Michigan Charter Boat Association

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2007 Annual Business Meeting another Success!

2007 The Fall Meeting of the Michigan Charter Boat Association was held at the Ramada Inn & Convention Center in Ludington this year. The executive board met Friday evening as many other members made their way to the hospitality room to see old acquaintances and catch up on what was happening in business and lives.

As everyone was up bright and early Saturday morning,they made their way down to the conference room. Much meeting information was presented by DNR officials as to the state of Michigan fisheries and resources. There was time for many questions to be asked and many answers were given. We heard from the DNR and Coastguard regarding Coastguard boardings, Implementation of the TWIC card (Transportation worker identification card), Documentation of Vessels, PML lights on all life vests, and boat inspections.
(see presidents report)

Dan O'Keefe was outstanding in the overseeing of the MCBA program (he has taken over Chuck Pistis position).

The evening festivities started with an excellent meal (no desert). After the meal awards were presented. This years MCBA Award was presented to Captain Willis Kerridge for outstanding service to MCBA.

This years Pistis Award was presented to Mr. Ray Underwood for all of his advising and assisting MCBA when ever needed. Congratulations to these outstanding recipients.

MCBA was indeed honored to have as our guest speaker this year, Dennis Muchmore. Dr. Muchmore serves as the Executive Director for MUCC. Muchmore was a founding partner of Muchmore, Harrington, Smalley & Associates, a leading Michigan public affairs firm. We were indeed fortunate to have Dr. Muchmore with us this year.

The evening culminated with many raffle prizes being given out thanks to the person in charge of getting prizes this year, Captain Frank English.

Thanks to the dedicated work of Dan O'Keefe and Captain Jim Fenner, this years fall meeting will be remembered as an outstanding gathering.

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