No, we don’t want you to marry fellow WAA members. Instead, you are probably familiar with the term “you only get out of it what you put into it.” That especially applies to associations like WAA. Throughout the first five years of its existence, WAA has relied on members to volunteer to create and maintain excellent member benefits. The hiring of our Executive Director, Mike Levin, has resulted in many new programs as well as ideas for additional member benefits. WAA continues to be dependent upon members to volunteer so that existing programs can be maintained and improved and new programs can be created and implemented. In short, WAA NEEDS YOU!

More importantly, you need WAA too! One of the most tangible benefits an individual can receive by participating in an association is the development of business skills. From project management skills, to the ability to work with diverse individuals from around the globe, to leadership skills and more, volunteering your time to help an association will help you in ways you probably have not connected with being a member of WAA.

There are many channels within WAA for you to hone your business skills while helping your association and industry. This newsletter includes a request from the WAA Education Committee for assistance with specific projects. Education is one of the key pillars of WAA and your help is needed to ensure that WAA is providing the courses and materials you need to advance your career. And there are many other committees which you can match your interests and skills as a volunteer. Find out about the other WAA committees. Then, contact and let him know how you want to become engaged.