38 AUGUST 2017 • FOGHORN ADVERTISERS’INDEX MEMBERNEWS The PVA Region Meetings bring high quality information to attractive destinations, close to home. These meetings are excellent opportunities for members—vessel and associate— to gather to learn, connect, and grow. Each year, PVA offers several, concise region meetings that provide attendees unique opportunities to come together and discuss the issues that impact passenger vessel opera- tions in a specific region. They are designed to offer the information you need in a nearby location so that you can get back to your operation and implement your newfound knowledge right away.   Programming for Passenger Vessel Members P VA R e g i o n M e e t i n g s a re developed with your operational and business needs in mind.  Individuals with expertise in the passenger vessel industry present timely information and helpful tips that allow you to fine-tune your business. Plenty of time is also allocated to roundtable discus- sions that promote creative thinking and the exchange of ideas. PVA Region Meetings Deliver Impactful Information Close to Home PLAN NOW TO ATTEND Coast Guard Participation PVA Region Meetings also involve key Coast Guard personnel from throughout your region.  As a result, you will have a chance to discuss with them regulatory matters and issues PVA Southeast Region Meeting Coast Guard Industry Day September 26, 2017 Island Queen Cruises Miami, FL PVA Western Region Meeting October 18-20, 20`7 Kimpton Solamar Hotel San Diego, CA PVA Rivers Region Meeting November 1-3, 2017 Padelford Packet Boat Company St. Paul, MN PVA Great Lakes and PVA Original Colonies Region Meeting with the Canadian Passenger Vessel Association November 8-10, 2017 Marriott on the Falls Niagara Falls, Ontario, CANADA* *U.S. Citizens traveling to Canada require a valid passport or passport card. Learn more at https://travel. state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html) that affect your business.  Because local and regional Coast Guard atten- dance is always strong, the meeting will likewise give attendees a chance to hear about Coast Guard concerns and challenges while also present- ing an opportunity for you to ask questions and build understanding. Networking Galore PVA Region Meetings provide an outstanding opportunity for PVA members to gather together to exchange information and discuss trends and issues.  It is also a great place to renew friendships and build new ones.  If you’re unable to make it to your own region meeting, simply attend one of the others. This is an opportu- nity to meet new people, share ideas, and learn a few things that may help your operation. 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