Gases and Welding Distributors Association
Mission and Purpose Statements
MISSION STATEMENT:
The GAWDA mission is to promote the safe operation and economic vitality
of distributors of
industrial gases and related welding equipment and supplies.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
- To PROVIDE high impact educational and training opportunities and
meetings for the industry;
- To DEVELOP, publish and promote the broadest distribution of information for
safety and
environmentally responsible practices;
- To PARTNER with our manufacturer members;
- To ANTICIPATE and proactively influence federal government activities and issues
of interest to the industry, provide analysis on current issues and disseminate
relevant information to the
membership;
- To MAINTAIN a strong and involved membership;
- To OFFER quality services tailored to meet the member company's changing needs
in a competitive environment;
- To ESTABLISH GAWDA as the authoritative source of the industry;
- To ADVANCE the growth and technological progress of the industry;
- To SERVE the current and future needs of our member companies so they may better
serve their customers, employees and society;
- To STRIVE aggressively to build GAWDA's position and image as the national
voice for our
industry.