b'COME ON DOWN!October 24, 2024WAMOA Fall Conference, Yakima Convention CenterTwo days of professional development workshopsTrade showKeynote speakersAnnual business meeting and electionshe WAMOA Fall Conference bringsDAY ONE: Team WAMOAtogether school district maintenance,Opening Session operations and facilities professionalsWell kick things off with opening keynote speaker Dr. Joe Sanfelippo as well as the Educational Partners whowho will presenting on Lead From Where You Are, followed by a support this industry for three days ofworkshop where Joe will dive into the importance of making sure we learning, inspiration and networking featuringdont just walk past stuff to get to the next thing on the list and help keynote speakers, workshops and a trade show.identify moments that turn into movements with our staff. Joe is known Were here to empower our members to come onfor his talks on leadership at all levels and the importance of helping down, play the game, and be successful.our teams know their worth, cultivate connections, and grow their Whether youre a school facilities veteranconfidence. All attendees will receive a copy of Joes book, Lead From or just entering the ranks, the WAMOA FallWhere You Are. Conference is where you find your people. ThisFollowing the opening session we have Regional Roundtables, annual event has something for everyone andwhere new and returning members can get to know their peers is a great opportunity to learn from subjectface-to-face, hear from your Regional Rep about what to expect from matter experts, hear the latest requirementsconference this year (including how to win prizes!), and learn about and opportunities from state agencyupcoming regional activities for the coming year. representatives, learn about new products, and4 Workshop Opportunitiesperhaps most of alllearn from each other. Conference workshops are filled with a combination of tactical and strategic information focused on school maintenance and operations, capital projects, health and wellness, energy efficiency, and a variety of leadership topics. More than 20 topics to choose from!14 WAMOA JOURNALSUMMER 2024'