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Regional Spring Association Report CASMI Report By Michael Bandy, CASMI, Co-Executive Director
Upcoming Events Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, scheduled events are subject to change. For the latest information, please visit the CASMI website at www.casmispringworld.org, or call the office at 630-359-4273. Speaker presentations for scheduled dinner meetings may be offered virtually if live attendance is not possible. • Jan. 21, 2021, Membership Dinner Meeting, Cooper’s Hawk, Orland Park, Illinois • Feb. 18, 2021, Membership Dinner Meeting, Lowes Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont, Illinois • March 18, 2021, Membership Dinner Meeting, Maggiano’s, Oak Brook, Illinois • April 8, 2021, Annual Plant Tour, SGS MSi, Melrose Park, Illinois
CASMI Hosts Successful Golf Tournament in September CASMI hosted its 2020 Golf Outing Sept. 16 at the Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The tournament was originally scheduled for June, but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Illinois’ guidelines for hosting an event. Under the guidelines, attendance was limited to 50 individuals, but it was a beautiful day as CASMI members and SpringWorld exhibitors took part in the 18-hole, best-ball tournament and dinner. The event included lunch for
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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. Additionally, two “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. Nearly $400 was donated by participants to support this worthwhile cause. CASMI’s 2021 Annual Golf Outing will be held June 16 at Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club.
SpringWorld Will Take Place in 2022 SpringWorld 2022 will take place Oct. 5–7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. CASMI was forced to cancel SpringWorld 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Call 630-3594273, or email info@casmi-springworld. org. Information will also be posted on the organization’s website, www.casmispringworld.org. SpringWorld, which is presented by CASMI every-other-year, provides a unique opportunity for spring manufacturers, wireformers, OEMs and their suppliers to network, including one-onone discussions with colleagues to share challenges, discuss solutions, and provide new insights for business.
