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| February News from The Virgin Islands Charteryacht League! |
| Dear VICL Members, The General Membership meeting was held on December 15th at the Place To Be In Paradise Restaurant. Contact us for your copy of the meeting minutes. The monthly Board of Governors meeting was held on January 23rd, 2008. VICL Board Member Franz Gradler commented, "The accomplishments in 2007 have been truly amazing in revitalizing VICL and everyone is to be complimented and congratulated. There were so many hurdles to overcome besides all the brilliant new projects and initiatives we undertook. This is the best Board of Governors ever!" There are currently 23 businesses offering discounts to 2008 VICL Members. If you haven't done so already, send in your membership registration information. Click here for your renewal/ application form. Please help us create a new database by filling in your application form and returning it to VICL. Your information must be complete in order to receive your card. Businesses will be requesting the new 2008 VICL numbered membership card so that you can receive your discounts. Don't forget to check out the web link at MHG Marine for an immediate health insurance quote for VICL members! Theodore Tunick will require your VICL Membership registration number in order to honor their special fleet rates this year. NEWS FLASH! Tired of filling up your passport with stamps from travelling between the USVI and BVI? U.S. Passport Cards will be available soon! Click here to view the Feb. 1st media release in The Virgin Islands Daily News concerning this new problem-solving solution! USVI Governor John deJongh, Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson Doty and Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen are aware of the six passenger law and how it affects the territory. Governor deJongh requested a position paper concerning the 6 pk law to be submitted by VICL. The position paper was sent. The Dept. of Tourism followed up with a phone call on January 22nd stating that they were working on the issue. The VICL Board of Governors are currently waiting for further comments from officials. VICL Show Sponsor Ashmead & White Consulting, Inc. will be hosting an informative seminar in Miami in conjunction with the International Super Yacht Society on February 13th. VICL members may be interested in attending. The exciting line up of impressive speakers will be covering many of topics of yacht interest. Please visit their website at: www.ashmeadwhite.com for more details. It's not too early to begin thinking about VICL Board of Governors elections. If you would like to become a member of the Board, please let us know. There have been several recent inquiries about working for VICL. Contact us if you are interested in a paid part-time position within this well established not-for-profit organization. Our sincerest condolences go to the family, friends and business associates of Linda Owen, Port O'Call Yacht Charters. Linda passed away on Saturday, January 26th, 2008. Finally, check out this month's issue of Landfalls Magazine available in the Flagship office. VICL members scored a complimentary double page feature of yachts in this months magazine in return for help with distribution. Please let us know if you can help distribute a box or two of magazines. All the best to you and yours, The VICL Board of Governors www.vicl.org |
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