At this time I would also like to commend the Education Committee of the PWNA that include, Chair-Brian Penney, Mike Hilborn, Brian Caudle, David Geirlak, and Charlie Arnold who have successfully revamped the education program. These folks have over the past few months had various conference calls and put in many hours to create a better and even more inclusive program. Under the new program any and all courses will be reviewed by the Education Committee to meet certain crtiteria. Once this committee has accepted the course it is passed to the Board of Directors for final approval. In keeping with the change of course over the past two years and recognizing that it takes many, many individuals and companies to help educate an industry, we have taken the next step to including all comers. All programs will be evaluated on an individual basis, as long as they meet the requirements set by the Education Committee and Board of Directors they will be approved. In summary, what this means is that we will have multiple educators in the various fields of the industry. For example, this opens up the opportunity to have 10, 20, 50 different educators across the country for tasks like Wood Restoration, Building Cleaning, Environmental Cleaning, Awning Cleaning, etc. I am very honored to work with a great committee that has been dedicated to continuous improvement of our educational programs. Please look for more details and information in the coming weeks or contact headquarters for more information on how you can be involved.

I am also pleased to announce the approval of the first PWNA Awning Class. This class has recently been added to the roster.. For more information on this class including dates and times please contact headquarters.

I would also invite everyone to visit the “NEW” PWNA website. As a member you merely log in and you will find a new feature. This feature will give you a web page for your company on the PWNA site under the “Find a Contractor” area. When a potential customer visits the site your company's site can be highlighted with contact information that goes directly to you. I have seen this program at work and the job leads that you get make membership in the PWNA a “no-brainer!” This is a huge upgrade over any past program and something that members and non-members have been asking of the PWNA for a long time. If you need help or have questions regarding adding your information to the PWNA website please contact headquarters and we will guide you through the process.

I have saved the best for last. I am so pleased to announce some really great news. The PWNA had it's best month in regards to new members and renewals since Legacy Management took over last October. More over, July (in the past one of the slowest membership months) was the best July the PWNA has ever had! Legacy has provided stability and a follow up program that has led to a dedicated effort of staying in touch and managing our membership. Our members are being serviced like never before in the history of the PWNA. The proof here is that even with an increase in dues, membership is on the rise as more and more folks are once again becoing excited about the PWNA! I would like to thank Legacy and the members who are getting involved and becoming part of the new excitement in the PWNA.