Save the Date! PCNC Hosts a Maritime Discussion:  “Advancing the Industrial Waterfront: A Collaborative Post-Stadium Process” Tuesday, April 2nd @ Scott’s Seafood, Oakland from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm

In the wake of the pandemic, most people in the Bay Area are aware of the key role the Port plays in the region’s economy and well-being. So what do those closest to the Port – its partners, tenants and workers – believe are the most compelling issues and ideas to ensure long-range success? And how do we work together to ensure that vision becomes a reality and the Port and City create policies to support those goals?

Join industry and Port of Oakland leaders as they facilitate a discussion on priorities and opportunities for the Port’s maritime properties in the coming years. Be on the lookout for a survey soliciting feedback and ideas for maritime-compatible development and infrastructure at Howard Terminal and other Port properties. We’re eager for robust participation in order to launch what is hoped to be a collaborative process around key infrastructure and transportation projects at the Port of Oakland.

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REGISTRATION FOR LUNCH IS $65 

REGISTRATION FOR A GROUP OF FIVE IS $300

REGISTRATION FOR A TABLE OF TEN IS $550 

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California State University Maritime Academy President Michael Dumont will discuss current challenges facing the Maritime Academy. As you know many CMA graduates are today leading figures in California’s maritime community.

California State University (CSU) Interim Chancellor Jolene Koester appointed retired Navy Reserve Vice Admiral Michael J. Dumont to serve as interim president of California State University Maritime Academy. 

“Vice Admiral Dumont possesses an extraordinary breadth and depth of specialized knowledge and skills that align with the unique needs of the California State University Maritime Academy,” said Koester. “Over the course of his illustrious careers in both the military and the civil service, he provided sage guidance to military leaders and governmental officials at the highest levels and has demonstrated superlative leadership skills. He will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to Cal Maritime and its cadets, faculty and staff, as well as the maritime community more broadly.”

Dumont most recently served as deputy commander, U.S. Northern Command and vice commander of NORAD where, under the direction of the president of the United States and the secretary of defense, he was responsible for overseeing the protection of North America, providing homeland defense, maintaining cooperative security relationships, and supporting state, local and tribal authorities.

His teaching experience includes having served as a military instructor pilot, and as a legal instructor for the National Advocacy Center, the National College of District Attorneys, and the Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Services Council. He has also served as a guest lecturer for several institutions including the University of Southern Maine, the University of Idaho, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the University of New Mexico.

Dumont earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Maine, a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, a Master of Science from the National War College, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.  His husband, Scott, is employed as a corporate strategist.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023 at Scott’s Seafood Oakland Ca

The Propeller Club of Northern California & The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Invite You to: 

STORMS, FLOODING AND SEA LEVEL DEFENSE CONFERENCE 2023 @ SCOTTS SEAFOOD, OAKLAND, CA WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8TH 2023 

0800AM TO 500PM 

1200PM LUNCH 

530PM RECEPTION 

SPEAKERS INCLUDE 

Keynote Speaker 

Matthew Arms, Director Environmental Planning, Port of Long Beach

And… 

Kristi McKenney, Chief Operating Officer, Port of Oakland

Maria Conatser, President International Propeller Club 

Jim Carter, SAME Regional Vice President, California Region

LTC Timothy Shebesta, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District Commander 

Captain Taylor Q. Lam, Commander, Sector San Francisco, United States Coast Guard 

Arvind Acharya, President Society of American Military Engineers, San Francisco Post 

Scott Humphrey, Executive Director San Francisco Marine Exchange 

Paul Ruff, San Francisco Bar Pilot 

PORT SPEAKERS 

Port of Hueneme, Kristin Decas, Executive Director 

Port of Redwood City, Kristine Zortman, Executive Director 

Port of Long Beach, Justin Luedy, Senior Environmental Specialist 

Port of San Francisco, Brad Benson, Waterfront Resilience Program Director 

Port of Oakland, Jan Novak, Associate Planner and Scientist Environmental Programs and Planning 

AND …

Special Report: Rachael Hartofelis, Project Manager, MTC/ABAG “Sea Level Rise Adaptation for S.F. Bay Area Could Cost $110 Billion” and Dana Brechwald, Assistant Planning Director for Climate Adaptation at the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC).

Tom Ducker, Critical Infrastructure Lead, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

Brian Garcia, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Emery Roe, Senior Research Associate, Center for Catastrophic Risk Management, U.C. Berkeley

Maya Hayden, Director of Outreach, U.S. Geological Survey

Summer Bundy, Climate Change Adaptation & Coastal Resilience Regional Sector Leader, Stantec

Erika Powell, Senior Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District

Peter Dreyfuss, Managing Director, Watermaster North America, “The Case for Suction Dredging in California”

Brenda Goeden, Sediment Program Manager, Bay Conservation and Development Commission

Julie Beagle, Environmental Planning Section Chief, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District

AND MORE ..

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ONE PERSON (INCLUDES LUNCH) = $225 

SPONSOR (INCLUDES 3 GUESTS & LUNCH) = $1,500 

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STUDENTS: You can attend the conference at no cost by sending a cover letter expressing your interest and a bio of yourself to ap**********@gm***.com

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PCNC WELCOMES HTA’S MATT SCHRAP (INTRODUCED BY GSC’S SCOTT TAYLOR) WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH 1130-1330 @ SCOTT’S SEAFOOD OAKLAND

HTA’S MATT SCHRAP WILL ADDRESS HARBOR TRUCKING CHALLENGES IN 2023 INCLUDING:

• NEW CARB-MANDATED  ZERO EMISSION RULES
• HIGH COSTS OF ELECTRIC TRUCKS
• FEW CHARGING STATIONS

ABOUT MATT

Matt Schrap is the CEO for the Harbor Trucking Association. since taking over the role in June of 2021. He has been featured on several national news programs including 60 Minutes, ABC Nightly News, Fox News, PBS NewsHour, Bloomberg TV, National Public Radio, Road Dog Trucking Radio on SiriusXM and a host of others. He has discussed drayage, trucking industry issues, regulatory policy and the various efficiency constraints impacting container movement on the US West Coast. 

Prior to joining HTA, Matt was VP of Government Programs for the Velocity Vehicle Group, the world’s largest commercial truck dealership network where he worked on air quality regulatory policy and incentive programs for Heavy Duty trucks operating in California. Before his time at VVG, Matt was the Director of Environmental affairs for the California Trucking Association. 

Matt  holds an MA in Public Policy Administration from CSULB and a BA in Government from CSUS.

REGISTRATION FOR LUNCH IS $60

REGISTRATION FOR A GROUP OF FIVE IS $300

REGISTRATION FOR A TABLE OF TEN IS $500

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E. H. Lee, Busan Port Authority, Director of Marketing and International Affairs, will address the Propeller Clubs of Northern California and Los Angeles & Long Beach on the topic of “Korean and U.S. Ports: Learning From Each Other” 

Monday May 22 (Maritime Day) @ 1400 (U.S. Pacific Time) Via Zoom

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Welcoming speakers are:

James Patti, President, International Propeller Club
Danny Wan, Executive Director, Port of Oakland
Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles
S.W. Lee, President, Customs Brokers, and Freight Forwarders Association of Northern California

E.H. Lee will discuss:

• The Port of Busan’s transshipment business
• The Port of Busan’s plans for its new automated terminal
• The success of the Port working 24/7
• The Port’s efforts to recruit young people to seek careers in the maritime industry 
• Efforts to transition the Port to zero emissions. 

Registration = $20

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PCNC WELCOMES AGTC’S PETER FRIEDMAN, AG TRADE REVIEW 2023, WEDNESDAY FEB 8^TH @ 11 VIA ZOOM

Friedman will discuss:

·       Prospects for Ag Transpacific Trade in 2023

·       Concerns about ILWU/PMA impasse on West Coast ports

·       Progress on demurrage and detention issues

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