1. 2016 PRESIDENTIAL CONVENTIONS

2. Save the Date July 18-21, 2016 July 25-28, 2016 NMMA Event: July 20 th NMMA Event: July 26 th at North Coast Harbor Docks at Seaport Museum at Penn’s Landing

3. Why Participate? Attending the 2 nd largest media event in the world with more than 15,000 members of the press in attendance provides an opportunity for broad industry recognition Meet with Members of Congress, industry stakeholders, delegates, and elected officials to tell our industry’s uniquely American story Take a seat at the table! A wide array of industries and companies will be represented throughout nominating week, boating should be included. Recognize the leadership and support of the Congressional Boating Caucus Captive audience, with boating event being a unique draw for attendance

4. REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION NORTH COAST HARBOR DOCKS CLEVELAND, OHIO NMMA WILL PARTNER WITH THE LAKE ERIE MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION TO HOST A RECEPTION AND ON-WATER EVENT DURING TWO DAYS OF THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION WEEK. THE NORTH COAST HARBOR DOCKS IS A PRIME LOCATION, NEARBY THE ROCK N’ ROLL HALL OF FAME, WITH IDYLLIC VIEWS OF THE CITY AND WATERFRONT. THE EVENT WILL ENCOURAGE INVITED GUESTS TO TOUR 10 BOATS DOCKED AT THE MARINA, PARTICIPATE IN SHORT BOAT DEMONSTRATIONS, AND MINGLE WITH INDUSTRY AND LOCAL LEADERS HIGHLIGHTING THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF THE BOATING INDUSTRY. WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 TH FROM 12-3PM.

5. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION THE SEAPORT MUSEUM AT PENN’S LANDING PHILADELPHIA, PA THE SEAPORT MUSEUM AT PENN’S LANDING WILL HOST NMMA’S EVENT AT THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. A LAND RECEPTION WILL TAKE PLACE WITHIN THE SEAPORT MUSEUM, “BOAT SHOP” SERVING AS AN APPROPRIATE BACKDROP TO THE BASICS OF MARINE MANUFACTURING. 3-4 BOATS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SHORT RIDES DURING THE EVENT IN THE ADJACENT PENN’S LANDING MARINA. NMMA IS WORKING WITH LOCAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, AND ADVOCATES OF THE DELAWARE RIVER CITY CORPORATION TO HIGHLIGHT THE LOCAL INDUSTRY AND CRITICAL RIVER HABITAT. WHEN: JULY 26, 2016 AT THE SEAPORT MUSEUM FROM 10:30 -1:30PM.

6. WHAT TO EXPECT? WHO WILL ATTEND? DELEGATES, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, THEIR STAFF AND INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS YOUR ROLE AS AN INDUSTRY AMBASSADOR TELL YOUR STORY! OUR INDUSTRY OFFERS IMPORTANT MANUFACTURING JOBS, AMERICAN MADE PRODUCTS AND A STRONG ECONOMIC IMPACT. WHAT TO WEAR BOATING ATTIRE OR BUSINESS CASUAL WHAT TO BRING MATERIALS, HAND OUTS OR SIGNAGE SPECIFIC TO YOUR COMPANY’S ECONOMIC IMPACT AND PROMINENCE AS A LOCAL EMPLOYER WHO TO CONTACT NICOLE VASILAROS (NVASILAROS@NMMA.ORG) CAN GET YOU STARTED!NVASILAROS@NMMA.ORG

7. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: NMMA MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO: (1) ATTEND EACH EVENT (SEND DEALERS OR AREA REPRESENTATIVES TOO!) (2) AND/OR BECOME A SPONSOR TO THE EVENT AND HIGHLIGHT YOUR COMPANY BRAND. THREE LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT AVAILABLE (3) SHOWCASE YOUR PRODUCT BY OFFERING BOAT DEMONSTRATIONS OR ON-SITE EXHIBITS