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ORGANIZATION q Page 6 It begins with a gorgeous setting, the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, which itself is like taking a mini-tour through some of Florida's most loved areas, including Key West and St. Augustine. Top-notch Knowledge Building and Networking As great as the location is, it's the forward-thinking technical sessions, innovative product solutions in the Exhibit Hall and limitless networking opportunities that make this conference exceptional. Plus, pre-conference seminars are planned for both Sunday and Monday, which can make your travel time even more valuable. Traditionally the biggest BICSI conference every year, the Winter event features a few conference extras, such as the Annual Membership Meeting, BICSI Cabling Skills Challenge and Awards Banquet. All three events are unique to Winter, so if you don't experience them here, you'll have to wait until next year! Our Biggest Conference of the Year is Almost Here Complete With All Kinds of Extras! Want to Meet Our 2019-2020 Board of Directors? If so, attend the Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, January 22. Here we'll induct our newly elected, as well as some incumbent BOD members. BICSI President Jeffrey Beavers, RCDD, OSP, CFHP, will highlight some of BICSI's finest moments of 2018 and provide a sneak peek of what's to come in 2019. Treasurer Robert "Bob" Erickson, RCDD, NTS, OSP, WD, RTPM, will also provide an update of the financials. Cabling Skills Challenge Adds Excitement to Show Floor The Winter Exhibit Hall is always full of activity and excitement, with exhibitors from nearly every vertical of the ICT industry. But add to that the BICSI Cabling Skills Challenge, and the enthusiasm of everyone on the show floor is over the top! Now in its 12th year, the Challenge brings together some of the best BICSI installers technicians in the industry to compete in a variety of installation activities. Competitors work feverishly as judges make their rounds scoring individuals on criteria such as quality, accuracy and speed. First-class Dinner and Entertainment at Awards Banquet Each year at the Winter Conference, BICSI honors a number of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the ICT industry. Awards include: BICSI ICT Woman of the Year; Emerging ICT Professionals Award; and Global Outstanding Member of the Year, just to name a few. It truly is inspiring to hear what these remarkable individuals have accomplished on behalf of the ICT industry. Then, after an elegant dinner and the awards presentations, it's time to get on the dance floor to enjoy the country sounds of the Bret Mullins Band! Whatever your primary reason for attending—taking in the newest innovations in the Exhibit Hall, building your professional contacts, gaining industry knowledge or even attending special events that happen only at the Winter Conference & Exhibition—we know you won't be disappointed. Don't wait, find out more at bicsi.org/winter and register today. q