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MTA/NJ Attends American Boating Congress in Washington D.C.
 The 2016 American Boating Congress (ABC) in Washington, DC wrapped up last week and was deemed by all a great success. The ABC is an annual opportunity for the marine industry to come together in D.C. and use a united voice to educate Congress. It is also a great opportunity to network with other industry groups from around the country. A number of keynote speakers shared insight and expertise during the event. For more information, click here.
 Executive Director, Melissa Danko along with MTA/NJ Board Members, Don Ditzel of Comstock Yacht Sales & Marina, Fred Brueggemann of Key Harbor Marina/Statewide Marine Services, and Ed Harrison, III of Baywood Marina, visited U.S. Congressional offices of Congressmen Pallone, Lance, Norcross, MacArthur, Smith, Frelinghuysen & Senator Booker. They spoke about the importance of the boating industry to New Jersey, the economic impacts and the loss of registered boaters in the state and the urgency to support the industry to help grow boating. They also provided information about many national issues including Ethanol and Fisheries. Click here for more information on all of the Policy Briefs from ABC this year.
The Marine Trades Association of NJ was honored with the ABC Ambassador Award. The award recognizes MTA/NJ for its promotional and educational efforts as a co-host of the event.
 Melissa Danko also participated in a number of industry meetings including the Recreational Boating Leadership Council, of which she is a member. The Leadership Council's meetings marked concrete progress in strengthening industry advocacy, the promotion of youth boating programs and diversity in boating, and the marketing efforts of the Discover Boating campaign. Melissa is a member of the Youth Committee, whose priority goals are to quantify and inventory existing youth boating programs to understand opportunities and needs, explore opportunities with existing and new high school level fishing and boating clubs, create an industry-wide commitment to youth programs such as Sea Scouts, share news with industry stakeholders regarding their work and identify areas of opportunity. The Recreational Boating Leadership Council is a group of leaders from across all segments of the marine industry working together to address growth challenges facing the marine industry. Click here for more information on recent news from the Recreational Boating Leadership Council.
Melissa also attended a meeting of the National Marine Trades Council, which includes Executive Directors from Marine Trade Associations from around the nation. The group meets a few times a year to discuss Association issues and boat shows.
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Attend MTA/NJ Happy Hour Networking Event
June 9 at Bahr's Landing, Highlands
 Join us at Bahr's Landing in the Highlands to network, chat with other marine business owners and operators and obtain important updates from the Association. MTA/NJ networking events have proved to be very successful. They are casual and provide a great forum for members to talk to each other about business and industry issues, ask questions, share ideas, meet with customers, obtain new business and learn more about current Association efforts and events.
Take advantage of your membership in the Association and spend a few hours networking and helping your business. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discuss their concerns and ask questions, visit the MTA/NJ Resource Table, display their product information and distribute giveaways.
Cost: $35.00 per person, and includes a hot buffet and a free drink ticket.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Please contact Allison Waldron at
[email protected] if interested.
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2016 NJ Recreational Minimum Size, Possession Limits & Seasons
Hard copies of the card will be available after May 23.
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Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo
September 23-25, 2016
The Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo returns to FirstEnergy Park - Home of the Lakewood Blue Claws - from September 23-25, 2016.
The event will feature both new and pre-owned boats as well as boating accessories for sale.
At the last show, over 300 new and pre-owned boats were on sale offering a wide selection of models from more than 25 boat dealers. Over 60 different manufacturers were represented with great end of the season opportunities and pricing for consumers. Additionally, hundreds of different types of products and services were available in the Boater's Marketplace. The 2016 Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo plans to deliver an even bigger show with more boats, accessories and activities for the little boaters.
Click here to download printable show flyer.
All returning exhibitors should have received their contract by mail. If you didn't receive yours, please contact Allison at
[email protected]. Returning exhibitors have until July 15 to submit their deposit to renew their space.
New exhibitors can download a contract
here. Sign up early and take advantage of the early show promotions and website listings.
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National Safe Boating Week Kicks Off Saturday
May 21-27, 2016
Boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada have teamed up to promote safe and responsible boating, including consistent life jacket wear every time boaters are on the water, during
National Safe Boating Week, held from May 21-27, 2016.
National Safe Boating Week is the launch of the 2016 North American Safe Boating Campaign. This yearlong campaign promotes safe and responsible boating and the value of voluntary, consistent life jacket wear by recreational boaters through the national theme, Wear It!
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National Marina Day Update
June 11, 2016
Ocean Conservancy invites all marinas to consider celebrating the marine ecosystems we love by holding a Marina Cleanup as part of National Marina Day! By boat, on foot, at your local Marina or elsewhere, please join the movement at
www.oceanconservancy.org/marinacleanup.
Boaters and Marina Operators are in a unique position to make an impact by removing trash that's already made its way to the water. Experts of their local waters and often firsthand witnesses to the negative effects of ocean trash, boaters play a vital role in realizing trash free seas.
Register your facility
here and Ocean Conservancy will send you a Cleanup Toolkit for your event including trash bags, disposable gloves, and green boating resources from Ocean Conservancy's Good Mate Program.
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Save These Important Dates!
June 9, 2016
Happy Hour Networking Event
August 4, 2016
Summer Outing on the Beach & Fireworks
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MTA/NJ Member Messages Advertising
If you are interested in advertising your business on the Member Messages, please, click here
to view our Advertising Order Form. If you have any questions at all, please contact the office at 732-292-1051.
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