Join the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association As a member of the MMTA, you will be entitled to: Advocacy on important trade matters and boating issues Legislative and legal representation Funds for an educational scholarship program Discounts & promotions at MMTA Boat Shows, Inc. Membership Internet Listing Liaison with local, regional, and national marine associations including: National Marine Manufacturers Association Marine Retailer Association of America New England Marine Trades Association National Association of Marine Products and Services American Boat and Yacht Council Funding for professional development and training for qualified members Timely issues of the Massachusetts Marine Trader newsletter Opportunities for industry cooperation Frequent social gatherings and membership meetings Forums for the exchange of ideas and industry developments A voice in the promotion of the marine industry in Massachusetts An opportunity to improve the future of boating in Massachusetts MMTA Retailers receive automatic membership in: Marine Retailers Association of America (MRAA) P.O. Box 1127 Oak Park, IL 60304 (P)708-763-9210 (F)708-763-9236 mraa@mraa.com Phil Keeter, President Marge Eckenroad, Executive Administrator MMTA Marina Operators receive automatic membership in: Association of Marina Industries (AMI) 444 North Capitol St. NW, Suite 645 Washington, DC 20001 Tel: 866.367.6622 Fax: 202.628.8679 info@marinaassociation.org James L. Frye, President Brooke Fishel, Operations Manager Learn More About How to Join and Select Your Level of Membership: Full Membership A. Current members of MMTA - Grandfathered only to current individual or representative. B. Future applications who: (1) Are residents of Massachusetts and derive 50% or more income from the marine trades; or (2) Any other category deemed necessary by the Board of Directors. Associate Membership: A. Press or Finance Company - Less than 50% of their time spent on marine activities. B. Lawyers, Accountants, Insurance Agents and any other category deemed pertinent to the Board of Directors, where only a small part of their business is derived from the marine trades. C. Any other category deemed necessary by the Board of Directors. D. Out of state dealers joining for special purposes. Associate Members rights: A. Non-voting or office holding B. May not sponsor new member except through a full member C. Allowed all other privileges of membership including general meeting, boat shows, seminars, legislative support and the marine trade newsletter. Web Address (URL) Insert your complete web address (e.g., http://www.boatma.com) Annual Dues Full Membership: $225.00 Associate Membership: $225.00 MMTA Member Sponsorship The by-laws of the MMTA require that all applications for membership be presented to the Board of Directors by a current member of the MMTA. Please do not send your application without speaking with a MMTA member and obtaining a sponsorship commitment. Use the MMTA web site Member Listing By Location to find members close to your place of business. MMTA Membership Sign Up Form Please Click Here to display the On-Line Registration Form or Download our Invitation to Apply for Membership (pdf)). Your application will be reviewed at the next scheduled Board of Directors meeting (Current Members wishing to renew their membership should use the On-Line Renewal Form).