Member Connect
March 19, 2026 – 6:30-9PM
The Mainland Kitchen + Pub, Manahawkin
MTA/NJ Annual Dinner & Elections
April 16, 2026 6:30-10:30 PM
Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune
Summer Outing & Fireworks
August 6, 2026 6:30 – 10:30 PM
Martell’s Tiki Bar, Point Pleasant Beach
Jersey Shore Boat Sale & Expo
September 25-27, 2026
Shore Town Ballpark, Lakewood
Career Center - Work on the Water!
Thank You to the Member Connect Sponsors!
Join Us for the Annual Dinner & Elections
Please join us on April 16th for the MTA/NJ Annual Dinner & Elections at The Lobster Shanty in Point Pleasant Beach. Join us for a night out with your fellow members featuring a delicious dinner, cocktails and dancing. The evening also includes the election of our 2026-2027 Board of Directors and presentation of our Annual Awards. Music and photos provided by Black Tie DJs.
The Proposed Slate of 2026-2027 Officers and Directors will be released to all members shortly.
Marine Trades Association of New Jersey Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
The MTA/NJ is pleased to announce the availability of two Education Scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year. These scholarships are open to any student interested in pursuing a career in the recreational boating industry and meets the criteria outlined. The following is an overview of the scholarships:
- Boating Industry Scholarship: One $1500 scholarship awarded to a graduating student who has a strong desire to succeed in a recreational boating industry vocational, technical or college program.
- Automotive Training Center: This is a half scholarship ($12,750) for the Marine Service Technology Program at Automotive Training Center in Pennsylvania.