NYBA Annual Meeting
May 7, 2008
In accordance with the membership bylaws we will have our 2008 Northwest Yacht Brokers Association Annual Meeting on Wed. May 7, 2008 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. This will be an all day event starting at 9am and concluding at 3pm. We have not yet booked all of our keynote speakers, so if anyone has any ideas or recommendations please contact the NYBA office.
NYBA will have educational speakers from numerous industries to help promote our association as well as individual and business members. This event will be worth 6 credits toward recertification for CPYB. We are encouraging all members to attend this event. Please RSVP to Emily in the association office at 206-748-0012.
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Mid Term Legislative Report
By Chuck Foster, NYBA Lobbyist
House Bill 2470: Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to issue aquatic land use authorizations less than a full lease, such as easements, licenses, permits, and rights-of-entry.
House Bill 2472: Seeking to improve recreational opportunities on state-owned lands managed by the department of natural resources.
House Bill 2817: Clarifies roles and procedures for processing methamphetamine contaminated vehicles and vessels.
• Requires the owner to have a vehicle, motor vehicle, or vessel contaminated with methamphetamine chemicals to be decontaminated, demolished, or disposed of by an authorized contractor within 30 days of receiving an order.
• Makes it illegal to advertise for sale or to sell a vehicle, motor vehicle, or vessel that has been declared unfit and prohibited from use if the person has knowledge that the vehicle or vessel has been found to be contaminated with methamphetamine chemicals.
• Adds the requirement that the Department of Licensing place notification on the title of vehicles and vessels that have been declared unfit and prohibited from use by order of the local health officer; and place notification on the title after decontamination has taken place and is released for reuse.
For more information on bills and their summaries please contact Chuck Foster at cfoster66@msn.com
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Continuing Education Opportunities
Using Media to Effectively Promote Your Business
March 31, 2008 — 9 a.m.
Center for Wooden Boats
Mike Mcquaid, Public Relations Professional
NYBA Public Relations director Mike McQuaid will walk you and your staff through an interactive session explaining easy and effective public relations practices that will help your business gain visibility around the Lake Union Boats Afloat Show, including:
• Basics of media relations
• Basic press release and media document writing
• Story angle selection
• Press release writing workshop
• How to work with NYBA's boat show media program
Washington State RCW and WAC policy and law on vessel dealers and sales transactions
April 21, 2008 — 8am
Location TBD
Chuck Foster and Molly Holden
• License Requirements
• Broker Responsibilities
• Violations/ Audits
• Elements of a Vessel Closing
• Vessel Transaction Procedures
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Q: Why is it important to look for a NYBA member when buying or selling a boat?
Q: What is CPYB?
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NYBA Objectives
Northwest Yacht Brokers Association is committed to bringing integrity and professionalism to the buying and selling process of new and previously owned pleasure craft. As a NYBA member you have access to and participate in the following:
• Promote Boating
• Code of Ethics
• Standard Contracts & Forms
• Newsletter
• Strong relationships with peer organizations
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NYBA presents $25,000 gift to Lake Union Park Campaign
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