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Regional RegionalSpring Spring Association AssociationReport Report CASMI Report By Michael Bandy, CASMI, Co-Executive Director
SpringWorld 2022 Kickoff Dinner
Upcoming CASMI Events
The Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers, Inc. (CASMI) invites all CASMI members, SpringWorld 2022 exhibitors and suppliers who are considering exhibiting to attend the SpringWorld 2022 Kick-off Dinner Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at Maggiano’s in Schaumburg, Illinois. The event will feature an update on the 2022 SpringWorld trade show, to be held Oct.12-14 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, the opportunity to secure exhibit space,
CASMI has the following events scheduled for the remainder of 2021. Details will be available on the organization’s website before each event. • SpringWorld Kick-off Dinner, Oct. 21, 2021, Maggiano’s, Schaumburg, Illinois • Membership Dinner Meeting, Nov. 11, 2021, Cooper’s Hawk, Orland Park, Illinois • Annual Holiday Party, Dec. 9, 2021, Cooper’s Hawk, Arlington Heights, Illinois
network with industry colleagues, and a dynamic speaker. Avish Parashar will present “Ding Happens!” This presentation provides attendees the tools and motivation to embrace change, rather than fear and resist it, and it gives leaders the skills to manage and help their teams improvise, adapt and innovate in an ever-changing world. Details and registration for this event are available on the CASMI website, www.casmi-springworld.org.
CASMI Hosts Golf Event at Bridges of Poplar Creek CASMI hosted its 2021 Golf Outing June 16 at Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, Hoffman Estates, Illinois. It was a beautiful day as nearly 100 CASMI members and SpringWorld exhibitors took part in the 18-hole, best-ball tournament and dinner. The event included lunch for golfers, and the tournament was followed by a reception, dinner and the presentation of awards. Awards were presented for the first and second place teams in two divisions (four total), as well as closest to the pin, longest putt and longest drive.
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Additionally, three “wine and beer” gift baskets were raffled off as door prizes. CASMI designated charity support to Chicago Veterans, a nonprofit community of military veterans who share a common passion for helping fellow veterans, whether it is veteran homelessness, PTSD awareness, trauma, benefits or camaraderie building. Participants contributed $1,145 for the day to support this worthwhile cause. CASMI’s 2022 Annual Golf Outing will be held Thursday, June 16, returning to Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club.
