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VICE PRESIDENT
We are excited about our upcoming
meetings. This fall, we will be in Malaysia
where Siti Nadu has been hard at work
preparing for our conference and arrival.
Thank you to her and all that she has done
and continues to do for WAD.

I am happy to report that WAD has secured
the Drake Hotel for our 100th annual
meeting in the Fall of 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Recently, WAD has started a webpage for
the specific purpose of our 100th conference.
When you get a minute, please check it
out: https://wad100.net/. The website will
be updated from now until the Centennial
Conference with schedules, room reservation
links, sponsorships, and the like.

After Malaysia, you will begin to see
registration for the 100th Conference Open
later this fall. Please, DO NOT WAIT TO
REGISTER. WAD has secured as much space
and accommodation as we can at the Drake
Hotel. But, we expect this event to be larger
than normal. If you are interested, do not wait
to register.
What a blast we had in Panama. Panama City is a beautiful city with multiple
old towns, great food, and a wonderful night life. I’d like to thank Brett Mikkelson
for welcoming us and providing us with good times and great hospitality. Local Finally, I hope to see you soon at our next in
members like Brett make WAD the family that it is. person event. Thank You for allowing me to
serve you as your First Vice President. If you
have any other WAD related business, issue
Those that attended got to tour not on the city but the Panama Canal with Mr. Jamie
Owens, CPP, Director of Security, Panama Canal Authority. It was a fascinating or concern feel free to email me at wes@
look at the entire operation, the global impact of the canal, and an up-close beardenonline.com.
look at the canal in action. Better yet, we were able to do it with our friends and
colleagues better known as the WAD family.
Wes Bearden
If you haven’t been to a WAD meeting, you are missing the best part of your
membership. Please consider coming to an annual or mid-term event near you. 1st Vice President

“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward

into growth or step back into safety”.

Abraham Maslow
American Psychologist

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