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1988 NAPVO Annual Convention

Washington, D.C., January 10-15

The 16th annual convention of the National Association of Passen- ger Vessel Owners (NAPVO) will be held in Washington, D.C., January 10-15. Over 200 NAPVO members from across the country are ex- pected to attend.

The group's kick-off address will be given by Rear Adm. Clyde T.

Lusk, Chief of Staff, United States

Coast Guard. Admiral Lusk, who is scheduled to speak on Monday, Jan- uary 11, will provide his perspec- tives on the role of the small passen- ger vessel in the maritime industry.

He is also expected to discuss some of the possible future directions for the U.S. Coast Guard.

Also among the many convention highlights will be a luncheon ad- dress by Rep. Walter Jones (D-

NC), chairman of the Merchant Ma- rine and Fisheries Committee, who will speak on Wednesday, January 13 at the Loew's L'Enfant Plaza, where the meeting will be held. An- other plenary session will feature a panel of Coast Guard experts ad- dressing T-boat regulations, bare- boat charters and manning. This will be moderated by Rear Adm.

William Kime. "This 1988 NAPVO Convention is yet another sign of our growth and increasing strength within the ma- rine transportation industry," re- marked Jim Cross, NAPVO presi- dent and owner/CEO of Island

Queen Excursions, Riviera Beach,

Fla. "The wide-range of workshops and plenary sessions reflects the en- thusiasm and interest of our grow- ing membership in dealing directly with the variety of issues affecting us today."

One much-discussed topic during the 5-day event will surely be the issue of illegal "bareboat" charters. "It's important for all those within maritime transportation to realize the impact that such illegal opera- tions can have," noted Alan Bern- stein, NAPVO vice president and general manager of BB Riverboats in Cincinnati. "Over half of our new membership has been in business for two years or less," Mr. Bern- stein continued. "They often feel the pinch of such illegal operations first. We must all address the prob- lem, however."

Some 40 exhibitors will partici- pate throughout the convention.

NAPVO is the nation's largest independent trade association for the owner/operators of dinner ships, sightseeing/excursion boats, car fer- ries, paddlewheelers and windjam- mers across the country. Over 300 separate members operate within 40 states, including some of the coun- try's largest metropolitan areas. An estimated 30 million vacationers, business executives, conventioners, restaurant goers and others make use of NAPVO affiliated vessels throughout the year.

From 1986 to 1987, the member- ship of NAPVO has increased about 50 percent. Mr. Cross attributes part of this growth to the increased visibility of the passenger vessel in- dustry to the public.

Some of the key benefits of

NAPVO membership include qual- ification for discounted insurance programs, receipt of the Foghorn, a monthly report on U.S. Coast Guard and Congressional activities that re- late to the passenger vessel indus- try, and an invitation to the annual

NAPVO Convention.

As membership increases, so does

NAPVO's impact on legislation that affects the passenger vessel indus- try.

For those interested in joining

NAPVO, or learning more about their activities, contact: NAPVO

National Headquarters, Eric

Scharf, executive director, 1511 K

Street, N.W., Suite 314, Washing- ton, D.C. 20005; telephone: (202) 638-5310.

NAPVO CONVENTION

Sunday, January 10

Noon-2 p.m.-Board Meeting 3-6 p.m.-General registration 6-8 p.m.-Reception

Monday, January 11 8 a.m.-5 p.m.-Registration/Information

Center open. 8-9:30 a.m.-Breakfast and introduction of new members. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.-Exhibitor trade show 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.-Plenary session with

Rear Adm. Clyde T. Lusk, Chief of Staff,

USCG. 10:30-10:45 a.m.-Break 10:45 a.m.-noon-Regional meetings

Noon-l:30 p.m.-Lunch with exhibitors 1:45-3 p.m.-Workshops "Legislation and Regulatory Policy—What's

Hot in Congress." "New Food and Beverage Service Ideas." "Advertising and the Boat Operator." 3-3:15 p.m.-Break 3:15-5 p.m.-Business meeting 6-11 p.m.-Dinner cruise to Mount Vernon aboard the M/V Spirit of Washington.

Tuesday, January 12 8 a.m.-5 p.m.-Exhibitor trade show 8-10 a.m.-Breakfast with exhibitors 10 a.m.-noon-Plenary session

Insurance company panel-representatives of Marsh & McLennan Association buyers group-Jim Rooney

Noon-l:30 p.m.-Lunch with exhibitors 1:30-2:45 p.m.-Workshops "Employee Relations Seminar" "Belonging to the National Restaurant Asso- ciation—How it Benefits You." "Building Profit Through Gift Shops." 2:45-3:15 p.m.-Break 3:15-4:45 p.m.-Workshops 4-5 p.m.-Regional meetings 5:30-9 p.m.-Reception and dinner aboard the M/V Chesapeake, courtesy of Chesa- peake Shipbuilding.

Thursday, January 14 8-9 a.m.-Breakfast 9-11:30 a.m.-Business meeting 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.-Lunch break, lun- cheon cruise aboard the Cherry Blossom (optional). 1:15-2:45 p.m.-Members' New Ideas

Roundtable "Paints, Pumps and Motors" "New Food and Beverage Ideas" "Sales and Marketing Ideas" "Employee Incentive Ideas" 2:45-3 p.m.-Break 3-4:30 p.m.-Workshops "Making Washington Work For You—Suc- cessful Advocacy Strategies." "Innovative Financing for New Boats." "Alcohol Server Intervention Training—

Protecting Your Liability." 7 p.m.-Closing Banquet/Dance 8-10 p.m.Dinner with speaker to be an- nounced.

Friday, January 15 9: a.m.-noon-Board of directors meeting

NAPVO EXHIBITORS "Accident Prevention—How Risk Manage- Company Booth ment Services Work to Save You Money." Albar Restaurant Equip. 17 "Incorporating Wine Into Your Profits." American Digital Systems 32 "Federal Public Health Service Regulations: Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance 14

How They Affect You on the Local Level." Association Buyers Group 36

Caterpillar 19

Chesapeake Shipbuilding 20/21

Wednesday, January 13 Comet Products 5 8-9 a.m.-Breakfast Cummins Engine 10/11 9-10:30 a.m.-Plenary session DeJong & Lebet 31 "What's Current at the Coast Guard" Devoe Marine Coatings 8 "Licensing Issues" Directions In Design 7 "Changes in the T-Boat Regulations" Ecklund & Assoc. 25/26 "Life Preservers" Fionor 35 10:30-10:45 a.m.-Break Freeport Shipbuilding 22 10:45 a.m.-noon-Plenary session Judson Marine 29 "Employee Motivation—Techniques that Loomis & LaPann 2

Work," by Sally Perz, president, the Perz MAN B&W Diesel 18

Group. Manco Associates 1

Noon-2 p.m.-Congressional luncheon Marsh & McLennan 12

Congressman Walter B. Jones, chair. House Microphor 13

Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee Morrison Printing 37 will be the guest. Perz Group 6 2:15-3:45 p.m.-Workshops Service Marine 15/16 "How to Attract the Press: When You Want Skipperliner Shipyards 34

Them." Stimson Lane Wine & Spirits 28 "Issues Facing the Restaurant Industry." USCG 3 "Designing a Cost-Effective Diesel Mainte- Weisman Novelty 33 nance Program." Western Shirt Line 27 3:45-4 p.m.-Break ZF of North America 9 36 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News