CARLOAN.COM BECOMES USMCA NATIONAL CLASS SPONSORSHIP

Every once in a while opportunity reveals itself and this year for the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association, it seems to be just around every corner. Initially, there was the intense task of restructuring and reorganizing the Executive Committee and establishing a more unified Board of Governors. This resulted in the very first ever adopted USMCA Constitution, online Membership renewal capabilities, increased Corinthian registration, higher regatta participation and now...

The USMCA is proud to announce a National Class Sponsorship agreement with Carloan.com, a top-rated online financial services company (member of the Interactive Financial Marketing Group, LLC). The USMCA Executive Committee was approached at the 2005 St. Petersburg NOOD Regatta by Travis Weisleder, President of Carloan.com, with a very generous sponsorship proposal. "I am very passionate about the USMCA and sailing the Melges 24. I think that it is one of the best rides out there today. In looking at what other Classes are able to do in promotion and running good, solid events; one of the key elements was a sponsor to help defray the costs of all involved, but most importantly they have good promotion and Class awareness," Weisleder commented. "The Class efforts have been solid, but I think we can still do more."

“We are honored to have Carloan.com as our very first major National sponsor for the U.S. Melges 24 Class Association.” said Karen Gottwald, US Class President. “Travis’ endless dedication to the Melges 24 Class and hardwork is second-to-none. This is a win-win situation for all parties involved. We are looking forward to working with our new partner.”

Carloan.com has been named as the title sponsor of the 2005 U.S. Melges 24 National Championship, April 29 - May 1 in Annapolis, Maryland USA.

"I felt very comfortable in sponsoring the USMCA as the direction they are going in is the correct and proper path when your business grows and gets bigger; there are now over 615 boats worldwide." said Weisleder. "We are lucky to have all of the fine people on the USMCA Executive Committee as each brings their own professional discipline to the Class, which we desperately needed in order to invoke change, grow, stay organized, and empower U.S. Melges 24 Owners and Class members."