Annual Meetings & Hospitality Suite

by CWO J.T. Green, USCG(ret), Distinguished Member & Past President

Annual Meetings are more than a formal gathering—it’s an opportunity to strengthen the bonds that sustain our Association.

As far as the hospitality suite goes, I can’t say enough about its value. It provides a welcoming space to share stories, exchange ideas about how our chapters conduct business, and foster productive, meaningful offline conversations that help promote the Association nationwide. In many cases, the quality of time spent in the hospitality suite accomplishes more in one hour than eight hours on the floor during the annual meeting.
I fully support the hospitality suite and believe it is integral to the success of our chapters and the Association as a whole. While meetings can sometimes feel aggravating or unproductive, face-to-face communication remains essential to how the Association functions and achieves results.

​I am especially looking forward to this year’s Annual Meeting, as well as receiving updates on the Association’s 100th Anniversary Meeting and Celebration in 2029. These milestones remind us not only of our proud history, but of the continued importance of staying connected, engaged, and committed to the mission of the CWOA.