Washington Maritime Federation Structure & By-Laws
The Washington Maritime Federation is an association of associations, comprised of maritime organizations, education and business organizations who have come together to support the industry. The maritime industry is diverse with subsectors in shipbuilding, fishing, water transportation, logistics and shipping and more. There are good organizations supporting these subsectors but no overarching entity supporting the industry as a whole. This new association of associations also includes general business organizations such as chambers and economic development councils.
Updated 9/11/15
Structure
Advisory Board – Made up of 1 representative from each of the established sub-sectors and stakeholders of the maritime industry (listed below, 14 total plus the Coordinator). May be Members or Associate Members who make organizational and administrative decisions including: spending, programs, events, and oversight of the Coordinator.
Members – Participate in consensus decision making to determine policy, funding and advocacy priorities. Participates in Policy, Communications and Event Committees and Subcommittees.
Associate Members – Participate and advise on communications, policy and funding priorities. Participate in Policy, Communications and Event Committees. Does not participate in policy, funding and advocacy decision-making.
Committees and Subcommittees- Formed to work on specific goals, issues, events and programs to make recommendations to the Members and Advisory Board.
Federation By-Laws
Anyone representing a maritime, economic development, labor, education or business organization committed to the vitality of the maritime industry can participate as a Federation Member and take part in policy prioritization and decision-making.
When becoming a Member, the organization may select to become a non-voting Associate Member who may otherwise participate fully to inform and advise the process.
Policies and positions are determined by the consensus of voting Members participating in the decision.
An Advisory Board will make organizational and administrative decisions including approval of Member applications
Appointments to the Advisory Board are made annually by vote of all participating at an Annual Meeting.
2015 Advisory Board
One representative of the following sectors:
Shipping Lines and Terminal Operators (Mike Moore, PMSA)
Tug and Barge (Charlie Costanzo, AWO)
Commercial Fishing (Chad See, Freezer Longline Coalition)
Ship/Boat Building, Repair and Maritime Support (John Lockwood, SMBA)
Recreational Boating and Sport Fishing (Peter Schrappen, NMTA)
Passenger Vessels (Greg Dronkert, HMS Ferries)
Labor (Berit Erikson, SUP)
Ports (Ginger Eagle, WPPA)
Rail Transportation (Terry Finn, BNSF)
Education and Training (Ann Avary, COE Marine)
Economic Development Organizations (Suzanne Dale-Estey, EDC Seattle & KIng County)
Trade Employers (Sam Kaplan, TDA)
Chambers of Commerce (Eric Schinfeld, Seattle Chamber)
State of Washington Maritime Sector Lead (Steve Sewell, Governor's Office)
Updated 9/11/15
Structure
Advisory Board – Made up of 1 representative from each of the established sub-sectors and stakeholders of the maritime industry (listed below, 14 total plus the Coordinator). May be Members or Associate Members who make organizational and administrative decisions including: spending, programs, events, and oversight of the Coordinator.
Members – Participate in consensus decision making to determine policy, funding and advocacy priorities. Participates in Policy, Communications and Event Committees and Subcommittees.
Associate Members – Participate and advise on communications, policy and funding priorities. Participate in Policy, Communications and Event Committees. Does not participate in policy, funding and advocacy decision-making.
Committees and Subcommittees- Formed to work on specific goals, issues, events and programs to make recommendations to the Members and Advisory Board.
- Communications Committee – Develops, updates and fulfills the WMF Communication Plan, its strategies and action items.
- Policy Committee – Develops, updates and suggests policy priorities for decision-making by the full membership. Coordinates with member organizations and others to advance policy goals.
- Events Committee – Plans and executes WMF events including Maritime Days, Receptions, and other educational and engagement events.
Federation By-Laws
Anyone representing a maritime, economic development, labor, education or business organization committed to the vitality of the maritime industry can participate as a Federation Member and take part in policy prioritization and decision-making.
When becoming a Member, the organization may select to become a non-voting Associate Member who may otherwise participate fully to inform and advise the process.
Policies and positions are determined by the consensus of voting Members participating in the decision.
An Advisory Board will make organizational and administrative decisions including approval of Member applications
Appointments to the Advisory Board are made annually by vote of all participating at an Annual Meeting.
2015 Advisory Board
One representative of the following sectors:
Shipping Lines and Terminal Operators (Mike Moore, PMSA)
Tug and Barge (Charlie Costanzo, AWO)
Commercial Fishing (Chad See, Freezer Longline Coalition)
Ship/Boat Building, Repair and Maritime Support (John Lockwood, SMBA)
Recreational Boating and Sport Fishing (Peter Schrappen, NMTA)
Passenger Vessels (Greg Dronkert, HMS Ferries)
Labor (Berit Erikson, SUP)
Ports (Ginger Eagle, WPPA)
Rail Transportation (Terry Finn, BNSF)
Education and Training (Ann Avary, COE Marine)
Economic Development Organizations (Suzanne Dale-Estey, EDC Seattle & KIng County)
Trade Employers (Sam Kaplan, TDA)
Chambers of Commerce (Eric Schinfeld, Seattle Chamber)
State of Washington Maritime Sector Lead (Steve Sewell, Governor's Office)