MAY 2011 - Association of Marina Industries
MAY 2011 - Association of Marina Industries MAY 2011 - Association of Marina Industries
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOATS...LET IMI ® TEACH YOU THE REST.Marina businesses have evolved into sophisticated,capital-intensive, highly regulated enterprises thatrequire top professional management.Get on the inside track by becoming aCertified Marina Manager.∙ Personnel management∙ Regulatory obligations∙ Customer service and marketing∙ Risk and liabilities∙ Marine law∙ Fire and emergency response∙ Health and safety compliance∙ Environmental management∙ Industry networking∙ Quality controlCertified Marina Managers (CMM) earn higher wages, advance farther within the industry, and gain international respect.2011 Training Schedule2010Intermediate Marina Management Course Boca Raton, FL November 14–18, 2010Advanced Marina Management Course Fort Lauderdale, FL December 5–10, 20102011International Marina & Boatyard Conference Fort Lauderdale, FL January 26–28, 2011Intermediate Marina Management Course Charleston, SC February 27–March 3, 2011Advanced Marina Management Course Charleston, SC March 20–25, 2011Marina Operator Course Fort Lauderdale, FL September 25–29, 2011IMI’s Fall Conference Fort Lauderdale, FL October 23–25, 20115 th Annual Southeast Florida Marina Study Tour Fort Lauderdale, FL October 26–27, 2011Intermediate Marina Management Course Tampa, FL November 6–10, 2011Advanced Marina Management Course Tampa, FL December 11–16, 2011Endorsed by: International Council Of Marine Industry Associations- was formedin 1967 to bring together in one global organisation all the national boatingfederations and other bodies involved in the recreational marine industry, and torepresent them at an international level.International Marina Institute® ∙ 50 Water Street Warren, RI ∙ 401-247-0314 ∙ www.marinaassociation.org
9Marina Trade Association NewsTexas marina associationThis month’s featured marine trade association isthe Marina Association of Texas.The Marina Association of Texas (MAT) is a nonprofit,volunteer organization founded in 1973.Initiated by the Sea Grant Program of Texas A&MUniversity, MAT was the first association of its kindin the nation. Members include inland and coastalmarinas, and product and service providers to marinas.The mission of MAT is to bring members togetherto share their ideas, knowledge and experiences forthe mutual benefit of all within the industry. MATis not only the voice for the marina industry in thestate, but also partners to manage the Clean TexasMarina Program, an annual scholarship competitionfor members and their families, and they holda highly successful annual conference.MAT is directed by a member elected Board of Directors,and day to day operations of the associationfall to a staff of five part-timers, lead by BetsyOliver. Oliver has been director for seventeen years.She came to the position when then President JackGarner asked her to consider the opportunity. Shewas originally reluctant as she had no experiencewith marinas, but since she had run trade organizationsshe decided to take the chance and served asdirector alongside Rene Adams who she says, “…was truly the glue for many years until he passedaway.”Under the direction of Oliver membership hasranged between 200 and 225 depending on theeconomy. “This current economy has hurt us some,but we continue to operate and serve our membersand I am confident we will regain those we lose duringhard times,” stated Oliver.Other than the economy, marinas in Texas are facedwith issues of EPA requirements and other governmentregulations, and the constant obstacles to remainingprofitable. In fact if she could change justone thing in our industry, Oliver says it would begovernment regulations. “(I wish) that governmentregulations would take into consideration the costbenefit analysis when they are implementing orchanging the rules and regulations that affect ourindustry.”Managing the association is also not without itschallenges. Oliver comments, “ In the past it hasbeen difficult to get volunteers to take on a lot ofresponsibility in running and managing the Association.Lately that has changed and I have beendelighted. It gives them more awareness of what actuallytakes place in managing the Association andit’s members.”Oliver would not have stuck with the job for somany years if there were not positives. When askedwhat the best part of her job she responded, “I lovethe people! They have always been so grateful forthe work I can do for them and they have becomelifetime friends. It just makes me want to give themthe very best that I can provide to keep the Associationalive and well.”For more information on the Marina Associationof Texas visit http://www.marinaassociationoftexas.com/If you would like your association featured, pleasecontact wlarimer@marinaassociation.org
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YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOATS...LET IMI ® TEACH YOU THE REST.<strong>Marina</strong> businesses have evolved into sophisticated,capital-intensive, highly regulated enterprises thatrequire top pr<strong>of</strong>essional management.Get on the inside track by becoming aCertified <strong>Marina</strong> Manager.∙ Personnel management∙ Regulatory obligations∙ Customer service and marketing∙ Risk and liabilities∙ Marine law∙ Fire and emergency response∙ Health and safety compliance∙ Environmental management∙ Industry networking∙ Quality controlCertified <strong>Marina</strong> Managers (CMM) earn higher wages, advance farther within the industry, and gain international respect.<strong>2011</strong> Training Schedule2010Intermediate <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course Boca Raton, FL November 14–18, 2010Advanced <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course Fort Lauderdale, FL December 5–10, 2010<strong>2011</strong>International <strong>Marina</strong> & Boatyard Conference Fort Lauderdale, FL January 26–28, <strong>2011</strong>Intermediate <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course Charleston, SC February 27–March 3, <strong>2011</strong>Advanced <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course Charleston, SC March 20–25, <strong>2011</strong><strong>Marina</strong> Operator Course Fort Lauderdale, FL September 25–29, <strong>2011</strong>IMI’s Fall Conference Fort Lauderdale, FL October 23–25, <strong>2011</strong>5 th Annual Southeast Florida <strong>Marina</strong> Study Tour Fort Lauderdale, FL October 26–27, <strong>2011</strong>Intermediate <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course Tampa, FL November 6–10, <strong>2011</strong>Advanced <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course Tampa, FL December 11–16, <strong>2011</strong>Endorsed by: International Council Of Marine Industry <strong>Association</strong>s- was formedin 1967 to bring together in one global organisation all the national boatingfederations and other bodies involved in the recreational marine industry, and torepresent them at an international level.International <strong>Marina</strong> Institute® ∙ 50 Water Street Warren, RI ∙ 401-247-0314 ∙ www.marinaassociation.org
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