CTS News January 2010

2010 Certification Committee Election Results

Newly elected (terms expire December 2011):

  • Jason Ward, CTS, Martin Dawes Solutions, Ltd., UK
  • Douglas Dillman, CTS-D, CTS-I, Newcomb-Boyd, GA

Re-elected (terms expire December 2011):

  • Spencer Bullins, CTS, AMX, NC. Spencer was also voted Chair.
  • John Pfleiderer, CTS-D, CTS-I, Cornell University, NY
  • Scott Vosgier, CTS-I, AVR Inc, AZ
  • Anthony Paoletti, CTS-I, Anderson AV, CA

Newly elected and re-elected members join the currently serving committee members whose terms expire in December 2010:

  • Barry Halligan, CTS, Technical Innovation, GA
  • Don Cogliano, CTS-I, TDS, NH
  • Steve Immerman, CTS-D, CTS-I, Premier Network Solutions, OH
  • Archie Lytle, CTS, Barton Malow, MI

Special thanks to committee members who served in 2009 and have stepped down this year. More details about the Certification Committee.

Renewal Deadline Surprise: You May Still Have Time

You may have more time than you think to renew your certification if you passed the exam before it was being given at the testing centers. As part of the transitional period, anyone who got his or her general CTS under the former system (that is, passed the test at InfoComm Academy or online instead of at a Prometric Testing Center) has 12 months after his or her expiration to renew. Please check your expiration date! An easy way is to look yourself up in the search on our website (top right corner of every page and linked for you here. You worked too hard to let your important designation lapse.

Moving forward, anyone certified or re-certified under the current system may request a maximum four-month renewal extension.

2010 is the Biggest Renewal Year Ever

Did you get your certification in 2007? If so, 2010 is your year to renew. InfoComm sends you five email reminders and a postcard to help you to remember, but it’s up to you to get that application submitted. You probably already have your 30 RUs — check your transcript; complete the form and send in your $100, which covers three years. Need more free RUs? Check out the Wednesday Webinar series — free, and you never leave your desk!

Save the Date! InfoComm Academy@San Diego April 9

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Full Day of Academy Education and 6 RUs

Mark your calendars — for $25 you can sign up for a full day of expert Academy education and a chance to network with other AV professionals. This is a very popular program, so sign up early. Here are the session titles:


  • AV-IT Convergence — Audio and Video Over IP
  • Digital Signage for AV Professionals
  • Designing and Specifying Display Systems
  • Documenting Your Project

For more details and to register, please visit the web or call 1.703.273.7200.

Reinforcing the Value of CTS for Your Customers

Did you see the recent article about the new $107 million Los Angeles Emergency Operations Center? The article highlights the fact that the project’s audiovisual professional has his CTS? Articles like this one are a great way to promote the value of your certification to your client. If you have a story, we can help you publicize it. Please contact Betsy Jaffe at bjaffe@infocomm.org.

Sonic Foundry

Sonic Foundry, Inc. displays their RU Provider sign at InfoComm 09.

Is Your Company Exhibiting at InfoComm 2010?

Consider providing expo education!
Many, many people will be needing RUs this year. If your company provides training, why not submit your course so you can provide RUs at the Show? The rewards are great: you provide a needed service to your fellow AV professionals while increasing your company’s exposure and gaining new leads. Details are here, or email certification@infocomm.org.





New RU Providers and Course

The approved RU Course list will be updated next week to include 30 new RU-approved courses! Please check the website: infocomm.org/renewal. See the current list. Consider becoming an RU provider.

CTS Prep Virtual Classroom Starts Feb. 22

Know anyone who is studying for their CTS exam? CTS Virtual Classroom begins a new session on February 22. Learn more about this instructor-led online course, which has received high marks from students and employers alike. Not sure how a virtual classroom course works? Read a description.