| Thank you Ron Dubsky!
The Michigan Charter Boat Association held its annual conference at the Crown Plaza Hotel on the east side of Grand Rapids and within casting distance from I-96. Accommodations were excellent, the food equally so, and attendance, though not stellar, was much improved over last year's meeting in Grand Rapids. The hospitality and meeting rooms were spacious and well provisioned with snacks and beverages.
Read the CannonBall for a complete wrap up of the conference.
Each year MCBA gives out two outstanding achievement awards.
 The MCBA Award is given annually to a member of the organization "who has contributed above and beyond the call of duty for our organization." President Haslett presented this year's award to Executive Secretary Ron Dubsky. Dubsky has served as a board member, secretary, and is currently executive secretary. He received an immediate standing ovation for his devotion and tireless efforts on behalf of MCBA. "I love this organization," Dubsky said, "and I'm humbled by the award." Dubsky now moves MCBA Headquarters to Flordia during the winter months. However, when important matters arise, he has no qualms about jetting back to Michigan for important board meetings.
The Pistis Award, named after the award's first recipient, Michigan Sea Grant Agent Charles Pistis, "Honors a person(s) or organization(s) outside the charter boat industry for their assistance, support, and contribution to the well-being of the Michigan Charter Boat Association, the charter industry and sport fishing in general." This year's recipient is Henri Boucher, Vice-President of Show span, Inc. President Richard Haslett commended Boucher for their on-going support of MCBA and sport fishing in Michigan.
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