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Serving as CMA president has been

one of the most fun and rewarding

opportunities I've ever had.

A farewell message

A few years back, I was a new CMA member and a serial with such a great opportunity and hope I made most of my time.
questioner on the forum (and in person when possible). Joe
Knobbe was the CMA president at that time, and he reached I cannot thank the people who came before me enough – not
out and asked me to come to an industry event just outside only for the foundation they laid, but also for their support along
Chicago that year. the way. The growth, both personally and as a businessperson,
has been immeasurable.
At the time, I barely knew Joe, but he assured me that I would
find some answers to my many business questions. Over It is a little sad to see this chapter winding down for me, as the
breakfast the last morning of the event, I was asked to consider board members have become very close friends, and the time
a nomination to the CMA Board of Directors, which led me to we spend together working for the CMA has become a true
ask even more questions. highlight of my month. That feeling is immediately eclipsed with
excitement and confidence as I look forward to Leland's term
A few months later, after a quick cram session on Robert's Rules and his ideas. Congratulations, buddy!
for Dummies and Non-Profit Kit for Dummies, I was nervously
dialing in for my first monthly board conference call on the third So as this chapter winds down for me, I am excited to offer
Tuesday in June. whatever I can to Leland and the rest of the board as well to
anyone in the industry.
A year later, as I was beginning to get comfortable with the
board business, I was unexpectedly asked to serve as president. I leave you with a quote I have taken to heart: “Tell the story of
My first instinct was to say NO! I was terrified of failure and a the mountain you climbed. Your words could become a page in
million other things. This must have been written all over my someone else’s survival guide.” ~ Morgan Harper Nichols
face – the others explained the duties and assured me that I
would have support and help from the past presidents whenever
I needed it. Reassured, I accepted. And wow – what a ride!

Serving as CMA president has been one of the most fun and
rewarding opportunities I've ever had. It has proven the truth of Matt Krig
an old saying: what you put into an experience comes back to Owner of Northland Woodworks
you. I am deeply humbled and honored to have been entrusted Blaine, MN

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