Return to Archived ENews MMTA ENews: May 6, 2006 Ready for Ethanol? Celebrate National Marina Day: August 12 Are you ready for Ethanol blended Gasoline? TMC Services Inc. | Norm Gerrie | Bellingham, MA | T 508-966-3737 | F 508-966-4861 | ngerrie@hazmatt.com Many gasoline storage tanks need to be conditioned to receive Ethanol blended gasoline. A 10,000 gallon tank that has not been properly conditioned can result in a $40,000 expense including lost product, as well as a customer service nightmare. TMC Services Inc. has been servicing the environmental and petroleum industries for many years. Let us answer your questions, and prepare your dispensing equipment for reformulated fuel. Please downlaod this informative brochure. THINK ABOUT AUGUST 12TH WHEN SUMMER'S NOT EVEN HERE? Well, before long it will be and the contributions that our industry makes to the Commonwealth's, indeed the nation's, quality of life and economic strength deserves to be celebrated! On behalf of the Association of Marine Industries, MMTA invites you to take part in National Marina Day 2006 on August 12, 2006. National Marina Day is an annual celebration designed to educate politicians, civic leaders, boaters and non-boaters alike about the important role the marine industry plays in cities and towns across the nation as family-friendly gateways to boating and stewards of the environment. Marinas are an integral part of history and modern American life. National Marina Day celebrates the marine industry's rich history and its bright future. Your active participation will help promote recreational boating and encourage newcomers to Discover Boating. Any type of event that best suits your facility--large or small, elaborate or simple--is welcome and encouraged. Some fine examples of what has worked in the past for industry friends hosting National Marina Day events include: Customer Appreciation Day Facility tours for residential and business neighbors Free boat rides to the public Cookouts and swimming Live music or a DJ Free t-shirts and/or "cozies" for first 25 visitors Raffle featuring boating gear prizes Fishing tournaments Complimentary gallon of gas for introducing a friend to boating One hour of free transient dockage to new visitors Signs and literature that highlights the contributions marinas make to the community Inviting elected officials for a facility tour and introduction to other guests (don't forget - 2006 is an election year!) If you would like more information or for assistance in planning your National Marina Day event, feel free to contact Nathalie Grady at 978-808-1408 or nkgrady@boatma.com. Ms. Grady can assist with samples of press releases, invitations to elected officials and requests for proclamations from governing bodies. To access a National Marina Day Resource Kit, visit: http://www.marina.org/nmd. Thank you in advance for making National Marina Day 2005 a true celebration of the important contributions that the marine industry makes to the local and national economies. We look forward to hearing from you soon about your plans for National Marina Day 2006 on August 12, 2006! 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