b'LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTPVA Associate Members AT THE HELM Are Guiding Us ForwardCOLLEEN STEPHENS // PRESIDENTT his issue of FOGHORN is focusing on the technology that guidesfuture operational concerns. Our associate members continually step up our operations from booking systems, to navigation aids, to new/ to sponsor Region Meetings and the Annual Convention at MariTrends, alternate power sources. It is safe to say that our Passenger VesseladvertisinginFOGHORNandmemberupdates,andexhibitat Association (PVA) vessel members rely on our associate members to keepMariTrends. The partnership and network found between PVA associate us current and provide resources as we look to adapt and advance ourmembers, vessel members and staffstands out as a leading benefi t of operations. Therefore, I am starting my letter this month by thanking theour association.associate membership of PVA for their dedication to this association.PVA BY-LAW REVIEWASSOCIATE MEMBERS: DEDICATEDThe PVA Board of directors has established a committee, led by Vice TO THE VESSEL MEMBERS SUCCESS President Bob Bijur, that is reviewing the by-laws of the association. The PVAisfortunatetobesupportedbyapproximately185associatereview committee will be making recommendations for consideration members including but not limited to shipyards; engine manufacturers;duringtheAnnualConventionatMariTrendsthisFebruary. marinearchitects;vesselbrokers;Recommendationswillfocusonthe insurance companies; reservation systemThe PVA associatefollowing areas:andcomputertechnologyproviders; suppliersofmarineelectronics,safetymembers assist us by Methods to strengthen the voice of theequipment,merchandise,paintand associate members through considering marinecoatings;interiordesignandproviding the knowledge changes to the associate voting structure equipmentcompanies;andmembersto guide us and the and board representation who help us navigate the legal and drug testing worlds. tools necessary to meet A review of committee structure and regulations, monitor appointment process The PVA associate members assist us by providing the knowledge to guide us andsafety, adapt to current A general review to make the by-laws up the tools necessary to meet regulations, to date and current. monitor safety, adapt to current trends,trends, and ensure we are and ensure we are operating successfullyoperating successfully inProposedby-lawchangeswillfi rstbe in a competitive world. When you arepresented to the board of directors and then looking to improve, update, or modifya competitive world.willbesenttothemembershipforavote youroperations,pleaseconsiderfi during the annual business meeting.Pleaserst looking at the products and services off ered by the associate members.stay tuned for updates to the process as we approach February 2022 and Youcanaccessourassociatemembersandinformationonthesethe Annual Convention at MariTrends.members at:MEMBERSHIP RENEWALMember Directory: Located in the Member Resources section ofPVAs membership renewal began in August. Thank you to the manyPVAs site, and select the partner linkmemberswhohavealreadyrenewed.YousupportallowsPVAto continue to work on behalf of all members. If you have not seen theFOGHORN: Follow advertisers linksrenewal email or would like to discuss how membership payments can best be structured for your business, please contact Leslie Kagarise atRegion Meetings: Meet with sponsors and attending associateslkagarise@passengervessel.com. MariTrends: Spend time on the exhibit fl oor learning about theThank you all for your continued support of the PVA! diversity of products off ered by our associates. Itisveryimportanttorecognizethattheassociatemembersnot only work to keep our vessels humming along, but they support and participate in PVAs daily activities. Many associates participate in the committee meetings and events where they provide invaluable input onColleen Stephens,technology developments, regulatory issues, and help identify potentialPresidentLETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT 4 FOGHORN'