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I DA U N I V E R S A L J u l y -Au g u s t 2 0 1 5 7 PRESIDENT'S POST Pete Smith IDA President 2013-15 IDA 2015 Trade Show Floor Plan Yours truly. Pete Smith Valley Blades 514 Ajax 619 FMC 113 ALTO 212 K & M 213 Allied Info. 312 Federal Mogul 512 513 TDZ 612 SLP 111 210 SHP Hydrau. Pump 211 Tucker Valve 310 Federal Mogul 510 511 610 Minnpar 617 DPA 108 Charter Soft.109 208 209 Apex Shipping 308 Ellegi 408 Quality Power 508 509 608 Kumru 107 Brahma Bolt 206 207 Hoe Leong 306 Maxiforce 406 MIBA 407 Hartl Crusher 507 606 609 105 IronQuip 204 Machinery Trader 205 CNC 304 ERMA 305 H & R 404 Roto- master405 Conic Auto. 505 604 Sejin 103 Parts Conn.202 Geomar 203 Esco 302 Tribco 303 FP Smith 402 Varvit 403 Mahle 502 Rock & Dirt 503 DSG 602 WTC 603 BLS 601 Coffee & Bar Area KTSU 100 & 102 Reliable Aftermarket Parts 115 & 214 Bulldog Hydraulics & Gaskets 101 & 200 USCO 201 & 300 N. American Comp. 215 & 314 Northwest Casting 311 & 313 Loader Parts 307 & 309 ValuePart 501 & 600 IPD 515 & 614 Show Entrance ITR 301 & 400 Interstate McBee 315 & 414 Black Cat Blades 401 & 500 Costex 415 & 413 Blumaq 410 & 412 Memo Corp. 409 & 411 KMP- USA 506 & 504 T he 2015 Miami Convention is only a few months away. It is urgent that you reserve your hotel now. Additional large groups are holding meetings in Miami at the same time IDA will be there. Visit the IDA website TODAY and under the Conven- tion tab, look for the "Click Here" to register at the hotel. ere is no cause for concern for funds. e room reservation can be cancelled a few days before convention for a full refund, so don't wait until the last minute to confi rm your schedule. It is well worth the eff ort to avoid a last minute hassle to locate a sleeping room. I am sure you will agree it is so much more convenient to stay in the hotel where the IDA meetings and trade show are held. is also helps the IDA ensure it will not pay a penalty for unused rooms. In this issue of the magazine, you can check out the scheduled tour, tournaments (golf and fi shing), speakers and the trade show times. ere is also a printed convention registration form; however, consider taking the simpler route of registering online at www.idaparts.org. ere, you can complete information on the registrants, make payment and you are done. A receipt is emailed to you immediately, confi rming the payment has been processed. e Board of Directors is anxious to get fresh ideas and perspectives from newly elected members a er the Miami Conven- tion. Currently, there are several positions for North America and South America with terms of offi ce that will expire in October. Every person who has served on the Board will confi rm that it is a great experience. So much is learned from the fellow members about the heavy equipment industry and busy practices worldwide. e board meets twice a year, and one meeting is at the conven- tion. e term of offi ce is two years. Please feel comfortable nominating yourself or chat with other compa- nies in our industry and assist with the search for new nominees. I do hope bussisness is good for all I.D.A. Members, a bit slow here on the West coast. Cindy Emily and I took a vacation in Australia and had a wonderful safe trip. I did stop off in Brisbane Port and was picked up by Don Frost and driven to Toowoomba, abour one hours drive, to visit Tillys Crawler Parts Pty. What a well operated parts service and salvage yard, a proud member of I.D.A., and it was obvious Tillys is a top performer in the a er market parts and service world- wide market. I highly suggest any member please put visiting Tillys in your future Australian Visit. Convention time is soon coming, and I do hope you all can be a part of the highlights and grandeur of Miami, and the getting together at our annual I.D.A. Convention. Register Now for Miami