BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IDA - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:IDA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://doors.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IDA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T130000 DTSTAMP:20260908T162229Z CREATED:20260729T035428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T162229Z UID:11833-1790769600-1790773200@doors.org SUMMARY:Introduction to High-Speed Performance Doors and the Difference Between Sectional Doors DESCRIPTION:via Zoom \nJohn Hart\, HSP Doors \n \nRegister Here\n \nThe webinar provides a valuable opportunity for commercial door dealers to gain insights into the unique features and benefits of High-Speed Performance Doors. Participants will learn about the distinctions between HSPD’s and Sectional Doors\, focusing on various aspects relevant to commercial use. \nKey topics covered in the webinar include: \n\nDASMA (Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association) definitions\nUL325 requirements for safety and compliance\nCommon applications and typical uses for High-Speed Performance Doors\nStrategies for bringing these doors to market\nDifferences in installation procedures\nNecessary tools and equipment for installation and maintenance\n\n \nJohn Hart\, serving his second term on the IDA (International Door Association) board of directors\, currently holds the positions of Treasurer and Chair of the Education Committee. With more than 25 years of industry experience\, John has traveled extensively\, working with manufacturers across North America\, Europe\, and Asia. He contributed as a committee member for the CSA 22.2 No. 247 standard in Canada\, which was replaced with the UL325 safety standard. John’s broad experience in adapting technology for the North American market\, coupled with his expertise in product development\, distribution\, and dealer network expansion\, offers a unique perspective on products\, current industry trends and future opportunities. URL:https://doors.org/event/introduction-to-high-speed-performance-doors-and-the-difference-between-sectional-doors/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://doors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/webinar-placeholder.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260730T191153Z CREATED:20260612T172613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T191153Z UID:7635-1790208000-1790467199@doors.org SUMMARY:IDA’s Fall 2026 EduCon and Tradeshow DESCRIPTION: URL:https://doors.org/event/idas-fall-2026-educon-and-tradeshow/ CATEGORIES:IDA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://doors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IDA-2026-Fall-EduCon_DS-2048x2048-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260730T191020Z CREATED:20260727T180507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T191020Z UID:11790-1787918400-1787922000@doors.org SUMMARY:Become The Local Fire Door Expert in Your Area DESCRIPTION:via Zoom \nEd Hermanns\, Merchantville Overhead DoorDavid Mount\, Mount Onsite TrainingMike Whitacre\, Carl’s Door Service \n \n \n Register Here\n \nGain the knowledge and confidence to become a trusted resource on rolling steel fire door assemblies in your region. This webinar focuses on fire door programs\, common fire door concerns\, and the critical standards and code requirements impacting inspections and compliance today. \n \nEd Hermanns is a door industry professional with almost 50 years of experience with his family’s business and is President of Merchantville Overhead Door Company in Camden\, NJ.  He has served both IDA & IDEA as a board member and Past President. Ed has supported industry association efforts for decades in many roles within IDA and IDEA. Ed’s work on behalf of IDEA includes authorship of several technician certification programs.  Ed has also been an active volunteer in the fire service in the Camden and Cherry Hill area\, filling roles ranging from firefighter to Captain and training instructor and is currently a Licensed New Jersey State Fire Inspector.  \n \nDavid Mount has 33 years of experience. He and his wife Julie have owned Mount Garage Doors for 26 years\, and Mount Onsite Training for 3 years. David is a past recipient of the Dan R. Apple Award from IDEA. Mount Garage Doors has been IDEA Accredited since 2002.  David is proud to be an IDEA Master Technician and has served the industry as an IDEA Director. \n \nMike Whitacre has been a practitioner in the overhead door industry for over 50 years. He served on the Wayne-Dalton dealer board of directors from 1985 to 1987. He also served as a director for the Institute of Door Education and Accreditation from 2008 to 2014 and has been an expert witness for several overhead door-related trials. Prior to that was a DODA member.  With his sister\, Chris Miller\,  Mr. Whitacre was  the co-owner of Carl’s Door Service in Baldwin\, MD and has served as president since 1983. His three children are now the owners of Carl’s Doors. His oldest daughter\, Melissa\, is an IDA board member. His son Adam just won the tech of the year award URL:https://doors.org/event/become-the-local-fire-door-expert-in-your-area/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://doors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/webinar-placeholder.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T130000 DTSTAMP:20260811T134310Z CREATED:20260811T133645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T134310Z UID:12295-1786536000-1786539600@doors.org SUMMARY:Protect Your Business: Scam Awareness for Door Dealers DESCRIPTION:via Zoom \nByron Burland\, Besser Garage DoorsHeather Currier\, IDA \n \n \n Register Here\n \nScams in the garage door industry don’t just affect homeowners; they can damage your business\, your reputation\, and your bottom line. Join the International Door Association for this interactive\, dealer-focused webinar as we explore the latest scam tactics targeting our industry\, discuss real-world challenges dealers are encountering\, and share practical strategies to help protect your customers and your business. This collaborative session is an opportunity to exchange experiences\, learn from industry peers\, and stay ahead of evolving fraudulent schemes. URL:https://doors.org/event/protect-your-business-scam-awareness-for-door-dealers/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://doors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/webinar-placeholder.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTSTAMP:20260612T171144Z CREATED:20230326T144051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T171144Z UID:6703-1776124800-1776470399@doors.org SUMMARY:IDAExpo+ 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://doors.org/event/idaexpo-2026/ CATEGORIES:IDA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://doors.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Pages-from-DEP-10874-IDA-2025-Spring-EduCon-Prog-Guide_PrintFNL-1-scaled-e1743000361170.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914 DTSTAMP:20250326T144228Z CREATED:20240105T141850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T144228Z UID:6594-1757548800-1757807999@doors.org SUMMARY:IDA's Fall 2025 EduCon and Tradeshow DESCRIPTION:Phoenix\, AZ URL:https://doors.org/event/idas-fall-2025-educon-and-tradeshow/ CATEGORIES:IDA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://doors.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2025-IDA-Fall-EduCon_Social_1200x1200_DS.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR