Associations Focus: Education a Hot Topic

Dec 1, 2005 12:00 PM

From teaching and knowledge sharing to targeting institutional trends, this month’s focus is definitely on learning.

NSCA

ANNUAL JASON PERLMAN GOLF EVENT SLATED

The 10th annual Jason Perlman Golf Tournament will be held at Rhodes Ranch Golf Course in Las Vegas on March 15, 2006, in conjunction with the Systems Integration Expo.

Golfers will have the chance to win a new car, courtesy of QSC Audio Products. Beverages will be served throughout the day courtesy of AutoPatch. Transportation to the event is courtesy of Shure. The lead sponsors in this event are founding sponsor Middle Atlantic Products, AutoPatch, and Sound & Video Contractor magazine.

All proceeds from the tournament go to the NSCA Education Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For more information, visit www.nscafoundation.org or contact Melissa Henderson at (800) 446-6722 or mhenderson@nsca.org. For more information about the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, visit www.jdf.org.

ACTIVELIGHT RETURNS AS SPONSOR FOR DIGITAL SIGNAGE PAVILION IN 2006

NSCA recently announced that ActiveLight will return as the main sponsor for the Digital Signage Pavilion at the Systems Integration Expo. The pavilion, which debuted in 2004, features the hardware and software applications necessary for delivering a unique and effective marketing message.

The interactive Digital Signage Pavilion provides attendees a hands-on opportunity to view the latest technologies and products. Exhibitors include Avocent, Canopus, Chyron/ChyTV Group, Com-Net Software, Electrosonic Media Networks, and Enseo.

In addition to the Digital Signage Pavillion, the 2006 Systems Integration Expo will offer educational courses and seminars focused on new digital signage products, applications, and trends.

Expo speakers and instructors will be updated on the expo's newly designed site, www.nscaexpo.org. The site also offers information on the 2006 Systems Integration Expo, including how to become a Digital Signage Pavilion sponsor.

MORE PRE-EXPO EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES NOW ONLINE

On Nov. 15 an additional 80 educational courses were posted for online registration. Pre-expo education and certification review courses will be held on March 14 and March 15.

Early bird registration discounts are available now through Jan. 31. Advance rates are available through Feb. 28, with onsite rates beginning March 1. Please contact NSCA at (800) 446-6722 for additional information or visit the official site, www.nscaexpo.org.

SHURE ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Shure announced the company's commitment to support the continued education of electronics systems professionals by matching one-third of contributions (up to $25,000) made to the NSCA Education Foundation through July 31, 2006.

Shure has been a longtime supporter of the NSCA Education Foundation and its quest to advance the industry through education. For more information on how to join Shure's commitment to education, contact Melissa Henderson at (800) 446-6722 or email mhenderson@nsca.org.

NSCA WANTS TO KNOW…

NSCA is looking for member stories on facing a challenging problem, growing your business over the years, or how employee training or certification has helped your company.

Email a brief description of the project, customer or client contact information, and photos (if available) to Leslie George, lgeorge@nsca.org.