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	InfoComm Members Elect the 2012 Board STEP: The Unofficial, Semi-Definitive FAQ InfoComm Mourns the Loss of Jack Root Don’t Let BIM Take Your AV Design by Storm InfoComm International Annual Business Meeting Postcards From InfoComm: Checking In From the Lone Star State		More News Orlando Roundtable; Career Strategies Webinar; Design Bootcamp; CTS Prep Virtual Classroom; CTS-I Practice Exam Featured Events

InfoComm Members Elect the 2012 Board

InfoComm International® recently announced the election results for the 2012 InfoComm Board of Directors. Who’s coming? Who’s going? And who are the visionary AV professionals who will continue to lead the industry into the 21st century?

Read the announcement.

STEP: The Unofficial, Semi-Definitive FAQ

By Brad Grimes

The Sustainable Technology Environments Program (STEP) has come a long way in a short time. Now the real work begins: putting STEP into practice and educating multiple industries on the benefits of implementing green technology systems. But do you know all there is to know about STEP? Do you know what it encompasses and how you can use it today? Do you know where the program is heading?

You will after you read this.

InfoComm Mourns the Loss of Jack Root

InfoComm International mourns the death of industry legend Jack Root, who passed away on Nov. 20, after a battle with cancer. A memorial service was held Nov. 22, 2011. He leaves behind his wife, Harriett, his sons Jim, John and Dan, and six grandchildren.

Jack was the president of Audio Visual Headquarters from 1967 to 1992. He mentored many people in the industry and was known for his impeccable knowledge, generous spirit and Marine pride. Jack was recognized for his lifetime of service to the industry when he was issued InfoComm’s Distinguished Achievement Award.

Donations in Jack's memory can be made to the Semper Fi Fund, the Concern Foundation or the Starlight Foundation.

Don’t Let BIM Take Your AV Design by Storm

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has taken hold in the construction industry. For AV professionals, that means you need to have the make, model, power, dimensions, and more for every single piece of equipment in a building. This is not something you want to start from scratch.

InfoComm's BIM Task Force and InfoComm iQ® are here to help you and to make sure that the AV industry is at the forefront of BIM innovation. Attend a groundbreaking presentation when David McNell, CTS®-D, of RTKL Associates and chair of the InfoComm BIM Task Force, demonstrates InfoComm iQ's repository of BIM-ready AV device specifications at BIMStorm/Ecobuild, Dec. 7-8, in Washington, D.C. Find out how this database will save you hours of work and headaches.

InfoComm International Annual Business Meeting

Last call! Mark your calendars. InfoComm is holding its members-only annual business meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Here’s your chance to check in on the state of your association. Members will receive webinar log-in information via email. If you have questions, please contact membership@infocomm.org.

Postcards From InfoComm
Checking In From the Lone Star State

In a rare triple-feature, InfoComm held a trio of events recently in Texas. First off was the final Rental & Staging Roadshow of 2011, which ran concurrent with the Power of AV for Meeting Planners outreach event. A members-only Roundtable was the icing on the cake, complete with Manufacturers' Training.

Keep tabs on everywhere InfoComm goes in the Postcards blog.

More News from InfoComm

Orlando Regional Roundtable
InfoComm will host its last Regional Roundtable of 2011 in Orlando at Disney's BoardWalk on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Take in two rounds of Manufacturers' Training from Biamp Systems, Community Professional Loudspeakers, Cisco Systems, Digital Projection and Williams Sound. There will also be a guest presentation, Digital Signage Fundamentals, Trends and Best Practices, by Lyle Bunn, Principal & Strategy Architect, BUNN Co.

For more information, visit infocomm.org/roundtables.

Getting There Is Easier Than Staying There: Career Strategies for Seasoned Leaders
In today’s economy, complacency — about your business and your career — is just too risky. Join Peggy O’Keefe, Adjunct Professor at New York University and Baruch College for a webinar that will explore the common challenges facing professionals as they advance their careers into leadership roles. The focus will be on taking the energy it took you to get there and using it to stay there.

Visit infocomm.org/webinars for more information.

Advice From an AV Design Bootcamp Graduate
“I believe that Design Bootcamp was integral to my education in learning how to be a better audiovisual designer. Not only was it extremely important to learn the principles that drive audiovisual design, but it was most interesting to be exposed to other talented designers and their thought processes.”
—Natalie English, CTS, AV Design Engineer, Bridges System Integration

One trip. Three courses. Jan. 23-31, 2012. Enroll now. Or call 1.800.659.7469.

CTS Prep — Right From Your Desk in January
Thinking about taking your CTS exam but can't get away from work for a prep course? CTS Prep Virtual Classroom brings the classroom right to your desk. You'll participate in discussions, listen to live lectures, ask instructors questions and even complete assignments. Class starts Jan. 23. Hurry, register before it sells out! (It always does.)

New! CTS-I Practice Exam
If you are preparing to test for your CTS-I certification, don’t miss this new resource: the Official CTS-I Practice Exam [PDF]. Test your knowledge of pre-installation activities, installation, close-out systems and more. With the practice exam, you can calm your nerves and gain confidence before you take the actual exam.

Stay tuned for a CTS-D practice exam.