b'Continued from page 7: Letter from the Executive Director2023 KATICA KLASSIC MEMORIALGOLF TOURNAMENT ATPVA WESTERN REGION MEETINGThe 2023 Katica Klassic Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, Sept. 10, at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Ambiente course. This four-person event includes greens fee, range balls, shared cart, bottle of water, and lunch (hot dog or choice of wrap). The course is a 30-minute drive via your own transportation, Uber, Lyft, etc.The format will be an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. Your partic-ipation in this event supports the Passenger Vessel Founda-tion which is celebrating twenty-nine years (1994-2023) of furthering education and development of safety resources. Click here for complete information and to register.Grab a cocktail in the lobby bar of The Hoxton in PortlandWe look forward to seeing you at one or more of the PVA Region Meetings this fall. snow-cappedmountainsandcharmingneighborhoods. PVA REGION MEETING SPONSORSHIPS Whether exploring the enchanting Forest Park or witness-Have you considered sponsoring one or more PVA Regioning the stunning Multnomah Falls, the natural beauty of Meetings? Sponsoring is an excellent way to gain visibilityPortland is truly captivating during the winter season. Port-for your companys product or service. As a region meetinglands vibrant culinary scene becomes even more enticing sponsor, you have your logo listed on the meeting webpagein the winter, with inviting cafes and restaurants offering and marketing email, your logo will be highlighted duringdelectable comfort foods and warm beverages to savor. the meeting, and you will be acknowledged as a sponsor during the meeting. Furthermore, the citys cultural events and festivals are in full swing during the winter months, providing many op-All-Region PVA Meeting Sponsorship: $4,300 portunities to engage with the local arts, music, and theaterscene. Whether it is attending a holiday market or enjoying PV a live performance, visitors can immerse themselves in the A Western Region Meeting: $1,250rich cultural offerings that Portland has to offer. With its PV breathtakinglandscapes,culinarydelights,andvibrant A Combined Southeast &Original Colonies Region Meeting: $1,500 cultural scene, Portland, Ore., is a captivating destination to explore during the winter season and for the PVA Annu-A Great Lakes Region Meeting: $1,250PV al Convention at MariTrends 2024, Jan. 27-30, at the Hyatt Regency Portland at The Oregon Convention Center.PVA Rivers Region Meeting: $750In the meantime, please let me know whenever we can be Click here to reserve your meeting sponsorship(s). of assistance to you.PORTLAND ATTRACTIONS AND Sincerely,PHOTO: TANIA MIRON / UNSPLASH THE PVA ANNUAL CONVENTION ATMARITRENDS 2024According to Portland locals there are many compelling rea-sons to visit Portland, Ore., in the winter. The citys pictur- John R. Groundwateresque landscapes transform into a winter wonderland, withExecutive Director49 JULY 2023'