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Port Everglades Association
Wednesday, September 28, 2022. As Hurricane Ian passes through Florida, Broward County schools are closed today and tomorrow, take special precautions. Be alert, stay calm, be safe and look after each other.
Many thanks indeed to our Port Everglades Association Members who responded to our call for help. Our members delivered with a remarkable response for our special Hurricane Relief Effort. CEMEX drivers braved bad weather to make an enormous truckload delivery of water. FIT made three giant deliveries of supplies and so many Member Companies dropped off much-needed materials to help people. Port Everglades Association Members are always the first to step up and help. We are so proud of this Herculean response. Very special recognition to Kris Hopkins, Seafarers International Union, for heading up the operation and to Crowley for providing the now full container!
Friday, October 7, 2022. Port Everglades Association Luncheon Program, Lauderdale Yacht Club. 11.30 a.m. We present Standards of Excellence: Dania Beach’s Renaissance and Port Everglades’ Security. Dania Beach City Manager Ana Garcia presents a progress report on the renaissance of the City of Dania Beach incorporated in 1904, one of three cities in which Port Everglades is situated. The rebirth initiative is being advanced by Manager Garcia in concert with her cultural motto of RISE, (Respect, Integrity and a Standard of Excellence.) Two BSO Port office leaders look to fill us in on the latest in training and preparedness efforts at the Port. On the program are Harris Henbest, District Chief over the Port Everglades Command of BSO Fire Rescue, and BSO Capt. Christopher Cathcart, Law Enforcement Captain for Port Everglades. Jonathan Daniels, Port Director closes us out with a special briefing. We are SOLD OUT. We regret no more reservations being taken. 954.463.2801
Friday, October 14, 2022. 41ST Port Everglades Association’s Annual Seaport Golf Tournament. Plantation Preserve Golf Course. 9:00am, Shotgun start. Breakfast with “refreshments” and a delicious barbeque lunch with awards and raffle. Many exciting raffle prizes from our members including Weekend Getaway to Bimini, Bahamas for two via Balearia Caribbean’s fast ferry for a two-night stay at the Hilton. 50” Smart TV, Four Tickets to Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans November, 27, 2022, (a $6,500 package!) 6-8 night Caribbean cruise for two onboard royal Caribbean. See Tom Brady and Tampa Bay Bucs take on Carolina Panthers New Year’s Day, 2023) in Tampa. Raffle tickets, one for $20 and three for $50. Prizes will be given out at Hyde Shipping’s BBQ following play. Raffle proceeds benefit Port Everglades Seafarer’s House. WE ARE ALREADY SOLD OUT! We are taking a wait list from our interested members 954.463.2801. www.portbiz.org
Congratulations to our Port Everglades Seafarers House on the success of Saturday’s Golden Compass Gala. Carnival Corp.’s Arnold Donald was honored by the 400 gala guests who attended the black-tie affair at the Doubletree Bahia Mar hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Seafarers House is in the final stages of raising money for a beautiful new Center at Port Everglades for visiting crew members. The Gala had a successful silent and live auction, and many very generous sponsoring companies.
Sunday October 16 – Wednesday 19, 2022. American Association of Ports Authority. Annual Convention & Expo. Loews, Universal, Orlando. www.aapa.org
Wednesday October 26 – 30, 2022. Fort Lauderdale’s International Boat Show. Broward County Convention Center will showcase fishing boats, runabouts, cruisers, marine accessories, fishing equipment, diving accessories, and personal watercraft plus AquaZone. The Convention Center is the transportation hub with 3,000 parking spaces. www.flibs.com
Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Cruise Kick-Off meeting for the 22/23 cruise season. Discussion will include cruise schedule and any issues. Information to come www.porteverglades.org
Sunday, November 6, 2022. Sail away on-board Celebrity’s brand-new ship, 100% proceeds will go to benefit United, Way of Broward County. www.celebritycruises. com
Friday, November 18, 2022. The Florida Ocean Alliance invites you to attend a luncheon and program focusing on Florida’s vital blue economy. Speaker is Rick Spinrad, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator. Lori Baer is MC. https://www.floridaoceanalliance.org/floridablueeconomyluncheonfundraiser
Monday, March 27- Thursday 30, 2023. Seatrade Cruise Global at Broward County’s Convention Center expected to attract more than 10,000 attendees. www.seatradecruiseevents.com
Friday, June 9, 2023. Be part of the excitement! Our Annual ECONOMIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE REPORT, one of the very first events at the newly, renovated Broward County Convention Center! See and be seen! Tables and Sponsorships available.
Executive Director, Lori Baer, Port Everglades Association 954.463.2801 www.portbiz.org
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