Western Pallet Magazine January 2020 | Page 22

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Spotted lantern fly, originally from China, has invaded the US East Coast, and is expected to make its way to California. Credit: Stephen Asmus / USDA-ARS

Report from Atlas Pallets after Caliente Fire

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The 2020 executive includes Beatrice Vasquez (President), Scott Gutierrez (Vice- President) and Ralph Rupert (Secretary/Treasurer). The Past President is Annie Montey.

The Membership Competition was once again won by Norm Normile of NW Norm. Beatrice Vasquez, Oxnard Pallet

and Tyrone Konecny, Utah Lumber, tied for second place. The recruitment of new members is the lifeblood of the WPA.

Sunday evening featured the WPA charity auction. Once again, the skilled and entertaining Bill MacCauley of John Rock, Inc acted as auctioneer. He led the group to a WPA-record $84,000 in donations.