Thinking Small
Ever since pico projectors hit the retail market in mid-2008, awareness has grown about the promise of these tiny handheld, pocket-sized devices. The interest in pico (pronounced “pee-co”) projectors reflects the world’s increasingly mobile workforce and the desire to share content with anyone at any time. However, first generation picos didn’t quite live up to the hype. More
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InfoComm Members Raise $125,000 for Michael Vergauwen Education Fund
InfoComm International reports that $125,000 in pledges and contributions have been made to the Michael Vergauwen Education Fund since it was created June 20, 2009, and the association has set a new goal of $200,000 for the fund.
“The industry’s support of this fund is heartening,” said Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., Executive Director, InfoComm International. “Thanks to our donors, Michael Vergauwen’s commitment to growing and improving the AV industry will live on through scholarships and other important industry-building activities.” More
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 CTS Prep Virtual Classroom Session Added to Meet Demand
The first GEN113 CTS Prep Virtual Classroom session launched this week. Many people were disappointed they couldn’t register due to class size limits, so we have added another session starting November 9 and ending December 20 (no class time during the week of Thanksgiving).
Registration cut off for this second session is November 2 – and it's a great deal for members at $250 (if you use your EduBucks). Register now while there’s room in the class! For more information or to register for InfoComm Academy courses in the U.S., call 1.800.659.7469, email customerservice@infocomm.org or visit the InfoComm store.
Drive to Earn 6 RUs at InfoComm Academy @ Columbus
Hello, Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati! There’s still time for you to get six RUs within driving distance of your home or office.
Sessions include:
- The State of the AV Industry
- Introduction to Audio Coverage Uniformity Performance Standard Measurement (ANSI/INFOCOMM M-1 2009)
- Designing and Specifying Display Systems
- Networking: Firewalls, Connections and Wireless
More than 90 people attended the first Regional RU Event. Read their comments. To register today for InfoComm Academy@Columbus on October 2, download the registration form and fax it in.
Wednesday Webinars Drawing a Crowd
The free Wednesday webinar series is off to a great start, featuring topics for manufacturers, live event professionals, and everyone who wants to try their hand at a little AV Math, along with a great session in Spanish, updates on the ACU standard and member benefit information.
Don’t worry if you missed a session, you can view the recorded version. It’s a great way to earn CTS Renewal Units without leaving your desk. Register today!
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 AV Week Idea 4
Movie Night: Host a movie night at your workplace and invite your employees, their families and their friends. You can also invite potential clients and their families. Rent a fun family oriented movie and make a night of it. All you need is a projector and a sound system and maybe some refreshments. You can play some games before the movie starts, have a BBQ or Pot Luck. Also plan an AV related competition or trivia contest for prizes.
 Get a complete look at the 2009 AV Week commodities or visit www.avweek.org for additional tips and tools to celebrate AV Week.
What are you planning for AV Week? Submit your AV Week event plans to the online calendar. Also, don’t forget to email photos and a description of your AV Week event(s) for inclusion in the InfoComm quarterly newsletter.
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Take Time to Vote for Board and LDC Positions
Elections are under way for the 2010 InfoComm International Board of Directors and Leadership Development Committee. If you are the designated person for your organization, look for the electronic ballot in your email. Members who have opted out of receiving emails should look for a printed ballot in the mail. Deadline is October 28, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Voting provides the best opportunity to influence the direction of the association; please take a few minutes to cast your ballot and send it in today. For additional information or questions, email membership@infocomm.org.
Member Benefit Highlight: OfficeMax
InfoComm and OfficeMax are please to offer InfoComm members generous savings and access to more than 12,000 products including office supplies, technology, furniture and environmentally friendly products and services. Get your 20-70 percent discount today!
Kansas City Roundtable
InfoComm is hosting a complimentary member roundtable onWednesday, October 7, in Kansas City, MO. Join your colleagues and InfoComm staff to discuss AV matters and learn about new member benefits. How Will Your Business Look ‘On the Other Side’?. Join Bill Sharer, CTS, Exxel Management & Marketing Corp., to find out. RSVP today.
Roundtable sponsored by Altinex and Liberty Wire and Cable.
 
Celebrate AV Week with a Discounted Job Posting
We want to celebrate AV Week with you and are offering a 20 percent discount on a single, 30-day job posting on the InfoComm JobSite. Don’t miss this chance to find a qualified AV candidate and save!
Visit the InfoComm JobSite and enter promo code AVWEEK when purchasing a single, 30-day job listing. Hurry,this offer expires October 31, 2009!
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CTS Exam Fees Reimbursed by Veterans Administration
All three CTS exam fees (CTS, CTS-D and CTS-I) are now approved for reimbursement by the Veterans Administration. A new VA benefit pays the cost of certain approved licenses and certifications. You can complete and submit the VA Form 22-1990 online or you can go to www.gibill.va.gov and click on Electronic Application. You can also print the form from www.gibill.va.gov , or call 1-888-GIBILL-1 (1-888-442-4551) and request the form. Be sure to pass the word along to anyone you know who may qualify for this benefit.
Certification Committee Issues Call for Candidates
The InfoComm Certification Committee has issued this year’s Call for Candidates to fill six seats on the Certification Committee. The deadline for nominations is October 15, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Additional information is available online.
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Performance Standards Committee Begins Development of First Green AV Standard
The InfoComm Performance Standards Planning Committee has received authorization from the InfoComm Board of Directors to develop the first green AV standard, Audiovisual Systems Power Management. More
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InfoComm Welcomes Second CTS-I in Asia
Congratulations to Norman Law, CTS-I, Audiovisual Specialist, Principle One Limited, who passed his CTS-I exam on September 3, 2009! Law is the second person to pass the CTS-I exam in Asia.
InAVation Awards 2010: Call for Entries
The annual EMEA InAVation Awards celebrate the best and brightest professional AV projects and technologies from around the world. The 2010 winners will be announced at the annual awards ceremony at the RAI Auditorium on 3 February 2010.
 The fourth annual EMEA InAVation Awards entry deadline is fast approaching. You still have the opportunity to submit entries for both the technology and project categories. The technology entry deadline is 18:00 (CET) 1 October 2009 and the project entry deadline is 18:00 (CET) 6 November 2009.
Regional Roundtables Expand Beyond North America
Free to InfoComm members, the Regional Roundtables are designed to bring AV professionals together to learn more about the industry, while facilitating peer networking and obtaining feedback on ways InfoComm can better serve the industry.
Upcoming roundtables include:
- September 30, 2009 — Delhi, India
- October 2, 2009 — Manila, Philippines
- October 22, 2009 — Caracas, Venezuela
- October 27, 2009 — Melbourne, Australia
- October 28, 2009 — Sydney, Australia
- November 4, 2009 — Hong Kong
- November 6, 2009 — Shanghai, China
- November 9, 2009 — Monterrey, Mexico
Learn more about Regional Roundtables near you .
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Almo Professional A/V Partners with InfoComm International for New Regional Reseller Events
 Almo Professional A/V, a value-added distributor serving the needs of professional audio/visual integrators, dealers and consultants, and InfoComm International, have united to launch a new traveling reseller program that offers up to seven valuable CTS Renewal Units (RU). Named the E4 AV Tour, the event series gives Almo Professional A/V partners the education and training they need to keep their businesses charging forward while providing a forum to network with industry leaders and see the latest products from top manufacturers, all free of charge. The E4 AV Tour kicks off on December 8, 2009 at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. More
 InfoComm Sponsors First Green Display Expo
Join us in Washington, DC, at Insight Media's Green Display Expo on October 27, 2009. The first display conference dedicated to the discussion of green topics of interest to the display industry, this event will identify how display technologies, environmental activities, regulations, energy policy and incentives, display industry business and strategy all intersect. The goal is to provide a platform for companies, associations and agencies to describe their plans, practices and strategies for green display manufacture, use and life cycling.
InfoComm is sponsoring the Green Display Expo because we understand these forces will shape our industry for years to come. For more information, please visit www.GreenDisplayExpo.com.
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