Candidate for Representative-at-Large

MICHAEL POMA

Statement of Candidacy
Thank you to the VASFAA board for my nomination. This is an honor to be nominated for the representative-at-large position. I will serve us well.

For those of you that know me well, you know I’m not a person to wow you with words. I’ll share my thoughts, my opinions, or maybe not say anything at all. If you ask me about my day or week, you will rarely get a complaint from me as I believe “you create it all.”

I learned this phrase back in my college and truly believe this. We determine our destiny and if we have a positive look on life, things will normally go our way. (I acknowledge there are other factors guiding our lives, such as religion and family.)

Why is this phrase important? Well, in VASFAA, “we create it all.” In order to grow as an association, get new members, retain current members and offer training, we need to step up and volunteer. Without volunteers, we would not have this great conference or trainings during the year. If you are reading this and wondering, "what will Michael do for us?" Well, I’ll provide a voice on the board to keep us moving forward and provide a voice to support what’s working well. I may even throw a few comments in to get things stirred up. Overall, I’ve supported VASFAA for 10 years as chairs of committees and will continue to support our great association.

See you at the Beach!