b'Yanmar America Marine Engine Network Expands ReachP VAmemberYanmarAmericasdistributornetworkPacifi c Power Group, LLC of Seattle, Wash. will serve the extends its reach with a new key Yanmar Power Solutionsstates of Calif, Ore., Wash., Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, La. and distributorPVA member Pacifi c Power Group, LLC. MoreMiss. They will also service British Columbia, Canada. They states than ever before will now have easier access to Yanmars enginewill provide engineering support, testing, packaging, and on-portfolio, featuring engines suitable for a variety of commercialsite inventory for engines and Yanmar genuine repair parts, marine applications. plus technician training from their eight branch offices. They have been a professional engine distributor for over 60 years. Yanmar Power Solutions relies on their strong distributor networkTheirfocusistooff ersystemintegrationwithdedicatedto cover sales, parts, service, and support for Yanmar Marinemarine engineering and application, backed up by ongoing engines,providingcustomersandpartnerswithproductsandworld-class service. parts they need for pure, reliable power. Continued from page 7: Letter from the Executive DirectorVOLUNTEER FOR A PVA COMMITTEE IN 2022The strength of any association is rooted Feb. 5-8, 2022.intheparticipationofitsmembersinLong Beach, CA.association activities and programs. Over the years, PVA members have contributed awealthofexperience,expertise,andLEARN MORE. energytosolvingproblems,developing newPVAprograms,andproviding opinionsaboutpressingindustryissues. Haveyouconsideredvolunteeringto participate on a PVA committee? If not, I heartily encourage you to do so. Thereare a variety of PVA working committees that are sure to match your interests. If youwouldliketodiscussoptionsfor youtovolunteer,pleasecontactmeat jgroundwater@passengervessel.com.I look forward to seeing you at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2022 in Long Beach, Calif. Inthemeantime,pleaseletmeknow whenever we can be of assistance to you.Sincerely,John R. GroundwaterExecutive DirectorDECEMBER 2021 43 LETTERS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'