Calling All Trollers...

ata

2009-06-03 19:55:34

Hi All:



Just a friendly reminder as you complete your boat work checklist to also check your dues status with ATA. Past due? Never been a member? Retired (there's a new category!)? We'd love to see your name on the roster - and bring your friends, too. After all, numbers equal strength!



I put this notice in the Troller Talk section, because membership in your gear group organization is really just an investment in your business. Who's at all those policy meetings that you don't have time/money to get to? Shouldn't it be someone who understands the issues, the industry, and our communities - and wants to see your business thrive?



An added bonus is that ATA dues can be written off your taxes - we average a rate of 97% deductible each year.



Board of Fisheries, Treaty, Fish Farming, habitat protection, USCG Safety Regs, EPA discharge permitting, the quest for Healthcare, and many, many more issues keep board and staff constantly busy. Your dues and contributions are very much appreciated.



Also important is keeping the ATA Legal Fund tuned up - seems there's always something needed there.



Finally, the Annual ATA Raffle is an important source of both funding and fun - tickets on sale now!



ATA accepts all forms of cash and VISA and MasterCard. See attached membership form for a list of dues rates. To make it easy on you, we will also pass through dues contributions to the following groups: United Fishermen of Alaska, Commercial Fishermen of America, Halibut Coalition, and Save Our Wild Salmon.



Fair winds - mild cures!



Dale Kelley and the ATA Board of Directors



ATA

130 Seward #205

Juneau, AK 99801

(907) 586-9400



ATA Board



Ketchikan

President Dave Otte, FV Sarah E



Lower 48

Vice President Bob (Fuzzy) Fredrickson, FV New Day



Lower 48

Secretary Joel Kawahara, FV Karolee



Sitka

Treasurer Jeff Longridge, FV Saami



At Large

Dick HofMann, FV Standy



At Large

Matt Donohoe, Helen A



Sitka

John Murray, FV Loran



Juneau

Ken McGee, FV Northstar



Petersburg

Mark Roberts, FV Cape Cross



Wrangell

Dan Doak, FV Kodiak



Northern Rural

Carter Hughes, FV Radio



Southern Rural

Steve Merritt, FV C'este La Vie



Handtroll

Casey Mapes, FV Mai Tai



Staff

Dale Kelley, Executive Director