Committees

Effective committee participation brings together viewpoints that might not otherwise be heard. As a committee member, you can help the Board create value for our members and accomplish the association’s strategic goals, reaching new directions in a tangible and measurable way.

The benefits of being a WMA Committee member:

  • Develop professional relationships.
  • Strengthen connections in the millwork industry.
  • Exchange information and gain a new prospective.
  • Inspire ideas and be inspired by your peers.
  • Establish contacts with industry decision makers.
  • Acquire further knowledge of the industry on a committee.
  • Contribute to the success of the millwork industry and World Millwork Alliance.
  • Increase company visibility.

AD-HOC CODES/STANDARDS STRATEGY COMMITTEE:
To implement strategies for presentation purposes in support of the WMA 100 standard or in opposition of any proposed standard by WMA.

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE:
An elite group of members who promote and support the membership retention and outreach program while educating members on WMA services and member benefits to new members and young professionals.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
To evaluate the needs and interests of member companies; plan, organize and direct educational programs; inform the Association of market conditions and production developments; and promote the education and utilization of technology in the millwork industry.

EVENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
To provide suggestions and solicit ideas to enhance the WMA Annual Convention and networking events, resulting in successful event programs valued by WMA members.

FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Reviews and recommends the annual operating budget, financial policies, investment guidelines and strategy, audited financial statements, tax returns and any other item with financial implications to the Association.

INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE:
To educate and represent the WMA membership in issues of standards and codes by which they are affected.

LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE:
To establish an Association strategic plan implementing goals and objectives to prosper the Association in growth, industry position, favorable construction measures and sound activities that benefit the membership; and reevaluate the elements and direction on an annual basis.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:
To act in support of the WMA strategic plan to retain and recruit members by meeting or exceeding their expectations; to increase membership by promoting services and support which add to/or improve each company’s value; and by ensuring the integrity of the WMA membership bylaws.

RON TAYLOR AWARD COMMITTEE:
To honor the memory of Ron Taylor by recognizing an individual who represents the highest values, integrity and character that our industry and WMA represent.

WMA 100 INTERPRETATIONS POLICY COMMITTEE:
To provide upon request clarification of language set forth in the WMA 100 document, as well as direction on the implementation of the standard itself.