b'encourage their growth as the next generation ofPVA EMERGINGindustryleadersthroughcustomizedseminars, resourcesandprograms.Thecommitteewas alsoestablishedtoassistPVAinidentifyingLEADERfuture issues impacting passenger vessel industry professionals,aswellastailoringtoolsandCOMMITTEEprograms to meet these needs.ThePVAEmergingLeadersCommitteewasChairpersoncreatedunderthedirectionofBobLawler, 2019 PVA President, sharing his vision statingCAPTAIN MORGAN MOONEY that, Growing and empowering this group is a priority of my term as President.We were allDIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS, emergingleadersatsomepointinourcareersFIRE ISLAND FERRIES, and I am looking forward to seeing the initiativesCAPTAIN MORGAN MOONEY BAY SHORE, NYanddevelopmentsthatcomeoutofthisnew committee. If you, or someone you know, would like to JOIN THE EMERGING LEADERS COMMITTEE contact At its first meeting, which was held during thePVAs JEN WILKat jwilk@passengervessel.com for more information. PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2019 in New Orleans, LA, members of the Emerging LeadersCommitteeelectedCaptainMorgan Mooney,DirectorofSocialMediaandPublic Relations,FireIslandFerries,BayShore,NY asitsChairperson.Eversincetheirinaugural gathering, this group has advanced its mission and adapted to serve the needs of its members. Reflectingontheworkofthecommittee, ChairpersonMooneystated,Inayearanda half,thePVAEmergingLeadersCommittee has gained momentum in membership as well as active participation in virtual meetings. The free-flowconversationsheldinourvirtual meetings have allowed members to listen, learn, and question each other. With friendly banter andsharedscreentimetheEmergingLeaders continuetoengageinhottopicsandbuilda strongnetworkofprofessionalstoultimately strengthen the industry and PVA.Sharing a few words about the PVA Emerging Leaders 2020 PVA President, Colleen Stephens, ofStephensGlacier&WildlifeCruises,said, PVAsexecutiveleadershipisfullysupportive of the Emerging Leaders Committee, and during mytermasPresidentIwanttocontinueto empower their growth.I have seen the Emerging Leaders in action and I am encouraged by the forward-drivingworktheyaredoingforour industry.I grew up working alongside my father, and transitioned to take on more responsibility in our family business. I too know how important it is to be supported and mentored, but also to have the space to activate my own unique perspective and vision for the future.PVAisproudtofacilitatethiscommunity and appreciative of all who share their time to participate.These individuals are the innovative thought-leadersoftodayandtheindustry executives of tomorrow.NOV 2020 31 MEMBER BENEFITS'