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I DA U N I V E R S A L M ay -J u n e 2 0 1 8 4 EDITOR'S NOTES Nancy Estes, MBA, CAE Executive Director/Editor My best to you and yours, Nancy T his year's convention is going to be the most fun the IDA group has had in a long time. Starting with the 60th Anniver- sary Party at the Jack Daniels facility on Tuesday, October 2… all the way to the Draw Down Games at the end of the event on Friday, October 5. Remember the advantages of attending convention: Networking! Business networking is crucial for the growth of any business. Being part of the association activities allows you to connect with like-minded people in your industry in a collaborative environment that provides learning opportuni- ties, idea exchange and benefi cial relationships/friendships. Education! IDA off ers a number of educational opportuni- ties, including trade shows, workshops, seminars and – by the end of this year – webinars! Do you have topics you would like covered in any of these venues? Email your suggestions to IDA at info@idaparts.org. Best Practices! Like all industries, the heavy equipment industry has specifi c best practices, and they diff er depending on your line of work. If you are just starting out or want to keep up-to-date on best practices, IDA can help you, as well as our legal counsel, Robert McIntyre. Contact him at rmcintyre@dhplaw.com. Information and Resources! IDA membership gives you access to important news and developments in your industry. Members not only talk among themselves and share noteworthy updates, but the association also uses reputable, reliable sources, so you can rest assured the information you receive is accurate. Updates can come in the form of newsfeeds, as well as weekly electronic newslet- ters, the Universal magazine and other emails. It would be tremen- dous if you would forward your company news or news from other sources to share with your fellow members through the IDA publications. Send us your NEWS at info@idaparts.org. Improve Reputation and Visibility! Being part of IDA strengthens your image and lets consumers know you are a reputable, trust- worthy business that is following industry standards. To heighten your visibility, may we suggest posting your IDA logo member- ship on your website and in your periodicals. Just write IDA for any version you need to publicize your membership at info@idaparts.org. is year, the site of the 2018 IDA Convention and Trade Show is Nashville, Tennessee. If you search the web for "Best Conven- tion Cities," "Best Tourist Cities" or "Most Popular Destinations," you will o en see Nashville. is means that you, the IDA members, are in stiff competi- tion for the hotel rooms. Here at the IDA offi ce, we pull out the ol' crystal ball and try to hold the exact number of rooms needed. However, it has to be a conservative number of rooms, because if the rooms are not used, IDA has to pay for them. So PLEASE RESERVE YOUR ROOMS NOW. Remember! Even if you are still considering and checking your schedule, go to the IDA website at www.idaparts.org in the CONVENTION section. Look for "Click Here to reserve room at the hotel" to make your reservation. You can cancel these reservations up to 72 hours before your arrival date with NO penalty or charge. It's a no brainer. I cannot wait to see all of you again! ALERT: Make your hotel reservations today!