Calling for a multi-layered approach to protect the health of the Great Lakes, Representative Miller (R-Michigan) thanked the Army Corps of Engineers for their recent study on how to manage invasive species in the Great Lakes, and expressed her concern about the lack of call to immediate action to protect the Great Lakes from the […]
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Congress Issues Discussion Draft of Magnuson-Stevens Fishing Act
MRAA is reviewing a Discussion Draft of the important Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which provides flexibility to fishery managers and stability for anglers. The Discussion Draft was issued by the House Natural resources Committee. MRAA expects the Committee will introduce the bill in the next several months. Magnuson-Stevens sets fishing plans to re-stock […]
NOAA Issues Notice of Its Intent to Privatize the Printing of Navigation Charts
In an expected notice published on January 2, 2014, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration informed the public of its intent to make significant changes to nautical chart printing and distribution. The notice indicated that NOAA wants to expand navigation products and adjust its role in the production of nautical charts necessary for safe navigation. […]
Young Leaders Advisory Council Announces New Chairman
MINNEAPOLIS — The Young Leaders Advisory Council, (YLAC) a group dedicated to moving the MRAA forward into an even stronger network of marine industry professionals, has announced Josh Vallely, Sales Manager at Vallely Sport & Marine, as Chairman of YLAC. Vallely replaces Ryan Hebert, now the immediate past chairman, and sees great potential for YLACs […]
MRAA teams up with ARI to present Digital Marketing Master Series
MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has partnered with ARI to offer MRAA members an exclusive series of educational webinars, designed to help marine dealers sell more boats by maximizing their return on investment in digital marketing and de-mystifying today’s technology tools. “Having the right technology tools in place is just part […]
Positive Reaction To Nautic Global Group CEO’s Fireside Chat
Key dealers hear detailed plans for expanded manufacturing, process improvements ELKHART, IN, December 18, 2013 —Surrounded by key members of Nautic Global Group’s national dealer network, CEO Jim Malone laid out a comprehensive new vision for the company and answered questions on a wide range of topics during a “fireside chat” December 13 in South […]
Rallee Chupich named 2013 Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year
MINNEAPOLIS – Rallee Chupich, co-owner, Gordy’s Lakefront Marine Inc., Fontana, Wis., was named the 2013 Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year during a luncheon Nov. 20 at the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. The honor is given annually to an outstanding woman in the marine industry. A 30-plus year veteran of the boat business, Chupich […]
Aric Chaltry selected as Duane Spader Scholarship recipient
MINNEAPOLIS — Aric Chaltry of Nestegg Marine has been selected as the recipient of the first annual Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. The scholarship was presented to Chaltry on Wednesday, Nov. 20 during the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo Awards Luncheon. During the presentation of the award, MRAA Educational Foundation Board Member Jeff Siems of […]
Two recipients selected for Kevin Lodder Scholarship
MINNEAPOLIS — Lynette Santomenna of Race City Marine, Mooresville, N.C., and Michael Przybyla of Rivett’s Marine, Old Forge, N.Y., were recently selected as recipients of 2013 Kevin Lodder Scholarships. The scholarships were presented by MRAA Educational Foundation Board Member Matt Lodder of Lodder’s Marine on Wednesday, Nov. 20 during the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo […]
MRAA Technical Scholarships awarded to two marine schools
MINNEAPOLIS — The Landing School and the WTI Foundation have been selected as recipients of 2013 MRAA Technical Scholarships. The scholarships were announced by MRAA Educational Foundation President Ed Lofgren of 3A Marine, Inc. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 during the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo Awards Luncheon. “To grow the boating business, we need to […]
