Western Pallet Magazine January 2020 | Page 14

14 WESTERN PALLET

WPA Reveals New Vision at 2020 AGM

Meeting enjoys record attendance at Rancho Las Palmas, charity auction raises $84,000 for Nature's Packaging and the Pallet Foundation

At a special Saturday evening presentation, WPA members Steve Mazza (at left), Beatrice Vasquez, Annie Montey and Ralph Rupert (standing) discussed WPA's new strategy. Volunteers are needed for the four committees. They offer an ideal opportunity for the professional development of employees from WPA-member companies.

Rancho Mirage, California - The Western Pallet Association (WPA) recently held its 2020 Annual Meeting at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage, California. At the event, WPA leaders shared the organization’s new vision at a special Saturday evening presentation in addition to regular activities and sessions. The meeting also enjoyed a record attendance of 290 people.

At the Saturday evening presentation, Annie Montey (President), Beatrice Vasquez (Vice-President), Steve Mazza and Ralph Rupert (both Board members) shared the new Association vision that was generated at a May session. As a result of the session, the WPA formed four separate committees related to key organizational goals including Member Engagement, State Advocacy, Revenue Streams and Resources.