Please Welcome the ISD 2026 President: Derek Boone, Fort Worth Gasket & Supply

 

Subject: Warm Start to 2026 — Renew, Learn, and Connect with ISD 

January 26, 2026 

Dear ISD Members, 

Happy New Year! I want to sincerely thank you for everything you did to strengthen our community throughout 2025. Your participation, ideas, and support are what truly moved our association forward. 

Membership & Dues To help us kick off 2026 on steady footing, I wanted to share a quick reminder that ISD membership dues remain unchanged for 2026. If you haven’t had a chance to renew yet, please do so now to ensure you maintain uninterrupted access to all your benefits. 

Education You Can Use We have some excellent educational resources available for you this year: 

• Technology ED: ISD members have access to over 100 instructor-supported and self-paced courses. 

• ARPM Collaboration: Through our partnership, ISD members receive ARPM member rates for webinars, live training, and select conferences. 

Events & Partnerships There is a lot happening on the events horizon: 

• Our annual Industry Summit will be held October 5-7, 2026, in Portland, Maine. Be sure to mark your calendars to join us in this “bucket list” location. More details will be coming soon.  

• Our co-sponsored program with the Gasket Fabricators Association (GFA) is officially underway; registration has launched and promotions are in motion. 

• Please keep an eye out for the UID Conference and the Gasket Fabricators Expo—both are fantastic opportunities to learn and network. 

Get Involved If you are eager to help shape the future of ISD, I encourage you to join a committee or volunteer with a working group. Committee chairs are currently scheduling discussions for 2026, and we would welcome your energy and ideas. 

Operational Improvements Behind the scenes, we are working on a website update that will are designed to enhance findability, mobile performance, and your overall experience with us. 

Finally, I have a personal ask: please refer any prospective members who you think would benefit from our network, education, and community. Your introductions are vital to helping ISD grow stronger and more vibrant. 

I am grateful for your partnership and excited about the year ahead. If I can support you or your teams in any way, please reach out anytime. 

Warm regards, 

Derek Boone