To answer criticisms presented at last year’s NAPHCC convention, approximately 250 industry leaders gathered at the 1997 Leadership Conference in Falls Church, VA, to review the association’s current organizational structure and make recommendations for the future. Following are the primary concerns that were addressed and the attendees’ decisions:
Federation System Remains — Leadership attendees did not recommend any type of “Franchise” system or any type of “one-tier” local or state or national-only association membership for contractors. The three-tier (local, state and national) system will remain in effect.