Chris Manthos serves as executive director of the American Watercraft Association. When not riding, he dedicates his time to educating regulators and other officials on the realities of personal watercraft, in contrast to the fantasy world of the no-access crowd. He mows his own lawn, washes his own truck, served his country, pays his taxes, picks up trash on public roads, opens his own beer bottles, reads books, hunts, feeds his own dogs, doesn’t need government to tell him right from wrong, and deplores sanctimonious hypocrites, bullies, and know-it-alls, particularly the political kind.

Wiley Russell Jr. is the dealer coordinator of the AWA and works closely with personal watercraft dealers nationwide, promoting PWC access for all enthusiasts, as well as promoting dealerships. He is a Virginia native and enjoys riding PWC as much as possible.

John Donaldson is not the longest serving PWC government relations guy, but he’s close. He had been in the power sports industry for over a decade when his then employer decided his gift for gab and ability to write completely confusing letters were a perfect match for dealing with politicians and legislators. Since the course change in his work history, Donaldson has worked for two of the biggest PWC manufacturers as well as having a turn at running the Personal Watercraft Industry Association. Donaldson says that these government relations experiences have helped him understand that it sure isn’t the government one learns about in a text book. Further in Donaldson’s past was his service in the U.S. Coast Guard and a few years as owner of a major power sports dealership in Southern California. This diversity of government, manufacturer, and retail experience qualifies Donaldson to help keep AWA members and others informed on the latest activities of government impact on the use of PWC in the PWC Nation.

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Tuesday, February 05, 2008

AWA has teamed up with McGraw Insurance
posted by Wiley Russell Jr

Your AWA never stops searching for ways to improve the services we offer our membership. We make every effort to provide meaningful benefits which save you money, and may even end up paying for your AWA membership in itself. That’s why your AWA has teamed up with McGraw Insurance to offer our members a solid program that not only keeps you covered, but also benefits your Association’s ability to protect your freedom of access.

McGraw Insurance was one of the first companies to underwrite personal watercraft over 30 years ago, and they haven’t slowed down one bit. You could say they know a thing or two about the PWC Nation. That’s why McGraw is the new, exclusive PWC insurance provider of your AWA.

For many of us, it’s easy to add our watercraft on to a homeowners or auto policy. However, this is specialized insurance, so it pays to work with the pros; people who know how to get you back on the water fast.

McGraw Insurance offers real PWC insurance for real PWC owners, not just warmed over car insurance. In fact, the AWA insures its fleet of personal watercraft with McGraw, and we’re more than satisfied with the service.

They also understand that AWA members are serious about their riding. Depending upon your state, AWA members receive an automatic 10% off the premium, regardless of what make and model you ride. McGraw also covers RVs, larger boats, motorcycles, and even your ATVs. The more you insure, the more you save.

What it really comes down to is helping your Association. As a power sports insurer, McGraw knows first hand what a lack of access can do to riders, and the entire spectrum of outdoor power activities. They strongly support the efforts of the AWA to retain and expand freedom of access, and they back it up with more than words. For that reason alone, they deserve a look. Log onto McGrawDirect.com/awa or call them at 800-6McGraw. Tell them the AWA sent you.

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