b'But I want to change the tone of thisa board member who in turn will connectthat will be coming down the pipes. I look message and look to the future ratherwith the member. This started the con- forward to the new year with optimism. Our than looking back. I see the upcomingversation that we need to provide a moreindustry was able to pivot and adapt to an year as one where the focus will be onformal program. We need to reach out toever-changing environment this past year building relationships with our industryour long-standing members and ask themand a half. I have faith that we will continue partners. We have seen first-hand thatto volunteer to field some of those callsto grow as an association and as an indus-threats to our business, especially inand emails. There is a wealth of knowledgetry. MCAS will continue to be industry-fo-todays world, can emerge and growavailable within our membership, but itcused and member-driven.faster than ever before. Strong industryneeds to be accessible. Development work relationships help to build networks thathas begun, and the anticipated launch willCarolyn Bagnell, CAE develop credible, united voices that cantake place in early January. Executive Director speak to issues affecting our industry.So those are just two of the items in theMechanical Contractors AssociationCue the newly formed MCAS Liaisonworks for 2022 and there is much moreof SaskatchewanCommittee. This committee will provide a forum for open dialogue to discuss the issues impacting the mechanical contracting industry. What will make this committee unique for MCAS will be its members. We have representatives from the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan; Saskatchewan Appren-ticeship Trade Certification Commission; Building Standards and Licensing; and contractor and professional members of the MCAS, all committed to establishing common ground and creating win-win opportunities for all parties. The first meeting is scheduled to take place be- Keeping fore year-end, and I am looking forward to providing an update in early January to the membership. you saferBuilding on this theme of strengthening relationships, I recently read an articlesince 1920that talked about why you should join your professional association. One line struck a chord with me: Associations are the original social media network.We provide networking events that enable our members to build relationships with their peers. Take away those opportu-nities during the pandemic and you are left with people re-inventing how they connectfor example, ZOOM calls.Cue the new MCAS Mentorship Program.Weve been at it since 1920learningCall 1.844.628.6800 and speak The purpose of the program is straight- what matters most to our customersto a Commercial Insurance forwardto provide a platform forand the challenges they face.Specialist today.members to seek out advice from otherNot all industries are the same, so wewww.federated.camembers. Sounds simple, doesnt it?pride ourselves in understanding the Well, what we have come to discover isintricacies of your business.that our members dont always know where to go for advice or information. They are aware they can reach out to the MCAS office but sometimes they need toFederated Insurance Company of Canada is the insurer of Federated Insurance policies. [3706-031 ed01E | 12-2019]speak with another contractor. When I receive those calls, my go-to is to contact Mechanical PerspectiveMCAS 9'