3030 or viaemail at ami@tspay.comGuaranteed Savings, Guaranteed ResultsVisit us Online at www.TSPay.comThe most controversial part of the stakeholder discussionswas on how to treat administrative costs incurredby the Coast Guard and Fish and Wildlife Agency. Theproposed consensus is to take these costs out of the trustfund before the other accounts, like the CVA and distributionsto the states for boating safety and sport fish restoration.This action is designed to bring equity to thefund between the Coast Guard and Fish and WildlifeAgency. Currently the Coast Guard’s administrative fundsare taken out of the state boat safety fund account andthe USF&WS gets its administrative money “off the top.”The DC-area stakeholders, known now as the Alliance ofBoaters and Anglers (ABA), are drafting model legislation,which will be proferred to fishing and boating groups andthen to Congress. It is expected the model language, if approvedby key advocates in Congress, will be included inthe upcoming re-authorization of the Highway Trust Fund.Interested in Advertising with AMI?Contact Merritt Alves atmalves@marinaassociation.org foradvertising opportunities!

Training & CertificationBy Kayce Cashill FlorioTraining is More Critical Than Ever,Invest in Yourself!The International Marina Institute (IMI) is busy makingplans for its fall training schedule and Ft. Lauderdale ishost to all of the events being held from October throughDecember 2009. The training calendar kicks off withthe Emerging Technologies Conference being held at theEmbassy Suites, followed by the 3rd Annual South FL StudyTour, which travels to regional marinas and boatyardsfrom West Palm to Ft. Lauderdale. These events have beenstrategically placed before the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show,beginning with an opening reception on October 25, 2009and ending with the last day of the Study tour on October29, 2009.The Emerging Technologiesconference is a programfocusing on emerging trends,technologies, and newdevelopments in sciencethat will affect the way theindustry does business in thenext few decades. Expertsand industry leaders will conduct seminars on topicsranging from water treatment systems for pressurewashing, storm water recycling, Web 2.0, fire safetysystems, and recent nuances in web Marketing to greenbuilding approaches and innovations in energy use andcarbon offsets. The conference is being hosted by LarryHalgren, Halgren & Associates, LLC, a veteran in themarine industry with experiences ranging from sales,marketing and executive management to operations andmarina and waterfront development. Larry is also on theIMI faculty, presenting on Marina Construction in theAdvanced Marina Management School (AMM). Larrywill open up the conference with a presentation on, “2020Waterfront Emerging Technologies: What Is ComingTo Your Marina Next!” This presentation will push theedge of the envelope from what is probable to what ispossible in the marina industry within the next ten years.Dovetailing from the Emerging Technologies Conference isthe 3rd Annual Southeast Florida Study Tour. IMI hopes toreplicate the success of previous years and more specificallylast year, where attendance was closed at 32 participants.The 2-day tour visits top marinas and boatyards from West18Palm Beach to Ft. Lauderdale. Sites currently committedto this educational program include Aquamarina, HiddenHarbour, The Port Condominium/Vertical Yachts,Lauderdale Marine Center and Pier 66. The goal of thetour is to visit an eclectic group of facilities, giving theattendee the most diverse experience possible. The touris being hosted by Tim Timpson, MarineResource, LLC,CMM. Tim is also a veteran in the marine industry withvast experiences in directoperations to consultingon large marinaconstruction projectsglobally, many of whichfocus on Tim’s specialty,Drystack Storage systems.Tim is a longtime facultymember of IMI and morespecifically participates inthe Intermediate Marina Management School, focusing onEmergency Management. The tour concludes each day witha round table discussion, facilitated by Mr. Timpson, wherethe participants discuss their observations and completeSWOT analyses (strengths, weaknesses, observationsand threats) on each facility visited. These analyses area very valuable part of the learning experience in thisprogram and have been proven to be tangible referencesfor the participants as they return to their own facilities.Finally, the last training opportunities on the fall calendarare the Intermediate and Advanced Marina ManagementSchools (IMM and AMM), being held at the RenaissanceHotel in Ft. Lauderdale from November 15 – November 19,2009 and December 6 – December 11, 2009, respectively.These courses are prerequisites to obtaining the highlycoveted CMM certificate.Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in IMI’sprograms to gain valuable experience and long- termrelationships through networking opportunities and toinvest in yourself. IMI strives to provide new, exciting andapplicable training to all marina professionals and the staffthat support them. We welcome your thoughts on currenttraining interests. To share you needs for continuededucation and thoughts on topics for training please emailimitraining@marinaassociation.org.For more information or to register for IMI’s trainingprograms, please visit www.marinaassociation.org.

Need a Little Help NavigatingEmployee Benets Programs?The Association of MarinaIndustries (AMI) can providethe guidance you need to helpmake informed buying decisions— smart buying decisions.Finding the right coverage for your employeesSorting through the myriad of coverage options available today can be timeconsuming and dicult, especially for AMI members, who are usually busywith other aspects of running a business. AMI members looking for employeebenefit solutions now have the buying power of the association and the securityof working with a trusted partner, Dynastar Benefits Group, an experiencedemployee benets brokerage. The AMI employee benefits program wasdeveloped to help members wade through the choices.The AMI employeebenets programprovides:• Direction for members looking toadopt an employee benefits programbut don’t know where to start• Experienced employee benetsconsulting and planning to help AMImembers recruit and maintain atalented workforce• Individualized attention to addressthe unique needs of employers• Guidance in the implementation ofemployee benefits programsAMI and Dynastar have developed a number of programs to help associationmember companies nd solutions that protect hard-working employees andoer reliable options from dependable carriers. Dynastar uses its industryexpertise to help develop quality plan options that match the individual businessowner's needs.Recently AMI and Dynastar established a relationship with HM Life InsuranceCompany to develop a Limited Benet Medical program that oers dierentplans and premium levels. Together, Dynastar and HM can help nd healthcoverage that is right for every group. This is just one example of how businesseslike yours can take advantage of Dynastar's expertise in nding the rightemployee benets solution.Take a look at the Limited Benet Medical Plans on the reverse side of this sheetto see the options developed for AMI members.Interested in learning more?Go to www.amiemployeebenets.com or call 877.962.8827 to speakto a specialist who can address your particular needs.

Association of Marina Industries – HM Care Advantage Benet SummaryBenet Schedule Value Standard PremiumOce Visits – Physician/Licensed PractitionerDaily In-HospitalAdditional Daily Benet for FirstDay of Hospital ConnementSurgeryAnesthesiaOutpatient Diagnostic TestingProvider Network$60 per Visit5 Visits$100 per Day30 Days$100 First Day1 Admission$500 Max. per SurgeryBased on Schedule2 Surgeries20% of ScheduledSurgery Benet$100 per Testing Day3 DaysReduces Fees fromNetwork Providers$80 per Visit5 Visits$200 per Day30 Days$200 First Day1 Admission$500 Max. per SurgeryBased on Schedule2 Surgeries20% of ScheduledSurgery Benet$125 per Testing Day3 DaysReduces Fees fromNetwork ProvidersHospital Emergency Room Not Included $250 per Visit2 VisitsInpatient Visits – Physician Not Included $100 per Visit3 Visits$100 per Visit5 Visits$500 per Day30 Days$500 First Day1 Admission$1,000 Max. per SurgeryBased on Schedule3 Surgeries20% of ScheduledSurgery Benet$300 per Testing Day3 DaysReduces Fees fromNetwork Providers$500 per Visit3 Visits$100 per Visit3 VisitsDaily Intensive Care Unit Not Included Not Included $1,000 per DayReplaces In-Hospital DaysOutpatient Hospital Services Not Included $200 per Treatment Day2 DaysWellness Screening TestWellness ServiceOutpatient PrescriptionDrug Insurance*(Dependent-only coverage isnot available.)*Provided by Fidelity Security LifeInsurance Company.$150 per Test1 Test$75 per Service1 ServiceNot Included(See PharmacyDiscount Card)$150 per Test1 Test$75 per Service1 Service$10 Co-pay GenericFormulary$15 Co-pay Generic OralFormulary Contraceptives$50 Co-pay Brand NameFormulary$1,000 Max. Benet$250 per Treatment Day2 Days$150 per Test1 Test$75 per Service1 Service$10 Co-pay GenericFormulary$15 Co-pay Generic OralFormulary Contraceptives$50 Co-pay Brand NameFormulary$1,000 Max. BenetIndemnity Benefits shown are per calendar year per covered person. The calendar year is the employer-defined benefit cycle.This Benefit Summary is not intended to be a complete or legal description of the program of benefits. Certain exclusions andlimitations apply and may vary by state. HM Care Advantage pays a fixed amount for medical services. It does not provide majormedical or comprehensive medical coverage.Starting at less than $45per month per employee,the plans at the leftwere developed for theAssociation of MarinaIndustries .About HM Care AdvantageHM Care Advantage pays axed amount for medicalservices. The benets can bepaid directly to the provideror to the employee, whicheverthe employee prefers.Complementary discount andwellness programs round outthe coverage offering, and aprovider network helps reduceout-of-pocket expenses.Additional value-addedbenets include:• Health Information On-Call• Complementary WellnessDiscount Program• Health Information On-Line• Pharmacy Discount Card**• Vision Discount** Replaced by insured prescriptiondrug coverage when insured coverageis offeredMonthly Premium Costs Value Standard PremiumEmployee $44.11 $95.14 $114.70Employee + Spouse $80.12 $167.65 $264.31Employee + Children $81.16 $181.48 $278.14Family $117.05 $253.83 $397.59The rates shown above are contingent upon the employer contributing at least 100% of the premium for the lowest pricedemployee-only plan.About HM Life Insurance CompanyHM Life Insurance Company is a member of the HM Insurance Group, based in Pittsburgh, PA. HMInsurance Group, a Highmark Company, oers a product portfolio featuring HM Worksite Advantage —Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Income plans — and HM Care Advantage, a limited benetmedical plan. HM is a recognized leader in excess loss and reinsurance including Employer Stop Loss,Provider Excess and HMO Reinsurance. HM Life Insurance Company has received “A-” (Excellent)ratings from A.M. Best Company, one of the country’s oldest and most respected rating agencies.Interested inlearning more?Visit AMI's benets site,www.amiemployeebenets.com,or call 877.962.8827 to speakto a specialist who can addressyour particular needs.HM Care Advantage is an HM Life Insurance Company product administered by Key Benet Administrators (KBA). Based on the plan selected, Medical and Visioncoverages are underwritten by HM Life Insurance Company, Pittsburgh, PA, under policy form series HM905, HM902 or similar. For other insured products when available:Dental and Outpatient Prescription Drug coverages are underwritten by Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company, Kansas City, MO, under policy form series M-9037 andM-9031/M-9022. Administrative and/or customer support services when available are provided: for Health Information On-Call – Health Dialog Services Corporation; forComplementary Wellness Discount Program – Healthways Whole-Health Networks, Inc; for Health Information On-Line – HealthMedia® Inc.; for Pharmacy DiscountCard – Caremark, Inc; for Vision – Davis Vision; for Provider Network – MultiPlan and Indiana Health Network. Other administrative and/or customer support servicesmay be provided by HM Life Insurance Company and HM Benets Administrators. Certain exclusions and limitations may apply. See your certicate or other evidence ofcoverage for details. Coverage or service requested or the use of a specic association, franchise, trust or union may not be avail-able in all states.MTG - 1320 (1/09)

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AMI Contact InformationMerritt AlvesAMI Membership CoordinatorPhone: (866) 367-6622Fax: (401) 247-0074malves@marinaassociation.orgWendy LarimerAMI Legislative Coordinator(202) 350-9623wlarimer@marinaassociation.orgInternational Marina Institute (IMI)Education & Training Programs(401) 247-0314imitraining@marinaassociation.orgInternational Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC)(401) 682-7334IMBC@marinaassociation.orgAMI50 Water StreetWarren, RI 02885www.marinaassociation.orgToll free: (866) 367-6622www.MarinaAssociation.org