NMTA Industry Meeting: Wed., April 8 - Coeur d'Alene, ID

When:                 

Wednesday, April 8 – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Where:               

Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn

506 W Appleway Avenue

Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, 83814

What:                  

Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. for a casual reception to meet NMTA staff and volunteers (see below).  Beer, wine, soft drinks and light appetizers will be served.

Representing NMTA will be:

·         George Harris/President

·         Tony Floor/Dir. of Fishing Affairs

·         Karsten McIntosh/Dir. of Communications

·         Paul Nielsen (Hagadone Marine)/NMTA Board Member

·         Brian Kaloper (Elliott Bay Marina)/Grow Boating Committee Chair

·         Scott Keno/NMTA Health Trust

Agenda:               

1. Introductions
2. 2014 Washington Boat Sales Data
3. Boating & Fishing Legislative and Policy Updates
4. Discuss Grow Boating Strategies for Eastern Washington & North Idaho

·         Support existing fishing tournaments with cash sponsorships and PR efforts

·         Start spring or fall in water boat show/sale

·         Boating and fishing legislative advocate for Idaho

·         Public Relations campaign with local media to promote boating and fishing

·         Promote boating and fishing tourism for region

·         Other ideas

RSVP:                karsten@nmta.net // (206) 634-0911