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LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

SUMMER BUZZ!

BARBARA SCHERING

LBMAO Chair of the Board
CashierPRO Retail Systems Inc., North Bay

hat a thrilling time of year it is! I am writing this in early muscle cars, vintage rides, trucks, jeeps, and the occasional very
WMay in central Ontario, and spring has finally taken charge! confused SUV. If you think your car is cool, hop in and join us for
The trees are budding, crocuses and daffodils abound, the grass a day filled with fun! Friends and family are more than welcome!
is greening up and almost ready for its first cut of the year. And Summer is a whirlwind for our industry, so it’s crucial to carve
the best part? The mosquitoes and black flies haven’t made their out some downtime to recharge. Our events offer the perfect
grand entrance yet! Just watch—I’ve probably jinxed it with opportunity to step away from the daily grind while mingling
my happy thoughts, and they’ll be ready to turn me into their with other industry folks. Oh, and if you haven’t noticed yet,
personal buffet the moment I step outside. most of our events fall on Thursdays—perfect for turning a
By the time you read this, we will have completed our first simple day off into a glorious long weekend! So, what are you
golf tournament of the season in Gananoque. Thankfully, we use waiting for? Let’s get out there and have some fun!
a best ball tournament, or I’d need to bring an abacus with me to As we wrap things up, I’ve got a couple of exciting updates
keep track of my golf strokes! Who knows, after a five-year break to share! First off, mark your calendars for our 108th Annual
from playing golf, maybe I can hit the ball more than 10 yards. General Meeting happening on November 27, 2025, at the lovely
With my luck though, it’ll probably happen right when I’m trying Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville. This is your chance to share
to sink a 1-foot putt! your thoughts about the LBMAO and guide us moving forward.
I really encourage you to carve out some time for our Together, we can build an even stronger association for future
upcoming tournaments! We’re swinging clubs at Timber Wolf in generations!
Sudbury on July 17th, Hawk Ridge in Orillia on August 21st, and And here’s the buzz: the survey came back with a big YES for a
Echo Valley in London on September 4th. Join us for good times, trade show in 2026! So, LBMAO members, save the dates of April
fresh air, tasty food, and drinks, and maybe, just maybe, some 9th and 10th for the LBMAO Trade Show at the Congress Center
decent golf! And don’t forget to bring along a prize you’d like in Toronto. Get ready for some amazing training sessions, social
to take home—who says you can’t win something for showing events, and, of course, the buying show! Not a member yet? No
up, right? No golf buddy? Don’t worry, we’ll get you hooked up worries—just head over to our website to apply! We’re still in the
with a group. I look forward to meeting you on the 19th hole! early planning stages, so stay tuned for more details coming your
Registration forms are available on our website: lbmao.on.ca/ way!
events/golf-tour. Want to stay in the loop between issues of The Reporter?
Don’t miss our Annual Peter Miller Cool Car Ride, leaving from Check out our website at www.lbmao.on.ca or snag the LBMAO
Niagara-On-The-Lake on June 12th. Join us for a drive along app from the App Store. It’s all happening, and you don’t want to
the Niagara Parkway, with stops at lumberyards and Kwik Mix miss out!
for a plant tour and lunch. Bikers will also be thrilled to know Enjoy your day!
they’re close to Port Dover for the legendary Friday the 13th
Motorcycle Rally. Wondering what constitutes a “cool car”? We
get a fabulous assortment each year—motorcycles, convertibles,

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