b'BUILDING THE FUTURE2025 WAMOA FALL CONFERENCE OCTOBER 1-3, 2025YAKIMA CONVENTION CENTERWORKSHOP AND SCHEDULE DETAIL: WAMOA.ORG/FALL-CONFERENCE The 2025 WAMOA Fall Conference is theWHY YOU CANT MISS IT:premier event for school district maintenance, Three days of professional development, operations, and facilities professionals, alongnetworking, and funwith the Educational Partners who help us keep Dynamic keynote speakers who will challenge and our schools running strong.inspireWhether youre fixing HVAC systems, managing Engaging workshops led by industry expertscustodial teams, building new facilities, or A massive trade show with 130-plus booths of the latest tools and serviceskeeping sidewalks safe in winter, you are building Face time to learn about new policies and resources the futureand this conference is your chance tofrom our state expertsgrow, connect, and celebrate that mission. Live music, prizes, and plenty of surprisesDAY ONE: OPENING KEYNOTE: KICKOFF, CONNECTION AND COURTNEY! COURTNEY CLARKStart strong with coffee and community, then dive intoReVisionary Thinking: The Science our opening session with motivational keynote Courtney& Strategy of Adapting to ChangeClark. Her high-energy talk will help you embrace changeCan you reach your goals, even and build resilience like a pro. All attendees will receiveif things arent going the way Courtneys book, ReVisionary Thinking! you expect? Most people (and Other Day One Highlights:organizations) are good at setting Meet & Greet with Courtney goals and making plans, but not as good at revising those plans when things change. But Regional HuddlesConnect with peers from yourthats the real work of resilience. Backed by Courtneys area and get the inside scoop on making the most ofdata-driven research, ReVisionary Thinking offers concrete conference. strategies for building future readiness and blazing a new Awards & Recognitions LuncheonCelebratepath when the goalposts move on you. excellence and meet the board candidates. After the session, participants will be able to:Three rounds of workshops galoreLearn, grow, andAvoid the typical mistakes people make when get inspired confronted with changeEvening Reception with Ed PartnersFood, drinks,Improve mental flexibility as individuals and teamsgames, and the return of The Groove Principal, the rockin trio of school administrators that always bringsUnderstand why gut instinct fails you in unfamiliar the house down. situationsand how to counter itGenerate more (and more innovative!) ideas when solving problems16 WAMOA JOURNALSUMMER 2025'