b"10NIA News INDUSTRY NEWS CSIA 25www.Insulation.org11MORE FRIENDLY COMPETITION: NIAS SILENT AUCTION Also back in 2022 is NIAs Silent Aucti on, which off ers bidding opportuniti es onThe JW MarrioSan Antonio extravagant donati ons, with the proceeds benefi ti ng NIAs Foundati on for Educati on, Training, and Industry Advancement and Folds of Honor, which provides educati onalHill Country Resort and Spa scholarships to spouses and children of Americas fallen and disabled service members.and the surrounding area have MEET YOU IN IN SPRING 2022!Donati ons are currently being accepted to make this a successful event! Popularsomething for everyone! Here donati ons have included items such as golf equipment or outi ngs, trips or a stay at aare a few fast facts.WHAT:As we get ready to say farewell to 2021, NIA leadership and members are thankful forvacati on home, jewelry, designer handbags, hunti ng/fi shing excursions, electronic NIAs 66 thAnnual Conventi onthe chance to have gathered in person in October, and we cant wait to pick up whereitems, show ti ckets, sporti ng event ti ckets, spa packages, fi ne wine and spirits, andThe locati on is one of Marrio s and Silent Aucti on we leftoffpung NIA President David J. Coxs themeTogether for Tomorrow sports/entertainment memorabilia. Donors may also make cash donati ons, which agship properti es.back into acti on in a new year at a fantasti c locati on. Registrati on is now open forNIA staffwill use to purchase items for the aucti on on their behalf. If you would like WHEN:NIAs 66 Annual Conventi on and Silent Aucti on, and you are invited to join yourto donate or would like more informati on, please contact Aimee Doyle atIt is home to the TPC San thMarch 30April 1, 2022 industry colleagues to build and strengthen the relati onships that NIA Board Memberevents@insulati on.org or 703-464-6422. Antonio, with two championship MattCaldwell called the cornerstones of our business.To bett er appreciate the positi ve impact Folds of Honor has on service families,golf courses on the PGA TOUR.WHERE:The fab ulous, family- and golf-friendly locati on in San Antonio, Texas provides antake 5 minutes and watch the 2 videos on NIAs website highlighti ng the Hallettand JW MarrioSan Antonio Hillideal seng for the networking, educati on, and entertainment that make NIABauguess families (see www.insulati on.org/conventi on2022/networking/silent-aucti on).The Valero Texas Open, one of the Country Resort and Spa inconventi ons must-att end industry events! Plus, the Valero Texas Open (VTO) is back atDuring the Silent Aucti on, att endees also can parti cipate in a rae to benefi t NIAsPGA TOURs oldest tournaments, San Antonio, Texas the on-property Tournament Players Club (TPC) San Antonio golf coursecelebrati ngFoundati on, Folds of Honor, and the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundati on, inwill be on site to celebrate its its 100 thanniversary!honor of NIA Past President Alec Rexroat, who passed away in October 2019. 100 thanniversary during NIAs WHO:NIAs insider sources say the hotel WILL sell out, especially NIAs discounted roomConventi on!You and Your Nati onalblock, so make sure to reserve your room as early as possible. If you want to stay longer, Mechanical Insulati on Industryyou must book early! Limited discounted rooms are available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-servedNETWORKING AND CONNECTING EVERY DAY You can choose adventure, NetworkDont Miss Out! basis. Visit www.insulati on.org/conventi on2022/locati on/hotel-reservati ons for details.Here is a look at some of the opportuniti es for you to network and connect with yourrelaxati on, or both at the River fellow members at the Conventi on. BluffExperience, with a 1,000-foot HOW:lazy river and multi ple pools.By registering atGREEN NETWORKING: VALERO TEXAS OPEN AND NIAS GOLF TOURNAMENTHonoring NIAs Award Winners: NIAs Premier Industry Manufacturer www.insulati on.org/ The VTO is taking place March 28April 3, 2022, and nearly 150 of the world's top golfAward Presentati on and NIAs Safety Excellence Awards. Enjoy opportuniti es to socialize conventi on2022 professionals will take on The Oaks Course and compete for a share of the $7.9 millionWelcome and Appreciati on Evening: Tex-Mex cookout under the big Texasand network on site at seven purse. NIA has secured a limited number of VTO ti ckets for Conventi on registrants. Pastsky, featuring a full meal, open bar with beer burros, live music from andisti ncti ve restaurants and champs include Walter Hagen, Byron Nelson, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Ben Crenshaw,Americas Got Talent competi tor, and plenty of ti me to reconnect.fi ve bars.Lee Trevino, Nick Price, Justi n Leonard, Zach Johnson, Adam Scott , and Jordan Spieth.Farewell Recepti on and Dinner: Celebrati ng the accomplishments of outgoing SITE OF 2022 PGA'S VALEROVisit www.valerotexasopen.com for details, including a post-tournament concert onNIA President David J. Cox of Owens Corning with a cocktail recepti on and sharingSteeped in local traditi ons, the TEXAS OPEN Saturday, April 2, featuring Jason Aldean and Darius Rucker.a fantasti c meal. resorts Lantana Spa features a You can play like the pros at NIAs Golf Tournament, an 18-hole scramble, taking placeDessert Hospitality Suites: Tasti ng all the sweet treats and marvelous concocti onsfull menu of massage, beauty, on Thursday, March 31. It will be held at the Pete Dye-designed Canyons Course, whichfrom parti cipati ng Associate member companies. Visit each suite for a chance atand wellness therapies. Central States Insulation Associationalso will host the Pro-Am event associated with the VTO. The course is located withinNIAs rae prizes! walking distance of the hotel. It is never too early to start gathering your industry friendsNIAs Spouse Event: Creati ng Cactioff ers spouses and guests the chance to makeThe resort off ers two fi tness for an aft ernoon of networking and friendly competi ti on! Keep in mind that preferencenew friends, catch up with each other, and learn about arranging and caring forcenters with Peloton bikes and will be given to foursomes, and pre-registrati on is required. Visit www. insulati on.org/ succulents. You will be able to design an arrangement to keep or donate to thea variety of fi tness classes, plus conventi on2022/networking/golf-tournament for all the details.Childrens Hospital of San Antonio.walking and running trails. San Antonio Internati onal Key Dates and Deadlines Airport (SAT) is located just 14 miles from the hotel. March 7, 2022: Early-Bird, Hotel Reservati on, and Golf Tournament Deadlines March 9, 2022: Silent Aucti on Donati on DeadlineMarch 16, 2022: Regular Registrati on Closescsiaonline.org"