Message from CWA President
Welcome to the Construction Writers Association (CWA). For more than 50 years, CWA has provided a forum for communications professionals in all segments of the construction industry to connect with one another and enhance skills through education.
The construction industry is ever changing, continually presenting CWA members with new and exciting opportunities. A look back at the industry over the past year certainly brings this statement into focus. As an association, adapting to our members’ changing needs remains our top priority.
During our recent 2009 CWA Annual Meeting, I had the honor of introducing our new five-year strategic plan. This plan will serve as an important road map for our association moving forward, and its implementation is a key priority for our board of directors in the upcoming year. I am a firm believer that this is our association, all of us. I encourage each of you to review this strategic plan and consider how you might participate. If you are not sure where you fit in, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me, a board member of a committee chair directly. We would be happy to make some suggestions.
If you are like me, the promise of summer offers seemingly endless possibilities. I believe the future for CWA is just as bright. For more information about CWA, how to become a member, sponsorship opportunities, or our upcoming calendar of events, I welcome you to take a few moments to look around our website or contact our Executive Director Deborah Hodges via email at info@constructionwriters.org or by phone at 773-687-8726.
We are already in the planning stages for our 2009 Fall Meeting scheduled to take place October 5-7, 2009 in Chicago. I hope you will make plans to join us.
All the best,
Susan Garritano
2009/2010 CWA President
National Communications Manager
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.