b'NEWSWIRENEWSWIRE attention to detail Donate an Item to the PVF Silent AuctionT hePassengerVesselFoun-dation(PVF)isaskingPVA members to donate items for inclusion in its seventh annual silent auctionatthePVAConventionat MariTrends 2024 to benefit PVF.www.beurteaux.com Suggested Donations:Travel-related Items: hotel rooms, restaurant certificates, sporting events tickets, etc.Items of Value: marine memora-bilia, electronics, etc. Sample Item Already Donated:RELIABLE POWER FOR A 9-day U.S. River Cruise for Two DEMANDING SCHEDULE Aboard the American Countess, Your business cant compromise when it comes to maintaining a demanding schedule. Thats whyAmerican Queen Voyagescustomers count on reliable John Deere PowerTech marine engines. With high torque and low-rated rpm, John Deere engines deliver dependable power andEmail details about the item(s) for do-quiet operation. nationtoinfo@pvfoundation.com. Full power range of marine engines 60 to 559 kw (80 to 750 hp) Include specifics such as item descrip-tion, quantity, expiration date(s), val-JohnDeere.com/Marine ue, and an image of the item. If ship-pingisrequired,pleaseincludethe cost of shipping from your location to Charting New Waters the winning bidder.Allbiddingwillbeonlineonly, register as a bidder here. The auction is now open and will grow as items are Has your operation begun construction on a new vessel? Perhaps your team recently completed a build for a donated. You do not need to attend fellow PVA member. We want to hear about the noteworthythe convention to place a bid.happenings at your business and look forward to sharingthe news with the PVA community.Donations are gratefully accepted and Contact our editor at sarah@passengervessel.com.are tax-deductible.FOGHORN 62'