The 47th NIA “National” will be held from Friday, July 29 to Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the Horizon Convention Center, 601 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305. Muncie was home to the well-known Hemingray Glass Co., a major manufacturer of insulators from 1888 to 1972. There will be planned activities such as tours of portions of the closed Hemingray plant for anyone who is interested. You can find info at nia.org/national. Our hosts will be Bob Stahr, (630) 793-5345, e-mail Bob@hemingray.com, and Rick Soller, (847) 782-8602, e-mail Com574@clcillinois.edu.