The board cannot accomplish everything it needs to accomplish without the help of members. Currently, only 12% of members vote during a board election. There should not only be more participation but more opportunities for input from members. This is another reason I am running for the board, to get out the vote and then work to make sure members have opportunities to give ongoing input to the board. In a trade association the voice of one member should be equal to that of another, and it will take us all working together to win.