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Groundwork OFFICERS Chairman CHRIS PERA Eastern HighReach Company, Inc. Horsham, Pa. Vice Chairman A. ROY KERN Equipment Corporation of America Coraopolis, Pa. President BOB HENDERSON The AED Foundation Oak Brook, Ill. JOHN CRUM Treasurer Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc. Pittsburgh, Pa. Immediate Past Chairman WALTER BERRY Berry Companies, Inc. Wichita, Kan. AED Board Representative DON SHILLING General Equipment & Supplies Inc. Fargo, N.D. Executive Director STEVE JOHNSON The AED Foundation Oak Brook Ill. DIRECTORS GARY BRIDWELL Ditch Witch of Oklahoma Edmond, Okla. MIKE FESTING-SMITH NORTRAX, Inc. Tampa, Fla. MIKE HAYES Komatsu America Corporation Rolling Meadows, Ill. MICHAEL HINRICHSEN Caterpillar, Inc. Peoria, Ill. TIMOTHY KRAMER Kramer Ltd. Regina, SK DR. WAYNE LONGBRAKE Former Dean, Penn. College of Technology Williamsport, Pa. SONJA METZLER Ohio CAT Broadview Heights, Ohio KENNETH SILVERMAN Volvo Construction Equipment Shippensburg, PA KEITH TIPPETT Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. Oklahoma City, Okla. DUANE WILDER Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. Newport News, Va. AED Foundation Presents Cabaret Night Benefit Sentry Insurance sponsors a new event at AED's 2013 Summit. Start your Summit experience at the Cabaret Night Benefit for The AED Foundation on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2012, at the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino! Sponsored by Sentry Insurance, this event will provide nonstop entertainment through the music, comedy and impersonations of The Scintas. Sit back and relax with your customers, employees and friends as you enjoy are one of the most successful acts on the Las Vegas strip. From the moment they step on stage, you will recognize the value of their truly one-of-a-kind perfor- mance. By the time their show ends, audi- ences embrace The Scintas with laughter, applause and genuine awe. With a tremen- dous capacity to entertain and surprise, the typical Scintas show is anything but typical. You might think you're buying a ticket to see The Scintas (and you will hear great music and hilarious comedy), but you're also going to see Dino and Jerry, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and a slew of other famous stars, singing the songs you love. Reserve a Table Cabaret Night provides a perfect entertain- ment opportunity for manufacturers and service companies. A table of eight priced at $1,000 is a complete entertainment package that includes VIP seating and 16 drink tickets. Individual event tickets are also available for purchase with your AED Summit registra- tion for $95 per person. Reserve your table(s) today by contacting Rebecca Rakers at 630-468-5113, rrakers@aednet.org. All proceeds benefit The AED Foundation workforce development and professional education programs to better serve the needs of all AED members. The Sixth Annual AED Foundation & Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Live Auction Visit www.aedfoundationauction.com to view in detail the fabulous items and experi- ences that will be auctioned at AED's 2013 Summit next January. See an item you can't live without? Attend the Live Auction at the Ritchie Bros. Reception on Thursday evening, Jan. 17, in Las Vegas. Donations of auction items are a great way to support The AED Foundation. To donate an auction item or for additional information, please contact Rebecca Rakers, manager of Sales and Development at 630-468-5113 or rrakers@aednet.org. Fabulous Items and Experiences to be Auctioned at Summit • Exciting Adventures and Vacations • Legendary Golf Trips • Cutting Edge Electronics • Designer Jewelry • Wine Collections • Executive Furniture See more online at www.aedfoundationauction.com. October 2012 | Construction Equipment Distribution | www.cedmag.com | 13 You can bid to win an amazing fishing trip donated by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers