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Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-6) to speak at Boat Owners Association of The United States Town Hall

by Scott Croft 3 Aug 2019 07:49 PDT 8 August 2019

On Thursday, August 8, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), together with the Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA) and the National Association of Marine Manufacturers (NMMA) are co-hosting a recreational boater's town hall event featuring special guest Rep.

Derek Kilmer (WA-06) who will be speak on recreational boating issues important to Washington state boaters and the recreational marine industry.

The discussion will highlight issues that impact recreational boating including boating access, safety, environment, workforce development and federal permitting challenges. A question-and-answer session will follow the remarks, and recreational boaters and staff from local marine businesses are encouraged to participate.

WHAT: Recreational Boaters Town Hall

WHEN: Thursday, August 8, 4-5 p.m.

WHERE: Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside, 100 Washington Avenue, Bremerton, WA 98337

WHO:

  • Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06)
  • Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS)
  • National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
  • Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA)

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