2011 NEWPORT CHARTER SHOW AYCA SEMINAR

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2011 NEWPORT CHARTER SHOW AYCA SEMINAR
www.newportchartershow.com

JUNE 23, 2011 8:00 – 11:00 AM

NEWPORT YACHTING CENTER
Main Tent

TOPICS

1. Marketing Segment

Kim Kavin, Founder and Editor for CharterWave.com, presents:

Facebook for Business—Staying Professional in the Private Sphere.

Hundreds of millions of people use Facebook to connect with friends and family very day. This seminar will teach you how to join the right conversations, connect with current and potential clients, and maintain appropriate boundaries in the sprawling world of social media. An informative PowerPoint Presentation will be included, plus lively Q & A as Moderated by Bob Saxon.

2. Legal Segment

Lars Forsberg, Maritime Attorney at Reed Smith, will discuss Chartering Legally in the United States and Anthony Motta, Importation Specialist at Masterpiece International, Ltd., will review the steps necessary to import a yacht to the United States. Bob Saxon will Moderate this Segment as well, offering his vast knowledge of the charter and brokerage market having managed thousands of transactions over the years involving charter and sales contracts in American waters.

3. Destination: Maine and the Canadian Maritimes!

Captain Earl MacKenzie of S/Y BONNIE LYNN brings his 40 years of experience in the marine industry as a captain, as well as, boatyard owner and marine consultant to the center state to share his passion on the premiere chartering areas along the coast of Maine and the east coast of Nova Scotia, including Cape Breton. He and his wife Bonnie have cruised and chartered with their topsail school BONNIE LYNN since her launch in 1998. A picturesque PowerPoint Presentation with charts and sample itineraries will be provided.

4. Overview and Q&A, plus AYCA News

Bob Saxon will re-cap the Segments and Moderate any final Questions & Answers. Jan Henry will update attendees on any AYCA news and thank the Sponsors, Committee, and Participants.

AGENDA
7:30 –	8:00 AM: Registration and Continental Breakfast, Sponsored by MYBA
8:00 –	8:15 AM: Welcome: Jan Henry, AYCA President and Bob Saxon, Emcee, IYC President
8:15 –	9:00 AM: Marketing Segment
9:00 –	9:45 AM: Legal Panel Segment
9:45 –	10:00 AM: Break: Sponsored by Boat International Media
10:00 –	10:45 AM: Destination: Maine & The Canadian Maritimes! Sponsored by CharterIndex
10:45 –	11:00 AM: Overview and Q& A by Bob Saxon, plus AYCA News with Jan Henry

ALL CHARTER MANAGERS, CHARTER BROKERS, YACHT CAPTAINS, and INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

To register please contact Bruce Brakenhoff: [email protected]

Inclusive Price: $30 payable to A.Y.C.A.* and mailed to the attention of Bruce Brakenhoff to:

Bartram & Brakenhoff
2 Marina Plaza, Newport RI 02840

*Pay by mail/check by June 16th or payment can be made at the door if seats are available.

Seating is Limited

Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: