16 FOGHORN The annual installment of the high-stakes rivalry known affectionately as the Passenger Vessel Foundation Region Competition returned this year for something near and dear to the hearts of every Kentuckian…horse racing! Past President Alan Bernstein hosted the festivities while mem- bers were all able to loosen their collars, sip their favorite beverage, and root their fellow region members around the eight-furlong track. While there was concern that Al’s own personal horse wasn’t going to be up to the challenge of trotting him around the convention center, he ultimately made it through and at the conclusion of the evening, the Rivers Region prevailed. Mike Graham was the big win- ner of the evening winning two race purses, which he very kindly donated back to the foundation. This event is always a favorite of everyone who participates, and it goes a long way in providing the necessary funding for the PVA Foun- dation to support our membership. After numerous educational seminars, hotel bar dis- cussions, meetings, and shared dinners, the convention wrapped at the annual PVA President’s Dinner, this year hosted at BB Riverboats and the M/V Belle of Cincinnati and sponsored by Rolls-Royce Solutions America. My company was able to host all of you to a spectacular eve- ning of culinary treats, bourbon, and cigars and all topped off with the proverbial ‘cherry on top’ of fireworks on the Ohio River. It was the perfect way to mark the start of new leadership for the association as we heard from Andrew Sargis, new PVA president for 2026. Andrew gave a won- derful speech outlining his views and hopes for the coming year in helping position PVA experience continued success. FOGHORN FOCUS This event is always a favorite of everyone who participates, and it goes a long way in providing the necessary funding for the PVA Foundation to support our membership.
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