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WTSA's 111th Annual Convention
Temecula Creek Inn, Temecula CA
May 31 through June 2, 2026
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WTSA’s 110th Annual Convention - 2025 Recap
Hyatt Regency Resort, Maui, Hawaii
June 1, 2, 3, 2025
The spirit of Aloha encompasses a way of life characterized by compassion, kindness, love and grace.
It’s greeting holds the philosophy that emphasizes the respect, gratitude and interconnectedness that is the beauty of the nature and people around.
The annual convention encompassed the spirit of Aloha in Maui. A wonderful time was had by all.
Members gathered on a breezy beautiful evening for the president’s welcome party. Guests greeted one another under the starry moonlit night enjoying cocktails and the delicious hor d’oeuvres.
‘Ohana encompasses extended family, friends, neighbors and visitors creating a strong sense of community. Among the familiar faces of those who we see regularly, members were joined with extended community members of the industry.
WTSA was joined by Rick Snyder of US Linen.
A delightful trip down memory lane was the reunion with former executive director and long time supporter of WTSA, David MacKenzie and his wife Pat Garrett.
It was a pleasure to spend time with the Minissian Family who were in attendance. The ‘Ohana and togetherness was the spirit of the evening.
The keynote speakers included Troy Harrison “The Sales Navigator”, Glenn Anderson of Glenn Anderson Speaks and WTSA’s very own president himself, Chris Welch of Prudential Overall Supply.
All three speakers knocked it out of the park with their presentations.
Troy Harrison who is experienced in the industry, graced the association with two sessions.
The first session covered building a culture of excellence in customer-facing roles.
Troy covered the importance of culture and a solid culture foundation is the backbone of the workplace and how it also gives the workplace a competitive advantage.
The second presentation was Bridging the Generation Gap: How to sell to younger B2B Buyers.
He educated us beyond the customer and how to better ourselves with our own social media and use of technology.
For more information and to stay in touch with Troy you can go to www.troyharrison.com
Chris Welch gave the members incredible insight on Fleet Safety and the new technology that POS uses in their trucks.
The president broke down the systems used in place to create a safer environment for the driver and how AI cameras can detect situations outside and inside the vehicle.
The main attraction of the session was the collection of actual videos of different scenarios of the drivers.
Members were riveted like in Marvel movies with some of the footage.
Yes, And, there was one more speaker in Glenn Anderson.
Glenn who came from the cor-porate world of IMB took years of training at Chicago’s Second City and used the number one rule of Improvisational Comedy of “Yes, And”, and how applying that theory can enhance cohe-siveness and productivity in the workplace. Members were engaged and laughing out loud at the hands on “games’ that were encouraged. Members broke out into groups using “No, but” and “Yes, and” in mock business meetings. His finale was bringing up members to create an emotional orchestra. For more on Glenn please visit glennandersonspeaks.com
Aloha to the speakers for their allowing the members to embrace the humble attitude and a willingness to learn and grow.
One last, but not the least concept of the spirt of Aloha is the cultivating of inner peace. More memories were made during the President’s Recpetion.
Members took advantage of the magnificent lighting and sunset for photos.
Thank you to the members of the association for yet another wonderful annual convention. We hope you had a wonderful time on the beautiful island of Maui.
Mahalo.
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