(The following appeared on the Bismarck Tribune website on March 15, 2010. BLET Members Mike Muscha and Ron Huff are hosting the 2010 International Western Convention in the Bismarck-Mandan area.)
BISMARCK, N.D. — The Bismarck-Mandan Convention and Visitors Bureau recognized five “VIPs” during its recent annual meeting.
The designation honors people who have been instrumental in attracting a national or regional meeting that has not previously occurred in Bismarck-Mandan.
VIPs are Tim Kuntz and Naomi Erdahl (Amateur Softball Association of America, Men’s Northern Territory Class E/Rec national championship and Men’s Northern Territory Class C tournament), Mike Muscha and Ron Huff (Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, International Western convention; and Kelly Schmidt (National Association of State Treasurers annual meeting).