b'Continued from page 4:INNOVATIVE. Letter from the presidentmembers,especiallyatthecommitteeandUNIQUE.ALL AMERICAN MARINEofficer level, and work place for staff, includ-ing populations who have historically been under-represented.PROVEN.This approach is already an existing program and describes a wide variety of differences that may be amongst people in any community, including race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, disability, neurodiversity, and others. Equity is the practice of providing fair opportunities via personalized approaches based on individ-ual needs, thus aiming to level the playing field by considering the unique starting points of different individuals. In my opinion, the Pas-senger Vessel Association is ideally suited and positioned to implement and adopt a program that brings more diversity to committees, the board, and leadership in general. I look forward to serving as your president and working with each of you as we continue to promote and grow our industry through- ALLAMERICANMARINE.comout the year ahead.Bellingham, WA | 360.647.7602At Your Service,Pictured: SWIFTSURE - A 150 Passenger, hydrofoil-assisted catamaran, custom built for Puget Sound ExpressJim SwindlerPVA President, 2023PHOTO: HAITHAM / UNSPLASH41 MARCH 2023'