Update: West Coast Brush Manufacturers Association Meeting

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Hi everyone,
It’s time to share the latest with registration for the West Coast Brush Manufacturers Association (WCBMA). We’re looking at 33+ attendees for our annual meeting this year in Hawaii at THE MAUNA LANI, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION from October 19 – October 23. If you haven’t made hotel reservations yet, we are close to exceeding our room block so if you have any issues with the hotel when making reservations, please reach out to me and I’ll see if I can make some magic happen. Please make your hotel reservations now.

If you are on the fence about attending, I’d suggest you look at the current resort pricing for our dates. The lowest average rate is over $900 per night, and our rate is $375. This is a deal like no other deal.

I also need you to send me your WCBMA registration form ASAP so I can finalize our activities and events based on who is attending. Several people have told me that they are attending but haven’t sent me their registration form making it hard to finalize plans.

All the pertinent data is either below or linked below, and you can call me at 323 450-2740 with any questions. Here is a list of the attendees that we have so far and I believe there are a few others who will also join:

Tricia and I are looking forward to a fantastic meeting. See you soon.

Ken

As per previous communication:
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:23 PM
Subject: FW: WEST COAST MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION MEETING

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to remind everyone about our West Coast Brush Manufacturers Association (WCBMA) meeting that will take place in Hawaii from October 19-23, 2025. Our event is always done in a first class manner and attached is a list of every venue we have attended since 1978, and the properties and locations we have visited have been outstanding. I also included my personal cheat sheet of Hawaii tips and scheduling as I’ve been to Hawaii about 40 times and have been asked many times how to organize a trip to Hawaii.

Aloha,

On behalf of the WEST COAST MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, we are excited to announce that the 2025 WCBMA Meeting will be at THE MAUNA LANI, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION on the Big Island of Hawaii from October 19-23, 2025. This will be our first visit to the Big Island of Hawaii since 2011.

Below are pertinent facts for planning purposes, and the hotel is prepared to accept reservations.

WHO:
• Invited are all suppliers, and those brush manufacturers west of the Mississippi River

WHAT:
• The 2025 West Coast Brush Manufacturers Association

WHEN:
• Arrival Sunday, October 19, 2025 and departure on Thursday, October 23, 2025, plus the hotel will honor our favorable price three days pre and post convention.

WHERE:
• THE MAUNA LANI, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr
Waimea, HI 96743
Tel: (855) 201-3179
https://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani
Reservations: mnl.groups@aubergeresorts.com

PRICE:
• We have an amazing price of $375 per room (single or double occupancy, run of the house rooms) plus a reduced resort fee of $25 per day plus tax. In case you are curious, rates on the Mauna Lani web site today for our dates range from $776 to $897 plus a $50 resort fee so we really have exceptional pricing.
GOLF:
• Monday, 10/20 – in the morning we will be playing at the North Course. Our negotiated rate is $255 per person on this gorgeous course. https://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/north-course/
• Wednesday, 10/22 – also in the morning we will have our scramble tournament at the South Course. This is another beautiful course that also has many holes along the ocean and a special rate of $255 per golfer. https://aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/south-course/

RESERVATIONS:
• Reservations can be made until August 19, 2025, by calling the Resort’s room reservations department at (877) 804-5736 or via email to mnl.groups@aubergeresorts.com and referencing the West Coast Brush Manufacturers Association. If you reserve by email, please use the attached room reservation form to provide the data that they have requested. A two-night deposit is required at time of reservation, and it is fully refundable until August 19, 2025. The hotel will send you a secure link by email to provide your credit card information.

Based on feedback we’ve received we expect this year’s meeting to be well attended. It’s time to make your reservations for the hotel and air travel. Please call me if you have any questions.

HAWAII TRAVEL TIPS:
• The closest airport to the hotel is Kona International Airport (KOA) which is about 30 minutes away. If you want to see the volcano is currently active and Volcano National Park you should visit on either your first or last day on the Big Island and fly in or out of the Hilo International Airport (ITO). This is because it’s about a 2-1/2 hour drive to the southeast part of the island where the volcano and park are located. Depending on your flights you might want to stay at a hotel in Hilo or at the top of the volcano at the Volcano House https://hawaiivolcanohouse.com/. If you have never been to Volcano National Park, you might want to use this opportunity as it’s quite memorable.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Kenneth L. Rakusin
President and CEO

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Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc.
3737 Capitol Ave.
City of Industry, CA 90601-1732 USA
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Direct Line: (323) 450-2740
Office Tel: (323) 724-7777
Office Fax: (323) 724-1111
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