b"breathtaking views and serene environment should surelyenhance our experience. Arrive a few days early or stay a few days longer and enjoy what this area has to offer.The Sierra is home to three national parks, twenty-six wilderness areas, ten national forests, and two Message from the President national monuments. These areas include Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, as well as Devils Postpile Carl Petersen National Monument.Staff will work to get the information about the 2026 Convention out as soon as possible, so members can begin planning their trip to this amazing location. Until then, I will see you all in Omaha! Greetings MICA members, Another month has come and gone.The crops in the fields are almost ready to harvest, and the leaves arestarting to change colors and fall here in West-Central Wisconsin.It is always a great time to take a drive and view the scenery as the seasons/colors change. October 8 th -10 th , we will gather for our Fall businessmeeting at the Downtown Capital District Marriott Hotel in Omaha, NE.I look forward to seeing you all there and thank you for your continued support as members of MICALEADERSHIP: MICA. A couple of weeks ago the MICA Executive CommitteePresidentCarl Petersen and MICA Executive Director, Rachel Pinkus, met for theDelta Thermal Services, Mankato, MN summer planning meeting.During this meeting we President-ElectGordon Vierck reviewed and finalized the schedule of events for the FallLuse Thermal Technologies, Aurora, IL. Business Meeting in Omaha, discussed future meeting dates and locations, reviewed finances from the 2025 Vice-PresidentTim Hughey Convention in Bonita Springs and worked on the scheduleColorado Mechanical Insulation, Englewood, CO. of events for the 2026 Spring Convention.Associate PresidentKris Scheller We spent time discussing the financial review process forExtol of Ohio, Carmel, IN each convention, including how hotel and event-relatedImmediate Past President Kevin Rambo costs have evolved. We examined the rising expensesassociated with lodging, food and beverage, audiovisualF&H Insulation Services, Kechi, KS services, and resort fees. Additionally, we consider theMICABOARD OF DIRECTORS: value MICA provides for its members in light of these increasing costs. For example, food and beverage cost atLee Stuckenschmidt, Systems Undercover, Inc. the Hyatt Coconut Point in Bonita Springs were two and aEaton, CO half times more expensive this past June than when weMatt Hymer, Midwest Materials Co. were there for Convention in 2022. Did you know that we intentionally budget for a loss when planning our Joplin, MOconventions to keep registration costs down and give backPete Rhoutsong, Hybroco Sales, Inc. to our members? Our goal is to provide you with valuableNashville, TNexperience by bringing in high-caliber speakers who Adam Sease, Gagnon Inc.address topics that are timely and relevant to our industryBettendorf, IAand membership, all at a family-friendly, beautiful Chad Brueggeman, L&C Insulation location. LaCrosse, WI For those who may not know, our summer planning Phil Rosendahl, HTH Companies, Inc meeting was held at the Everline Resort in Lake TahoeUnion, MO which is also the location for our June 15-19, 2026 Adam DeGraaf, Industrial Construction &Convention.Nestled in the heart of the Sierra NevadaEngineering, St. Peters, MO Mountains, Everline Resort at Lake Tahoe provides the perfect backdrop for inspiration and relaxation. With itsAndrew Davis, Cornerstone Services Group stunning alpine scenery, world-class amenities, and Omaha, NE renowned hospitality, this location offers a great settingMike Bartelt, Bartelt Insulation Suppy for convention. Whether we're engaging in industry Appleton, WI discussions, or enjoying leisure activities, the resorts 2"