b'Fall 2023Presidents MessageASSOCIATION Information UNPRECEDENTEDUnprecedented.I think we can all agree the term has been overused. SinceWPMA PresidentI started my career, I have heard its not normally like this. The truth is our Jeremy Bautistaindustry has always been like this:evolving, adapting, and advancing. 2024our lineup. His presentation promises to be will be no different according to the latestengaging, thought provoking, and relevant narrative, the most anticipated recessionto the issues that matter most to us. ever. Whether this recession happens, or not, fuel will continue to be the lifebloodAs always, your active participation and en-of the US economy, and our membershipgagement play a crucial role in shaping the will be at the heart of it. The year aheadsuccess of our collective efforts. Please be promises to be filled with significant events,sure to visit the tradeshow floor to engage developments, and challenges that willour exhibitors and thank them for making undoubtedly impact our industry and theour tradeshow successful every year. In broader landscape that we operate within.addition to the exhibitors, I would like to We are aware of the dynamic nature ofthank all the sponsors for their support of the economy, and the upcoming year isthe WPMA. We encourage you to make the expected to be no different. A presidentialmost of the resources, events, and network-election is on the horizon, and the politicaling opportunities at the EXPO.environment is sure to undergo signifi- I would also like to take this opportunity cant shifts. Our association recognizes theto express the associations support and importance of keeping you informed aboutconcern for our friends and colleagues in potential policy changes and their implica- Hawaii during these challenging times. The tions for our industry. WPMA is committedrecent fires have devastated the town ofto providing resources that will help ourLahaina, and loss of life and property has membership adapt and thrive.been inexplicable. HEMA is actively work-I am thrilled to announce that Jesse ing to support the community, and resourc-Watters, the newest addition to the Foxes are available on the WPMA website to News primetime lineup, will be joiningsupport those efforts. us as our keynote speaker for this yearsThank you for your continued support,WPMAEXPO. Mr. Watters is known for hisand we look forward to seeing everyone insightful commentary and sense of humor. February 20-22, 2024 at the WPMAEXPO.His analysis will bring a wealth of experi- Warm Regards, ence and a unique perspective on current affairs, making him an ideal addition to Outgoing President Kary Tonjumpasses the gavel to incomingPresident Jeremy Bautista S4www.wpma.com / Fall 2023'