CONNECTICUT MARITIME ASSOCIATION
CMA
Officers & Board
COMMODORE
John Fredriksen
Frontline Ltd.
PRESIDENT
Beth Wilson-Jordan
PetroMar International Inc.
VICE PRESIDENT
Bob Kunkel
Seacost Electronics, Inc.
SECRETARY
Molly McCafferty
Clipper Bulk (USA) Inc.
TREASURER
Bob Pascarella
The Professional Associates
MEMBERSHIP
Evan Galanis
Simpson Spence & Young
COMMUNICATION
Andrew Carlson
MJLF & Associates, Inc.
SOCIAL
Johnny M. Kulukundis
Marine Oil Transport. Inc.
P& A
Tom Hodgson
M.J.L.F & Assoc.
EDUCATION
Margaret Nicks
American Bureau of Shipping
EDITORIAL
Donald B. Frost
D.B. Frost Associates,Inc.
JOB MART / EVENTS
Lorraine Parsons
I.M.S., Inc.
EDITOR EMERITUS
James R. Lawrence
IMS/MTI Network (USA), Inc.

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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Unlike 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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The 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 Notes
Events

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

Event Calendar
October
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