WATOA 2023 Conference Notice
WATOA Members and 2023 Conference Registrants:
I am sorry to inform you that WATOA Board has decided to cancel this year’s conference scheduled for May 4 & 5 in Richland.
This unanimous decision was not made lightly or with haste; over the past several weeks, we had seen some troubling signs showing potential roadblocks to a truly successful conference, such as:
- Low early registrations
- Recent news of other conferences/meetings covering similar topics conflicting with our conference
- Budget constraints for some potential conference attendees
For these reasons, the Board has made the difficult decision to cancel the Richland conference. Full refunds for those already registered will be completed.
That said, the Board is committed to bringing you quality educational opportunities that are well worth your valuable time and continue demonstrating the value of your WATOA membership. The Board will immediately plan smaller events in the fall/winter, so be looking for those opportunities soon!
On behalf of the Board, please accept our apologies for the cancellation; the Board felt we need to make this pivot as we look to the future and how we best serve our communities through WATOA.
Sincerely,
Jon Funfar
2023 WATOA Board President