USSA Monthly Networking Event July 9th, 2009

USSA Members & Friends,
 
 Thursday, July 9th, 2009!  

Julie Balzano, Enterprise Florida, will be our guest speaker.  Together, we are working on a plan for a USSA member presence at the Dubai Boat Show next year.  We can’t wait to share our “vision.”  She also brings exhibit opportunities in the Cannes International Boat Show as well as other marine industry marketing opportunities.  Very informative!

 Morton’s – The Steakhouse will introduce their catering menu to us, preparing on-site at the Seventh Street Wine Company.  Valerie Christian was making the final menu selections when we met just last evening. Sounds fun and delicious too! 

When:       Thursday, July 9, 2009
Where:      Seventh Street Wine Company  

                   701 S. Federal Hwy.,

                   Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

When:        6:00 – 7:30

 A cash bar will be available for friends & guests, who are not USSA members.  Spread the word, bring a friend!

News Flash!!! Billy Smith Featured Speaker at USSA Newport Captains Briefing

We just received confirmation that the Vice-Chair of the USSA Board of Directors, Billy Smith (VP, Trinity Yachts LLC) will be a featured speaker at the USSA Captains Briefing on Tuesday in Newport.

We always look forward to hearing his comments and global perspective on the superyacht industry, a good complement to the “Washington Update” planned by Kristina Hebert and John Mann, of the USSA Advocacy Committee.

Of course, there’s a networking reception immediately following, even raffle prizes & music!

If you’re in the area, come join us. Invite your colleagues, your customers, your captains and senior officers.

USSA Invitation Captains & Senior Officers Briefing New Port

Captains & Senior Officers!
Marine industry partners and guests!
USSA members!

The invitations are printed, the posters are up and the USSA is traveling to Newport, RI, to kick-off the Newport Spring Charter Show.

Captains Briefing & Reception
Tuesday, June 23 – 4:00
(Registration from 3:45)
Newport Yachting Center – USSA Event-Tent

Presenting a Washington update & industry dialogue on such things as the effects of the changes in Longshoreman Insurance and the availability of bailout money for marine business, even in the superyacht segment.

Reception immediately following
Beer, wine, food and music!
Great networking opportunity!

Our special thanks to the Professional Captain’s Services (The Megayacht Div. of West Marine) and Rybovich Shipyard & Marina, our Host Sponsors.

Invite your colleagues, your clients, your distributors, your captains and officers. If you’re in the superyacht business and you’re in the area, you’re invited!

RSVPs are requested by return email.

FLIBS USSA Village Space Agreement

FLIBS 2009 Contract April
US SUPERYACHT ASSOCIATION
FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 2, 2009
USSA VILLAGE – SPACE AGREEMENT

COMPANY:
REPRESENTATIVE:
CONTACT EMAIL:
SPACE REQUESTED:

– 10’ x 10’ space + New member artwork$ $ 11,000
– Shared booth space (with USSA) – Only one Available $ 7,200
– Sponsors (2) for Networking Receptions (Thu, Fri, Sat) $ 3,000

SPECIAL REQUEST
This agreement is between the U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA), the Village organizer,
and the Exhibiting Member Company (company) for exhibit space within the USSA Village
at the 2009 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This agreement becomes effective
and binding when signed and returned with payment to the USSA.

Exhibit space consists of 10’x 10’ booth unit, built within the USSA Village and decorated with the uniform USSA colors, logos and design. Services included with the space are the erection and dismantling of the USSA design exhibit structure, production of member artwork, carpet, lighting, standard electricity per unit, liability insurance and fully serviced USSA reception area. Extraordinary charges for electricity or material handling required for individual company set-up will be the responsibility of the company.

By presenting this completed agreement, the company agrees that it has read,understands and will comply with the terms and regulations of Show Management/Yachting Promotions Inc. (the event organizer) and the USSA (the Village organizer)including all other parties mentioned in the Terms and Regulations. A full copy of the exhibition terms and regulations are on file with the USSA, a copy of which can be obtained upon request from the USSA.

Furthermore, the company agrees to be subject to the same cancellation policy stipulated by the event organizer for the USSA’s participation at the event.

Company will not hold the USSA liable for matters arising from strikes, lockouts,labor disturbances, fire, delays or defaults of suppliers, shortfall of sponsorship sales,hurricanes, other natural events or other causes beyond their control. The member company agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and defend the USSA for any claims for damages, injuries, costs and fees arising out of this agreement or member’s participation
in this event.

The company further agrees that it will comply with the terms, bylaws and regulations of the USSA (the event organizer) and all others parties with whom they have subcontracted. This agreement becomes effective and binding when signed and returned with payment to the USSA. Failure to remit 50% payment (by company check, wire transfer or credit card) upon receipt of USSA invoice will void this agreement. The balance will be due June 1, 2009.

AUTHORIZED MEMBER SIGNATURE:

PRINTED NAME:

DATE:

EMAIL THE COMPLETED FORM TO info@USsuperyacht.com
FAX TO 954.206.9180.
SPACE IS TRULY LIMITED!

FLIBS USSA Plans and Important Information

It time to think about FLIBS again! Can you believe it?
Much has been going on behind the scenes…the space agreement is signed; the deposit is paid; the budgets have been dissected, analyzed, reviewed, revised & finalized plus we already have signed contracts from the exhibiting members who are returning from last year.

A plan has emerged!

We are offering turn-key booths with no set-up or tear down, exhibitors’ shuttle service, in-village networking events on 3 evenings, plus important branding as part the USSA.
We have a very limited number of 10′x10′ booth spaces, we offer them at $11,000 which includes new exhibitor artwork. After the first year, renewals drop to $7,200.

We are re-configuring the USSA Village this year. Within the central island, there will be a USSA reception area, space shared with only one member at $7,200.

We need two sponsors for the networking receptions in the USSA Village, scheduled for Thurs, Fri and Sat evenings from 5-7. They would become your parties! Sponsorship is $3,000.

Our full marketing strategy for FLIBS features two other member-supported activities. Details will be announced shortly:

* An advocacy/educational component at the Captains Briefing & Reception on Friday, Oct 30.

* B2B networking at the General Members Meeting on Saturday, Oct 31, where a keynote speaker is planned.

The FLIBS 09 Contract is listed separtley.
– Fax (or email) the completed contract to 954-206-9180.
– We will invoice you and need immediate payment of 50%, with the balance due in June.

Do it Now! Immediate response confirms your plans and your space. Space will be awarded on a first come-first served basis.

Thanks for taking the time to read all this and for your consideration of our plans for FLIBS! Come Join Us!

We look forward to hearing from you.

Julie Lynn
Administrator
U.S. Superyacht Association
info@ussuperyacht.com
800-208-5801 – Toll Free
954-927-1085 – Direct
954-614-8919 – Mobile
954-206-9180 – Fax

USSA Monthly Networking June 11, 2009

Come join us! It’s the 2nd Thursday again!

USSA Members’ Networking Event
Thursday, June 11th, 2009!

When: Thursday, June 11, 2009

Where: Seventh Street Wine Company

701 S. Federal Hwy.,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Time: 6:00 – 7:00, light snacks

Why: This is a great opportunity for you to meet & greet your fellow USSA member, perhaps to bring
a new potential member-company to learn about the USSA or maybe to hear some insider
tidbits from an industry professional.

This month, Bill Lawton, a Senior Trade Specialist with the U.S. Export Assistance Centers Florida, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce will visit with us.

Joining him, will be his new foreign service officer and marine sector partner. Together, they will discuss the emerging role & visions for the Department of Commerce under the new administration. Q&A to follow.

Our evening is hosted by SeaMobile Enterprises and Ocean Medical International. Our special thanks to Derik Wagner and Becky Castellano for their support of the USSA’s 2nd Thursday Networking Events.

A cash bar will be available for friends & guests, who are not USSA members.
Spread the word, bring a friend, forward this email!

We’ll see you Thursday, June 11th!

Request for Proposal – FLIBS Informative Seminars

Consider this! We need your opinions!!!!!!!!!

Friday, October 30, 2009 – the second day of FLIBS

An all-day event of informative seminars at Bahia Mar

For the concentration of superyacht personnel in town during FLIBS

All levels of experience – from fundamental to intermediate to advance topics

Timely, informative and educational seminars. 45 minutes. A/V available

Closing with a Captains Briefing & Reception, an advocacy presentation followed immediately by a networking reception. Presented jointly by the ISS, the MIASF and the USSA.

We are accepting proposals, from the members of all three organizations, for seminar topics. (Documents were sent in email notification)

– Download them
– Think about them

Is this your audience?

Educational seminars at FLIBS?

Send completed Proposal Form to patience@miasf.org.

Deadline: June 30, 2009
More to follow, I’m sure.

Our “vision” for the October 31st event is very exciting

Thank you for your consideration.

Julie Lynn
Administrator
U.S. Superyacht Association
info@ussuperyacht.com
800-208-5801 – Toll Free
954-927-1085 – Direct
954-614-8919 – Mobile
954-206-9180 – Fax

Newport Spring Charter Show – Captains Briefing

If you’re planning a trip to the Northeast,
plan to be in Newport on Monday June 22!

Ø The USSA has planned a “Captains Update & Reception” on Monday afternoon, June 22, 2009. The speakers will be informative and knowledgeable. We “serve as a voice” – advocating for the superyacht industry in the United States. Our goal is to educate and inform.

Ø The audience is the captains and senior officers of all the large vessels that are in the region, not just those in the charter show.

Ø We are also inviting regional superyacht businesses and leaders. We want to strengthen our regional alliances and engage new members.

Ø The Captains Update will be in the main tent at the Newport Spring Charter Show in The Newport Shipyard at 4:00 on Monday, with a mini-trade show opportunity during the event and throughout the charter show (June 23-26).

Ø The networking reception follows immediately from about 5-7:00. We are planning a Specialty Drink Station and Cash Raffle Prizes!

Ø The Newport Spring Charter Show hosts their crew party, 5:30-7:00, in the same tent, on the same evening. More energy, more networking, more exposure!

Support the USSA event!

Use June 22 as a planning date, a focal point, a home base during your trip!

ü Most of the charter show activities are in the evening, the Welcome Dinner on Tuesday, yacht-hops on Wednesday and Thursday – you know the drill.

ü During the day, visit customers, shipyards, vessels, distributers!

ü Work the region, returning in the evenings for the networking and the Newport nightlife.

ü Your shared table space ($450) in the main tent at the charter show gives you exposure, even when you’re not there.

Participating USSA members will be welcome on the charter show vessels and at the events.

Member support is critical.

ü The 2009 Newport Offerings and Sponsorships are attached.

ü Host, Specialty Drink and Raffle Sponsorships include the mini-trade show, shared table space. Consider all the options!

ü Fax (or email) the completed Member Agreement (attached) to 954-206-9180. Do it now!

ü Deadline: June 1.

Marketing, Networking and Advocacy!

Now that’s what I’m talking about!

Julie Lynn
Administrator
U.S. Superyacht Association
info@ussuperyacht.com
800-208-5801 – Toll Free
954-927-1085 – Direct
954-614-8919 – Mobile
954-206-9180 – Fax

Strong Leadership, Unwavering Commitment. The Key to Important Longshore Reforms

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Congressman Ron Klien Support efforts in the reform.

In 1927 the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) was created as a gap-filling measure between scare workers compensation and traditional maritime law. If a worker was injured on the dock, while loading and unloading cargo, there was now protective legislation in place that would cover his/her injuries. Clearly the recreational boating industry was not what it is today and there was no specification of the type of work being performed nor the type of vessel.

Fifty years later there were amendments made to the LHWCA that addressed the protection of land-based workers, responding to longshoremen (and their unions respectively) who were excluded from federal coverage when they left a ship. These amendments expanded the universe of those who were required to have LHWCA coverage, including the recreational marine industry, who primarily worked in marinas, boatyards, recreational docks and even manufacturing facilities.

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Captains Briefing & Reception St. Maarten January 2009

The annual Captains Briefing & Reception, held in St. Maarten in January, gathered nearly 100 industry captains (who were berthed there) to discuss such issues as visas & immigration, foreign-flagged vessel entry into U.S. waters, doing business with U.S. refit yards and piracy. A delegation of over 20 member companies traveled for a mini-trade show and two days of networking with the attending senior officers and the many vessels in port.