It was terrific to see so many ELFA members at the Annual Convention in October. During the opening General Session, I talked about the strength of our association community, and noted that members come together as colleagues and friends who form a vibrant and enduring fellowship, even though you are competitors.
ELFA brings us all together: Everyone who sits on a committee, speaks on a panel, contacts a lawmaker or networks with peers. Everyone who volunteers and gets involved. We’re all engaged for different reasons, but together, we are ELFA.
We didn’t have an “official” theme for the Convention this year, but “We Are ELFA” became the unofficial motto of the event. We are carrying that celebration of our community into this issue of Equipment Leasing & Finance magazine.
Our cover story, “Doing Business in California,” underscores the critical role that ELFA members play in our advocacy efforts. Our association is a member-driven organization that depends on active and involved volunteers. Your commitment to working together and making a difference on legislative and other matters is why we are successful.
Our feature story, “Meet the New ELFA Members,” introduces you to some of the newest members of our association community. You’ll notice that they are a diverse group, but they share a passion for our industry and a desire to be actively engaged. If you’re interested in getting more involved with the association, check out the tips to get started in this article.
Don’t miss the recap of the Annual Convention. As outgoing Board Chair Jud Snyder said in his Convention address, we were especially excited to convene the new Equality Committee at the Convention. Learn more about this new group, which is focused on encouraging diversity and inclusion across the association, and stay tuned for more information to come.
As 2019 draws to a close, I would like to thank our hard-working professional staff, outgoing Board Chair Jud Snyder, the Board of Directors and all of our member volunteers for a successful year. The ELFA team and I look forward to working with 2020 Board Chair Martha Ahlers and all of you in the year ahead.
ELFA brings us all together: Everyone who sits on a committee, speaks on a panel, contacts a lawmaker or networks with peers. Everyone who volunteers and gets involved. We’re all engaged for different reasons, but together, we are ELFA.
We didn’t have an “official” theme for the Convention this year, but “We Are ELFA” became the unofficial motto of the event. We are carrying that celebration of our community into this issue of Equipment Leasing & Finance magazine.
Our cover story, “Doing Business in California,” underscores the critical role that ELFA members play in our advocacy efforts. Our association is a member-driven organization that depends on active and involved volunteers. Your commitment to working together and making a difference on legislative and other matters is why we are successful.
Our feature story, “Meet the New ELFA Members,” introduces you to some of the newest members of our association community. You’ll notice that they are a diverse group, but they share a passion for our industry and a desire to be actively engaged. If you’re interested in getting more involved with the association, check out the tips to get started in this article.
Don’t miss the recap of the Annual Convention. As outgoing Board Chair Jud Snyder said in his Convention address, we were especially excited to convene the new Equality Committee at the Convention. Learn more about this new group, which is focused on encouraging diversity and inclusion across the association, and stay tuned for more information to come.
As 2019 draws to a close, I would like to thank our hard-working professional staff, outgoing Board Chair Jud Snyder, the Board of Directors and all of our member volunteers for a successful year. The ELFA team and I look forward to working with 2020 Board Chair Martha Ahlers and all of you in the year ahead.
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