b'BY TRAVIS BOWN, PRESIDENTPR E SIDEN TS ME S S AGEI hope your new year is off to a great start, and thataspects of a full education. This is truly a busy time of year you were able to spend time with family or even reconnectfor our members, and those who participate in or attend The with friends from years gone by over the Holiday Season.Day on the Hill (February 6th) will attest to the emotional I myself took most of the break off and feel incrediblyrollercoaster we are about to embark on. I hope you can join fortunate for the time away, as it really allowed me tous, if not this year than sometime in the future. We have lots disconnect and come back with a refreshed attitude.of people to show you the lay of the land.With the passing of one year to the next I cant help butFinally, Id like to encourage you to utilize the 2024 get caught up in the ideas of resolutions and betteringWAMOA Member Directory, which you are currently myself. Alas, as I write this a full week has passed, myreading. We are proud to provide you with tools to be resolution goals are already fading, my time on the nice listsuccessful and the Directory is no different. We sincerely did not last as long as I would have liked either, my attitudehope your copy is transformed into a shabby, raggedy has diminished and I was even accused of being grumpy.shadow of its former beauty as a result of repeated use. Ok, I may have embellished a little, please forgive myWithin this issue weve included the Knowledge Pool, so theatrical segue into promoting the upcoming Leadershipif youve been tasked with a new project and need some Conference in beautiful Leavenworth later this springaguidance, check out which of your colleagues may provide great space to refresh your attitude, your energy, and youryou with valuable, first-hand insight. leadership skills. If youve been, you know how great isWeve also listed our ESD and Local Health Jurisdictions and Im sure well see you again. If youre new to WAMOAto better help you navigate new regulations or inspections. or have never been and are on the fence, please, treatTo cap it off, this year we revamped our Ed Partner List yourself to the experience of what WAMOAs Leadershipby placing them into categories along with alphabetical Conference can do for you and your New Years goals oforderjust one improvement the WAMOA Board growing as an emerging leader.has made this year, and I doubt the last as they have As I write my message I am also struck by the timing:been engaged and fully committed to augmenting your You see, today is the opening day of our Legislaturesprofessional tool kits. I am excited to see what they come second year of the 68th Biennial Session. My inbox isup with next!already flooded with testimonies, meeting requests andUntil next time, take care of your staff, take care of conversations surrounding K-12 Legislative priorities andyourselves, and thank you all for all you do. how they align with ours. Our work with the Alliance of Educational Associations (AEA)made up of WAMOA and the Washington School Nutrition Association (WSNA)is in full swing delivering our message of truly funding all The 2023 WAMOA Member Directory COLIBRI NorthwestPUBLISHERADVERTISING SALESis published by PO Box 13130Peter PhilipsKatie HigginsCOLIBRI Northwest Des Moines, WA 981981003 206-779-2746206-914-4248 for WAMOA. peter@colibrinw.com katie@colibrinw.com6 2024 WAMOA MEMBER DIRECTORYWWW.WAMOA.ORG'