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Happy Memorial Day Weekend
Take time this busy weekend to remember and honor the men and women who sacrificed for our freedom. All of us here at the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey wish you, your colleagues and family members a happy, safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend!
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MTA/NJ fights for you at the American Boating Congress in Washington D.C.
 The 2014 American Boating Congress (ABC) in Washington, DC wrapped up on May 7th 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:
http://www.nmma.org/government/abc/default.aspx
Executive Director, Melissa Danko along with MTA/NJ Board Member, Ray Fernandez of Bridge Marina and MTA/NJ Staff Chelsea Simkins, visited U.S. Congressional offices of Senator Cory Booker, Congressmen Pallone and Frelinghuysen. They spoke about the importance of the boating industry to New Jersey, the lingering issues from Hurricane Sandy including funding that is slow to be granted to businesses and other issues impacting the boating industry. They also provided information about 5 national key issues. Click here for more information on the 5 Policy Issues Briefs.
 Melissa Danko also participated in a number of industry meetings including the Recreational Boating Leadership Council, which she is a member of. She is part 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. She 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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Save the Date for the 2015 ABC
May 11-13, 2015
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More than $16 Million in Grants Will Boost Recreational Boating Across the Nation
Infrastructure projects provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, create jobs
Recreational boaters recently received good news when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced more than $14.27 million in Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program competitive grants to 10 states and the District of Columbia. The Service also will provide approximately $2.48 million to 27 states, commonwealths and territories willing to match smaller, non-competitive grants dedicated to boating infrastructure projects.
Among those awarded are two MTA/NJ members: Key Harbor Marina and Sandy Hook Bay Marina. Key Harbor Marina will use the grant to renovate 10 transient slips, which were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The project will also include shore power and dock lighting. Sandy Hook Bay Marina project will rebuild and restore 15 transient slips in an older section of the marina, provide full services for transient boaters and use modern design to withstand future storms. Congratulations to our members on receiving these grant awards.
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MTA/NJ Informational Networking Event
June 5, 2014, Windansea, Highlands
 Join us at Windansea 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. Fifty members attended last year during the same time of year at the same location!
This social is being held on Thursday, June 5, 2014. Cost is $35.00 per person and includes delicious passed hors'doeuvres and a hot buffet.
Take advantage of your membership in the Association and spend a few hours networking and growing 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.
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Advertising in the MTA/NJ Directory is a great way to get your ad in front of thousands of boaters and potential new customers. It is more important than ever to take advantage of affordable advertising opportunities like this and promote your business! The MTA/NJ Boater's Directory (Membership Directory) is distributed all year long to thousands of boaters, fellow MTA/NJ members, hundreds of marine businesses, media, and many more. The MTA/NJ office receives daily requests for this handy boating guide.
If you would like to place an ad in the 2015 edition, please complete the Directory Advertising Form. The rates are low and the money you spend to advertise goes back into the boating industry to support the efforts of the MTA/NJ. The MTA/NJ Boater's Directory is digitally printed, which gives you the ability to change your ad throughout the year. Updates can also include a change in address, a new product or service, a special event, or anything new you want to advertise. In today's economy, it is important to get the most out of your dollars. Advertising in the MTA/NJ Boater's Directory will do just that.
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Reserve Your Space Now at the Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo!
The 6th Annual Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo will be held on September 19-21, 2014 at FirstEnergy Park - Home of the Lakewood BlueClaws. Created in 2009, the Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo is run by dealers for dealers so the cost to exhibit is low, the venue is extremely convenient and every dollar generated by the show will be used to promote and protect the boating industry and your businesses. Please click here see the application for bulk and booth exhibit details.
 Please note that if you exhibited with us at the last Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo, you will be able to retain your existing space if you sign up by July 15th. By signing up early, you will not only be guaranteeing your space but will be benefiting from the early promotions of the show, web listings and more.
Sponsorship opportunities for the show are available. Please contact Melissa Danko at mdanko@mtanj.org or at 732-292-1051 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo.
Raffle Prize Sponsorship: If any member would like to sponsor a r
affle prize for the show's raffle, please contact the MTA/NJ office or email info@jerseyboatexpo.com. This is a great opportunity to obtain exposure for your business and be included on the show's direct mailing piece and promotions.
A number of enhancements for this year are in the works now. We are looking forward to a great event that is prosperous and successful for you. If you have any questions at all feel free to give us a call at 732-292-1051 or send an email to info@jerseyboatexpo.com.
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The MTA/NJ Education Foundation
2014 Family Scholarship
The MTA/NJ announced recently the availability of a new scholarship for members only through the MTA/NJ Education Foundation.
The MTA/NJ Foundation, a 501(c)(3), was established to help promote and encourage boating safety and education. The Foundation began offering an education scholarship in 2006, which was open to all students, and awarded over $18,000 in scholarships. Heading into its eighth year, the Education Committee felt it was time to reevaluate this scholarship and look to giving back to our members who generously support and donate to the Foundation.
This new scholarship, valued at $1,500, is open to members' children and their employees' children and can be applied to any higher education program. Applicants can be awarded the scholarship a maximum of two times and may reapply each year as long as the eligibility criteria are still met. Employees are also eligible.
Please click here to review the the full overview and application. Scholarship applications are due on June 16, 2014. If you have any further questions regarding the scholarship, application process or member eligibility, please feel free to contact either Melissa Danko, mdanko@mtanj.org or Chelsea Simkins, csimkins@mtanj.org or call 732-292-1051.
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Boating Industry's Top 100 Dealers
Are you one of the best boat dealers in North America?
The Top 100 recognizes the top boat dealers in North America for their financial success, business acumen, customer service, dedication to the industry and more.
The Top 100 dealers are featured in the December issue of Boating Industry, listed on BoatingIndustry.com and recognized at black-tie gala in Orlando.
Dealers chosen for the list also receive a full marketing package to help promote their status as one of the best in North America.
Applications due June 20.
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Enter the National Marina Day Photo Contest
On June 12, take photos of the day's activities - the staff, the decorations, the boaters, the community, the docks, the boats. The photo that best captures the spirit of the day will be featured in the magazine.
Please send digital photos to Anna Townshend, email to atownshend@marinadockage.com. Mail a disk or USB drive to 319 N. 4th St., Suite 650, St. Louis, MO 63102.
Deadline: June 20
Photo requirements: Files should be 300 dpi, at least 9 in. x 12 in.; the LARGER, the better.
Hint: Vertically oriented shots make the best cover shots. Horizontal shots may be cropped but only if they are extremely large files.
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U.S. Coast Guard Releases 2013 Recreational Boating Statistics Report
The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2013 Recreational Boating Statistics on May 14, revealing that boating fatalities that year totaled 560 - the lowest number of boating fatalities on record.
From 2012 to 2013, deaths in boating-related accidents decreased 14 percent, from 651 to 560, and injuries decreased from 3,000 to 2,620, a 12.7 percent reduction. The total reported recreational boating accidents decreased from 4,515 to 4,062, a 10 percent decrease.
The fatality rate for 2013 of 4.7 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vessels reflected a 13 percent decrease from the previous year's rate of 5.4 deaths per 100,000 registered recreational vessels. Property damage totaled approximately $39 million.
To read the full release, click here.
To view the 2013 Recreational Boating Statistics, click here. For more information on boating responsibly, to go the Boating Safety Resource Center at USCGBoating.org.
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MTA/NJ Website Highlight
The Career Center is a feature on the MTA/NJ website for members use to post job openings as well as look at prospective candidates for job openings. Job posting is always free for MTA/NJ Members.
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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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IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS
August 7, 2014 - MTA/NJ Summer Outing on the Beach & Fireworks, Martell's Tiki Bar, Point Pleasant Beach
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"New Jersey's Voice on the Water"
2516 Highway 35, Suite 201
Manasquan, New Jersey 08736
P. 732-292-1051 | (f) 732-292-1041
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