b'LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTPVA Annual Convention AT THE HELM at MariTrends COLLEEN STEPHENS // PRESIDENTT he start of 2022 marks two years since the beginning of the More than 55 presentations and seminars focusing on vessel COVID-19pandemicandthereforetwoyearssinceanin- operations, safety, security, and marketing, person PVA meeting was conducted. The exciting news is that February 58, 2022 we will be gathering and celebrating the restart of in-Opportunities to interact with our partners at the U.S. Coast persons meetings for PVA with the Annual Convention at MariTrends Guard, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and taking place in Long Beach, Calif.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), YourPVABoard,Committees,Staff ,andContractorshavebeen Networking sessions both on the MariTrends fl oor and during working fast and furious to confi rm the overall agenda, presentationround table discussions where we can learn about new products schedules, MariTrends trade show events, and safety protocols. You canand trends impacting the passenger vessel industry, andnd convention registration information and agenda information here. fiThe Annual Business Meeting where the membership will beasked to consider new by-law changes, vote in new board I would like to assure you that PVA Leadershipmembers and officers, and review isdedicatedtohostinganin-personmeetingthe next years budget.inLongBeachthisFebruary.WeknowthatThe strength of our the strength of our association and industry isWhilePVAleadershipiscommitted directly tied to face-to-face networking and theassociation andtohostinganin-personmeeting,the chance for us to learn from one another. We areindustry is directlyultimate success is dependent on member confi dent that we can do this in a safe mannerparticipation.Registrationisopen,the by following local, State of California, and PVAtied to face-to-faceagenda is being fi nalized and now all we COVID-19 safety guidelines. networking and theneed is you! Your consideration to attend andregisterisappreciated.Wewould In early December, the PVA Board of Directorschance for us to learnlike to thank everyone who has already passedCOVID-19safetyguidelinesforthefrom one another. decided to join us in Long Beach, as well Annual Convention at MariTrends that includeasourfaithfulsponsorsandassociate the following measures: memberswecurrentlyhaveover50 registered booths for the trade show. A full COVID-19 vaccination will be required of all individualsattending the MariTrends 2022 (or a negative COVID-19 testHOLIDAY WISHESwithin 72 hours of arrival at the convention) The holiday season is a time of year when many of us focus on our directand extended families and fi nd ourselves organizing more family mealsProof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19and events than business charters/tours. The past two years have causedtest will be managed by a third-party organization. us to strengthen our reliance on one another. The sharing of information on safety protocols, business fi nancing, employee recruitment, accessMasks will be required for all indoor convention activities. to supplies and equipment, and insurance renewals not only allowed our businesses to survive but also allowed us to personally maintainPVA will have masks available for PVA convention attendees. stability. Daily, I fi myself being thankful for the PVA familywend have survived due to our unity and sincere care for each other. Hand sanitizing stations will be located throughout theHyatt Regency Long Beach and the Long Beach ConventionI would like to send the Passenger Vessel Association family the warmestand Entertainment Center.wishes for a Happy Holiday and a healthy and prosperous New Year.If you would like to review the complete policy, you can fi nd it here. Additional information about COVID-19 vaccination/testing proof will be circulated to registered participants closer to the convention date.Registration for the meeting and trade show in Long Beach has only been open for a few weeks and currently is trending well. We encourageColleen Stephens,you to register soon to take advantage of the networking and learningPresidentopportunities. The current agenda includes: LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT 4 FOGHORN'