IDAExpo2012.com Launched!

The IDA Expo Committee is proud to announce the new IDA Expo website. This site comes in two flavors: IDAExpo2012.com and IDAExpo2012.mobi for mobile users.

MEMBER RECOGNITION TIME!

The IDA Heritage & Nominating Committee is receiving recommendations for recipients of a number of recognition awards. You are encouraged to submit an individual or company for recognition. Awards categories are:

• Technician of the Year
• Dealer of the Year (US and International)
• Heritage
• Jerry R. Reynolds Volunteer Service
• Distinguished Service
• Humanitarian
• Industry Member

To find out more, click here.

IDA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Without the support of IDA members, the IDA Scholarship Foundation would not have been able to award almost $800,000.00 in scholarships to association members. The Foundation has changed the lives of many people and assisted the IDA with its objective of enhancing education.

It is requested that you consider making a financial donation to the Foundation. It is a 501 c 3 Foundation so your contribution is an authorized tax deduction. Several members now contribute to the Foundation at Christmas or other holidays rather than providing gifts to customers and employees. Perhaps this is something you would want to consider.

The Foundation’s Board thanks you in advance for your support and your generous giving.

EXPO EXHIBIT HALL FILLING FAST

The 2012 International Garage Door Exposition will be held in Las Vegas, May 9-12, and as is normal, exhibit space is being rapidly taken by the numerous product manufacturers and service providers. More than 100 companies have already confirmed their place for the highly anticipated 2012 event. Choice space remains, but it is filling fast.

To view the floor plan and available booth space click here. To confirm your display site for the 2012 Expo, contact Deb Schwan for complete information: dschwan@longmgt.com. Don’t wait until it is too late. Act now.

IDEA TESTING IS NOW NEXT DOOR

Many dealers want to become IDEA accredited and/or have their technicians obtain certification status. For some, they find testing inconvenient. Did you know that IDEA testing is available in most major U.S. and Canadian cities?

To obtain details, go to: www.idaeducation.com. To register with the IDEA for accreditation and/or certification, go to: www.dooreducation.com.