MARCH 2018 • FOGHORN 31 HOW PVA BENEFITS YOU Amphibious Vessel Summit which took place at the end of February. The PVA Membership Committee is planning new ways to continue to serve this segment of the industry and build upon the successful dialogue created at the event, including sessions at the next convention as well. They discussed PVA staff outreach and education on regulation and policy updates to members and prospective members at Industry Day Meetings and other events around the country this spring. Associate Council U n d e r t h e l e a d e r s h i p o f Chairperson and Board Representative Rob McMahon, Pinnacle Marine Corporation, Stoddard, WI, the PVA Associate Council works to bring together and represent the interests of Associate Members. At their meeting in Savannah, the Associate Council discussed the Convention providing their input to continually improve and expand this event. They also talked about how to mentor fellow Associate members so they can have a success- ful Convention and make the most of their ongoing membership benefits throughout the entire year as well. PVA’s Associate members are focused on the unique needs of the passenger vessel industry and include marine architects, shipyards, interior decorators, insurance companies, ticketing and computer software vendors, marine equipment suppliers, engine manufacturers, photography companies, retail product suppliers, and many more. PVA Associate members support the Association in many ways, and keep PVA a strong organization working for you. To do this, the PVA Associate Council meets through- out the year to formulate guidance and policy for their fellow Associate members to ensure that they get the most out of their PVA membership benefits. PVA Associate members have a voice at PVA Board of Directors meetings as well. PVA’s Associate Member Board Representative, Rob McMahon, participates and con- tributes to PVA’s Board of Directors meetings and report to fellow Board members on the activities of the Associate Council. P VA is always looking for volunteers to join these, and other, committees to share their expertise to help grow the associa- tion and to continuously improve its service to all members. If you would be interested in participat- ing in one of these two committees contact myself at jwilk@passenger vessel.com or 1-800-807-8360 ext. 24. n IMTRA COLORS 2016 Primary Use Secondary Use Blue Pantone 647 96C 54M 5Y 27K Pantone Cool Gray 7 20C 14M 12Y 40K Pantone Cool Gray 2 5C 3M 5Y 11K Black 0C 0M 0Y 100K Pantone 368 65C 0M 100Y 0K Pantone 629 36C 0M 9Y 0K The Trusted Source for Quality Systems THRUSTERS • LIGHTING • SEATING • TRIM CONTROL • WIPERS • CONTROLS www.imtra.com