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April 1, 2008 TO ALL HIGH PERFORMANCE MARINE ENGINE BUILDERS.... CARB WILL BE CONDUCTING A FREE SEMINAR ON "HOW TO START THE ENGINE CERTIFICATION PROCESS" -- TUESDAY, APRIL 22 In
order to comply with new exhaust emissions regulations in the
state of California beginning January 1, 2009, all high performance
(500 HP and above) inboard marine engines must be certified. The
Southern California Marine Association has arranged a special half-day
seminar with the certification staff at the California Air Resources
Board offices, 9530 Telstar Ave., El Monte, CA 91731 on
Tuesday, April 22 starting at 9:30am to assist in that process. This
will be a very valuable seminar/workshop to help engine builders
navigate the necessary certification process -- don't miss it. If
you plan on attending, please contact the SCMA office at
LAKE CACHUMA TO REMAIN OPEN TO BOATERS March 27, 2008 “We testified on behalf of our 40,000 members, as well as for a wide collation of stakeholders for whom boating access to this important Southern Californian recreational resource is critical,” said Tom Raftican, president of the United Anglers of Southern California, in a statement. “The boating and fishing industry demonstrated that there are reasonable solutions to this problem, which don’t require throwing up roadblocks to natural resources for a large segment of the public.” Keeping the lake open to trailered boats required immediate adoption of new inspection, treatment and quarantine procedures, which will go into effect Friday, March 28 with the opening of the new Cachuma Lake launch ramp. Highlights of these new pre-launch protocols include a multi-stage inspection and treatment process that all visiting boaters are required to complete. All boats and trailers must be clean and dry upon entering Cachuma Lake, with all drain plugs removed. Following visual inspection (and in some cases, quarantine periods), all boats and trailers will be treated with a hot water pressure wash. Boats longer than 24 feet, out-of-state boats and boats registered near infected lakes must be quarantined on-site for seven to 14 days prior to launching in Cachuma Lake. “Thanks to some great work by dedicated people — Jim Klark of the Southern California Marine Association, Mathew Dunn of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, Dan Hernandez of the Santa Barbara County Department of Parks and Salud Carbajal, chairman of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, in particular — this domino was left standing,” Raftican said. “More importantly, this decision sets a positive precedent moving forward.”
MARCH 21, 2008 BOATERS -- WE NEED YOUR HELP! PLEASE CONTACT YOUR STATE SENATORS AND REQUEST THEY SUPPORT BILL S. 2766 The Clock is Ticking. We need you to contact your two U.S. Senators to ask them to co-sponsor S. 2766, the Clean Boating Act of 2008. The Threat. Congress has only six months to correct a terrible wrong imposed on recreational boating by a Federal District judge that would require every boat owner to obtain a yearly federal or state permit to operate every boat owned in every state the boat operates in. The cost could go as high as $2,000.00 per boat per state. The Issue. These permits would apply to deck water run off, bilge water, engine cooling water and any other water-based operational discharge from a recreational boat. The fines based on citizen suits range up to $32,000 per day. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is already writing the required new federal rule, which is set to go operational on October 1, 2008! What Can You Do? We strongly encourage you and your boating friends to CONTACT YOUR SENATORS and ask them to co-sponsor S. 2766, the Clean Boating Act of 2008. To assist you in this process, log on to a special website, www.boatblue.org, set up especially for this issue. Once there, simply type in your zip code and click send. Help Stop Federal Permitting of Incidental Non-point Pollution from Boats Ask Your Senators to Co-sponsor S. 2766 Now! **********************************************************************
CARB CALLS FINAL MEETING ON MARINE ENGINE EMISSIONS REGULATIONS March 18, 2008 Will Be The Last Opportunity for Public Comment on Future Marine Inboard/Sterndrive Engine Emissions Standards for California -- High Performance Engine Regs to Be Established Tuesday, March 18, 2008 may very well
be the most important day of the next several decades for marine
inboard/sterndrive engines, especially for high performance motors
(over 500 horsepower). The California Air Resources Boards
is conducting its final "Public Workshop" at Annex 4
Auditorium, 9530 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, California from 9:30am
to 12 noon. This meeting is to discuss proposed amendments
to California's existing regulations and test procedures for new
spark-ignition marine engines, including outboard, personal watercraft,
inboard and sterndrive. The primary focus of the meeting
is to discuss alternative exhaust emission standards for high performance
inboard/sterndrive engines rated in excess of 500 horsepower, the
adoption of not-to-exceed limits, carbon monoxide standards, evaporative
control requirements, the incorporation of general relief provisions,
requirements for new replacement engines and other related minor
changes. ********************************************************************** Southern California Marine AssociationMembership Scholarship Program The Southern California Marine Association (SCMA) is helping bring down the high cost of higher education. In recognition of the importance of higher education at a university, technical institute or community college, the SCMA will award three $2,500 scholarships this spring. These scholarships are exclusively for children under the age of 21 of SCMA members who have been members at least two years. An applicant need only be a full-time student or have plans to become one in the future to be considered for the SCMA Membership Scholarship. We encourage all applicants to pursue a career in the growing marine industry. There are endless opportunities in the several different fields within the industry, which offer rewarding careers. These scholarships, however, are awarded on merit alone, and not career choice. Each scholarship will be a one-time $2,500 award to be used for formal post-high school study. Students currently enrolled in colleges, vocational-technical and trade schools are eligible, as well as high school seniors graduating this spring. Applicants will be judged on their academic standing, leadership, community involvement, and writing/communication skills. Winners are selected based on the information provided in their application. A committee of educators meets annually for the selection process. Deadline for scholarship application is April 15, 2008 and announcement of the three winners will be made May 15, 2008. Applications are available on our website at www.scma.com. Click on the “What’s New” link to get more information and the application. You may also call the SCMA office if you would prefer us to mail an application to you. Download Scholarship Application here. ********************************************************************** MEDIA ALERT -- MEDIA ALERT -- MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release: September 25, 2007, (#070925) For More Information: Media Direction/Bob Brown or Leslie Osborn (714) 524-1755 mdirection@covad.net Justin Christman (626) 665-4889 christman.justin@gmail.com SCMA images are available to the media at: www.images.scma.com Additional SCMA press releases are available at: www.mediadirection1.com ********************************************************************** 52nd
Annual LOS ANGELES BOAT SHOW -- 2008 DATES: Saturday, February 9 through Sunday, February 17, 2008 LOCATION: Los Angeles Convention Center – 1201 Figueroa – at the corner of Pico and Figueroa – just one block south of Staples Center SHOW
HOURS: weekdays 1pm – 9pm ADMISSION: Adults $12.00 -- children 12 & under
free PARKING: on site indoor at the Los Angeles Convention Center SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: The Los Angeles Boat Show produced by the Southern California Marine Association is now in its 52nd consecutive year, making it one of the longest running boat shows in the entire country. Today, the L.A. Boat Show has grown to become one of the largest and most diverse consumer boat shows, occupying over a half million square feet all indoors and featuring over 1,100 new boats from 6' to 60'. If you're a serious recreational boater, or perhaps new to the sport, there's no better time or place to acquaint yourself with the Southern California boating lifestyle. The 52nd Annual Los Angeles Boat Show is a time honored tradition enjoyed by more than 3.5 million boaters from all parts of the western U.S., the place where new 2008 models and marine accessory products are introduced. The selection is staggering -- hundreds of boats encompassing more than fifteen footballs fields of exhibit space, all under one roof including family runabouts, fishing boats, cruisers, ski boats, performance sportboats, pontoons, luxury motoryachts, inflatables, personal watercraft plus the latest in marine engines/propulsion systems and trailers. Inside lower level Kentia Hall is a giant marine mega-mall of products and boating related services ranging from water skis and wakeboards to hi-tech electronics and anchors. If you're in need of an accessory for your boat, you're bound to find it here. Get your 2008 boating season off to an early start -- visit the Los Angeles Boat Show, February 9 - 17 -- and bring the entire family.
MORE RECORDED BOAT SHOW INFORMATION: 888-BOAT-INFO MORE INFORMATION ONLINE AT: www.losangelesboatshow.com CONTACT THE SCMA: (714) 633-7581 FAX (714) 633-9498 1006
E. Chapman Ave. _____________________________________________________________________
MEDIA ALERT -- MEDIA ALERT -- MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release: September 17, 2007, (#070917) For More Information: Media
Direction/Bob Brown or Leslie Osborn SCMA images are available to the media at: www.images.scma.com Additional SCMA press releases are available at: www.mediadirection1.com ********************************************************************** SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WRAPS UP 2007 BOATING SEASON WITH 39TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SAIL AND POWER BOAT SHOW SEPTEMBER 20-23 IN LONG BEACH Orange, CA: Southern California’s largest floating and indoor boating mega-mall comes to the Long Beach Convention Center and Shoreline Village Marina, for four days, September 20-23 when the Automobile Club of Southern California presents the 39th Annual International Sail and Power Boat Show. “This is America’s most ideal boat show venue,” comments Southern California Marine Association Executive Director, Dave Geoffroy. “Long Beach affords every amenity that a boat show visitor could want; a modern indoor convention center located within easy walking distance of a beautiful seaside marina surrounded by outstanding restaurants and unique shopping opportunities. The entire package offers a recreational boating and entertainment destination experience like nothing else on the Pacific Coast.” The highlight for motivated boaters is the extraordinary selection of product on display, both in-water and on-land. More than 200 luxury motor yachts, sailboats, sportfishers ranging in size from 23 to over 70-feet, new and brokerage, are dockside at Shoreline Village Marina for daily inspection by show attendees. Equally impressive is the fact the several hundred more family trailerables including affordable runabouts, ski boats, fishing boats, performance sportboats, cruisers, pontoons, inflatables and personal watercraft are inside the adjacent Long Beach Convention Center. More than 150 exhibitors representing 90 different brands of boats plus acres of marine accessory and services companies make this year-ending event one of Southern California’s most prominent boat shows. “There’s good reason why this boat show in Long Beach has endured for 39 consecutive years,” said Geoffroy. “Because it is the final boat show of the season, it offers boaters a genuine opportunity to enjoy exceptional inventory clearance values on 2007 model year merchandise. If someone is looking to make a purchase before the end of the year, this is definitely the place to do it.” Boat show hours are: Thursday and Friday, 11am to 8pm; Saturday, 10am to 8pm and Sunday, 10am to 6pm. In-water displays close daily at dusk. Admission price for adults is $10.00, and children 12 and under are free. Additional admission discount offers and advance ticket purchases are available at www.internationalsailandpowerboatshow.com.
MORE RECORDED BOAT SHOW INFORMATION: 888-BOAT-INFO MORE INFORMATION ONLINE AT: www.internationalsailandpowerboatshow.com CONTACT THE SCMA: (714)
633-7581 FAX (714) 633-9498
NOTE
TO EDITORS: Photos and b-roll available. _____________________________________________________________________
MEDIA ALERT -- MEDIA ALERT -- MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release: August 16, 2007 (#070816) For
More Information: Media Direction/Bob Brown
or Leslie Osborn SCMA
boat show images are available to the media at: www.images.scma.com Orange, CA: The Southern California Marine Association, the nation's largest regional marine trade association representing over 600 member businesses, has announced its five boat show schedule for 2008. The 2008 SCMA boat show calendar is as follows: 52nd
Annual Los Angeles Boat Show 16th
Annual Orange County Boat Show 22nd
Annual Spring Boat Show 5th
Annual San Diego Yacht and Boat Show 40th
Annual International Sail & Power Boat Show Contact
the SCMA at: (714) 633-7581 scma@scma.com - 30 - _____________________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release: July 14, 2007 (#070714) For More Information: Media
Direction/Bob Brown or Leslie Osborn SCMA images are available to the
media at: www.images.scma.com Orange, CA: Following a unanimous
vote at the July 10, 2007 Board of Directors meeting, the Southern
California Marine Association has elected Don Galey, Bakersfield,
California, as the new president of the nation's largest regional
marine trade organization for 2007-2008. Galey is a second
generation owner/president of Galey's Marine Supplies which was
established in 1938, making it one of the oldest family-run boat
dealerships in the country. Galey, who has been at the
helm of the company since 1955, was recently honored by Boating
Industry Magazine as one of the top one-hundred dealers in the
nation, and successfully completed the Five-Star Marine
Dealer Certification program. "I'm very honored that
the SCMA Board members have chosen me to be their president for
the coming year," commented Galey. "After fifty
years, the marine industry means a lot to me and my family, and
I feel very privileged to be afforded this opportunity to make
a contribution of my time and experience to such an outstanding
organization like the SCMA." - 30 -
Richard Tressler, Board Member _____________________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release: July 12, 2007 (#070712) For More Information: Media
Direction/Bob Brown or Leslie Osborn SCMA images
are available to the media at: www.images.scma.com Orange, CA: Southern California Marine Association president,
Byron Bronson, 69, of Santa Ana, California passed away Monday,
July 9 at Western Medical Center in Anaheim due to cancer related
complications. Bronson, a long-time cornerstone of the
Southern California boating industry, will be missed by family,
friends and business colleagues. "Byron was a unique
and special person," commented SCMA Executive Director,
Dave Geoffroy. "He was my boss, but also a very close
personal friend. Byron personified strength in judgment
and character regardless of the situation. His work on
behalf of SCMA was exemplary. His contributions and leadership
will be greatly missed." _____________________________________________________________________
MEDIA ALERT -- MEDIA ALERT -- MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release: July 11, 2007 (#070711) For
More Information: Media Direction/Bob Brown
or Leslie Osborn SCMA
images are available to the media at: www.images.scma.com 39th Annual INTERNATIONAL SAIL and POWER BOAT SHOW at Long Beach produced by Southern California Marine Association and presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California DATES: Thursday, September 20 through Sunday, September 23, 2007 LOCATION: Long
Beach Convention Center and Shoreline Village Marina ADMISSION: Adults
$10.00 -- children 12 & under free PRESENTING SPONSOR: Automobile Club of Southern California OFFICIAL BOAT SHOW VEHICLE: GMC Trucks PARKING:
Long Beach Convention Center at the corner of Shoreline Drive SHOW
HIGHLIGHTS: MORE INFORMATION ONLINE AT: www.internationalsailandpowerboatshow.com CONTACT
THE SCMA: (714) 633-7581 FAX (714) 633-9498 _____________________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release: June 26, 2007 (#070626) For More Information: Media Direction/Bob
Brown or Leslie Osborn SCMA images are available to the media at: www.images.scma.com
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For Immediate Release: May 21, 2007 (#070521) For More Information: Media
Direction/Bob Brown or Leslie Osborn SCMA boat show
images are available to the media at: www.images.scma.com - 30 - _____________________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release: May 16, 2007 (#070514)) For More Information: Media
Direction/Bob Brown or Leslie Osborn SCMA boat show images are available to
the media at: www.images.scma.com - 30 - _____________________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release: April 18, 2007 (#070418) For More Information: Media Direction/Bob
Brown or Leslie Osborn SCMA images are available
to the media at: www.images.scma.com *CARB has allowed engine manufacturers an exemption option on two specific engine models; the 4.3 liter V-6 and the 8.1 liter V-8. Engine manufacturers may select one engine model, but not both, for non-catalyzed sale in California after January 1, 2008. ** Indmar is the only marine engine manufacturer that has elected to abide by CARB's Option #1 plan. 45% of Indmar's engines sold in California in 2007 will be compliant with the new regulations, and 75% will comply starting in 2008. -30- _____________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release: April 17, 2007 (#070417) For More Information: Media Direction/Bob
Brown or Leslie Osborn SCMA boat show images are available to the media at: www.images.scma.com
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GMC SIGNS PACT WITH SCMA FOR THREE 2007 BOAT SHOW SPONSORSHIPS For Immediate Release: December 11, 2006 (#061211) For More Information: Media Direction/Bob
Brown/Leslie Osborn SCMA boat show images are available to the media at: www.images.scma.com The Southern California Marine Association,
the largest regional marine trade association in the country
located in Orange, California, is pleased to announce that
it has signed a boat show sponsorship agreement with GMC Trucks
for three of its 2007 boat shows in Los Angeles, San Diego and
Long Beach. - 30 - _____________________________________________________________________
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MARINE ASSOCIATION (SCMA) HIGHLIGHTS
• The SCMA produces consumer-focused boat shows with family entertainment to help introduce newcomers to the sport. Each of our shows includes a range of product from entry-level craft to some of the biggest and best boats in the world. • In the spirit of supporting our communities, the SCMA supports a scholarship program and various area charity organizations. • The five major SCMA regional boat shows, from Los Angeles to Orange County to the Inland Empire, and down to San Diego, reach more than 300,000 people each year. • In producing these shows, the SCMA has worked with other prestigious Southern California businesses like the Auto Club of Southern California, Dairy Queen, Wienerschnitzel, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, Ford and the Los Angeles Times helping to expand the boating community to a broader audience. • All SCMA shows include educational partners and programs like Discover Boating that highlight boating safety and education and help new boaters learn the ins and outs of the sport. • California is one of the largest boating communities in the country as reported each year by the Department of Boating and Waterways.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA MARINE ASSOCIATION ORANGE,
Calif. – The Southern California Marine Association (SCMA)
was founded in October 1956 by a group of concerned and dedicated
marine industry leaders representing 45 different companies for
the sole purpose of promoting, nurturing and improving the recreational
boating business in Southern California. The
SCMA also works in concert with other regional and national boating
trade associations to accomplish its goals. For more than 40 years,
the SCMA has proven to be an indispensable ingredient in the overall
success and well-being of the Southern California marine industry. _____________________________________________________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2007
SUMMER BOATING TIPS Nation’s Largest Regional Marine Trade Organization Offers Advice for Safe Family Fun in and Around Southern California’s Fresh and Salt Water Play Grounds ORANGE,
Calif. – The Southern California Marine Associations (SCMA),
the country’s oldest and largest regional marine trade organization,
promotes fun and safe boating across Southern California with
educational and informational programs and events each year. The
Southern California Marine Association was founded in 1956 for
the purpose of promoting, nurturing and improving the recreational
boating business in Southern California. For more information,
please call 888-BOAT-INFO or visit www.socalboatshows.com.
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Unfortunately,
you may be receiving a solicitation with the heading "FAIR
GUIDE". This is a SCAM and you certainly do not want to sign
for their service. It has no affiliation to any SCMA boat show or
activity. If you read the fine print, they charge you $924.00 for
a "Guide" that does not exist. We understand this group
is now using a company called Premier Recovery in an effort to collect
from past due invoices. Under no circumstances are you to respond
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