Sept12 (2).pdf - Association of Marina Industries
Sept12 (2).pdf - Association of Marina Industries Sept12 (2).pdf - Association of Marina Industries
28News From WashingtonNMMA’s “A Day on the Water” at the Republican and DemocraticNational Convention Informs Delegates, Membersof Congress about Recreational Boating’s Economic ImpactNMMA recently completed two successful events duringthe Republication and Democratic National Conventions.On August 28 in Tampa at the RNC, NMMA brought togethermore than 100 delegates, Members of Congress andattendees at the Hula Bay Club for an educational event.Despite the threat of tropical storm Isaac, attendees enjoyedlearning more about the recreational boating industryand its impact on the US economy. Just one week laterin Charlotte, 125 delegates, Members of Congress, mediaand industry stakeholders gathered on September 4 onLake Norman, just outside of Charlotte, NC, during theDNC. The educational events offered on-water demos andinformative discussion on the social and economic importanceof recreational boating in the U.S.During Tampa’s event, attendees included various delegatesfrom the states of Georgia, Florida and North Carolina aswell as Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia, Rep. Renee Ellmers ofNorth Carolina and Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas. In Charlotte,delegates from the states of Georgia, North Carolina,Ohio and Tennessee as well as Rep. Mike McIntyre ofNorth Carolina and Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York allcame to participate. In both cases, reporters from variouslocal, trade and national media outlets covered the event,noting the economic impact that recreational boating hason the US economy.In this election year, the recreational boating industry istaking its place on the national stage as not only a fun,family activity but as a key economic driver for the UnitedStates. NMMA seized the opportunity to bring togetherstate delegates, policy makers, Members of Congress andthe voters they serve.While the threatening weather in Tampa forced NMMAto cancel the on-water portion of the event, manufacturerstold their stories of success and economic impact to electedofficials. In Charlotte, manufacturers were on hand withboats of all varieties as well as PWCs and more than halfof all attendees were able to take boat rides or PWC rides,some for the very first time.During both events, key issues included E15 and the recentcourt ruling that will place the dangerous fuel at pumps.Gevo, Inc. which produces an alternative biofuel, isobutanol,was on hand to discuss its research conducted inconjunction with NMMA and help attendees understandthe benefits of alternative biofuels.Sea Tow also attended, speaking to safety measures andproviding information about what to do in case of enginefailure or if your vessel becomes stranded. NMMA advocatesfor mandatory boater education and provided examplesof different PFD styles, emergency signals, GPS andpositioning equipment as well as tips for a safe day on thewater.However, it was the economy that took the spotlight. Manufacturersimpressed upon delegates and Members of Congresshow important it is to implement policy that enablessmall businesses to provide jobs to the local communitiesthat need them. Marine manufacturing contributes 72 billiondollars annually to the U.S. economy, a number whichastounded many who had never been faced with the data.NMMA members were on site, sharing the stories of theirbusinesses and why they made the important to decision tocontinue manufacturing in AmericaTo learn more or ask questions about the events, contactLauren Dunn at ldunn@nmma.org.
Training & CertificationBy Kayce Cashill FlorioIMI TrainingUpcoming Training Opportunities!Marina Makeover Workshop, Boca Raton, FLOctober 21 – October 23, 20121st Annual Owners Forum, Fort Lauderdale, FLOctober 23 – October 24, 20126th Annual South FL Marina Study Tour, Fort Lauderdale, FLOctober 24 - October 25, 2012Intermediate Marina Management Course,Fort Lauderdale, FLNovember 4 – November 8, 2012Adv anc e d Mar i na Management C ours e, C harleston, SCFebruary 26- March 2, 2013Class Attendees, left to right: Benny Jarvis, Greg Carter, KenStetson, Tommy Razzeca, Carey Clausen, Diane Isley, MikeRainey, David Weiss, Ethan Baker, Colette Carter, MikeBrennan, Dennis Nixon, Eric Endersby, and Bill Price.Intermediate Marina Management Course, Southern CA,March 2013IMI and CAHMPC deliver a successfulWest Coast Intermediate MarinaManagement (IMM) CourseIMI, in partnership with the California Harbor Masters andPort Captains, hosted an extremely successful IntermediateMarina Management course outside of San Francisco,for 13 west coast attendees. Although the course drew apredominant California audience, the facilities themselveswere very different which made for a very eclectic experienceoverall. In addition to the large California group,were attendees that came from Texas and Nevada.Group projects for class.Drawing off the success of this program, IMI and CAH-MPC are planning another IMM program for delivery inMarch 2013 in southern California and an Advanced MarinaManagement (AMM) course in the San Francisco regionin September 2013.IMI would like to thank Brad Gross, CMM, for championingthese programs and encouraging participation on theWest Coast and Diane Isley and Susie Hamblen for assistingwith the logistics and venue selection of this program.It was truly a success and IMI looks forward to being backon the west coast again real soon.29Dennis Nixon, Marina Law, and classTraining & Certification Continued on Page 30
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Training & CertificationBy Kayce Cashill FlorioIMI TrainingUpcoming Training Opportunities!<strong>Marina</strong> Makeover Workshop, Boca Raton, FLOctober 21 – October 23, 20121st Annual Owners Forum, Fort Lauderdale, FLOctober 23 – October 24, 20126th Annual South FL <strong>Marina</strong> Study Tour, Fort Lauderdale, FLOctober 24 - October 25, 2012Intermediate <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course,Fort Lauderdale, FLNovember 4 – November 8, 2012Adv anc e d Mar i na Management C ours e, C harleston, SCFebruary 26- March 2, 2013Class Attendees, left to right: Benny Jarvis, Greg Carter, KenStetson, Tommy Razzeca, Carey Clausen, Diane Isley, MikeRainey, David Weiss, Ethan Baker, Colette Carter, MikeBrennan, Dennis Nixon, Eric Endersby, and Bill Price.Intermediate <strong>Marina</strong> Management Course, Southern CA,March 2013IMI and CAHMPC deliver a successfulWest Coast Intermediate <strong>Marina</strong>Management (IMM) CourseIMI, in partnership with the California Harbor Masters andPort Captains, hosted an extremely successful Intermediate<strong>Marina</strong> Management course outside <strong>of</strong> San Francisco,for 13 west coast attendees. Although the course drew apredominant California audience, the facilities themselveswere very different which made for a very eclectic experienceoverall. In addition to the large California group,were attendees that came from Texas and Nevada.Group projects for class.Drawing <strong>of</strong>f the success <strong>of</strong> this program, IMI and CAH-MPC are planning another IMM program for delivery inMarch 2013 in southern California and an Advanced <strong>Marina</strong>Management (AMM) course in the San Francisco regionin September 2013.IMI would like to thank Brad Gross, CMM, for championingthese programs and encouraging participation on theWest Coast and Diane Isley and Susie Hamblen for assistingwith the logistics and venue selection <strong>of</strong> this program.It was truly a success and IMI looks forward to being backon the west coast again real soon.29Dennis Nixon, <strong>Marina</strong> Law, and classTraining & Certification Continued on Page 30
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