• To devotes its efforts and resources to the promotion of boating in Southern California, for the benefit of the industry, its members and the boating public.
• To maintain active committees in the fields of boat shows, legislation, education, boating safety and boating promotion.
• To work closely with local, regional and national marine organizations in an effort to increase the industry's effectiveness.
• To conduct all-marine Southern California boat shows of a size, scope and quality matching the stature and importance of the industry represented in its membership.
• To dedicate any and all profits from the boat shows or any other money making endeavors to be used only in behalf of programs beneficial to the sport of boating and the industry connected therewith.
• To maintain cordial and active relationships with all forms of news and advertising media.
• To maintain a permanent office, open all months of the year, properly staffed to represent its membership and assist in any of its purposes.
  

• Receive preferred rates in all five SCMA-produced boat shows, plus exhibition location priority over non-members.
• Stay informed through the SCMA's monthly newsletter, Headings.
• Receive four free guest passes to each SCMA-produced boat show.
• Enjoy networking opportunities through our annual holiday party, baseball game outings, sales seminars and other events throughout the year.
• Obtain referrals from Southern California boaters looking for marine products and services.
• Acquire SCMA membership directory - a great tool for making contacts.
• Receive travel discounts.
• Know you are supporting the Southern California Marine Industry, as the SCMA retains an active lobbyist in Sacramento.
  

For more information on joining the SCMA, please contact Jim Klark at jim@scma.com

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