THE ASSOCIATION OF MARINE UNDERWRITERS
OF SAN FRANCISCO

November 25, 2008 

To:  Members of the Association of Marine Underwriter of San Francisco 

From:   Cynthia M. Brixie, President 

Annual Report of the President 

Dear Members,

 It is my pleasure to report to you the activities of your Association during this past year.

Our 123^rd annual banquet was a great success with near 350 members and guests in attendance.  The 2007 Banquet was held at the Westin St. Francis on November 30, 2007.  The committee was chaired by Marla Bach Saltzstine with committee members of Karla Scott, Michael Pellegrini and Marie Meadows.  A special thanks to the committee and extra hands on the night of the event helping with registration. 

The 2008 Golf Tournament and Dinner, chaired by Marie Meadows, was held on June 20, 2008 in record breaking heat at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club in Vallejo, CA.  Thank you Marie and the golf committee including Dan Graves for once again emceeing this event.  There were 54 golfers and 18 dinner guests.  The miniature golf tournament was also a success.  We are looking into new venues for both events next year. 

The Education Committee, chaired by Stan Gibson, offered an introduction to Ocean Cargo taught by Julie Vogele, which was filled to the 25 student capacity.  Thank you to Julie Vogele for your instruction.  If you might be interested in imparting your knowledge and teaching an ocean marine related class or seminar please contact Stan Gibson.  The Glossaries continue to be available in print and CD formats.  The glossaries entire contents are also available online through the Association’s website, www.AMUSF.com.

The website, www.AMUSF.com has been maintained and updated this year by Russ Light.  I would like to thank him for posting all correspondence to the members including pictures of the golf tournament and letters received from donation recipients.

I am also pleased to report that your Association is financially sound.  In 2007/08 we once again donated $5,000 to the California Maritime Academy.  Additionally, we gave $1,000 to the National Liberty Ship Jeremiah O’Brien in memory of our association members that had passed away in the year 2007.

This year we once again have committed donating another $5,000 to the California Maritime Academy. 

The Annual meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 10am at the Travelers office located at 100 California St., 3^rd floor, San Francisco, CA.

 The 124^th Annual Banquet is set to be held on Friday, December 5^th, 2008 at the Westin Market Street Located at 50 Third St., San Francisco, CA.  I would like to thank Marla for once again chairing this event as well as her committee.  Please join us for Cocktails at 5:30PM with dinner to start at 7PM. 

As a reminder if you are unable to attend the Dinner you are still require to pay your annual membership dues. 

I want to thank the Association’s Executive Committee for their support and dedication throughout the year – Treasurer Phil Nelson, Secretary Ben Walbridge, Vice President Russ Light, Tom Deist, Al Dugan, Stan Gibson, Karla Scott and Julie Vogele.

 It has been a privilege and a pleasure to serve as your president.  I look forward to seeing you at the banquet on December 5^th.

 Sincerely,