On October 4 and 5, 1948, some 67 businessmen gathered at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago to formally establish an organization they called the Independent Oil Compounders Association. Several organizational meetings among some Kansas City businessmen resulted in the idea that a national organization made up of their ilk would be beneficial to the individuals involved as well as to independents in the industry collectively. Join us at this year's Welcome Reception as we flash back to 1948 Kansas City and celebrate ILMA's past. Enjoy the memories from this important city, while networking with ILMA members & guests.

More than thirty years ago, IOCA moved its headquarters from Kansas City to metro Washington, D.C. Soon thereafter, IOCA members realized that their name didn't adequately describe the Association. IOCA focused on lubricants, officially becoming the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association, or ILMA. Join your friends and colleagues as you celebrate ILMA today, complete with Washington, D.C. decorations and regional food.

Who was that blur that ran past you? Which player sank the putt that was worthy of the PGA? Will there be repeat winners in croquet? Which tennis player served a "zero to sixty" volley? Get the answers to these questions, both in video and words, here!

Join more than 150 attendees for a Monday Night Football game spiced with pizza, wings, beer, wine and, of course, networking. This year's game will be defending Superbowl Champion New York Giants against the Cleveland Browns, so grab your favorite team's NFL jersey (or borrow one from a friend) and get ready for a night of football, food and fun!

Price: $50 per person

Photos Sponsored by: Chemtool, Inc.

Another ILMA meeting is coming to a close. Celebrate the night by starting with cocktails and the opportunity to have your picture taken to capture the memories.

Dinner Wine Sponsored by: Motiva Enterprises LLC
 

The Rick Larrimore Band Sponsored by: Battenfeld Grease & Oil Corporation of N.Y.

Lubricants keep the world moving smoothly. What better way to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the ILMA Annual Meeting, than to celebrate where ILMA can go, globally? Surround yourself with flags and décor from countries around the world as we say goodbye to 2008 and celebrate ILMA's future beyond 2008!

Tonight's The Night that the changing of the ILMA guard takes place as ILMA President Anwer Hussain closes out his term and welcomes Ron Powell to take the helm. After providing dinner music, The Rick Larrimore Band will show ILMA attendees that "Blondes Have More Fun"! Fronted by the Rod Stewart-like Rick Larrimore, the show covers the rock legend's entire career from his early years, through the disco 80's, to Rod's latest venture into American classics!

Take to the dance floor as The Rick Larrimore Band sings classics such as Hot Legs, Rhythm of My Heart, and The First Cut is the Deepest. Rick will entertain ILMA attendees and bring the 60th Anniversary ILMA Annual Meeting to a close.