2018 Winter Convention

For it’s 2018 Winter Convention, Missouri LICA headed south to the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield, MO. In addition to some informative educational sessions and a business meeting, we had a tour of the newly-opened Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium. The Ladies Auxiliary stopped by the Antiques Mall to scout out some wonderful bargains and enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Tea Room. Our Associates were, once again, on hand to talk to our members about the latest developments in their products and services during our Exhibit Hall Reception on Friday night. During that event, we recognized Rob Bristow, with Bobcat of Columbia, as the 2017 Associate of the Year. And then, we wrapped up the Convention with a delicious banquet, sponsored by Prins Insurance and the United Fire Group, followed by another challenging trivia contest. Below are some memories from the 2018 Winter Convention. For a Convention agenda, click here.

: Rob Bristow, with Bobcat of Columbia (left) was named Associate of the Year and presented with a commemorative clock by Mont Gilbert, MLICA Chairman

: Jim Bledsoe – Wonders of Wildlife Museum

: Jason Hostetter – Wonders of Wildlife Museum

: Wonders of Wildlife Museum

: Jim Bledsoe & Mont Gilbert – Wonders of Wildlife Museum

: Wonders of Wildlife Museum

: Wonders of Wildlife Museum

: Jake Gingerich & Tammy Boyce play the Exhibit Hall Game

: Brian Hays & Mike Smith – Exhibit Hall

: Mont Gilbert & Carson Vanhooser

: Lin Reed & Tom Lawlor

: Rob Bristow & Jeff Lance

: John Dolan & Jim Bledsoe

: Tim Brammeier & Sondra Brinton

: Exhibit Hall

: (L to R) Stephanie LaFollette, National LICA President, Brad McArdle, Nebraska LICA Executive Director Patty McArdle, National LICA Chairman of the Board Nordis Estrem, Kari Van Es, Dave Van Essen, Bryan McDaniel

: (L to R) Sue Gilbert, Charles Krumpelman, Jim Bledsoe (LICA shirt), Jason Hostetter, Buddy Hostetter, Mont Gilbert

: Auxiliary Luncheon (L to R) Kari Van Es, Sue Gilbert, Sondra Brinton, Susan Liles, Nordis Estrem, Carol Balkenbusch, Coretha Rozendaal, Stephanie LaFollette, Patti McArdle

: Chris Brauer presents Tom Lawlor with a 10-Year Membership Plaque

: Chris Brauer presents Mont Gilbert with his 10-Year Membership Plaque

: (L to R, seated) Terri Kile Reed, Jason Hostetter, Sondra Brinton (back to camera) Dennis Brinton, Sue Gilbert

: (L to R) Carson Vanhooser, (orange shirt), Unidentified, Charles Krumpelman (green shirt), Unidentified, Tammy Boyce (back to camera), Jake Gingerich (red vest)

: Wonders of Wildlife Museum

: Ken Balkenbush & Mona Bledsoe present prizes to Exhibit Hall Game winners

: Tammy Boyce, Ken Balkenbush and Mona Bledsoe present prizes to Exhibit Hall Game winners

: Mont Gilbert gets his door prizes

: Contractors shared experiences during the “Contractor to Contractor” panel

: (L to R) Katie & Brooke Lawlor help Mona Bledsoe (plaid shirt) and Susan Liles present Trivia Game prizes

: (L to R, seated) Kevin Luedke, Mackenzie Lance Luedke,, Caelene Lance, Jeff Lance, Mariah Lance, Sondra Brinton, Dennis Brinton (Standing L to R) Jim Bledsoe, Tom Lawlor, Katie Lawlor

: (L to R) Stephanie LaFollette, Larry LaFollette, Justin Gash, Jeff Gash, Ken B alkenbusch, Carol Balkenbusch

: (L to R) Tammy Boyce, Jake Gingerich, Rob Liles, Susan Liles, Mont Gilbert, Sue Gilbert

: (L to R) Terri Kile Reed, Coretha Rozendaal, National LICA President Brad McArdle, Nebraska LICA Executive Director Patti McArdle, Dave Van Essen, Kari Van Es, National LICA Chairman of the Board Nordis Estrem, Lin Reed

: (L to R) Mona Bledsoe, Jim Bledsoe, Chris Brauer, Brooke Lawlor, Tom Lawlor, Katie Lawlor, Amy Lawlor

: Auxiliary Luncheon (L to R) Carol Balkenbusch, Coretha Rozendaal, Patti McArdle, Mona Bledsoe, Kari Van Es, Sondra Brinton, Sue Gilbert (leaning back), Susan Liles, Nordis Estrem, (kneeling) Stephanie LaFollette

: Stephanie & Larry LaFollette

: Mona & Jim Bledsoe

: Tammy Boyce & Jake Gingerich

: (L to R) Sue Gilbert & Andrea, our Trivia Quiz DJ

: Dennis Brinton & Nordis Estrem

: The Lawlor Family (L to R) Tom, Brooke, Katie, and Amy

: The Luedke & Lance Families (L to R) Kevin, Mackenzie and Kynnedi Luedke, Caelene, Jeff, and Mariah Lance

: Sondra & Dennis Brinton

: (L to R) Larry LaFollette, Justin & Jeff Gash

: Ken & Carol Balkenbusch

: (Standing, L ro R) Brad McArdle and Rob Liles

: Patti McArdle, Dave Van Essen, & Kari Van Es

: (L to R) Terri Kile and Coretha Rozendaal

: Our 2018-19 Officers (L to R) President Tom Lawlor, Vic e President Rob Liles, Secretary/Treasurer Jake Gingerich; Auxiliary Vice President Tammy Boyce, Auxiliary Secretary/Treasurer Sue Gilbert, Auxiliary President Susan Liles

: Justin Gash & Jeff Gash

: (L to R) Katie and Brooke Lawlor help Susan Liles with Door Prizes

: (L to R) Katie and Brooke Lawlor with some game prizes