 The Value of an Organization's
Vision
and Mission
By Bradley A. Malone, PMP, President, Twin Star Consulting Company
Many audiovisual integration companies start small, with three-to-five people filling a multitude of roles and performing many tasks. These roles and responsibilities often overlapped, so the founding members understood one another's jobs, and probably shared a common purpose, something like "do whatever it takes to make the customer happy and do really cool work while we're at it." That was their purpose — their reason for existence. It didn't have to be written down someplace — it was the truth that everyone knew and measured themselves against. More
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McGraw-Hill Professional to Release First CTS Prep Book
InfoComm is working with McGraw-Hill Professional to develop a comprehensive resource to help candidates prepare for the Certified Technology Specialist® (CTS®) exam. The CTS is the only AV credential accredited by ANSI to the 17024 ISO/IEC standard. More
Electronic Versions of Many InfoComm Books Available
Through ANSI
Electronic copies of many of InfoComm's top publications are now available in ANSI's eStandards store. Just select "InfoComm" from the dropdown list of publishers and view the available publications. InfoComm members save more than 30 percent on each product by entering discount code "infocomm" on the payment page.
Documents can be purchased online with a major credit card and download immediately. Once opened, the documents can be printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Word searches can be performed on the full text of some of InfoComm's most popular books including Audiovisual Best Practices, AV Installation Handbook and Audiovisual Systems Project Documentation Sample.
Purchasers will be unable to modify or cut and paste text from any of the downloaded documents. Hardcopies of InfoComm publications are still available in InfoComm's online store.
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More CTS Prep Virtual Classroom Courses Coming Up
Although the August GEN113 CTS Prep Virtual Classroom course is sold out, this year there are two additional sessions in English, one in German and one in Spanish.
- CTS Virtual Classroom (English): October 18 - November 19 | More
- CTS Virtual Classroom (German): October 18 - November 19 | More
- CTS Virtual Classroom (English): October 25 - November 26 | More
- CTS Virtual Classroom (Spanish): November 1 - December 10 | More
View the course description or learn more today.
CTS-D Prep Virtual Classroom Course Sessions Scheduled for 2010
There are three DES315 CTS-D Prep Virtual Classroom sessions scheduled in 2010.
- August 2 - October 3 | More
- October 25 - November 26 | More
- November 15 - December 17 | More
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Sustainable Technology Environment Program (STEP) Update
The AV Sustainability Rating System Task Force continues to make great strides in developing the Sustainable Technology Environment ProgramSM (STEP SM) rating system. This is a set of benchmarks that can be applied to the technology aspects of a building. It is modeled after, and complementary to, the LEED rating system. Where the LEED system addresses the construction and infrastructure aspects of the building, the STEP system addresses the low-voltage systems. The group is currently looking for feedback on the draft form of STEP on the Green AV SIG. They will meet face-to-face in Chicago on September 13-14 before entering the final phases of development, which will include a STEP reference guide that will accompany the rating system. The task force is still on target for finishing and launching STEP by January 1, 2011.
Please provide your input. View the STEP presentation and submit comments to InfoComm's Best Practices Manager, Rachel Peterson.
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Renew Your CTS Credential
Now more than ever, holding an accredited credential puts you a cut above your competition. Maintain your advantage — renew your CTS credential before it expires! Get a complete list of RU providers and information on renewal online.
 "In this tight economy, it is very important to stretch training dollars and with InfoComm's Wednesday Webinar series, I was able to do that. From the convenience of my own computer, I was able to attend educational one-hour programs AND receive Renewal Units towards my CTS. AND they were FREE!!! I applaud InfoComm for offering this service and highly recommend anyone needing CTS RUs to look into this. It's convenient; it's informative and best of all it's FREE. I know. I received ALL of my CTS RUs using this resource."
Dave Topping, CTS, Media Services Coordinator
Estrella Mountain Community College
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Call for Nominations
The 2011 InfoComm Board of Directors and Leadership Development Committee elections will occur this fall. Nominations from the general membership are now being accepted for the following positions:
InfoComm Board of Directors
Responsible for managing the affairs and strategy of the association, this group of eight directors and four officers meets via teleconference or in person six-to-eight times per year.
- One Secretary-Treasurer serving a four-year ascending term as an officer.
- Two Directors-at-Large serving two-year terms.
InfoComm Leadership Development Committee
Responsible for the development of future leaders, volunteers, appointments, related events and nomination of candidates for election to InfoComm positions, this group of 10 members meets via teleconference or in person six-to-eight times per year.
- One LDC member serving a three-year term.
Nominations will be accepted until August 2, 2010. Please email Duffy Wilbert with the nominee's name, the position for which he or she is being nominated, his or her contact information including a phone number and email address, and a one-to-two paragraph business bio.
 Independent Programmers Release Directory, Recommended Business Practices Guide
The InfoComm Independent Programmers Council has created a complimentary directory and recommended business practices guide to help integrators, consultants, technical managers and manufacturers locate independent programming firms and learn more about the characteristics defining quality independent programming companies.
The InfoComm International Independent Programmers 2010 Directory and Recommended Business Practices for Independent Programmers guide grew out of voluntary collaborations among independent programmers who hold membership in InfoComm's Independent Programmers Council.
InfoComm End-User Conference in San Diego
InfoComm International announces its second end-user event featuring education and product showcase on the latest AV technologies. AV Technology Today is a day-long event that will take place in San Diego on October 13, 2010. The conference will include sessions on 3D display technologies, conferencing, streaming media and digital signage.
AV Week Tip #1: Request an AV Week Proclamation
 Proclamations are special commemorative documents issued by state and local officials to raise public awareness and support for a particular issue, cause or initiative. AV Week is the perfect opportunity to request a proclamation from your state or other local official to call attention to the AV industry. Use the sample proclamation in the AV Week Planning Guide.
For additional tips and materials to aid in your AV Week plans, visit www.avweek.org.
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