LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Understanding the need for
boaters to have their own voice, the Michigan Boating Industries Association
(MBIA), which serves marine retailers and manufacturers, has created the
Boaters' Association of Michigan (BAM).
BAM's members will be boat owners, boating enthusiasts and those who simply
want to support boating in Michigan. BAM's mission is to create a voice for
Michigan's boaters to effectively express their views on legislative and
regulatory issues that impact the boating lifestyle. In addition to
representation in Lansing, member benefits will include discounts at
participating marine businesses and boat shows and networking at social
events.
A new Web site, www.boatmichigan.org, will act as a portal and information
source for BAM members as well as all boaters in Michigan. A BAM members only
section will be included as well as a comprehensive product and services guide
for boaters.
"We are pleased to be able to unite and organize boaters in Michigan so they
can effectively express their views on legislative and regulatory issues that
impact the boating lifestyle," said Van Snider, CAE, president the Michigan
Boating Industries Association. "BAM is a division of MBIA, which has been
protecting the boating lifestyle since 1958, through its lobbying efforts in
Lansing, efforts to keep rivers, inland lakes and the Great Lakes clean and
helping boaters enjoy our natural water resources."
Recreational boating is a popular outdoor recreation activity. The Secretary
of State's most recent report states Michigan has 954,431 registered boats on
file. "There are many challenges to the future of Michigan Boating," said
Eric Foster, general partner of Belle Maer Harbor, Harrison Twp., Mich. "I
highly recommend all boaters join BAM -- sailors, power boaters, paddle sport
enthusiasts, and anglers. Uniting all segments of our industry can insure
Michigan maintains its leadership role in boating nationwide and that we
protect boating for future generations."
For a small annual investment of $25, a boater can support their favorite past
time, strengthen the industries voice in Lansing, stay informed on boating
issues, save on products and services, and enjoy the camaraderie. To join,
boaters should go to www.boatmichigan.org and click on JOIN BAM or contact the
MBIA at boatmichigan@mbia.org or 734.261.0123, ext. 200.
SOURCE Michigan Boating Industries Association
Van W. Snider, Jr., CAE, president, MBIA, vsnider@mbia.org, +1-734-261-0123
ext: 205, or Nicki Polan, director of communications, MBIA, npolan@mbia.org,
+1-734-261-0123 ext. 204
