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CAROL MUNCHEL GASOLINE RAFFLE WINNER
Carol Munchel, A-1 Garage Doors, Inc.,
Bargersville, Indiana
was the first winner of the IDA Scholarship
Foundation Benefit
Raffle. For her modest investment, Carol was
presented $1,000.00
for use in purchasing fuel. In addition to helping
dealers
cope with high fuel prices, the IDA Scholarship
Foundation
is a winner as well because all net proceeds help
provide
meaningful scholarships to well-deserving IDA
members. To
participate in the raffle go to www.doors.org/gas
for an
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EARLY MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ENJOY 10% DISCOUNT
In an effort to assist members during
tough economic times, the IDA Board voted to give a 10% discount on 2009
dues if renewed by January 31, 2009. The discount represents a $30.00
savings on Dealer member dues, and a $50.00 savings on Industry member
dues. When you receive your dues statement, make sure to remit your
dues early and save!
2009 EXPO PROMISES TIMELY EDUCATIONAL TOPICS
The educational program planned for Expo 2009 is
filled with
valuable and timely topics to help dealers respond to
the vast
number of market changes they continue to experience.
Effective
selling, identifying real customer needs, personnel
issues,
controlling overhead, and taking advantage of hidden
opportunities
are all part of the educational agenda.
While some dealers may be thinking that 2009 may be
the year
to skip Expo, others know that it is a wise
investment, and
will provide them with a huge competitive edge. In
2009, the
IDA promises the finest educational programming ever.
You won’t
want to miss out…April 21-25 –
International Garage
Door Exposition – Gaylord Opryland Hotel –
Nashville,
Tennessee.
2009 IDA DIRECTOR ELECTION IN FEBRUARY
The following slate of nominees was accepted by the
Board for
the February 2009 election of new directors:
Dealer Members (1 to be elected by
Region)
Region 4
Lorraine Giles, Door Service, Inc., Grand Rapids, MN
(2nd Term)
Steve Pascuzzi, D H Pace Company, Inc., Kansas City,
MO
Region 7
Tony Price, Price Overhead Door Company, Amarillo, TX
(2nd Term)
Walter Giblet, Southwest Overhead Garage Door, Elk
City, OK
Region 9
Chuck Colton, On Trac Overhead Door Company, Inc., San
Bernardino, CA.
Wes Day, Garage Door Systems, Stockton, CA
Industry Members (4 to be elected)
Cathy Buckingham, TNR Industrial Doors (2nd Term)
Patti McCombs, CHI Overhead Doors (2nd Term)
Shawn Murphy, Martin Door Manufacturing
Ty Collins, Delden Manufacturing
Mark Shaver, Marantec America
Ned Jones, Aaron Bradley
Jeff Franklin, Wayne Dalton Manufacturing
Craig Smith, Overhead Door Corporation
In accordance with Article V, Section 3 of the IDA
Bylaws,
a member not nominated by the Board, but who wishes to
have
their name placed on the ballot may do so as a
NOMINATION BY
PETITION. The deadline to comply with this provision
of the
Bylaws for the 2009 election is: January 30,
2009.
DEALERS CONTINUE TO TURN TO IDASSURANCE™
As the conclusion of 2009 draws near,
many dealers
are very happy they made the business decision to
investigate
the advantages of IDAssurance ™ and the business
insurance
opportunities it presents. For dealers who entered the
program
during year one, the IDAssurance™ program will
return
a dividend.
To obtain information about the advantages of
IDAssurance ™
contact Andy Stergiou at 212 603-0321 or stergioua@tanhar.com.
OPRYLAND HOTEL OFFERS ROOM RATE DISCOUNTS FOR EXPO
2009
If you confirm your Opryland Hotel room for Expo 2009
prior
to February 20, 2009, you will save $20.00 for each
night you
stay! That’s right, in a concerted effort to
help everyone
enjoy the 2009 International Garage Door Exposition at
the lowest
possible cost IDA negotiated a discounted room rate.
You’ll
surely want to take full advantage of this handsome
discount.
Room rate before February 20 is $169.00 and after it
is $189.00.
To book your room, dial: 888 777-6779 and use
reservation code
N-IDA09. The hotel’s website is: www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-opryland.
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