b"THE OFFICIAL NFBA MAGAZINENFBA FOUNDATION LAUNCHES NEW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMAND KICKS IT OFF WITH A RODEO AT THE 2026 EXPO SOCIALT he National Frame Buildinggear and enjoy an evening DIRECTOR'S MESSAGEAssociation Foundation is proud tofilled with rodeo-themed announce the launch of the NFBAgames and activities. Its Foundation Scholarship Program, a newa perfect chance for our initiative designed to support the people whoindustry to come together, help make our industry strong. Beginningunwind, and celebrate the community that in 2025, the Foundation will award $2,000drives the post-frame world forward.scholarships to students who are currentSilent Auction to Support Scholarships, employees of NFBA member companiesResearch, and Industry Advancementor immediate family members of thoseA centerpiece of the evening will be the employees. Scholarships may be usedNFBA Foundation Silent Auction, with toward tuition and educational expenses atall proceeds directly supporting the accredited colleges, universities, technicalFoundations mission. Funds raised will institutes, or trade schools.This program reflects the heart of the post- help build the new scholarship program, frame communitylifting up the nextaccelerate industry research, expand post-generation and supporting career pathsframe educational resources, and contribute that strengthen the construction and post- to projects such as the upcoming new edition frame professions. The first two scholarshipof the NFBA Post-Frame Building Design recipients will be selected in DecemberManual.2025 and formally recognized during theBe Part of Something That Builds the Future2026 NFBA Conference & Expo at the ExpoThe launch of the NFBA Foundation Social event. Scholarship Program marks an important A Rodeo-Themed Celebration: The 2026milestoneand the Expo Social provides the Expo Social perfect setting to celebrate it together. We Join in on the fun and excitement oninvite you to join us at the Expo Social, cheer Thursday, February 26, from 7:0010:00on the inaugural scholarship recipients, bid pm, when members, attendees, guests, andgenerously at the silent auction, and help fuel exhibitors gather for the Expo Social in theprograms that ensure a bright future for the Oklahoma Station Ballroom at the Omnipost-frame community.Oklahoma City Hotel. The Expo Social is aDust off your western wearand well see signature event of the NFBA Conference &you in Oklahoma City!Expoand admission is completely free to everyone attending the show.This year's theme brings a fun twist: Rodeo Night! Attendees are encouraged to break out their cowboy boots, hats, and western 16 / FRAME BUILDER - VOL6 5"