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CMA IWF Happenings

Tuesday, August 23: Plant Tours
ponsored by Stiles Machinery, the CMA’s IWF 2016 plant tours will be held on Tuesday, August 23.
The bus will depart from the Sheraton Atlanta. Plan on a 7:00 am departure and returning to the hotel by 7:00 pm. It will be a busy day, as
S our goal is to tour five plants. Lunch will be provided at Osborne Wood Products. A detailed itinerary will be provided to registrants closer
to the event.
This is typically a very popular event and sells out quickly. The registration fee is $35 to secure your spot. www.cabinetmakers.org/iwf-2016.
Wednesday, August 24: What’s Your Problem?

The CMA’s What’s Your Problem? roundtable discussion will be held on Wednesday, August 24 in room B316 of the convention center.
We will begin at 5:00 pm, immediately following the show.
This historically has been a very popular roundtable discussion where participants discuss challenges and learn from each other.
Let us know you’ll be there: www.cabinetmakers.org/iwf-2016.

Thursday, August 25: Member Appreciation Banquet
CMA members are invited to join us for our annual banquet. Sponsored by Federated Insurance, the CMA’s IWF 2016 Member Apprecia-
tion Banquet will be held on Thursday, August 25 in room B213 of the convention center. The festivities will begin at 5:00 pm, immediately
following the show. The evening’s agenda includes dinner followed by the Wood Diamonds Awards ceremony.
The event is free for members, but advance registration is required: http://www.cabinetmakers.org/iwf-2016

Wood Diamond Awards
The CMA awards program, dubbed the Wood Diamond Awards, was first offered to the membership in 2010 as a means for CMA members
to be recognized by their peers. After the first awards ceremony was held at IWF in Atlanta that summer, the program’s results were clearly
seen. Not only did this program create a means to promote excellence in woodworking and cabinetry, but the members that participated and
won awards were able to use their achievement in their local marketing program to promote their respective business in their area. This created
yet another benefit to membership in the CMA.
The CMA was founded on the principles of sharing one’s experiences and ideas with other members in an effort to promote success and
professionalism in the woodworking/cabinetry business. This award program allows yet another outlet for that purpose to be fulfilled. As mem-
bers view each other’s work and accomplishments, ideas are exchanged and the flow of information continues. As potential clients and others
view the listings, they should rest assured that all entries were provided equal grounds for participation and judging. All judging is done by non-
participating members of the CMA, assuring that the results are scrutinized by professionals.
See past winners online: www.cabinetmakers.org/wood-diamond-awards.

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