The MIAPBC team was out in the community last month attending the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Palm Beach banquet and continuing to participate in Junior Achievement-hosted career fairs at Palm Beach State College campuses—something we will continue to do the rest of the school year to promote marine industry careers. MIAPBC also sponsored Upcycle Day for Resource Depot, where “trash” that might otherwise end up in landfills and our waters is repurposed to make some beautiful things. On September 21, we sponsored and participated in the International Coastal Cleanup by partnering with Pura Vida Divers at Phil Foster Park. The month ended by celebrating a milestone birthday for our amazing Marketing and Membership Manager Paola Pineros.
Coming up this month we have a fun Marine Mingle planned at Stormhouse Brewing in North Palm Beach on October 3. We are still seeking sponsors and prize donations for the 30th Annual Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade and toy drive, presented this year by Lessing’s Hospitality Group. If you would like to be involved, please let us know!
I want to end by saying our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Helene. We also wish our members exhibiting at FLIBS later this month much success at the show.
Happy Fall!
Alyssa
We had a wonderful time at the CCA Palm Beach Banquet. We are proud to continue sponsoring this event.
Thank you for joining us at the International Coastal Cleanup with Pura Vida divers and Keep Palm County Beautiful
Rick Kozell is a father to two young children, a husband, and a member of the local community for thirty years. After becoming the first person in his family to attend college, Rick moved home to start a small marine business on the Treasure Coast. He then spent several years as an entrepreneur.
Rick later sold his business to pursue his dream of returning to law school, and graduated from Georgetown in Washington, DC in 2010. While at Georgetown, Rick served as a law clerk to the ranking Republican member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He later served in a similar role for Senator George LeMieux and Senator Tom Coburn.
After graduating from law school, Rick returned home to Jupiter and practiced law as a business attorney. He then left private practice to serve as Counsel to the Republican Commissioner in one of our nation’s administrative courts, where he counseled the Commissioner in cases involving the federal government’s attempt to impose burdensome regulations on members of the business community. In 2016, Rick ran for the U.S. Congress in the Treasure Coast’s 18th Congressional District.
Rick has been politically active for years. He currently serves as President of the Palm Beach Republican Club and is a member of the Republican Jewish Coalition. He previously served as President of the Republican Club of the Palm Beaches; Vice President of Palm Beach County Council of Republican Club Presidents; and as a member of Palm Beach County’s Republican Executive Committee. He has also served as Chair of the Palm Beach County Board of Advisors for the James Madison Institute, a Tallahassee-based free market think tank; and as counsel to Rick Scott in Martin County in the 2018 recount. From 2012-2014, Rick served on the Palm Beach County Land Development Regulation Advisory Board, having been appointed by County Commissioner Hal Valeche.
We have kickstarted the school year attending JA Career Exploration Fairs. The more opportunities we have for young people in our community the higher success we will have for our workforce needs in the future!
If you would like to drop off brochures or some marketing material that we can share with the students you can do so by bringing them to our office. Please let Stephanie know when you will coming by to ensure someone is here to receive it. Also please send us info if you do (or would) offer internships or job shadowing opportunities. Please email assistant@marinepbc.org. Feel free to elaborate if there is a certain timeframe, age requirement, or any other requirements.
BREAKING NEWS: We are partnering with the Palm Beach Sailing Club (PBSC) to foster and support High School sailing teams in our community. While we've already welcomed teams from two Palm Beach County schools to join the PBSC 420 team, there’s still much more work to be done.
This event not only supports the new High School Sailing Program but also raises crucial funds for sailing equipment, additional boats, scholarships for underserved youth, and many other initiatives at PBSC.
Want to help with our silent auction? We are accepting donations of NEW items/services, valued at $100+ for our silent auction. For more information contact Sue Slater at Email.
Have questions? Contact Sue Slater at Emailor phone 561.398.1905
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Announcing this Season's
Grand Exhibition!
We are excited to invite you to explore our grand exhibition, Wish You Were Here: Tourism in the Palm Beaches, at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum.
From November 15, 2024, to June 28, 2025, this exhibit will delve into 150 years of tourism evolution in Palm Beach County.
Tap on the video below to watch a preview of Wish You Were Here: Tourism in the Palm Beaches!
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the launch of its new Marine Engines and Fuel Systems Certification course, a comprehensive program that combines the previously separate Gasoline Engines and Diesel Engines certifications into a single, streamlined certification. The first interactive online course will be held Oct. 8-24, running three days a week for three weeks from 3 to 4:30 p.m. ET.
Recognizing the evolving needs of marine technicians who often work on both gasoline and diesel engines, ABYC has developed this course to provide a more efficient pathway to certification.
Explore some of the best fishing spots in Palm Beach County, Florida, with James Currie – wildlife expert and host of Hooked on The Palm Beaches!
Calling all young artists!
Florida’s 2024-2025 Fish Art Contest begins
Florida bass artwork created by last year’s 4-6th grade, freshwater runner-up, Hannah Wang.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, is hosting the 2024-2025 Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest. The annual program invites youth from around the world to connect with nature and learn about fish and aquatic habitats while exploring creative art and writing. Since its founding in 1997, the Fish Art Contest has reached over 85,000 youth in 46 countries building future stewards of the outdoors.
The free contest is accessible to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Each year, thousands of entries pour in from across the globe, reflecting the program’s widespread appeal and impact. Florida students can submit their artwork to Wildlife Forever using the Florida Fish Art Contest entry form page.
FWC Commissioners approve amendment making derelict vessel removals easier for local governments
At its September meeting in Duck Key, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved rule amendments creating a block grant option within the already established FWC derelict vessel and public nuisance vessel removal grant program.
In collaboration with city and county partners, the FWC Boating and Waterways Section proposed the block grant funding option within the existing program to allow an additional reimbursement option for ongoing vessel removals in areas that remove a substantial number of DVs annually.
The amendment to the guidelines and application will allow block grant funding to be awarded to eligible governments based on the removal data from prior years. Local municipalities will be paid from those funds upon submission of documentation of the removal of eligible vessels. Busy governments will no longer have to wait to apply in advance for each vessel removal project, which should result in less red tape and a quicker removal process.
“Our goal is to keep improving our waterways by removing as many DVs as possible,” said Maj. Bill Holcomb, FWC Boating and Waterways Section Leader. “This amendment will allow local governments that have DV removal experience and are familiar with the process an option to remove these vessels more efficiently. They can remove eligible DVs and submit for reimbursement from their awarded block grant.”
FWC classifies oceanic whitetip shark as a prohibited species
At its September meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved classifying oceanic whitetip shark as a prohibited species within Florida state waters.
This rule will make Florida’s state regulations consistent with federal regulations, promote conservation, and support coordinated interstate and international efforts to rebuild the threatened oceanic whitetip shark population.
Learn more about other prohibited shark species by visiting MyFWC.com/Sharks. For more information, including the September 2024 Commission Meeting presentation, visit MyFWC.com/Commission and click on “Commission Meetings”
Whale Technology Bill Goes to House
The bill would establish a grant program prioritizing a technology approach to protecting North Atlantic right whales from vessel strikes
The National Marine Manufacturers Association this morning reported that the House Committee on Natural Resources yesterday voted to send House Resolution 8704 to the House of Representatives. The bill would establish a grant program prioritizing technology to protect North Atlantic right whales from vessel strikes.
The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by U.S. representatives Earl L. (Buddy) Carter (R-Ga.) and Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), moved to the full U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. The legislation passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 23 to 13.
According to an NMMA statement, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) pushed back on arguments that technology doesn’t exist today, saying, that the “technology is there to detect whales” and that it is a “mischaracterization” to suggest otherwise. The congressman further questioned those opposed to the bill, asking, “why wouldn’t we want to use this technology, instead of putting out of business commercial and recreational fisheries?”
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Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast
Executive Director Professional Services
Control of Work: The Executive Director shall have sole control of the manner and means of performing its services under this Agreement, with MIATC only being interested in the end performance. The results of any services performed must be to the satisfaction of the MIATC Board of Directors.
Brief Position Description: The Project Manager position is responsible for developing initial project plans and managing the service projects for Willis Custom Yachts (“WCY”). Job activities will include working with WCY business development department, WCY trade shops, WCY authorized outside contractors and WCY billing department. This position is also responsible for regular project status communication with WCY customers.
The HVAC Technician/Installer will be responsible for performing routine maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems, and marine water maker units. This position will also be responsible for the installation according to specifications and established safety guidelines of new units or replacement parts for existing units. Candidate must be capable of working independently with high attention to detail, ability to troubleshoot and communicate equipment issues, have a plan of action, assess and order parts and supplies needed for each job to completion.
CrossCurrents Newsletter is published by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. in an effort to provide its members with information that will educate, while enabling members to increase networking with other marine industry businesses.
