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Pallet C e nt ral • S e ptem be r- O ctobe r 2 0 25 13 NWPCA Call For Board Nomina ons Is Open T he call for nominations for the 2026 Board of Directors election is now open. All members are eligible to submit a nomination or to nominate themselves by Friday, October 31, 2025. Submit your nomination by COB Friday, October 31 at palletcentral.com/boardnomination. Paola Beltrán Madrid Named Senior Director For Mexico And La n America T e NWPCA welcomes Paola Beltrán Madrid as Senior Director for Mexico and Latin America. Paola leads the Association's regional engagement strategy, supporting the continued growth of the Capítulo Latinoamericano and expanding NWPCA's visibility, membership, and impact across the region. She brings extensive experience in sustainability, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement, most recently serving with the US Forest Service Office of International Programs and Trade. ere, she led multi-country efforts focused on sustainable forestry and climate resilience. NWPCA President and CEO Brent McClendon and Capítulo President María José Martinez welcomed her appointment, highlighting Paola's leadership and regional knowledge as key drivers of the Association's next phase of growth. Her efforts focus on strengthening technical education, building strategic partnerships, and uniting Spanish-speaking markets through a shared commitment to wood packaging and global trade. Pallet Founda on Virtual Race Official Kick-Off T he race around the world is back! Register for the 2025 Pallet Foundation Virtual Race, kicking off October 15! Now in its sixth year, this fun, active event promotes health and wellness while supporting the Pallet Foundation's efforts to advance education, research, and environmental initiatives in the wood packaging industry. Start building your team, set your goals, and make an impact—from wherever you are. Whether you're walking the dog, biking your neighborhood, or getting steps in at the warehouse, every mile contributes to your personal wellness and the future of our industry. Sign up and learn more: palletcentral.com/virtualrace or palletfoundation.org/events. MEET YOUR PLANT TOUR HOSTS Registra on is open! This is an NWPCA member-only event. Sign up at: PalletCentral.com/FallPlantTours REGISTER NWPCA FALL PLANT TOURS OCTOBER 20-21, 2025 HOUSTON, TEXAS