News Archive: September 2023
If you are not on Facebook, you might have missed this spotlight of long time PTMTA member, Cape Cleare, By Kaila Janders, Cape Cleare Crew. https://www.foodcoop.coop/blog/2023/9/26/from-sea-to-table-cape-cleare-is-perfecting-the-art-of-sustainable-fishing?fbclid=IwAR100LW5PZVC58M6eVEsJY6waeKAfIugSqgmIiPCv21UQcKEr4Igz5QvnOw By Kaila Janders, Cape Cleare Crew Trolling is a simple, humble method of fishing that uses lures to attract salmon to bite theirhooks. It is an environmentally friendly and …
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Many of us just don’t like email but it is how a lot of important communication reaches us these days. The PTMTA is not alone in its efforts to get badly needed member input. Agencies working to get the services you need, also need to correctly understand your needs so please be sure to speak …
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The Clallam Economic Development Council is hosting a Maritime CEO Roundtable at the Westport Yachts conference room on Oct 4th from 1-3pm. See details below. Principles and CEOs in the industry will discuss what their greatest challenges to growth are and we will talk about your most critical workforce needs are. Our legislators will also …
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September 26, 2023
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FYI |
A proposed 770,000 square mil marine sanctuary would incorporate the existing Remote Island Marine National Monument and “currently unprotected submerged lands and waters,” according to the Biden administration. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service graphic. Read or listen to this article on National Fisherman’s website :https://www.nationalfisherman.com/west-coast-pacific/pacific-islands-sanctuary-debated-at-house-hearing?
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Join the PTMTA and the Port for the Pacific Marine Expo. Contact Pete Stein if you are interested in being part of the marine trades coalition partnering with Port of PT staff for this event.
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September 24, 2023
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Port Biz |
By Port of Port Townsend on Sep 22, 2023 04:52 pm The Agenda and Meeting Materials for the Regular Meeting of the Port of Port Townsend Commission on September 27, 2023 have been posted. Agenda topics include the following: Authorizing Professional Services Agreement for the Herb Beck Marina Boat Ramp Replacement Project, SEA Marine Land …
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The National Working Waterfront Network will be coordinating another round of internships for the Spring 2024 semester. We are currently seeking proposals for applied research that advances the resiliency and sustainability of commercial fishing communities from those involved in a variety of activities related to commercial fishing. The project must be proposed by an entity/entities …
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The PTMTA is seeking nominees for the 2024 Board of Trustees. Please consider serving on this board or nominate an employee to represent your business. We have monthly meetings, basic organizational obligations, and long term projects that board members work together to complete. We welcome new energy and ideas. Keeping this organization active is an …
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League of Women Voters-Jefferson County Requests Questions for October School Board and Port of Port Townsend Candidate Forums The League of Women Voters-Jefferson County uses only questions submitted by the public in their Zoom Forums, and is pleased to announce that the following Candidate Forums will take place: Monday, October 2 from 6 …
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September 19, 2023
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Meetings |
The next PTMTA Board of Trustees monthly meeting will be held on September 26, Tuesday, in the Nomura Building downstairs space at 5:30. Please email with issues you would like to bring to our attention. Or contact any of our board members directly. ptmarinetrades@gmail.com
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September 16, 2023
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Events |
Worth going to this Seattle event if you are looking for deals.
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September 16, 2023
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Port Biz |
Upcoming Port Commission Meetings: Date Meeting & Time September 13: 9:30 a.m. Workshop and 1:00 p.m. Regular Business Meeting September 21: 5 p.m. Intergovernmental Collaborative Group September 27: 5:30 p.m. Regular Business Meeting September 28: 4-9 p.m. Boatyard BBQ Past meetings with documents and recordings: DATE MEETING MATERIALS AGENDA LATE ADDITIONS, notes AUDIO MINUTES 09/13/23 Public …
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Thank you to all PTMTA tent tenders, presenters, and rowboat rally participants who made this 2023 Wooden Boat Festival fresh and joyful. Some great photos and video clips are being shared on FB and Instagram. Sadly this editor’s computer crashed shortly after downloading (and deleting from camera) all the photos I took. Special thanks to …
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With the wildfires locally and in other parts of the US and Canada over the past few months serving as a reminder of how lucky we are at the moment, we are reaching our to ask for a few minutes of your time to contribute to Jefferson County’s first ever Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Community …
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PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS for our ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOVEMBER 2nd The plan is to share updates from the year, VOTE for new board of trustees (5 seats are open) Learn the latest on internships, Meet Port Commission candidates, EAT PIZZA! and enjoy conversations with your peers, and MORE! MORE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW.
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Calling on members to nominate themselves or each other to keep the PTMTA active and on task by joining the 2024 board of trustees. We need nominees to put on the ballot for our November 2nd Annual General Membership Meeting vote. Nomination forms are Here or email ptmarinetrades@gmail.com Forms can be dropped off at the …
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Executive Director Eron Berg of the Port of Port Townsend is inviting Port-based workers and other residents to join him for informal chats over coffee that start Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. READ MORE>>>
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September 7, 2023
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Port Biz |
September 13: 9:30 a.m. Workshop and 1:00 p.m. Regular Business Meeting Port of PT meetings page HERE
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