The first NIA Tri-Annual Mid-Winter Getaway is next month! Jan 19-23, 2011

I have just confirmed that many of our members are already set up for this event, but there are still several available in our block. These are now on hold for us, but will be released very soon and then they will fill very quickly with last-minute auction attendees, so don't delay! Make sure your place is secured now! Call Jennifer in reservations today at 480-789-5319. If you have any general questions about the facility, you may call 480-789-5300 or click here for info and links to surrounding attractions.

If you are still on the fence about joining us, please have a look at the facility, I know you will be impressed! Remember, this event is about us car nuts having a fun and relaxing time together, so come with or without your car to Arizona!!

Download your 'Winter Getaway' event registration form.
Any event questions can be answered by Marty Byrnes at treskittys@cox.net or call her at 602-510-5143

During our event the 19th Annual Silver Auto Collector Auction will also take place! See their site more information on Silver Auto Auctions.

NIA Member Number Clarification

Attention NIA members! Your latest membership magazine has been mailed! However, we have encountered a small hiccup in the periodical rate mailing label printing. We have just recently discovered the membership number shown on your magazine cover wrap may have been incorrect. The printing company confirmed a pre-press error in which they mistakenly scrambled the column of member numbers within the database. They have offered an apology to each of us for the error. Please understand that your original member number has not changed. The renewal date information on your label is correct. If you have any questions about this, contact us by email and we will be happy to confirm any of your member data in our files. Thanks for your understanding!

Iowa Heartland Chevys Challenge

Jim Copeland, NIA member #11261, and members of the Iowa Heartland Chevys are challenging every NIA chapter and also NIA members to join them as they support "Beef'n Up the Troops"! The men and women serving in our U.S. Military are receiving a fantastic gift from rural Iowa by way of Dee Ann Paulsrud better known as the 'Beef Stick Lady'!! Thousands of high quality beef sticks are being sent to the troops through the Paulsrud's efforts. Please bring this information to your next meeting and rise to the challenge by supporting the Beef Stick Lady!

Or you may contact Jim Copeland directly at 515-240-9960.
Please consider a donation to the Iowa Beef Stick Lady today!

31st Annual Convention in Michigan

July23 -28, 2011: Celebrating 100 Years of Chevrolet - Download your registration form today!

Starting off Saturday evening, we will begin with the Meet n' Greet gathering! Hors D'Ovoeres provided by the Holiday Inn, Kalamazoo West! Then Sunday the 24th, we head out to the Gilmore for the All Chevy Car Show and Swap meet! This will be a sponsor judged event.

Other events include a Ladies brunch at the Kellogg Manor house, Day At the Drags III held at US 131 Dragway and several informative seminars including GM engineering and design tech, and the Michigan based Hagerty Ins. Q & A forum! The Great Lakes Full Size Chevys and the NIA are working together to provide you with a fun filled week that will be remembered for years to come. Make your plans now to attend the 31st Annual NIA International Convention in Michigan! Watch for more details to follow as the full schedule is developed. Rooms are now available! Mention the National Impala Convention to secure yours at the low $89.00 rate!! Call 269-375-6000 today.

We are excited to announce the sponsorship support by Berger Chevrolet for this coming years' event!

You just might see one of the new high-performance Berger Camaros on display. These are incredible machines to see, and at 550 Horsepower with chambered exhaust, they are even more incredible to hear!

Please contact the NIA for information about this great event or to get a sponsorship information packet. info@nationalimpala.com

Got Trailer?? Need Gift Idea??

Need a unique Christmas Gift for that traveling Car Collector in your family? NIA member #13285, Jody Schmeisser has volunteered more than once by managing the 'Day at the Drags' events during our NIA conventions. As a drag racer, he understands trailers and has also put up some terrific award prizes for the winners. He owns and operates Pit Pal Products in Zion, IL which is a supplier with some very cool products for making any trailer more useful and personal. (Those of us car-guys really dig this stuff!) Not sure what to get? Call Jody today at 888-748-7257 and he will suggest a great gift for the trailer owner in your family!

Speaking of trailers, this story, sent to us by member Jerry Loh of Tofte, MN is quite remarkable. Take a look at this recent load hauled across the highways of North Carolina weighing in just under 2 Million (yes… Million) pounds!! Awesome Engineering too! Thanks Jerry!

New Office Furniture in Willmar, NIA Style!

Long-time NIA members, Dave and Vicki Mickelson, own Willmar Forklift Company in Willmar, MN. During a recent building project for the business, Dave made space for his unique new office furniture! Besides restoring old gas pumps, the Mickelson's 62 Bel Air has won numerous awards including some top scores at NIA conventions. If you find yourself nearby Willmar, stop in and check out the new location!

Keep in mind that Dave Mickelson and Willmar Forklift are happy to help you with any Forklift-related needs.

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