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- 2 - Letter from the President DEDICATED. DRIVEN. ADVANCING. At a recent meeting of association executives, we were asked to capture the three words that most represent the heart of our organizations. NWPCA is such a dynamic organization that several themes came to mind, but I had to narrow it down to three and I'm excited to share them with you. DEDICATED A large and growing group of active and highly engaged volunteers, from coast-to-coast, working around a shared vision, mission and purpose. We also have the most dedicated staff I've ever had the privilege of leading. The task groups and committees, and their staff teammates, are working on industry marketing and environmental matters, fire code and overall safety best practices, advocacy, communications, and critical research and development activities that make a difference for this industry, and association. The pages in this report highlight much of the work this group of dedicated individuals has recently completed, and are working on for 2018. DRIVEN Mission driven is a critical home base to build any activity around. So is personal motivation. Whether extrinsically or intrinsically driven, this industry has an achievement-focus like no other. A strong work ethic, ceaseless drive, innovative culture, and focus on results have kept us delivering efficient solutions for global supply chains. NWPCA's strategic plan provides the road map for our goals and objectives, and clarity of purpose for the organization, and all of our activities. ADVANCING At the end of the day, it's all about results. We constantly ask ourselves how our continuous efforts provide solutions for each of our member's companies and how they better position the wood packaging industry as a whole. Insight into the last year's progress and achievements are provided within this report—advancements with NWPCA's Pallet Design System™; our advocacy 'wins'; the expanded organization profile and communications initiatives; our surging event attendance; and the important, cutting-edge research funded by the Pallet Foundation. I hope you find this report informative and insightful, and the work of your peers inspirational. It's an exciting time for this industry, and I'm proud to represent the best shipping platform and the greatest wood packaging professionals in the business. Sincerely, Brent J. McClendon, CAE NWPCA President & CEO