August 2010

PRESIDENT'S NOTES

I love to spend the Dogs Days of August with my feet in the sandy beach enjoying the breeze alongside the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. To me there's nothing quite like a good book, beach volleyball game or a walk along the shore to unwind and recharge.

It was a busy July at CMA with three great events and plenty of softball games. We had record-breaking attendance at the picnic and kudos to our Social Chairman, Len Faucher, for adding a successful dart tournament to the picnic. The e3 event was very informative and included a fantastic interactive demonstration. Whether you were 5 or 75, I think it is safe to say that you left the event having learned something new. Lastly, despite rain delays, the tennis tournament continued and new champions were crowned. The softball games continued and the playoffs are scheduled to begin this month. After a busy July, (with the exception of softball), CMA along with many of us, takes a vacation in August! Happily the planning teams, while running at a slower pace, remain active and working.

CMA resumes its high energy program of activities in September with fully recharged batteries. The CMA Board and supporting cast will represent the association at industry conferences and meetings including: Digital Ship; the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Convention; the Global Maritime Information Sharing Symposium 2010 (GMISS); and the Association of Ship Brokers and Agents (ASBA), in addition to our September CMA luncheon. I'm grateful to all those who represent CMA and help spread the word about our association.

Best regards from the beach,

Beth Wilson-Jordan
CMA President