From the Board of Trustees
Greetings from the beautiful west coast of Canada,
While our friends south of the 49th parallel celebrate Thanksgiving, I find myself taking a moment to reflect on gratitude.
The year 2023 has been filled with reasons to be grateful. Starting with the NAFEM show in February, reconnecting with familiar faces and witnessing the industry's innovations during the challenging months of COVID was truly inspiring. The return to a semblance of "business as usual" has brought a collective sense of relief and positivity.
This was also my first FCSI The Americas board meeting, and I must say it has been a pleasure to get to know my fellow board members as we work to thoughtfully guide FCSI in the Americas. Being on the board has allowed me to share my Canadian perspective and to firsthand see the directive to Share, Support, and Inspire in action.
Fast forward to September and the inaugural Latin American Summit. This groundbreaking event holds great promise for the continued growth of our society. The warmth and hospitality experienced during the summit are etched in my memory. In the days leading up to the summit, the Board engaged in strategic planning, laying the foundation for several initiatives that FCSI The Americas will act upon to continue strengthening our position in the industry and supporting the membership.
Speaking of growth and the future sustainability of The Americas Division, I am thrilled about the EPiC Committee. This dynamic group of young consultants has begun meeting and strategizing on how to actively engage with the Society. We eagerly anticipate hearing more from the EPiC committee in 2024!
As 2023 seems to have swiftly passed, it's hard to believe that December is just around the corner. Wishing you all the best for the holiday season, and I hope to see many of you at Camp FCSI in Austin this coming April.
Cheers,
Par
Par Bain, FCSI
FCSI The Americas - Canadian Trustee
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