The meeting focused on Summer Meeting planning, including care package assembly, expanding PestVets outreach, and exploring future workforce development opportunities. Additional discussion included updates to the PestVets program and coordination of upcoming initiatives.

• Care packages will be assembled during the Summer Meeting on Saturday morning during breakfast.
• Chris shared that 200–300 student-written notes will be included in the packages.
• Chris will focus on securing donated items, including saltwater taffy and local goods.
• Samantha will provide supplies such as bags, ribbon, and assembly materials.
• Delivery logistics are still being finalized.

• The current PestVets email list includes 17 members.
• The group discussed expanding outreach to veterans in the pest management industry.
• Discussion included building a member wall with patches and bios.
• Members will be identified for future recognition opportunities, including Veterans Day features.
• Samantha will share the current list to support outreach efforts.

• Samantha will provide the award criteria.
• Chris will draft a short promotional snippet to encourage nominations.
• Continued promotion and visibility of the award will remain a priority.

• Liz Beiser is no longer with MTMA, which may impact the PestVets SkillBridge program.
• Alternative workforce development pathways were discussed, including veteran workforce organizations, military connections, and community college partnerships.
• Potential partners mentioned included Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Green River College.
• Future business development sessions may focus on workforce building and engaging veterans, with a possible target of Winter 2027.

June 16 at 7:00 AM (via Zoom)

If anyone in your organization is interested in getting involved, please feel free to share the meeting link or have them reach out to smalone@wspma.com to be added to PestVets meeting reminders and updates.