About GAWDA
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Meet GAWDA President Bryan Keen
Up close and personal with 2011-2012 President Bryan Keen. -
Meet The Presenters
Peter McCausland, Harry the Fish! Guy and Richard Picciotto headline the list of 2011 speakers. -
The First Purpose Of GAWDA
Five Spring Management Conference goers come away with best practices for business. -
GAWDA’s President Gets Up Close And Personal
GAWDA 2011 President Lloyd Robinson gets up close and personal to talk about his leadership style and business philosophy. -
Link Up With GAWDA’s 2011 Board
Get connected with and “follow” GAWDA’s 2011 Board of Directors and you will definitely become a “fan” of what’s in store for the association. -
Moments From Maui
Relive all of the spectacular sights and memorable moments from GAWDA’s 66th Annual Convention. -
Inside GAWDA’s Committees
120 volunteers take part in GAWDA committees, developing Best Practices and making improvements for our membership -
GAWDA’s Guardians Of Safety
GAWDA’s Safety Committee works to ensure that members and end-users are operating in the safest manner possible. -
Connecting With GAWDA’s Committees
Many of GAWDA’s committees made great strides in 2006 and plan to continue to engage members in 2007. Here’s a look at what each committee is all about, what they do, and where they are going. -
The Role Of Association Boards
Gases and Welding Distributors Association examines nonprofit board leadership. By Nancy R. Axelrod
President’s Perspective
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Three New Offerings For The New Year
GAWDA President Bryan Keen highlights ongoing developments and new activities within the association. By Bryan Keen -
An Amazing Time
Lloyd Robinson writes his last column as GAWDA president. Excited, proud and amazed , Lloyd leaves the future of GAWDA is in very capable hands. -
Upcoming Initiatives Keep Industry Strong
2011 Annual Convention and GAWDA Gives Back headline list of upcoming programs. By Lloyd Robinson. -
The Work Goes On
GAWDA President Lloyd Robinson surveys the association’s progress in 2011 -
New Year, New Opportunities
Looking ahead to the opportunities afforded by GAWDA’s partnerships with associations such as AWS, CGA and IOMA. By Lloyd Robinson. -
Moving Forward
GAWDA President Jenny McCall put out the call for association members to get in the game. Find out how gases and welding distributors answered the call. By Jenny McCall -
The Power Of Partnership
Strategic partnerships with sister associations help serve GAWDA members. By Jenny McCall -
GAWDA’s Fan Base
2010 Gases and Welding Distributors Association President Jenny McCall highlights the numerous benefits of GAWDA membership. By Jenny McCall -
Let The Games Begin!
The Gases and Welding Distributors Association needs more members to volunteer to serve on various association committees. By Jenny McCall -
Connecting With GAWDA’s Committees
Many of GAWDA’s committees made great strides in 2006 and plan to continue to engage members in 2007. Here’s a look at what each committee is all about, what they do, and where they are going.
Director’s Desk
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What 2012 Has In Store For GAWDA
Start the year off right with GAWDA programs that can save you time and money. By John Ospina -
Keeping Relationships Strong
We have a lot to be proud of in the gases and welding industry. The men and women who make up our workforce are a dedicated, tough and resilient group. Many factors contribute to any one success, but a critical component in every success is maintaining a strong relationship. By John Ospina. -
Time To Renew
Now is a great time to sharpen your skills and those of your employees. By John Ospina. -
Evaluating GAWDA Member Benefits
Familiarize yourself with the array of GAWDA’s member benefits. By John Ospina -
Improving Our “Value Proposition”
GAWDA looks to serve members through educational programs, networking opportunities and resource-based communication channels. By John Ospina.
Editor’s Notes
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“An Awesome Business To Be In”
The Business Forecast is “print networking,” and it’s the most highly anticipated story of the year. By Carole Jesiolowski -
Super Sales In A Super City
GAWDA’s convention is being held in October, in a hotel literally in the very heart of Manhattan. This issue previews the speakers, the events and the details of what Exhibitors will be showing at the Contact Booth Program. By Carole Jesiolowski. -
The Customer Connection
Ritz Carlton sets an example of exceptional customer service. By Carole Jesiolowski. -
Leaders For A New Economy
GAWDA members are not rolling over and playing dead. Welding & Gases Today found out that distributors and suppliers are hitting the recession head-on. By Carole Jesiolowski.
Giving Back
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GAWDA Gives Back Beneficiaries Share Plans For Donations
Nearly $1 million have been donated over the years, and this time GAWDA President Lloyd Robinson and his wife Barbara have chosen two local charities to share in the 2011 donations: the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation and the Pencil Fellows Program. -
Two NYC Organizations Get Funds
Two organizations chosen for GAWDA Gives Back that help students and firefighters in need. -
GAWDA Gives Back To Community Closet
GAWDA Give Back selects Maui’s Community Closet, a provider of basic needs for less-fortunate mothers in Hawaii, for annual charity donation. -
Everyone Deserves A Lifetime
GAWDA Gives Back donates to WINGS (Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving and Sharing, Inc.), a charity program for women with breat cancer. -
“GAWDA Made It Possible”
GAWDA Gives Back has donated almost $300,000 to deserving recipients in convention cities since 2000. -
Distributors Having Fun
Stories of GAWDA members giving back to their local communities through groups like the United Way, Make-A-Wish, Special Olympics and hundreds of other needy charities.
