Business View Magazine | November 2020

80 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2020 its Board of Directors, officers, and committee members volunteer their time and expertise to help grow the organization so that it can continue to be a viable resource for its members. “From a management perspective, we use CM Services out of Chicago, an Association Management Company,” King notes. “They do the heavy lifting; they handle our financials and administrative activities. They plan our meetings and events and most importantly they help us identify and implement new and innovative programs to benefit our members. On the WASDA side, it’s volunteers who are nominated, vetted, and voted on to fill positions. They are professionals in the industry who are volunteering their time to give back to the industry.” WASDA’s volunteer committee roster includes the following: • Associate Member Committee – advises WASDA on networking between Associate and Distributor members • Audit Committee – oversees the overall financial health of the organization • Education Committee – enhances the ability of members to have access to training tools • Future Leaders Council – provides industry- specific education and networking opportunities to emerging company leaders • Industry Relations Committee – monitors and communicates to members current legislation and funding information • Industry Marketing Committee – creates a strong image for the industry to enhance WASDA’s marketing position • Leadership Committee – provides nominees for Board of Director positions • Membership Committee – encourages eligible companies to join WASDA President, Kevin King