Page 6 - CMA PROfiles Summer 2016

from the executive
director's desk

Amanda Conger CMA Executive Director, 2016

I tions they made with other event participants.
hope you have noticed the energy that is currently
invigorating the CMA. The momentum is breath-
The next opportunity will be October 26-27 in
ing new life into our association, and I hope you
We received an overwhelming amount of sub-
find this as inspiring as I have. Charlotte, NC.
The forums have been extremely active. Many missions for our annual Wood Diamond Awards
of you are taking advantage of this exclusive access contest. Reviewing each submission as I post them
to the accumulated knowledge and experience of online is an aspect of my job that I truly enjoy. The
other woodworking business owners. If you would prefer talent we have in the CMA is amazing. The 2016 winners
one-on-one interaction, I encourage you to sign up for our will be announced at our annual Membership Appreciation
Mentor Council www.cabinetmakers.org/mentor-council Banquet at IWF. If you haven’t already done so, I encour-
to consult with another member who has been there, don’t age you to sign up to attend www.cabinetmakers.org/
that, and survived. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. iwf-2016 so you can view the winning submissions and
Someone else already has and is willing to give you the recognize the accomplishments of your peers.
answers and short cuts they found. I would like to thank David Buchsbaum and Keith
Our regional events have been very well attended. Kreppein for their service on the board of directors.
You can read about the Dallas and Minneapolis/St. Our annual election results are in and I am pleased to
Paul events in this issue. If you haven’t been able to introduce our two new board members: Chris Dehmer
participate in one of these lately, I encourage you to do and James Fox, as well as congratulate Matt Krig on be-
so. Attendees have commented that they found the time ing re-elected for another term. “Here’s to all volunteers,
away from their business worthwhile, not just from those dedicated people who believe in all work and no
an educational standpoint but also from the connec- pay.” -Robert Orben.

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