Press Releases
Jim Black & Associates, Inc. Step Up Support
for ABYC and Boating Safety
August 5, 2003, Edgewater, MD: The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) today announced that Jim Black & Associates, Inc. recently renewed their long-standing commitment to boating safety by increasing their annual membership support level to the standards setting organization.
Jim Black & Associates, Inc., an ABYC member since 1995, increased their membership to from a Participating Membership to a Gold Level Membership. Jim Black & Associates is a growing company devoted to supplying marine manufacturers with high quality marine doors, hatches, port lights, tackle centers and deck plates that withstand the elements and give dependable service to the end user.
Patricia W. Serrill, Executive Vice President and Business Manager of Jim Black & Associates, Inc., said, "We continue our support of the fine work being done by ABYC." Serrill continued, "The training offered is extremely valuable in assuring that all boatbuilders are working at the same high level for safe boating." "As the industry does its part, we protect the industry and the public," Serrill further stated. "The collective efforts of memberships and the programs they bring forth can assure standards for the benefit of all," concluded Serrill.
Sharon Busker, ABYC's Membership Director said, "ABYC thanks Jim Black & Associates for their upgraded participation! We appreciate their commitment and enthusiasm to ABYC and boating safety." "ABYC has a number of new initiatives in the works, and continued support from our members will only improve our organization and add value to membership in ABYC," concluded Busker.
ABYC has been developing, writing and updating the safety standards for boat building and repair in the United States for nearly 50 years. ABYC is actively involved with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as well as certification programs for marine technicians. These standards are available on CD-ROM and in printed form. Membership and general information can be requested by calling (410) 956-1050 or by visiting the ABYC Web Site at www.abycinc.org.
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