The North Central Tire Dealers And Suppliers Association held their Annual Summer Outing on August 8th. During the day, golfers enjoyed playing the Afton Alps Golf Course. The Dinner Cruise on the St. Croix River followed in the evening. After a delicious buffet dinner, the 2009-2010 officers were announced, and many door prizes were awarded.

On February 5th and 6th, the NCTDSA held their Mid-Winter Conference & Trade Show at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, MN. Convention goers attended dealer meetings, seminars, and visited with suppliers at the Trade Show. The successful Convention ended with the Friday Luncheon and Keynote Speaker, Darlene Gray, Bridgestone/Firestone Ultra Hi Performance Specialist, whose presentation on Ultra Hi Performance Tires covered what you need to know about these tires and how to sell them.