The Exchange: August/September 2018

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Exchange August/September 2018

YOUR INDUSTRY. YOUR EXCHANGE. SAME GREAT SERVICE, DIFFERENT LOOK.

Welcome to

The Exchange From The Desk Of The Executive Director: We’ve had a very busy year thus far this year! We are very excited to share our new logo and colors! Formally launched at the Open House on July 26th, this project is part of our 2015-2019 Five Year Strategic Plan. We hope you like it! Also included in this issue of The Exchange is a preview of some of the changes that are coming to our website by early 1Q 2019. Your feedback, as users of our website and our services, is crucial. Please take a moment to look at the proposed changes and submit some feedback!

“To be the leading provider of information and related services to all stakeholders of the Pacific Northwest intermodal transportation system and to support related business interests for domestic and foreign commerce.”

The Exchange shares the work being done by staff and the direction we are going, as well as reports from industry stakeholders that we hope our membership will enjoy!

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Liz Wainwright Executive Director Merchants Exchange

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Merchants Exchange New Look

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Shipping Education Series

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Special Report: Tongue Point Job Corps: Seamanship Program

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Crisis Communication Workshop

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Association Reports

Note from the Editor This edition of The Exchange showcases some of the Maritime Education partnerships we have in our region including: the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund & Tongue Point Job Corps, Seamanship Training Center!

Members: If you have an article or an announcement that you would like to be included in future issues of The Exchange, please contact us: newsletter@pdxmex.com.

Bekah Canfield, Editor Merchants Exchange © 2018 by Merchants Exchange

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SUPPORT THE EXCHANGE. SUPPORT THE INDUSTRY.

Merchants Exchange Board of Directors Ryan Statz (2019) President Columbia Grain Inc

Bart Goedhard (2019) Ports America

Todd Krout (2020) Vice President Port of Vancouver USA

Mark Jensen (2021) TEMCO

Mike Morgan (2020) Treasurer Columbia Export Terminal, LLC Carl Bertapelle (2020) Secretary Talon Marine Services, LLC Roger Hsieh (2021) BNSF

Chris Cummins (2021) General Steamship Corp Geoff Doerfler (2021) Tidewater Barge Lines David Nagel (2019) Cascade Marine Agencies Ltd.

Doug Lenz (Ex Officio) Board President, Clean Rivers Cooperative Columbia Pacific Bio Refinery Andrew Holbrook (Ex Officio) Board President, Maritime Fire & Safety Association Kinder Morgan Energy Partners Capt. Steve Dobbins (Ex Officio) Columbia River Pilots Legal Counsel: Tyson Calvert Lindsay Hart LLP

Merchants Exchange Membership Our Industry Members:

Benefits of Membership:

Our membership makes up the core of the local marine shipping community. Our members include, but are not limited to: steamship operators, admiralty attorneys, customs brokers, tug and barge companies, freight forwarders, stevedores, ship repair service facilities and port authorities.

The Exchange is a provider of vessel and cargo information. It serves as a hub for local industry education as well as association management and networking activities. Our members enjoy a direct relationship with the Merchants Exchange and its services. Each member company is able to vote for Merchants Exchange board of director nominations and is eligibile for board membership.

All of our services and activities are member focused. Vessel and cargo information services that are currently offered include: • Vessel Reporting • Communication Support Service

• Vessel and Cargo Statistics • Daily Grain Bulletin • Grain Committee Membership • Answering Service • Special Reports and Services* *The Merchants Exchange caters its services to the ever-changing needs of local industry. We are constantly working to develop new ways to help our members do business. If the service you need is not listed, ask us and we can work to develop it for you.

For more information about membership, visit our website.

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Same Great Service, Different Look!

Check out some of the changes we’ve made at the Exchange!

INTRODUCING...MARY WILEY! Mary Wiley is our new Marketing & Membership Manager. She has worked as a marketing professional for nearly 20 years.

She specializes in developing business opportunities, building relationships, and engaging customers through multi-channel marketing campaigns across website, social media, email, public relations and advertising.

Prior to joining the Merchants Exchange, she specialized in marketing communications and digital strategies for non-profit organizations, energy efficiency managements firms, architectural and engineering firms and railroads and marine manufacturers.

As the new Marketing & Membership Manager at the Merchants Exchange, Ms. Wiley will be responsible for the development and implementation of membership outreach, education programs, marketing, and communications strategies.

You can reach Mary at: wiley@pdxmex.com or 503-220-2515

THANK YOU TO...ROBIN WRIGHT! Robin has been with the Exchange for 12 years and has been filling the double-role of Administrative Services Manager and Communications Center Manager for 7 years. During the restructure of the Marine Operations Services Department (MarOps--formally Communication Center) a new position has been created and she will be transitioning the Marine Operations Services Department supervision to the new Marine Operations Services Manager. She will continue on in her position as Adminstrative Services Manager. Thanks for all of your hard work over the last decade, Robin! You can reach Robin at: wright@pdxmex.com or 503-220-2088.

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Staffing Changes

THE MARINE OPERATIONS SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONGRATULATIONS...SAMANTHA STEERMAN Samantha Steerman has been promoted to Marine Operations Services Manager as part of a departmental restructure that came out of our Strategic Plan. She has been working as a Marine Operations Services Specialist with the Exchange for the last 5 years and the promotion to this position reflects her expertise with marine services, performance, and commitment to the Exchange. She is excited for her new role. Congrats, Sam! You can reach Sam at: steerman@pdxmex.com or 503-220-2090.

MOVING TO DAYS...

THOMAS SEMRAU

Thomas has been the MarOps Specialist assigned to end-ofthe-week nights for the past 3 years. He will be transitioning to the start-of-the-week dayside shift this month! Welcome to days, Thomas! Contact Thomas at: semrau@pdxmex.com

WELCOME, SHAWN KUBITZA Shawn Kubitza will be joining our Marine Operations Services Center team as the new end-of-the-week-nights-side MarOps Specialist! Shawn comes to the Exchange with a number of years’ experience in outside and inside sales, customer services and call centers. Additionally, Shawn has spent some time in Alaska as a chief deckhand for Alaska Sport Fishing Adventures. Shawn will be training on the phones starting August 28th!

PROMOTED: MASON SULLIVAN Mason Sullivan has been with the Exchange for a little under a year. He has been promoted to full-time Office Assistant effective immediately! Mason is a valuable part of the Exchange team and regularly supports the Marine Operations Services Department as well as the Office and Accounting Departments. and Association Services. Congrats, Mason!! Mason can be reached at sullivan@pdxmex.com or at 503-220-2098 August/September 2018

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New Branding

On January 22, 2015, the Merchants Exchange held a Strategic Planning Workshop for members, Board of Directors and staff. This workshop marked the end of a five-year strategic planning cycle, what started in February 2010, and the beginning of a new five-year cycle. Out of that workshop, 6 Action Initiatives were developed: 1. Maritime Education Program 2. Sustainability in Staffing & Succession Planning 3. Financial Sustainability & Fiscal Responsibility 4. Customer Needs 5. Marketing, Membership, & Community Engagement 6. Board of Directors Optimization Completion and roll out of a new logo and branding materials was completed on schedule this summer and launched at the Open House.

Bekah Canfield unveiling the new logo on the door at the Open House on July 26, 2018!

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Website Refresh

The Website Refresh project comes out of a combination of the Customer Needs and the Marketing, Membership, & Community Engagement Action Initiatives. Staff Project Managers are working with contractors to complete the refresh of the Merchants Exchange website with an anticipated roll out before 1Q 2019.

Our goals for this project are: • Improve functionality of site for users; • Streamline; remove clutter and duplication; • Greatly enhance mobile friendliness • Maintain a stable platform critical to our marine operations services Mock-ups of the potential front page of the website have been created and were displayed at the Open House on July 26, 2018 with members, visitors, and guests encouraged to give feedback on the functionality and design.

What’s changed in the mock-ups?

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Cleaner status update images Quick and easy access to some of the most frequently used tools Streamlined menu to simplify navigation Access to a listing of all our valuable services to help your business Notices and reminders of upcoming events Easy Member login

The mock-ups of the website pages are included on the following pages and feedback is requested. Please email any comments to: comments@pdxmex.com

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Save the DateS! SHIPPING 101 THE BUSINESS OF SHIPPING

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 PORTLAND, OREGON

SHIPPING 201 THE MOVEMENT OF A SHIP

OCTOBER 30, 2018 PORTLAND, OREGON More DetailS to follow.

QueStionS? PleaSe contact aaron GarBer-Paul at GarBerPaul@PDxMex.coM

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Addison Lash Massachusetts Maritime Academy Marine Transportation

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United States Merchant Marine Academy Maritime Logistics and Security The Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund wishes all winners and applicants the best of luck pursuing their chosen fields of study!

“Strengthening the Maritime industry through education and engagement.” www.pdxmex.com/scholarship

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SCHOLARSHIP $2,018 in 2018 Funding Challenge

Invest in the Future of our Industry.

Donate to the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund.

The Merchant Exchange Scholarship Fund supports the educational goals of students seeking careers in Maritime Affairs and/or International Trade.

$2,018 in 2018!

Since 2003, the Scholarship has supported 39 students with over $46,000 in assistance!

With the rising cost of a college education, not every student is fortunate enough to find aid to further his or her goals

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Each year up to 5 Students are supported by the the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund, with grants of up to $2,000 each!

The number of new people needed by the United States Maritime Fleet by 2022! (MARAD 2017) August/September 2018

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SCHOLARSHIP 2018 Raffle Prizes and Sponsors:

Special thanks to: The Columbia River Pilots and Tonquin Resources!

Click on our sponsors to learn more!

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

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Thank you to everyone who made it out to our Open House on July 26th!

We are so excited to announce that between the Raffle and the Bocce Tournament, more than $1,600 was raised for the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund!

Be sure to head over to our Facebook Page to see more photos and tag yourself!

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Thank You for participating in the Second Annual Bocce Tournament to benefit the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund!

We had a blast during the 2nd Annual Bocce Tournament raising money for the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund! We appreciate everyone who participated in the Bocce Tournament during the MEX Open House. The champions of the Second Annual Bocce Tournament were Rock’N’Roll, Michael Pickering (Maul Foster & Alongi) and Richard Vincent (Port of Portland) during their Final Game against DeBoccery, Tim Van Wormer (Port of Portland) and Randy Fischer (Port of Portland).

Congratulations to our 2018 Winners!

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TONGUE POINT JOB CORPS: SEAMANSHIP PROGRAM

Mission: “Through strong partnerships with Maritime organizations, continue to gain greater & positive

program exposure to develop internships/job placement opportunities in locations throughout the United States/ Internationally and in every segment of the Maritime Industry.”

Fast Facts: • The Job Corps Seamanship Training Center is located on the campus of the Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria, Oregon, near the mouth of the Columbia River.

• The Director of Seamanship is Captain Len R. Tumbarello, USCG (retired). He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 28 years and began his tenure as Director in 2013.

• The Seamanship Training Center has been in existence since 1980, is administered by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Office of Job Corps, and operated by the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific in conjunction with the Management & Training Corporation.

• The Seamanship Training Center is the only maritime training facility in the nation administered by the Job Corps training system. The training program maintains course approvals issued by the U.S. Coast Guard which meets the requirements of the International Maritime Organization’s Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW 95) and the U.S. Coast Guard regulations.

• The duration of the program varies from 18-24 months depending on the cadet’s personal prgoress and choice of U.S. Coast Guard certifications. The student body typically consists of 120 cadets at any time. The program graduates an average of 65 cadets a year.

• Upon completion of the program, cadets will be qualified for the endorsements of: - Able Seaman (limited) with Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch - Qualified Member of the Engine Department--Oiler with Ratings Forming Part of an Engineering Watch - Proficiency in Survival Craft/Lifeboatman - Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch - Basic Shipboard Safety Training (shipboard fire fighting, first aid, personal safety and social responsibilities, and personal survival skills--STCW 95) - Steward (Galley)

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Seamanship Program Expectations “Vision” Through strong partnerships with Maritime organizations, continue to gain greater & positive program exposure to develop internships/job placement opportunities in locations throughout the United States and in every segment of the Maritime Industry.

“Mission” Solid mentorship, develop proficient, professional, passionate credentialed Merchant Mariners towards a successful career in the Maritime Industry.

“Core Values” • Proficiency- Continually strive to attain knowledge and skills necessary to do the job at a high-level of performance.

• People- Treat everyone with dignity/respect & take care of yourself, so you can take care of your Shipmates!

• Professionalism-Be a squared away Sailor that does the right things at all times even when no one is looking.

• Passion- Pour all energy & thought into doing the job well, but take time to enjoy life.

“Student Goals”

100% Completion of AB, QMED, Steward in 18-24 months.

100% Completion of a 30-day WBL. 70% of students on Gold or Platinum Privilege Level.

5% or less of students on Performance Probation.

100% Mishap free & Safe Work environment.

100% Job Match Placement at 90 day post-graduation date

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Success Story: James Ernst, Seamanship Program Graduate “No Turning Back”

L: James in his new student photo at the Seamanship Training Center R: James at his job at Sause Bros.

“The instructors were amazing! You get out what you put into the program. The harder you work, the more you understand and the instructors are there for you, every step of the way. The training gives you a good sense of the industry and where you want to fit into it.”

James Ernst studied Seamanship at the Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria, Oregon. The Seamanship Program is 18-24 months of intense maritime training with endorsements in Able Bodied Seaman (AB) Limited and Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) with course approvals issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. The program has been in existence since 1980 and is operated by Inlandboatsmen’s Union in conjunction with Management & Training Corporation. Job Corps is a national training program administered

by U.S Department of Labor. Enrollment is voluntary and free; programs are open-entry, open-exit, and selfpaced. Job Corps provides training in all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life.

During his training, James quickly learned he wasn’t fond of deckhand work and really liked taking apart and putting things back together again. He liked the solitude of the engine room during training, and now working in the industry, he thoroughly enjoys five weeks of 12 hour a day split shifts that he spends there.

As part of his training, at Tongue Point, he did his work-based learning with Young Brothers in Honolulu, Hawaii, as a deckhand. After graduating, in February of 2016, he quickly started working in the industry. While grateful for the job he still wanted that brass ring, to be an engineer. Through constant encouragement from a mentor at Sause Brothers he continued to work hard and to make a name for himself as a reliable deckhand.

When he had saved up enough and had the time off he flew to Virginia for the test for licensure as assistant engineer. With it proudly in hand he flew back home and was ready when a job in the engine room opened up with Sause Brothers.

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Four short years ago, James was waiting tables for minimum pay and couldn’t see how that would change. Now, comfortably in the middle economic class, James sees no limit to his future. “There’s no going back, now,” he happily concludes. He is thrilled about making the daring decision to quit a job he already had, but didn’t see a future in, to leave a home he loved for a state, and climate, completely alien to him. “It was hard, and I wasn’t sure it would work out but I decided to make it work. I wish I had heard about the Seamanship program a lot earlier and had entered it straight out of high school. For young people who don’t really know what direction they want to go in I think they should look at Job Corps and don’t procrastinate. Don’t be afraid. It will be different but the more you put into the program the more you will get out of it. Just decide on what you want to do and work hard at doing it.”

“I love this job!” James exclaims, “I make more than I ever thought possible. I thought I would just be a waiter my whole life and now I have this. A career that I can continually advance in. Next up, in about one and a half years, I will qualify to get my Unlimited Assistant Engineer license and then, in about five more years I can go for my Chief Engineer License.”

James says that now, when he looks at his paycheck, he feels proud that his taxes are going into such a worthwhile program. He recently helped another Seamanship graduate get a job on the harbor in Honolulu. “We help each other out, it feels good to be a part of something that keeps on giving.”

“James Ernst excelling in the Industry comes as no surprise to staff of the Seamanship program,” stated Captain Len Tumbarello, director of the Seamanship Program. “During his time in the program, he always embodied the Seamanship Program’s Core Values of Proficiency, People, Professionalism and Passion. We are confident that he continues to apply these key attributes in his professional life and hence, his continued success.”

The James Ernst success story is only one of many that program staff hear about. They report having graduates employed all over the United States, some internationally and in every sector of the maritime industry assisting the flow of commerce for this great Nation. On an annual basis, they graduate over 80 students with their AB (limited) and QMED-Oiler qualifications and on average 95% of their graduates are placed and enjoy employment in the Maritime Industry. Many of their students keep in touch with the program and share their successes as they achieve them. This type of communication is huge in regards to job satisfaction for staff and continuing unbridled passion for their incredibly demanding instructor jobs.

Most impressive, is that some of their graduates have reached the pinnacle of the maritime industry and are now Pilots for major river systems. “It does not get any better than that!” exclaimed Captain Tumbarello.

Please help us achieve this future state through your interest/action in offering intern opportunities and job placements for our graduates who will be proficient, professional and passionate Coast Guard credentialed Merchant Mariners and the next generation of Sea Going experts.

To host a student for an internship/work-based learning or to employ our graduates contact: Katrina Morrell Gasser – Business & Community Liaison – (503) 338-4924 or gasser.katrina@jobcorps.org August/September 2018

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THE PORT REPORTS The Columbia River Maritime Transportation System has 23 Ports over the course of 3 waterways. We are pleased to provide an outlet for local ports to share their news with our membership.

Click on the names of each Port Leader below to be taken to their bio.

jim knight, executive director

juliana marler, executive director

curtis robinhold, executive

port of astoria

port of vancouver usa

director port of portland

Norman G. Krehbiel, Chief Executive Officer Port of Longview 18

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Mark Wilson, Executive Director Port of Kalama

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Doug Hayes, Executive Director Port of St. Helens

MANAGING THE MESSAGE Pacific Northwest CRISIS COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Emergency Management, in cooperation with Lower Columbia College and our local supporters, would like to invite you to join us Wednesday,

September 26th, for a rare opportunity to learn from internationally acclaimed emergency media experts.

Australia’s Peter Rekers and Rebecca Riggs join forces with the United Kingdom’s Chris Webb, offering a meaningful program illustrating how to Manage the Message before, during and after crisis. The day’s workshop will include an introduction and regionally-framed scenario in concert with the Port of Kalama and the Port of Longview. Speaker, program and additional information is provided below.

A separate, follow-on Table-Talk Evening Event is offered for those wishing to exchange their thoughts on best practices in a conversation with our international Speakers. Please see detail below.

Space is limited. Please direct all sponsor, registration requests and inquiries to: cowlitz.dem.training@gmail.com, or call Lorraine Churchill at 360.577.3130. Registration application information is attached.

Workshop Includes: ncludes: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

The Role of Information in Emergency, Disaster, and Crisis The Place of Information in the Command and Response Structure The Difference Between Strategic and Tactical Information Collaborative Communication: Working With Other Agencies and Their Information Teams Building Understanding of and Approaches to Emergency Communications Plans, Roles and How to Develop Effective Strategies Credibility and Leadership in Crisis Messaging in Emergency - including for resistant audiences – providing tailored messaging The Stories We Tell - working with communities and narrative before, during and after disaster Speaking Brilliantly - spokesperson performance training Understanding the Media Understanding How Society Responds and Connects Through Social Media Simple Methods to Develop Effective Communication Strategies and Ensure Consistency The Difference Between an Emergency, a Disaster and a Crisis Crisis Management Techniques and Case Studies Panel Discussion and Debrief

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Association Updates 20 Clean Rivers Cooperative 22 Maritime Fire & Safety Association 24 Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association 26

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This year, Portland Oregon was selected as the location to host the Clean Pacific Conference. The conference is designed to bring together stakeholders in spill prevention and response from government, environmental, emergency planning and emergency response industries to discuss lessons-learned, hear best practices, and view new products and solutions from a wide-variety of companies. Clean Rivers Cooperative & the Maritime Fire & Safety Association hosted an exhibitor booth to allow attendees to learn more about the organizations. Holly Robinson hosted a panel of speakers during the conference discussing: “Challenges for the Regulated Community--Changing Focus of Federal Preemption.�

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2018 Member Training

Clean Rivers Cooperative Boom Rodeo

September 27, 2018

Clean Rivers Cooperative is hosting its Annual Boom Rodeo.

This training is designed as a friendly competition between Clean Rivers Cooperative Members and Stakeholders. The competition consists of on-water events and on-land activities.

The goal is to have fun and more importantly, become better prepared to respond by exercising essential skills.

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Maritime Fire & Safety Association (MFSA) Contingency Plan Tabletop Exercise (TTX)

One of the most important aspects of the Maritime Fire & Safety Association (MFSA) Contingency Plan is the regular drills and exercises that are conducted.

Each year, the Plan is to be tested by a tabletop exercise where the spill management team practices the process of managing a response, as well as two equipment deployment drills. Planning these drills and exercises is important to ensure that they are varied enough to test the Plan’s capabilities in different locations, situations and conditions. Plus, variety keeps things from getting too repetitive.

In early August the MFSA held their 2018 TTX in Vancouver, Washington in response to a simulated spill from a fictitious tug and barge. In addition to the MFSA’s staff and regular contractors, the USCG provided a large group of their personnel to work in the command post. This was a great opportunity to get to know and work side-by-side with some of the new summer transfers. Having established relationships with our regulators is critical in responding successfully to a real event.

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Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council (FPAAC)

FPAAC has continued to advance the focus of trainings on information gathering during an incident. This information gathering is critical to assist the Incident Commander in determining the size and complexity of a shipboard incident.

Many crewmembers who will be encountered do not have English as their primary spoken language. This complicates the ability to accurately describe their problem to fire service personnel under extreme circumstances which can become difficult for the crew and firefighters.

Information can become jumbled and not prioritized correctly due to the translation issues.

On June 20, 2018 FPAAC conducted 2Q Technician Level Training at the Marine and Environmental Research and Training Station (MERTS) in Astoria Oregon. During the training participants practiced gathering information using a firefighter from Vancouver fluent in Russian and speaking in a “broken English� accent which added realism to the scenarios and created a little frustration for the participants.

After each scenario, the participants and facilitators discussed the problems encountered while trying to extract information that we need from the crew and relaying that information to the Incident Commander so an Incident Action Plan can be developed.

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Register today for this popular event! http://www.pnwgfa.org/media/events/18_-ITF_Registration_form.pdf

2018 PNWGFA ANNUAL DIRECTORY For the past 69 years, the PNWGFA Annual Directory has grown into a 200+page publication providing the most comprehensive agri-business directory in the region. The Directory lists 1,000+ member and non-member companies handling grain, feed, seed processing and allied industry suppliers in the Association’s four state region and beyond.

The 2018 Annual PNWGFA Directory is available for purchase! www.pnwgfa.org/media/Directory/18_PNWGFA_Directory_Order_Form.pdf $50 member $100 non-member Order your 2018 edition today Contact Margerie: (503) 227-0234 margerie@pnwgfa.org 2018 Cover Image: Courtesy of Eric Weitze

Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative In the heart of Palouse Country Offices: Genesee, ID. Colfax, WA. Rosalia, WA. www.pnw.coop

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2018-19 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2018-19 President Darrell Booth

President

Darrell Booth, Northwest Grain Growers 1st Vice President

Jordan Van Zante, Pacificor, LLC 2nd Vice President

Beau Duff, HighLine Grain Growers Treasurer

Scott Zuger, Lewis-Clark Terminal Immediate Past President

Jason Middleton, United Grain Corporation

Board Members Trudi Allenbach, Pacific Northwest Farmers Coop.

Brian Chastain, Laughlin Cartrell, Inc. Stacey Hunt, Ritzville Warehouse Company Randy Olstad, Columbia Grain, Inc.

The 2018 PNWGFA Annual Convention held at Suncadia Resort June 27-27 marked the beginning of our new fiscal year. Delegates who attended the Membership Meeting on Friday, June 29th unanimously voted Darrell Booth, Northwest Grain Growers, as our 2018-2019 President. We look forward to new opportunities in the coming year under Darrell’s leadership.

We would like to extend a big THANKS to Jason Middleton, United Grain Corporation, for his time, effort, and direction this past year as the Association’s president. Under Jason’s leadership, PNWGFA continued to enjoy well-attended events, a successful Warehousemen’s Conference & Trade Show (37 vendors!), and ended with another profitable year for the Association. Thank you Jason for your efforts!

2018 Schedule of Events: 51st Annual Warehousemen’s Conference & Trade Show Coeur d’Alene Resort - CDA, Idaho February 14 -16, 2018

Coeur d’Alene Resort

5th Annual Southern Idaho Pesticide Conference Burley Inn & Convention Center - Burley, Idaho May 10, 2018 Best Western Plus Burley Inn & Convention Center

38th Annual Country Elevator Council Meeting & Golf Tournament Coeur d’Alene Resort - CDA, Idaho April 18-20, 2018

101st Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments Suncadia Resort - Cle Elum, Washington June 27 - 29, 2018 Clear Lake Country Club

Annual Idaho Trout Fry & Golf Scramble Clear Lake Country Club - Buhl, Idaho September 27, 2018

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2018 Set sail with the Maritime Commerce Club for fun aboard the beautiful Willamette Star!

SEPTEMBER 12th, 2018

5:30 - 7:30 pm

*new*5:00 pm Boarding Time

Caruthers Landing - Portland

*new* early bird special: $75 until 8/24 $85 after 8/24 $350 lifeboat of 5 guests

RSVP TODAY

Don’t miss the best party on the river!

Interested in Sponsorship?

Please contact Aaron at garberpaul@pdxmex.com

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THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS The Maritime Commerce Club Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank our annual sponsors for their support during our 2017-2018 event year. Without the support of these companies, many of the beneďŹ ts which the membership enjoys would not be possible.

13TH Annual

MCC Golf Tournament & Member Meeting

Thank you for joining us at the 13th Annual Golf Tournament & Member Meeting at Stone Creek Golf Club

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Thank you to our Golf Tournament Sponsors!

The Maritime Commerce Club is still seeking 2018-2019 Annual Sponsors!

Click Here Contact Aaron for more information at garberpaul@pdxmex.com!

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AUGUST 23, 2018

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm an exclusive dock-side tour of the and the

PT 658

LCI 713!

$30 admission Limited Capacity only 30 guests -- RSVP today!

Supporting the preservation of Maritime History Profits from this event will go directly (50/50 split) to Save the PT Boat Inc. and the Amphibious Forces Memorial Museum

Special sponsorships for this great cause available! Contact Aaron at garberpaul@pdxmex.com

Free for members! Join your industry colleagues and subscribe!

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