Deadline to be in the printed member services directory is January 31st. Please don’t wait to Apply (paper application) Renew (paper application) Renew (Online Payment link) For multiple DBA (Doing Business As) listings to be listed separately in the directory, please email ptmarinetrades@gmail.com or drop an application and payment for each DBA to Admiral Ship …
News Category: Call to Action
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2026/01/renewal-reminder-as-we-plan-the-new-printed-member-services-directory/
Nominees for the 2026 board of trustees
At the 2025 Annual General Membership meeting, there was a call for board of trustee nominees by the end of November. See the Minutes here: MINUTES for November 18 Annual Memebership 11_18_25 – Google Docs There are 3 ‘New Nominee’ seats in addition to 3 “Continuing Nominees” if voted in for another term. Member participation in …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/11/nominees-for-the-2026-board-of-trustees/
Tuesday November 18, Annual Membership Meeting
The PTMTA will be having our annual membership meeting Tuesday the 18th in the Nomura Building. Set up is at 17:00, food at 17:30 and the meeting starts at 18:00. We will be nominating 4 New Board Members. If you or someone you know wants to be on the Board, please attend the meeting or mail in this ballot before …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/11/tuesday-november-18-annual-membership-meeting/
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/10/manufacturers-convening-the-point-hudson-pavilion-tuesday-october-7-%c2%b7900am-1200pm/
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/09/lwv-port-commissioner-candidate-forum-oct-21st/
This newsletter
The editor of this blog will be out of town/coverage/internet for a period of September right after the Wooden Boat Festival. If the newsletter is thin, I beg forgiveness and call on willing parties to be co-editor going forward. I have not been able to line up relevant posts in advance. Hope all could enjoy …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/09/this-newsletter/
Citizen Survey: Long Term Cruise Ship contract? Worth it or not?
This is a request for your feedback regarding cruise ship tourism. The link below is a citizen-led survey to provide information to decision makers evaluating a long term agreement proposal with American Cruise Lines for expanded scheduling and priority rights to Union Wharf. We have members of the PTMTA who may or may not directly …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/09/5439/
Talking About The Trades even 9/11/25 NWM
If you have an opinion or questions, a good showing would speak volumes. The WA SOS website does not appear to track whether or not a business is maritime, and considering the huge maritime sector in this state, that data should be tracked there and the strength of the industry verifiable just as the some …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/09/talking-about-the-trades-even-91125-nwm/
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/08/lifeboat-fundraiser-bingo-night-sept-3rd-the-hill-top-tavern/
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/08/join-us-at-the-wooden-boat-festival/
Will you be a PTMTA board member?
What is it all about? Ask anyone on the board what is expected and needed on the PTMTA board of trustees. Board member elections are coming right up as well as the annual General Membership Meeting. Details to follow. The association always needs participants in governance and maintenance to keep it strong and ready. email; …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/08/become-a-ptmta-board-member-2/
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/08/rowrowrowmyboat-sunday-september-7th/
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/08/who-is-helping-us-out-at-the-wbf/
District 2 Port Commissioner Candidates information
This post is to introduce you to both District 2 Port Commissioner candidates running in this year’s election. Our current D2 Port Commissioner Carol Hasse is running for re-election. Her website and statements are here: https://www.carolhasse.com/. You can email carol@portofpt.com Also running for the D2 seat is Clayborn (CJ) …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/07/district-2-port-commissioner-candidates-information/
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/07/lwv-city-council-candidate-forum/
How do you feel about long term cruise ship contracts for PT?
This post is a modified version of last weeks post. The information is here for your review. There are some who think this is a good idea and increasingly, those who do not. We are interested in your views and your long term vision for Port Townsend. ACL (American Cruise Lines) Sales pitch at the …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/07/how-do-you-feel-about-long-term-cruise-ship-contracts-for-pt/
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/07/official-washington-boating-safety-course-online/
“Launch Your Maritime Career” resource page.
In the spirit of our workforce development: Launch Your Maritime Career resource page. This landing spot for jobs, training and gaining experience is geared to folks just graduating high school and entering the workforce, but is open to anyone interested or working in a maritime career. The focus is primarily on East Jefferson county, but …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/06/launch-your-maritime-career-resource-page/
Maritime Washington Photo Contest Now Open
Maritime Washington Photo Contest Now Open Enter your photo From the Shore or On the Water in the second annual Maritime Washington National Heritage Area photo contest! Entries are open now, so share your photo on our website by July 9 to highlight the stories, places, and people of our saltwater shores! Both winners will receive America the Beautiful National Park …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/06/maritime-washington-photo-contest-now-open/
ALL COUNTY PREPAREDNESS DAY 6/28/25
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday June 28th, 2025 Celebrating Community Resilience and Emergency Preparedness Finnriver Farm and Cidery 9AM – 4PM Part 1 – Deep Dive on Emergency Preparedness – 9AM – 12PM Building Community Networks, Mindset Development, Skill Building and Resource Sharing. Part 2 – Emergency Preparedness, Training Party (EPTP) – 12PM-4PM Community Booths, Kids …
Permanent link to this article: https://ptmta.org/wp/news/2025/06/all-county-preparedness-day-62825/