b'OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONPRESIDENTOCTOBER 2022 Human Resources VOL. 21, NO. 9Bob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, Fla.VICE PRESIDENT Jim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge,Highway and Transportation District,San Francisco, Calif.SECRETARY/TREASURERFeaturesPatrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet,San Francisco, Calif. 8 Workforce Development: BOARD MEMBERS Ben Bernstein, BB Riverboats, Newport, Ky. The Evolution of Finding and Retaining Quality Coworkers Erik Bombard, Catalina Express,San Pedro, Calif. Properly staffing a company has become one of the top ways to define business Jed Dixon, North Carolina Department success. Developing new methods to reach of TransportationFerry Division,Manns Harbor, N.C. potential employees and to keep existing team members happy is key to building and Carol Hill, Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry Key West, Fla. maintaining a robust staff. Steve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet, About the CoverPittsburgh, Pa. 12Management at Island Queen Cruises Passenger Vessels & Foreign WorkersPV makes it a point to connect with As Steve Bers takes a look at what Federal John Lake, Hornblower, Alexandria, Va. laws state about hiring foreigner workersand show their appreciation to team Sarah Pennington, Classic Harbor Line, aboard passenger vessels.members like Israel pictured here.New York, N.Y. Story on page 16. // Photo courtesy of Hoyt Purinton, Washington Island Ferry Line, 16Making Big Things Happen:Island Queen Cruises. Washington Island, Wis. Going Above and BeyondAndrew Sargis, Wendella Sightseeing Boats,Traditional Employee BenefitsChicago, Ill. Looking beyond classic perks like healthColumns ASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVEinsurance or retirement plans can lead an Rob McMahon, Pinnacle Marine Corporation,owner or manager to discover and build Stoddard, Wis. more creative ways to connect with their4Presidents LetterJeff Sherman, mtu America, Novi, Mich. team members and to make little gestures7Executive Directors LetterPVA PAST PRESIDENTSmoments deliver big rewards.26 Legislative ReportBob Lawler, Boston Harbor Cruises, 28Safety Matters Boston, Mass. 24Just Around the Corner: 30Member News Colleen Stephens, Stan Stephens Glacier PVA Annual Convention at39Newswireand Wildlife Cruises, Valdez, Alaska MariTrends 2023 43Coast Guard ReportEXECUTIVE DIRECTORFrom roundtable discussions to lunch-John R. Groundwater 44Advertisers Indexand-learn sessions, from the exhibit hall LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORfloor a meet-and-greet-the-fleet event, from Edmund Welch a welcome reception to the Presidents REGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANTDinner, the PVA Annual Convention will Peter Lauridsen be packed with opportunities to learn about DIRECTOR OF FINANCEindustry trends, share ideas and innovations, Leslie Kagarise and to connect with fellow PVA members.DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRSAND RISK MANAGEMENT Eric ChristensenGENERAL COUNSEL Steven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and Preston FOGHORN is published monthly except combined January/February by theEDITORIAL OFFICESPassenger Vessel Association (PVA)103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, Va., 22314Managing Editor: Sarah FerrettiSend address changes to FOGHORN at pvainfo@passengervessel.com.sarah@passengervessel.comCopyright 2022 by the Passenger Vessel Association. All rights reserved. No part of this571-388-7752 publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Passenger Vessel Association.PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATION PVAINFO@PASSENGERVESSEL.COMPHONE: 703-518-5005FAX: 703-518-5151'