SHDA Members,

I’m excited for the busy spring that’s approaching - UID in March 16-18 and the Industry Summit in April 27-30.

This year we received a high number of qualified applications for the Al Hoffman Memorial Scholarship. Due to the outstanding response, the SHDA Board was pleased to award two scholarships to attend UID.

Everyone should have received the Summit registration emails, and we hope you will join us. We already have over 200 attendees register and 50 Manufacturing Suites. You won’t want to miss this year’s event. SHDA will once again host the annual golf tournament. Golf sponsorships are still available, and these funds will continue to support scholarships for UID in the future. 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

This year’s Ben Silver Seminar will feature speaker Sam Richter, presenting “Mindset Shift: Generative AI and Your Future.” Sam is a notable UID speaker and is sure to be a session you don’t want to miss.

A new opportunity for 2026: Associate Tabletops. This program allows associates to highlight their education and training portals to distributors during the Monday afternoon registration period.

If you would like to learn more about serving on SHDA committees, please reach out to me or any Board or Committee member before or during the Summit. Our committees play an important role in shaping the organization—they help determine future Summit locations, select Ben Silver Seminar speakers, and ensure SHDA continues to grow and succeed for all members. All committee and Board members are volunteers representing both Distributor and Associate members.

I look forward to seeing everyone April 27, 2026, Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte/Concord Golf Resort & Spa, a newly renovated hotel!

Safe travels and see you soon.

Charlie Weaver

President

Accredited Lock Supply