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eNewsletter from the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance  November 24, 2008
First, A Few Announcements
  • SAVE THE DATE!! MWA's 2008 Holiday Party is set for Wednesday, December 17th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at the Urban Center Gallery - 457 Madison Avenue, First Floor.  Drinks and appetizers; Dress is casual.  Waterfront fellowship, good cheer, and a special tribute to Carter Craft.  Please RSVP to Matt at mklinman@waterfrontalliance.org.

  • Action Agenda coverThe 2008 Waterfront Conference was held on Thursday, November 13th at the National Museum of the American Indian.  Workshop leaders and speakers rolled out the Waterfront Action Agenda and then invited input and discussion about how to move forward to achieve its ambitious goals.  The Action Agenda and the six waterfront White Papers presented at the conference are available at the MWA website: www.waterfrontalliance.org.  A record of the proceedings and discussions that took place at the conference will also soon be available on our website.  The energy and record number of attendees was a strong signal to our elected leaders and other policy-makers that a "blue movement" has been created and they must take note.  

  • MWA recently established the "Founders Circle" made up individuals who make a significant contribution during our first full year (up to 12/31/08) as an Admiral's hatindependent organization - investing in the idea of a strong Waterfront Alliance and setting us up on an even keel to prepare for future growth and unlimited possibilities.  Founders Circle members will be recognized in perpetuity on our new website and other publications.  Donors of $250 plus are First-Mates; $1,000 plus are Captains; and $5,000 plus are Admirals.  You can make an on-line donation here.  Ahoy!! and thank you very, very much.
Upcoming Waterfront Events
Saturday, December 6th
Celebrate the 70th birthday of the tanker MARY WHALEN!
11am-5pm - 2pm at Pier 11, Atlantic Basin, Brooklyn (next to the Red Hook Cruise Terminal)
Free cake, music and tours of the Whalen. See visiting tugs and workboats at the party! open house tours all day long. The first public event in Atlantic Basin! All former crew of the Mary Whalen, or people with memories of her, are invited to come to the microphone and tell stories about the vessel. Birthday presents appreciated: rags, sandpaper, paint brushes & rollers, disposable latex gloves, dust masks, hand tools, gift cards from Home Depot & Lowe's etc.
Free
Volunteers needed!  See info at: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/vol/927429433.html

Saturday, December 6th - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
FTA American Star Rowing Race and commemoration and celebration of Mike Davis

December 13th to December 21th
New York National Boat Show
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center - 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
Main Entrance: Eleventh Avenue at 35th Street. 
Your one-stop resource for boating information and advice. Staffed by experts who can answer all your questions and set you on a course to choosing a boat that will give you and your family years of enjoyment, the Discover Boating Center is here to help you become a boater. Local radio and TV personality, Rich Johnson, brings you local and national fishing pros and boating experts to share their success in free, daily seminar series. With topics ranging from using electronic charts to striped bass chunking, there's a whole lot to learn and take along on your next trip out on the water.  Fun contests and giveaways, too!
Adult (16+) $15.00 each; Youth (13 to 15) $8.00 each; Children 12 and younger are FREE with a paid adult.   Contact: http://www.nyboatshow.com/