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Officers
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COMMODORE
John Fredriksen
Frontline
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PRESIDENT
Beth Wilson-Jordan
PetroMar
International Inc. |
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VICE
PRESIDENT
Bob
Kunkel
Seacost Electronics, Inc. |
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SECRETARY
Molly McCafferty
Clipper Bulk (USA) Inc. |
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TREASURER
Bob Pascarella
The Professional Associates |
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MEMBERSHIP
Evan Galanis
Simpson Spence & Young |
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COMMUNICATION
Andrew Carlson
MJLF & Associates, Inc. |
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SOCIAL
Johnny M. Kulukundis
Marine Oil Transport. Inc. |
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P&
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Tom Hodgson
M.J.L.F & Assoc. |
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EDUCATION
Margaret Nicks
American Bureau of Shipping |
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EDITORIAL
Donald B. Frost
D.B. Frost Associates,Inc. |
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JOB
MART / EVENTS
Lorraine Parsons
I.M.S., Inc. |
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EDITOR
EMERITUS
James R. Lawrence
IMS/MTI Network (USA), Inc. |
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The
Connecticut Maritime Association is a non-profit organization which
was built by its members, for its members, and as such is one of
kind.
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many similar organizations which are supported largely by corporate
membership, the CMA's voting membership is comprised only of individuals.
From bunker brokers and tug-boat operators to lawyers and underwriters,
to ship owners, brokers and managers, shippers and merchants of all
kinds of cargo, each CMA member has an equal and separate vote. |
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CMA was created as a self-help group of shipping people, and remains
a conduit for the exchange of information and a source of camaraderie
and fellowship that is unique and vital to the shipping community.
In 2003, the CMA celebrated its twentieth anniversary. It prospers
with over 1,300 members representing nearly 450 companies and organizations. |
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President's
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Events |
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September
2008
PRESIDENT'S
NOTES
While
the Autumnal Equinox on September 22 may be days away, there
are many signs that summer is already over. For one, the Summer
Olympics which I so enjoyed watching, seem to be part of the
distant past, yellow school busses now compete with cars during
the morning commute, the sand reminiscent of my summer vacation
at the beach no longer remains in my car and the CMA softball
league has wrapped up the season. Congratulations to Fairfield
Chemical who defeated the Atlas Dry Guys in the final playoff
game. My thanks go to Softball Commissioner, Chris Towne for
organizing the league and keeping the games on schedule. If
you have a team interested in joining the league, contact
Chris, whose communication details can be found on the website.
As
we head into fall, gas prices, oil futures and daylight hours
are all declining while the U.S. political climate is just
heating up. The fall theme could be summed up in one word
"energy". I'm excited about the CMA's September
events beginning with Justine Fisher, Vice President, High
Yield Research, Goldman Sachs & Company who will speak
to the "Commodities and the Cost of Energy after Beijing's
Closing Ceremonies". I was fortunate enough to listen
to Justine speak at Shipping 2008. She's the top in her field
and openly shares her information, insights and opinions with
passion and energy. You won't want to miss the luncheon on
September 18.
Finally, there's the wind energy CMA hopes will fill the sails
of the 12 meter boats in CMA's 4th Annual CMA Regatta on September
26. Our team has been hard at work preparing for this fun
filled, competitive event. Sailors are you ready? Spectators,
I'll see you on the Cayah Michele.
On
a more serious note, while the summer season may be over,
unfortunately hurricane season is not. My thoughts and prayers
are with our Gulf Coast members, their families and businesses
as they recover from Hurricane Gustav and also for those in
the Bahamas and Southeast Atlantic states who face Hurricane
Hanna and the remaining tropical storms.
Best
regards,
Beth Wilson-Jordan
CMA President
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Event
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October
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Thursday,
October 23, 2008
CMA
Monthly Luncheon |
The
CMA gave the Kings Point Alumni Association a donation
in honor of Neil Carey
Peter
Drakos hands over the Presidency of the CMA
to Beth Wilson-Jordan
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