CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OVERVIEW The NMBA invites you to join us at our annual members' conference being held at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa November 8-11, 2009.

This year's agenda (subject to change) will feature:

Our Keynote speaker from one of the industry's leading boat manufacturers will share his perspective on how the industry is weathering the storm and what we can expect in 2010. Unlocking the mysteries of Credit Scoring: Panel discussion including representatives from the Consumer Data Industry Association and a dominant credit reporting agency. Details of the Red Flag Program mandated by the FTC to help prevent identity theft, and other types of fraudulent activities we need to protect ourselves against. How to best determine Collateral Values in today's market and what guidebook publishers are doing to stay current. Remarketers and lenders will share their views on methodology and trends. Our Nuts & Bolts presentation will include a discussion from NMBA President Jim Coburn on federal stimulus programs created to provide retail and wholesale financing to the marine community. This session will also include updates from AVDA on US Coast Guard processes and/or changes, legislative issues, Grow Boating Initiative, and other industry initiatives. Our favorite economist, Gina Martin, will return to enlighten us on what the financial future holds! We have secured an attractive rate of $149/night at the Westin (which INCLUDES a resort fee of $16). Please be sure to mention the NMBA conference when making your reservation or you will be charged the resort fee. Call the Westin today at 866-716-8108 (or direct at 843-681-4000) www.westin.com/hiltonhead. Also the NMBA is offering a $100 discount on conference registrations received by September 25th. We believe attendees will find the conference to be a valuable career investment.