The Chairman's Corner

By Jesse Chabot

February 2024

Let me set the scene … who knew when we began our day, the sun was shining down on us. It was just a beautiful day, and this would be my last day … (as chairman).  We pulled into this quaint little restaurant in North Hollywood like we would’ve any other time, knowing our friends were inside for a great LA chapter meeting. The tequila and margaritas were flowing, and all were having a good time. Little did we know by nightfall, it would be storming rain so hard you could barely see in front of your face and that this would be our last meeting … (for me as chairman). The meeting went off without a hitch, fun was had, laughs all around, and again, it would be the last meeting I would ever speak at … (as chairman).  As the meeting ended, we all scurried to our cars, trying not to get soaked by the heavy rain to no avail.  That’s when it hit me like a shot in the chest. This would be my final CMSA meeting ever … (as chairman).

Just wanted to add a little spooky into my column. Hope you liked it. We did it! We finished our tour of all 12 California Moving and Storage Association chapters. It has been a wild ride, more rain than I would have liked, but all in all, it was an awesome time getting to visit with people, some I’ve never met and some I’ve been friends with since the beginning, getting to see your offices and how our businesses are so much alike, and so different all at the same time. I appreciate everybody who took us on a tour and took the time out of their day to go to one of our meetings. I cannot thank you enough. And to my buddy, Steve, thank you for being my tour guide, mentor, and friend. I could not or would not have done this without you.

Now prepare for the California Moving and Storage Association's 106th annual convention at the beautiful Hilton Waikoloa. You should already be registered. You do not want to miss out on hearing me talk just a little more and seeing me one more time (as chairman), not to mention the beautiful pools and beaches. Send your registration in now.  He manu ke aloha, ‘a‘ohe lālā kau ‘ole. (No task is too big when done together by all). We need you there. We truly are better together.

February 2024 - CMSA Communicator