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12 MARCH 2016 FOGHORN FOGHORNFOCUS CONVENTION REVIEW Complete control and steering systems for vessels of all types and sizes. 1 604572-3935 Surrey BC Canada saleskobelt.com www.kobelt.com KOBELT MANUFACTURING CO.LTD. Kevin Maehler U.S. Coast Guard Bob Shaw Passenger Vessel Industry Christina Villiott Elliott Bay Design Group The PVA Convention Committee was recognized for their hard work to develop and deliver the successful meeting. Receiving accolades were Willem Polak Potomac Riverboat Company Charlotte Hall Potomac Riverboat Company John Lake Potomac Riverboat Company John Colburn Potomac Riverboat Company Bob Lawler Entertainment Cruises Bob Cox Port Supply And incoming PVA President Margo Marks honored 2015 PVA President Dave Anderson with an award for his distinguished service to the association as president. Networking Along with the plethora of on-point educational sessions the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends also offered a host of networking opportunities which began on Friday. On Friday evening all attendees were treated to a special welcome reception. The Hyatt Regency served as the venue for this event and allowed PVA membersvessel operators and associatesto talk and catch up since the previous years convention. In addition the exhibit hall housing MariTrends 2016 was the site of three receptions for attendees. Saturday Sunday and Monday evenings brought together all conventioneers for food drinks and conversation. As usual the Passenger Vessel Foundation put the fun in fund- raising in its annual region competi- tion. This year the Foundation put on a show with its unique version of Family Feud which pitted all five PVA regions against each other in a hilarious bout of questions and answers on a variety of subjects. With Alan Bernstein as host and PVA staff Leslie Kagarise and Tamara Callabro judging The chance to network with operators and suppliers is invaluable. We may see each other no more than twice a year but we have made lifetime friends and know where to go for advice when we have an issue. --2016 PVA Convention Attendee