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MACC Captains |
Providing Maine Outdoor Experiences While Promoting Conservation, Stewardship, and Professionalism |
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Download a printable PDF of our Captains Directory that includes over 70 Charter Boats! |
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Isn’t MACC just another conservation group? Answer: Yes and no. For example, other groups do monitor legislative topics in Maine and respond to those that matter to the saltwater fishing world. Maine Charterboat Captains, however, make at least a portion of their livelihood from the coastal waters. While our concerns for the waters and the fish might often mirror those of other groups, there are occasions when a "trade association" might earn its keep. It seems inevitable, for example, that Mainers will be faced with the saltwater license. And our official response to such a revenue source for the State might well match that of another group. But we, as Guides and Captains, need to be sure that the legislature considers our interests as well. We are often the source of the tourist’s access to the fishery. Without our voice the legislature might not consider the wisdom and efficiency of a boat license, for example, whereby the Guide/Captain would purchase a master license that would cover all of his/her clients for the season. We believe that the Maine Charterboat Captains will find itself bringing to the "trade" and to the fishing professional a vehicle that will be uniquely well-fitted to speaking with the voice of the Captains. [Back to top] We carry in
our bylaws Membership in Maine Charterboat Captains Association brings benefits that should easily justify the modest dues. The benefits include:
How does being a member benefit my business?
Volunteers are putting together a growing list of businesses that are offering discounted products and services to MACC Members. When you join you will be given a packet of including contact info and specifics of each discounter:
More to Come! - We are currently working with companies on:
What issues is the Association currently working on? MACC is constantly watching for issues that effect your business. These are some positions we have formulated:
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this language which we believe
separates us from most other organizations: "Votes pertaining to the positions
of the Corporation on policies, management or environmental issues that carried
with less than a 60% plurality shall also include a minority report or
position." The Board of Directors is dedicated to speaking, when appropriate,
for the trade and recognizes that unanimity is an ideal not always a reality.
The Board is also dedicated to connecting each member to the Board and its
proceedings with open meetings and via frequent email polls. 
