2009 Newport Captains Briefing Featured Speaker Billy Smith

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 Newport 2009

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. Read more »

2009 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 2009 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. Read more »

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!