Northwest Marine Trade Association

Northwest Marine Trade Association - Election 2006
Seven candidates running for three open positions on NMTA’s Board of Trustees
Ballots will be
mailed May 10 and
are due in the NMTA
office by June 2.
I
am the Washington district manager for Boater’s
World marine centers and I have
been serving on the NMTA Board
of Trustees for the past three years.
For the past year, I have been serving
as the Treasurer of the association.
Before accepting that position, I sent
the membership a letter asking for
your approval. I did that because I
felt that officers of the association
should first be elected to the board by
the membership and in my case, I had
been appointed.
I got very positive feedback from
many of you and so I accepted the
position. Over the past year, I served
Patrick Baker
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y name is Larry Carpenter from Mt. Vernon, WA
and I am seeking your support
to serve on the Board of Directors at the Northwest Marine Trade
Association. As you may know, I
have been an active member of the
Association for 23 years, including
serving as president of the Board
from 1998-2001.
It is my assessment that the Association has been a valuable business tool
to elevate the presence of our industry in the Pacific Northwest. In fact,
our Association has been recognized
as a national leader in it’s category of
marine organizations.
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But my love and respect for boating
and the environment goes back to a
very early age. I have been a member
of the Queen City Yacht Club for
Boating and fishing are so important
to me that my wife and I spend
almost every single weekend on our
boat. Last year, I think we were on
the water 48 weekends cruising out
of Dagmar’s Marina on Out-NAbout our 36 Motor Yacht.
The first involvement I had with the NMTA was serving on the Boater Education Committee and the Fish
Committee. I enjoy working on programs and projects
that will leave a healthy marine environment with better
fishing and crabbing opportunities for our children and
grandchildren. I look forward to serving the association and each of the 850 members if you vote for me.
Thank you in advance for your support and taking
the time to read this brief recap of my service on the
Board of Trustees.
As a small boat dealer in Skagit County, it has been my
passion to connect the recreational
boating industry with the recreational
fishing industry for the last 25 years.
We have made considerable progress
in this endeavor, including establishing a position within the NMTA,
who works fulltime to achieve the
goals set forth in the fishing section
of our Association’s business plan.
While I recognize our accomplishments, we have considerable challenges ahead to restore and expand
sport salmon, marine fish and shell
fish opportunities. I remain committed and dedicated to those challenges.
By supporting me to serve on the Board, I will continue to move our recreational fishing and boating agenda
ahead. It is not only our generation who value boating as a way of life in the Northwest , but is equally
important to connect the generations who follow us.
Thanks in advance for your support.
over a decade and the Edmonds Yacht Club prior to
that.
Running a Crownline dealership has
given me the opportunity to combine the fun and excitement I felt as
a kid with a plywood hydro behind
my bicycle and later a competition
water skier, with a chance to make a
difference in an industry that is very
dear to my heart.
our industry in the years to come.
Larry Carpenter
rior to becoming President and Managing Partner
of Sport Boat Northwest, a threeyear-old Crownline Boat dealership at
the south end of Lake Union, I was
one of the top sales people with a
major Seattle area boat dealer.
My work background prior to that
included owning a business with 65
employees and some time spent in the
banking industry, which has proved to
be very useful experience.
on the Bylaw Review Committee where I supported
changes that now require officers to
first be elected by the membership
before they can serve. The Board has
already asked me to continue serving as the association Treasurer for
another year but first I need to be
elected to the Board so I am asking
for your vote.
Rick English
I feel the energy, enthusiasm and
dedication that earned our company
Crownline’s “Rising Star” and “Silver
Achievement” awards in 2005 will
be an asset to the NMTA as we deal
with the issues and challenges facing
I have worked on the industry drive to encourage boating as part of NMTA’s Grow Boating committee,
and look forward to continued involvement with our
industry’s public relations and legislative issues.
My dream is that every individual and family in our
beautiful Pacific Northwest can experience the awe and
splendor of Puget Sound, the San Juans and our inland
waterways, and the thrill of participation in opening
day or “tailgating” by boat to a Husky game.
I am eager to work with NMTA’s outstanding Seattle
staff and management on the issues and challenges
facing the boating industry in the Northwest.
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irst, it’s an honor to be nominated as a potential
member of the NMTA Board of
Trustees.
I’ve been serving on NMTA’s
“Grow Boating” committee for the
last two years and have found out
how much the association really can
do for our membership if we work
together.
I’m currently Sales Manager for
Cope & McPhetres Marine in
Renton, WA. Prior to this position
I was the Marketing Director at
HO Sports for 14 years, the watersport industry’s largest waterski and
wakeboard company. During my tenure there I served
on the WSIA (Watersports Industry
Association) board for 12 years, as
President of that association for
2 years and also chaired the Trade
Show Committee.
Guy Filip
Northwest native, a life-long boater, avid wood boat
sailor and marine industry professional, I am honored to be nominated
for a NMTA trustee position. My
family has been involved in the development and shaping of many aspects
of marine trade in the Northwest for
over 50 years.
I am the Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Grand Banks Yachts.
Prior to joining GB, I was the VP/
General Manager for Yachtworld.
com from 1998 - 2001. I’ve been a
member of the Seattle Yacht Club for
over 25 years.
I believe my background and extensive industry experience in management, sales and marketing gives me
the qualifications to serve you on this
Board. If elected, you can be assured
ing” in many different countries and cultures; boating
is truly “global” but very local.
I am involved in both domestic and
international manufacturing, dealer
sales, distribution, service, warranty,
legal, operational and finance issues.
Thus I have broad experience and
solid understanding of the issues
facing our industry today. With this
experience, I wish to contribute to
NMTA and our boating community.
I seek to participate and offer leadership in the following areas:
1. Strengthen our market position,
Neil McCurdy
ensuring wider public awareness of
Over the past ten years I have travNMTA and local shows, NW events
eled extensively and witnessed the “business of boatand cruising opportunities
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ello, my name is Zack Miller, manager of LFS
Marine and Outdoor, a large
successful chandlery in Bellingham,
Washington. I would like the opportunity to serve you and the NMTA as
a member of the Board of Trustees.
We need to continue encouraging the
Zack Miller
I
am a longtime Northwest boater and yachting industry veteran. I began cruising at
an early age with my parents along
the east coast of Vancouver Island.
My love of boating continues today
aboard my own cruiser SEAWARD.
After completing my education in
advertising and marketing at the University of Oregon, I joined Tollycraft
Corporation as the company’s Sales
Administrator. I helped Tollycraft
expand its US dealer network, and
was instrumental in the development
of the 48 Tollycraft Motor Yacht and
34 Tri-Cabin models. I also managed
Tollycraft’s advertising and marketing
efforts.
Thank you for your consideration.
I’ve always felt that if you believe
in what you’re doing, you must get
involved if you want to make a difference.
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I would bring a unique perspective
to the board, as I work daily with a
diverse range of boaters, freshwater
and saltwater, power and sail, sport
and commercial. I work with boat
yards, charter boat operators, yacht
clubs, and boat builders as well as
do-it-yourselfers.
that my commitment to the NMTA board will be as
diligent as my past involvements.
participation of families and young people in boating
and marine activities. We need to
educate lawmakers so they better
understand the economic benefits of
boating. We should insure adequate
public access to marine waterways,
boat launches, marinas and moorages.
The efforts of the NMTA have a positive and lasting
impact on all who seeks its leadership. I look forward
to the opportunity to make meaningful contributions
to the association.
ment Association, support of the Squalicum Harbor
Marine Life Center, and organizing many local fishing
derbies including the Bellingham PSA/NMTA derby
series.
I look forward to serving you.
I am a lifelong boater and fisherman
and have served as past President,
Vice President and currently as a
board member of the Bellingham
Chapter of Puget Sound Anglers. My
volunteer efforts included participation in stream/ river habitat restoration with Nooksack Salmon Enhance-
After almost ten years with Tollycraft, I opened my own
retail Grand Banks and Uniflite dealership, Seaward Yacht Sales in Portland,
OR. I later opened a second store in
Seattle, WA. After selling Seaward
Yachts in the late 1980s, I held a
number of positions in the industry
including a senior management position at one of the largest US retail
dealerships.
Today, I hold the position of Regional
Vice President for SonShip Yacht
Sales Corporation.
Jerry Todd
2. Contribute toward effective boat show organization
and operation
3. Facilitate better boating regulation and safety
through development of NMMA Growing Boating
initiatives, as well as personal safety training
4. Offer insight and management of sales programs
designed to increase the professionalism, accountability
and customer sales experience when buying a boat
from a dealer
5. Increase public awareness and community outreach
to make boating a sport for all economic walks of life.
6. Offer NMTA members worldwide perspective on
global boating issues
I have sat on various committees with
the Northwest Marine Trades Association, sat on the board and was a Boat
Show Chair for the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, acted as the western regional representative of the
National Marine Manufacturers Association Speakers
Bureau, and am an ongoing board member for the
Salvation Army.
My wife Marilyn and I are active members of the Seattle
Yacht Club. We enjoy cruising with friends in our spare
time.
I have had the wonderful opportunity to work and prosper in the wholesale, distribution and retail segments
of our industry, including international experience. It is
my desire to offer the perspectives earned and learned
through this experience to the leaders and members
of the Northwest Marine Trade Association. I would
appreciate your vote and the opportunity to serve you.