Committee ParticipationMember committee participation is vital to the health of the association. Member contributions foster a stronger sense of community within the association, and help the board to fulfill its policy-making role more efficiently by allowing board members to receive input and different viewpoints, while remaining focused on their role of governance. Make an ImpactAs an active NMMA member, you can make a difference: Member-driven committees play a key role in the development, evolution and direction of the programs that bring life to the five strategic areas upon which all NMMA work is focused:
Participation Guidelines
Boating Industry Risk Management Council (BIRMC)Mission: Promotes boating safety by identifying significant potential risks that may present a hazard to recreational boaters and considering methods to address those risks. NMMA member participants serving on this committee are involved with risk management and engineering safety standards for their organizations, are familiar with NMMA Certification programs and are industry representatives interested in promoting boating safety. NMMA and the standing BIRMC members actively pursue qualified participants for service on the committee. At this time, NMMA is not accepting applications for participation on BIRMC. Related links to the efforts of the BIRMC Committee: For questions related to the goals and objectives of the BIRMC Committee, please contact: Tom Marhevko Boat and Yacht Certification Committee (BYCC)Mission: Provide leadership and guidelines for member manufacturers to follow in order to comply with established and evolving industry standards and federal safety regulations. NMMA member participants serving on this committee are certified member manufacturers interested in providing input and direction for the NMMA Certification of both boats and yachts. Service on an NMMA committee is subject to availability and your organization must be an active NMMA member in good standing. Related links to the efforts of the BYCC Committee: If you have questions about the goals and objectives of the BYCC Committee or are interested in committee participation, please contact: Robert Newsome Oil Certification CommitteeMission: A technical advisory committee that initiates, sponsors and participates in projects to advance the knowledge and application of two-stroke (TC) cycle and four-stroke (FC) cycle marine engine lubrication and lubricants. The committee also provides oversight to the Oil Test Data Administration and the TC-W3, FC-W, and FC-W(CAT) Marine Oil certification programs. NMMA member participants serving on this committee work for OEMs, test laboratories, oil marketers, and additive companies. NMMA and the standing Oil Certification Committee members actively pursue qualified participants for service on the committee. At this time, NMMA is not accepting applications for participating on the Oil Certification Committee. Related links to the efforts of the Oil Certification Committee: For questions about the goals and objectives of the Oil Certification Committee, please contact: Tom Marhevko Personal Watercraft Certification CommitteMission: To develop and maintain an industry PWC certification for the US Market NMMA member participants serving on the Personal Watercraft Certification Committee are Certified member manufacturers interested in determining the standards basis for NMMA Certification of PWCs. Service on an NMMA committee is subject to availability and your organization must be an active NMMA member in good standing. Related links to the efforts of the Personal Watercraft Certification Committee: If you have questions about the goals and objectives of the PWC Certification Committee or are interested in committee participation, please contact: Robert Newsome Trailer Certification CommitteeMission: To maximize trailer builders’ compliance with all applicable federal and industry standards in a cost conscious manner. NMMA member participants serving on the Trailer Certification Committee are Certified member trailer manufacturer and/or component manufacturer interested in determining the standards basis for NMMA Certification of trailers. Service on an NMMA committee is subject to availability and your organization must be an active NMMA member in good standing. Related links to the efforts of the Trailer Certification Committee: If you have questions about the goals and objectives of the Trailer Certification Committee or are interested in committee participation, please contact: Robert Newsome CSI Steering CommitteeMission: Provide direction on the implementation and future development of NMMA’s Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Program. NMMA member participants serving on this committee are limited to representatives of member companies active in the CSI Program. Service on an NMMA committee is subject to availability and your organization must be an active NMMA member in good standing. Related links to the efforts of the CSI Steering Committee: For questions about the goals and objectives of the CSI Steering Committee, please contact: Terry Leitz NMMA IBEX Planning CommitteeMission: Provide direction on all aspects of development and planning for the IBEX trade show and conference programs. The committee is comprised of boat builders, OEM/accessory manufacturers and manufacturers’ reps. NMMA member participants serving on this committee are boat builders, OEM/accessory manufacturers and manufacturers’ reps involved with NMMA trade show events. The committee meets 2–4 times annually at either a central location or via conference call. Related links to the efforts of the IBEX Planning Committee: For questions about the goals and objectives of the IBEX Planning Committee or are interested in participation, please contact: Stephen Evans NMMA Canada Engine CommitteeMission: To ensure engine manufacturers doing business in Canada help establish aligned and progressive engine regulations similar to those under the US environmental protection agency. If you have any questions or want to participate contact: Sara Anghel Boat Statistics CommitteeMission: To guide the Statistics Department in developing reports and tools to measure industry trends. NMMA member participants serving on this committee are typically senior management representing member’s market research, marketing, and/or planning functions for boat manufacturers only. Service on an NMMA committee is subject to availability and your organization must be an active NMMA member in good standing. Related links to the efforts of the Boat Statistics Committee: For questions about the goals and objectives of the Boat Statistics Committee, please contact: Jim Petru Transportation Task ForceMission: Assist industry in getting their products to their customers by seeking regulatory and legislative solutions to the unique shipping concerns of the marine industry. The focus of the task force is to work with key state and federal agency officials, develop industry best practices, and assist member companies with their transportation challenges. Participants include transportation managers for member companies and independent transportation contractors who specialize in boat transportation. NMMA encourages all NMMA member transportation managers to become members of the Transportation Task Force in order to receive e-mail updates on the latest developments that affect marine product shipping. Related link: Transportation Task Force If you have any questions or which to become a Transportation Task Force member contact: Cindy Squires NMMA Boat Shows CommitteeMission: NMMA will create dynamic, cost-effective and profitable marketing events that facilitate the sale of boating products to the consumer and that promote the boating lifestyle. NMMA member participants serving on this committee are typically involved with sales and marketing for their organizations and are familiar with NMMA consumer boat shows. Service on an NMMA committee is subject to availability and your organization must be an active NMMA member in good standing. The service term is three years. Related links to the efforts of the Boat Show Committee: For questions about the goals and objectives of the Boat Show Committee, please contact: Ben Wold Amicus/Legal Policy CommitteeMission: Assist NMMA in deciding whether to support, intervene, or file amicus briefs in litigation and provides guidance to NMMA’s Chief Counsel for Public Policy during the duration of such matters. This committee is open to interested members’ inside or outside counsel or senior executives whose duties include handling legal matters for their corporation. For information on how to become a member of the NMMA Amicus/Legal Policy Committee please contact: Cindy Squires |
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