Boat U.S. license plate debuts - At your Service

Boat/US Magazine, Jan, 2003

Residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia are the first to get a specialty license plate featuring the BoatU.S. logo "floating" on a sea of light blue waves.

The "Communiplate," as it's known in Virginia, is designed to let members of organizations show their loyalty, pride and support of their organization. Depending on the success of the program in Virginia, BoatU.S. may engage other states to develop the logo embossed plate.

In the meantime, BoatU.S. residents of Virginia can be among the first to demonstrate their spirit by registering for the new plate at BoatUS.com/licenseplate.

RCI Holiday Deals

Looking for something new and different for your next vacation? RCI Holiday Network has thousands of vacation homes and condos around the globe designed to fit every budget. To sweeten the pot for BoatU.S. members, RCI is offering a $50 discount for each vacation rental totaling a week or more. A recent look at current specials included seven-day stays at major hotels in Branson, MO, Myrtle Beach, SC, Kissimmee, FL, and Williamsburg, VA. To search locations or book a resort, go online and visit www.rciholidaynetwork.com and use the BoatU.S. member discount code 20650. You can also call RCI at 800-730-9931. (Discounts may not be available on all locations.)

New Bounty Gifts

We know that some of our best members come from word of mouth, and we'd like to thank the many members who help sign up friends or family with BoatU.S. As a gesture of our appreciation, you'll be able to select one of three new gifts: a navy blue and white trim BoatU.S. baseball cap; a boating duffel bag; or, a travel kit.

Here's how it's done. When your friend signs up by calling 800-395-2628 or by visiting BoatUS.com, have them give us your name, and if possible, your member number. We'll then contact you to offer you the choice of gift.

RELATED ARTICLE: New Alliance with the Auxiliary

BoatU.S. formalized its longtime support of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in August when an agreement between the two groups was signed during the Auxiliary's National Conference in Orlando, FL. The Strategic Alliance for Boating Safety between the Auxiliary and BoatU.S. involves an action plan for mutual support of each group's boating safety efforts. Shown at the signing ceremony, above right, are former National Commodore Viggo Bertelsen, and Ruth Wood, director of the BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water.

At the same conference, the BoatU.S. Best Flotilla in the Nation award went to Flotilla 15-4 of the 7th District in Homosassa, FL. Shown here is Division Captain Mary Kenneth and District Commodore Mary Larsen.