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conference in Chicago almost 100 years ago.
VICE PRESIDENT
Because of the historical significance, venue
size, and expected attendance, we are sure
that the Centennial Conference in Chicago
will be a big hit with our members and guests.

Soon, you will begin hearing details about
the upcoming 100th year celebration. There
are many ways in which you can participate
in this once in a lifetime celebration. We hope
you make every effort to come to Chicago or
to be involved in the celebration. Be on the
lookout for more details over the coming
months.

Before Chicago, we still have the 2024 annual
meeting in Fall of 2024 in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia. I am sure our host Siri Nadu will
help make an unforgettable meeting. We
also have our 2024 mid-term board meeting
in Panama City, Panama and our 2025 mid-
term board meeting in Lisbon, Portugal.
Please consider attending these meetings as
we lead up to our 100th meeting celebration.

Thank you for allowing me to serve you as
your 1st vice president. If you have any WAD
As 2023 comes to an end, I can’t help but reflect on the successful conventions
in both Prague and Vancouver. Both locations were idyllic and filled with great issue that you need addressed, please feel
networking opportunities, continuing education, and tours. The boat tour in free to contact me at wes@beardenonline.
Vancouver was wonderful. com.

Thank You and See you in Panama!
If you haven’t attended a WAD meeting, I would strongly encourage you to do
so. Networking with investigators and security professionals around the world will
increase you and your company’s reach, resources, and revenue. I know the expense
and time is costly to travel and attend a meeting halfway around the globe. But
rest assured that after you travel to wherever the meeting location is at, you will be
among friends and family.
Wes Bearden
As you may have heard, the Board of Directors voted to move the Centennial
Conference to the original location of Chicago, Illinois. WAD had its first ever 1st Vice President

The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have

conflicts, but on how we respond to them

Thomas Crum

Thomas Crum is an author and presenter on conflict resolution and incorporates Aikido principles,
a type of martial art that relies on energy instead of force, into his work.
His quote gets to the heart of conflict resolution and how it can better peoples’ lives.

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