Central Office Report

CENTRAL REPORT

MEMBERSHIP

As reported in the last Cannon Ball, all applications have been mailed and the web site has removed all ads that have not been paid for 2016. We have 75 captains who have not renewed for 2016.

We are now way past the cut off date for renewing memberships for the 2016 season without having to take a pre-renewal drug test. If you submit a membership application at this time, you must include $55.00 for your now required pre-renewal drug test along with your annual membership fee. If you’re really in a pinch you may apply online, but you must check the appropriate membership box AND the drug test box. In this circumstance if you do not check both a membership category AND the drug test box, the transaction will not be successfully processed.

Everyone: Please check your web listing carefully for typographical errors. I manually enter the information written on the applications and some handwritten applications are very hard to read – plus the fact I’m human and I do make mistakes.

USCG Licensing Help Lt. Commander USCG (retired) Charles ‘Chuck ‘ Kakuska, a Maritime Licensing Specialist, has been assisting our members for the past 10 years. We recommend him and appreciate his continued services to our association. Give him a call at (734)847-1723 for help with your USCG renewal.

BOAT U.S. We are still a cooperating group with BOAT U.S. Our group ID number is GA 80493 B. This program can be used by all captains and mates. This store has been a supporting member for many years so be sure to use their services. Anything you may need for your vessels, stickers, etc.

HAVE A SAFE SEASON AND DO US PROUD!

FORMS AND WEB INFO
We have all forms needed here at Central. Call if anything is wanted 800-622-2971

EMERGENCY CHECK LIST
Many applications have requested a new emergency check list for your boats. You can download and laminate one from our web site. Again go to member info and then click on LOGOS & ADS and download the MCBA check list.

USCG RENEWAL
Lt. Commander, USCG (retired)Charles “Chuck” Kakuska a Maritime Licensing Specialist has been assisting our members for the past 10 years.  We recommend him and appreciate his continued services to our association.  Give him a call at (734)847-1723 for help with your USCG renewal.

BOAT US
A reminder that your association is a member of Boat US. Your group number is GA80493B. Make sure and use number when shopping.