February 8, 2007

Toronto International Boat Show inducts
Bob Paterson into Boating Hall of Fame

AMTA members attended the Industry Breakfast at the 2007 Toronto International Boat Show. Bob Paterson who recently retired from Mercury Marine Canada was inducted into Canada's Boating Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established by NMMA Canada in 1997 and includes: Harold Shield, The late W.J. Robertson, Lloyd Crate, karin larson, The late Gordon Blake, Ed Lee, Hans Fogh, George Cuthbertson, The late Bruce Robertson, The late Larry Lauzon, The late George Hinterhoeller, Ted Quinn, Mark Ellis, The late Chuck Hourston, Ed Botterell.

Jim Snair and Pat Nelder attended the National Discover Boating Meeting during the show with counterparts from the regional Marine Trades Associations across Canada, members of the Canadian Marine Manufacturers Association (CMMA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)