b'LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTWELCOME toAT THE HELM the NEW FOGHORNCOLLEEN STEPHENS // PRESIDENTW elcome to the new FOGHORN!With thisCELEBRATING 50 YEARS! to recognize everyone who has participated in the edition,weareintroducinganewdesign,As PVA celebrates 50 years, we need logo and flow, combined with the exceptionalPassenger Vessel Association over that time. The success of our association is directly tied to newsandguidancewerelyonforourbusinessestomember commitments to share ideas, identify industry needs and volunteer time. operate successfully. PVA was initially founded under the name National Association of Passenger Vessel Owners THANK YOU to the entire PVA staff who have over the(NAVPO).The founders of NAVPO initially joined together because they believed that past six months managed the FOGHORNs transitioneach individual business would be stronger if supported by an alliance.One of the first items to bring the design, editing, advertising sales, promotion,on the agenda for NAVPO was the challenge of pricing and binding marine insurance.Over and publication of our associations magazine in-house. time, NAVPO evolved to the Passenger Vessel Association and it expanded its membership and broadened its focus.Today, we can celebrate being members of an association that The decision by the PVA Board of Directors to changefocuses on:the FOGHORNs management was made to increase efficiencies, streamline services, produce a more issue- Promoting Safety and Security by monitoring policy and providing training resources; reactivepublication,andwasbasedonsoundfiscaltemplates and plans for members, including the PVA Flagship Safety Management management.I want to recognize Bob Lawler; it wasSystem;duringhisleadershipthattheeffortstochangethe publication began. Monitoring and responding to regulatory changes; Fostering a strong partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, including the twice-yearly industry and USCG exchange during the Quality Partnership Meetings; Educating and building relations with members of the U.S. Congress, Administration It is also an honorandagenciessuchastheNationalTransportationSafetyBoard,Transportation to represent theSecurity Administration, and the National Park Service; Promoting sustainability through the Green WATERS program;membership as weDeveloping marketing outreach to consumers with the goal of increasing ridership, celebrate 50 years!Building alliances between vessel members and associate members to ensure a strong future of the industry;Organizing a solid annual convention and trade show featuring educational sessions on current issues from safety, security, marketing, and operations; and Responding to current events, outside impacts and market trends.How we join together and celebrate our past 50 years of supporting the passenger vessel industry will be different than we would have imagined 12 months ago.We hope to start by having all members join us at the Virtual PVA Convention at Maritrends taking place February 1618, 2021.Stay tuned for registration and agenda details that will be coming soon.It is also an honor to represent the membership as we celebrate 50 years!I would like to close by offering a special thanks to anyone who has served on a committee or as a board member, attended a legislative fly-in, responded to the call to contact your senator or congress person, attended a regional meeting or MariTrends, written an article for the FOGHORN, or invested in PVA by sponsoring or advertising.Your volunteer time ensures the success of PVA and defines the core spirit that will drive this organization forward for another 50 years.Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and happy November.4 FOGHORN'