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Convention Closes With “Blowout Party” Over a Year in the Making The Convention concluded Wednesday evening with an unforgettable President’s Farewell Gala. It was the “blowout party” that Robert promised when he took the stage in San Diego, complete with majestic views of the ocean and mountains, dinner, dancing, and a fire-dancing show. Thank you to all GAWDA members who attended and made this a night to remember!

Women of Gases & Welding and Young Professionals Event Photos This three-hour boat excursion on the Calypso, a 65′ powered catamaran, gave members  time to enjoy a delicious meal and some cold beverages, explore the incredible craft, listen to great island-style music, network with colleagues and friends and watch the beautiful island scenery.

Thank you to Gas Equipment Company for sponsoring the President’s Welcome Reception Photo Gallery at the GAWDA 2023 Annual Convention held at the Grand Wailea Resort.

Presentation of GAWDA Gives Back Award Robert then welcomed his beautiful wife Missy and his middle-son Kyle to the stage to discuss the recipient of the 2023 GAWDA Gives Back Award, the Malama Family Recovery Center. Missy discussed how the charity was near and dear to the family’s heart before turning the mic over to Kyle who gave an incredibly raw and powerful speech about his own history with substance abuse and how he was able to escape the other side of the darkness. When he was finished, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Then, representatives from the…

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By Tom Badstubner, Marilyn Dempsey, Mike Dodd, Rick Schweitzer, and Steve Guglielmo The GAWDA Consultant Program is a GAWDA member benefit that is included as part of your member dues to the association. It is consistently rated as one of the most valuable member benefits that GAWDA provides. Between the four of them, GAWDA’s consultants bring more than 100 years of industry-specific experience to the association. Recently, GAWDA’s Consultants gave an industry roundtable presentation during the Spring Management Conference in Philadelphia as well as presentations at GAWDA’s Regional Meetings, to go along with their monthly Safety Manager Safety Meetings.…

GAWDA launched its 2023 Regional Meeting Season by hosting the Seven Springs Regional in Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, from June 7-8. The newly streamlined meeting condensed the schedule to two days instead of the traditional two-and-a-half to great fanfare, as 250 attendees experienced two days of networking and fun. “Thank you GAWDA members for supporting the second-highest attendance record ever for the Seven Springs Regional!” said Regional Chair Abydee Butler Moore. “Greg Doria, Allie Earlbeck, Robin Jussila, Gary Halter, Marilyn Dempsey, Rick Schweitzer, and Jay Spielvogel: your willingness to teach, share, and inspire was magnetic. Thank you!” The event kicked-off on…