BICSI Brief Volume 1, Issue 4 | November 2023
The NEW TDMM 15th Edition Reference Manual Is Out Now! Find out all about it on Page 3.
Volume 2, Issue 1 | February 2024
FEATURE
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The New TDMM Is Here! ORGANIZATION
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EDUCATION 13-14 Virtual Instructor-Led Training in March | BICSI Courses Are Available Virtually & Face to Face 5-12 Highlights from the 2024 BICSI Winter Conference | ICT Direct Winter 2024 | Save the Date for the 2024 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition | Upcoming Global BICSI Events | Virtual ICT Forums & Webinars The BICSI Affiliate Program Continues to Grow EVENTS PUBLICATIONS 15 Join the BICSI Book Club with New Publications
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COMMUNITY CORNER 19-22 BICSI Membership Advantage | More than Words from Women in BICSI New BICSI Credential Holders | Subject Matter Expert Spotlight: Douglas Sherwood, TECH
BICSI Brief is published quarterly in February, May, August, and November by BICSI, Inc., and is emailed to BICSI members and customers, as well as RCDDs, RTPMs, DCDCs, BICSI Installers and Technicians, and OSP credential holders. BICSI Brief welcomes and encourages contributions and suggestions from its readers. However, all material becomes the property of BICSI, Inc., which reserves the right to edit and alter such material for space or other considerations and to publish or otherwise use such material. The articles, opinions, and ideas expressed herein are the sole responsibility of the contributing authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of BICSI, its members, or its staff. BICSI is not liable in any way, manner, or form for the articles, opinions, and ideas, and readers are urged to exercise professional caution in undertaking any of the recommendations or suggestions made by authors. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from BICSI, Inc. ADVERTISING: Rates and information are provided upon request. Contact Courtney Nalls for information at +1 813.769.1842 or 800.242.7405, ext. 842 (U.S. and Canada toll-free) or cnalls@bicsi.org. Publication of advertising should not be deemed as endorsement by BICSI, Inc. BICSI reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to reject any advertisement at any time by any party. 2024 BICSI Board of Directors Board President —David M. Richards, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT Board Vice Chair —Todd W. Taylor, RCDD, NTS, OSP Board Secretary —Rick Ciordia, PE, RCDD, DCDC, RTPM Board Treasurer —William Foy, RCDD, DCDC, NTS, OSP, WD, ESS Global Regional Director —Fernando Neto, RCDD U.S. Southeast Regional Director —Bo Conrad, RCDD, TECH U.S. Western Regional Director —Luke Clawson, RCDD, GROL, MBA At-Large Director —Peter P. Charland III, RCDD, RTPM, DCDC, SMIEEE, CET, NTS, ESS, WD At-Large Director —Ninad Desai, RCDD, NTS, OSP, TECH, CT At-Large Director —William "Joe" Fallon, AVSEC PM, RCDD, ESS, PSP, CISSP At-Large Director —Trevor Kleinert, RCDD, DCDC, NTS, TECH, CT At-Large Director —Jay Thompson, RCDD, NTS Chief Executive Officer —John H. Daniels, CNM, FACHE, FHIMSS, CPHIMS BICSI Brief Staff Graphic Designer —Jesus Cobos; jcobos@bicsi.org Copywriter/Editor —Amanda Lamadrid; alamadrid@bicsi.org Senior Graphic Designer —Mark "Line" Cansino; mcansino@bicsi.org Senior Editor —Rhonda Carpenter; rcarpenter@bicsi.org Communications Coordinator —Andrew Thriffiley; athriffiley@bicsi.org Training Content Graphic Specialist —Arturo Sarmiento; asarmiento@bicsi.org Events Brand Specialist —Tori Hudson; vhudson@bicsi.org Events Content Graphic Specialist —Jamie Finne; jfinne@bicsi.org Director, Marketing & Communications —Fiorella Landeo Makatics; flandeo@bicsi.org Advertising Sales —Courtney Nalls; cnalls@bicsi.org
FEATURE BICSI’s NEW Essential Telecommunications Resource Is Out Now!
The TDMM , 15th edition incorporates the latest in ICT design information.
The much-anticipated 15th edition of BICSI’s Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual ( TDMM ) was released last month. As the recognized cornerstone of the information and communications technology (ICT) design industry, this manual is the basis for the Registered Communications Distribution Designer® (RCDD®) certification exam. This new publication is an essential guide for successful cabling design.
The TDMM , 15th edition includes new information such as: • Single-pair ethernet cabling and connectors • Discontinuous cable shields • 28 AWG patch cords • SC/APC type optical fiber connectors
• Optical fiber polarity • Class 4 fault managed power circuits • Various types of construction schedules
Additionally, it includes new and updated photos and color figures to better illustrate key points and concepts. This new release contains 22 chapters of more than 2,000 pages. Updates also include ICT designer roles during a project and much more!
Get your copy of the TDMM 15th edition for ICT design today!
ORDER HERE
NOTE: The BICSI RCDD exam will be based on material from the TDMM 15th edition beginning 1 July 2024. No instructor-led courses based on the TDMM 14th edition will be available after 10 June 2024. If you are inter- ested in the 14th edition of the Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, copies are still available.
ORDER NOW
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ORGANIZATION
The BICSI Affiliate Program Continues to GROW
Last year was monumental for BICSI’s progress in terms of global reach. Effective 1 July 2023, BICSI renewed its affiliate agreements with BICSI Japan and BICSI South Pacific, continuing years of support for the expansion and advancement of the ICT industry in those regions. In addition, a new affiliate, BICSI India, was created. See what our three affiliates have to say about their ongoing commitment to BICSI below:
“We are glad to renew our commitment to BICSI's flourishing global community. This is an important step for BICSI South Pacific to update its agreement with BICSI HQ to ensure it has the right structure in place to continue supporting BICSI members and ICT professionals in our region to provide greater value to their clients as we further strengthen the relationship between the South Pacific area and the larger ICT community.” Paul Stathis, CEO, BICSI South Pacific
“We are very happy to join the BICSI global community. Through BICSI Japan, I would like to continue to contribute to the development of Japan’s ICT industry and the relationship between Japan and this community.” Tadashi Akiyama, RCDD, BICSI Japan
”[This] is a significant step taken towards building a more vibrant future of Information and Communications Technology profession and community in India.” Mr. Nandakumar K S, Founder & Managing Director, Infinios Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd.
See the Events section to learn more about our BICSI Affiliates' upcoming events!
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EVENTS
RECAP
2024 Winter Conference & Exhibition
2024 marked another successful year for the annual BICSI Winter Conference. We want to thank everyone who attended and exhibited with us! We also want to thank our many fabulous presenters, keynotes, volunteers, and sponsors. The 2024 Winter conference included several exciting moments, such as the 2024 BICSI Board of Directors swearing-in ceremony, the Annual Awards banquet, the 16th Annual Cabling Skills Challenge, and more. Winter Conference Highlights
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EVENTS
Annual Award Winners On 31 January, BICSI recognized members who have made a significant impact on the association and industry through a variety of awards at the Annual Awards Banquet. Congratulations to the following winners:
Global Outstanding Member of the Year Garies Chong RCDD, DCDC, OSP, RTPM, CT
Emerging ICT Professional of the Year Mark Bowman
David K. Blythe/University of Kentucky Award for Outstanding Member of the Year Robert M. Gross RCDD, OSP
BICSI ICT Woman of the Year Joey Cheng
Larry G. Romig Committee Member of the Year Rui Takei RCDD, DCDC
Harry J. Pfister Award for Excellence in the Telecommunications Industry Ron Tellas
Bob Hertling RCDD, OSP
Philip Janeway
Presidential Eagle Award The TDMM 15th Edition Editorial Review Board
RCDD
John Romanski DCDC, OSP, WD, ESS, RTPM
Patrick Mahoney
RCDD
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EVENTS
In the Exhibit Hall
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Filled with more than 120 exhibitors , the Exhibit Hall buzzed with a wide variety of ICT organizations showing off the latest products and solutions. Companies represented a variety of manufacturers and distributors, with services ranging from voice/data solutions to cable management systems and much more.
16th Annual Cabling Skills Challenge This year’s Cabling Skills Challenge was electric , as 14 BICSI Installers and Technicians competed in a series of hands-on ICT cabling tasks in areas involving copper and fiber terminations, OTDR troubleshooting, mechanical splicing, and more. In addition, attendees and spectators got in on the fun with exhibitor-hosted Speed Challenges! Prizes were awarded as always, including U.S.$5,000 to the 2024 BICSI Installer of the Year.
BICSI Installer of the Year
Thomas "TJ" Pate, INSTC, INSTF, TECH Florida Power & Light
WINNER
BICSI Cares
Installer 1
BICSI Cares®, BICSI's charitable corporation, chose to benefit the Live for Brie Foundation this Winter Conference. Live for Brie is a nonprofit organization that is committed to preventing children from drowning and helping, through financial and emotional support, those families who have lost a child in a drowning accident. A donation was presented to the charity just before the Conference’s conclusion.
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Benjamin Graybill, INST1 IES Communications
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Thomas "TJ" Pate, INSTC, INSTF, TECH Florida Power & Light
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Austin Kitchens, INSTF IES Communications
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EVENTS
Technology Showcase & Best in Show
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Attendees and Exhibit Hall visitors were able to peruse the special section of the Exhibit Hall where participating exhibitors displayed their most innovative product solutions. Attendees voted on the following winners:
Installation Tools, Methods, & Testing: AFL
Best in Show: Omnitron Systems
Building Systems Solutions: Omnitron Systems
Physical Support Equipment: EATON
Copper Fiber Cable, Connectors, & Connectorization: Corning Optical Communications
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EVENTS
Catch up on what you missed with ICT Direct Winter 2024:
Remember, the online Conference portal opens 1 March for those who attended the in-person Conference in Orlando or for those who registered only for the virtual Conference option. Through 31 March 2024, we invite you to view technical sessions and keynote presentations you may have missed. In addition, we ask you to please complete speaker session surveys for any of the presentations you watched. To view sessions and complete surveys, simply click on “Auditorium” in the top blue bar of the virtual lobby. Click on the sessions you would like to (re)watch. The survey links are located beneath each of the individual presentations. Registration is open until 11:59 p.m. EST
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EVENTS
Drive the conference program by submitting a presentation proposal focused on any of the following: Power over Ethernet (PoE) Data Centers Intelligent Buildings / Smart Cities / Internet of Things Optical Fiber and Passive Optical Networks (PON) Audiovisual New and Emerging Applications Wireless and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) ICT Professional Development
2024 FALL CONFERENCE
THE CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS IS HAPPENING NOW! Planning is already well underway for the BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition, which takes place 15-19 September in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mark your calendar now and be sure to visit bicsi.org/fall. More details will be posted as they become available. If you are an innovator looking for a global platform to share your industry knowledge, now is your chance. Contribute to the advancement of your profession and gain visibility and recognition as a leader in the industry by speaking at the 2024 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition. BICSI is seeking proposals for Pre-Conference Masterclasses and Concurrent Sessions focused on innovative approaches that attendees can use immediately in their daily activities within the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. In addition, presenters may take advantage of a new opportunity to showcase behind-the-scenes state-of- the-art ICT technology implementation through Educational Tours (EduTours).
Approved speakers will receive a complimentary Conference registration!
Click the button below to complete the Speaker Application.
SPEAKER APPLICATION
Applications are due by 26 April 2024.
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EVENTS
UPCOMING GLOBAL EVENTS
DICE Qatar – A BICSI-Endorsed Event 28 February 2024 Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas Doha, Qatar France webinar - A BICSI-Endorsed Event 21 March 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 CET “What are the Infrastructures Necessary for Sustaining Secure Locations such as Nuclear Plants, Airports, Data Centers, Research Centers, Military Centers, Banks, etc.?" (Webinar being given in French language)
BICSI India Satellite Seminar 9 August 2024 Chennai, India BICSI India Annual Conference 20 September 2024 Bengaluru, India 2024 BICSI Japan Conference and Exhibition 19-20 November 2024 Tokyo, Japan BICSI India Satellite Seminar 22 November 2024 Delhi, India
DICE UAE – A BICSI-Endorsed Event 14-16 May 2024 Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection Dubai UAE DICE KSA – A BICSI-Endorsed Event 22 May 2024 voco Riyadh, an IHG Hotel Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ICT Summit Colombia 2024 – A BICSI-Endorsed Event 28-29 May 2024 Agora Bogotá Centro de Convenciones Bogotá, Colombia BICSI India Satellite Seminar 19 July 2024 Hyderabad, India
BICSI India Annual Conference & Expo 19 April 2024 Mumbai, India ICT Summit Mexico 2024 – A BICSI-Endorsed Event 24 April 2024 Galeria Plaza Hotel San Jerónimo, Mexico City
VIEW ALL EVENTS
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UPCOMING VIRTUAL ICT FORUMS AND WEBINARS
UPCOMING BICSI CONFERENCES:
2024 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition 15-19 September 2024 Caesars Forum Las Vegas, Nevada 2025 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition 2-6 February 2025 Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Kissimmee, Florida 2025 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition 17-21 August 2025 The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Nevada 2026 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition 18-22 January 2026 Orlando World Center Marriott Orlando, Florida 2026 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition 30 August- 3 September 2026 Mandalay Bay Las Vegas, Nevada
ICT professional development comes in all forms, and it’s closer than you think. The Virtual ICT Forums (vICT Forums) and Webinars below make it convenient to take in new technical knowledge presented by industry experts.
CLICK FOR UPCOMING vICT FORUMS
CLICK FOR UPCOMING WEBINARS
SPONSOR AN EVENT AND EDUCATE FELLOW PROFESSIONALS Our sponsored presenters make these events possible, building their brand recognition while educating ICT professionals on what they know best. If you are interested in sponsoring a BICSI vICT Forum or Webinar, please contact Business Development Manager; Exhibits, Sponsorships & Ads, Courtney Nalls, at cnalls@bicsi.org, 813.769.1842, or 800.242.7405 (USA & Canada toll-free).
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TRAINING COURSES
BICSI’s Virtual Instructor-Led Training Courses are Now Open for Registration! Enroll early. Spaces fill fast!
Bonding and Grounding: Best Practices for ICT Systems 5 March 2024 | 12 March 2024 | 19 March 2024 3 - 5:30 p.m. EST
Fiber to the X: FttX PON
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6 March 2024 | 13 March 2024 | 20 March 2024 4 - 6 p.m. EST
In this online workshop, you will be provided with skill-building activities for designing and installing bonding and grounding equipment within commercial buildings and campuses, using BICSI best practices.
Passive Optical Network (PON) with fiber to the X (FttX) is a de facto end-user communication infrastructure of choice. Join us for this workshop to learn the fundamentals of this technology, including modes of operation, aspects of network design architecture, fiber type, components used, layout design, installation techniques, link testing, and network restoration.
Register Here
Register Here
To see the full list of Virtual Instructor-Led Training courses that BICSI has to offer, click below. Remember: These workshops tend to fill up quickly, so claim your spot today!
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*Must attend all three live sessions in a course and complete required work/activities to receive CECs
EDUCATION
Experience BICSI's many versatile training courses by registering today! BICSI Courses Are Available Virtually and Face to Face
IN101: BICSI Installer 1 Training
IN225: BICSI Installer 2, Copper Training
IN250: BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber Training
TE350: BICSI Technician Training
DC102: Applied Data Center Design and Best Practices
DD102: Applied Best Practices for Telecom- munications Distribution Design
OSP102: Applied Outside Plant Design
PM102: Applied Telecommunications Project Management
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PUBLICATIONS
Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, 15th Edition
Telecommunications Project Management Reference Manual , 2nd Edition
Add to your ICT library with these newly released essentials from BICSI.
ICT Installation Practices Field Guide, Volume 1 - General Cabling, 2nd Edition
ICT Installation Practices Field Guide, Volume 2 - Copper Cabling, 2nd Edition
ICT Installation Practices Field Guide, Volume 3 – Optical Fiber Cabling , 2nd Edition
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NEW BICSI CREDENTIAL HOLDERS CONGRATULATIONS! YOUR HARD WORK PAID OFF!
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA REGION Nader Mohammad, DCDC Muhammed Hunaise Kunnil Andu, DCDC Ramees Roshan Muttumpurath, DCDC Hossam Hussain, RCDD Shanmugam Perumalsamy, RCDD Ali Khedr, RCDD Renju Raju, RCDD Wael Kosseifi, RCDD Farrukh Hafeez, RCDD Wissam Alrayess, RCDD Argeelyn Dungca, RCDD Erasmo Iannella, RCDD Yahia Dibas, RCDD Stefan Swanepoel, RCDD Amr Ghazy, RTPM Menno van de Veen, RTPM GLOBAL REGION Mandeep Dhami, DCDC Nashwin Martis, DCDC Monica Vucko, RCDD Gianfranco Fodero, RCDD Tzu-Ming Yang, RCDD Seung-Il Kang, RCDD SOUTHEAST ASIA John Francis Limtiaco, RCDD Eric Roberto, TECH
BICSI INDIA Karthikeyan Raman Pillai, DCDC Dipak Kumar, DCDC Cijo Jose Edakalathur, RCDD Mohammed Khaleq, RCDD Ramesh Rajendran, RCDD Nitin Ghadi, RCDD BICSI SOUTH PACIFIC Maxim Rouff, RCDD Thowfeek, RCDD Craig Frosio, RCDD U.S. NORTH-CENTRAL REGION Joseph Daly, DCDC Zachary Ross, OSP Joseph Daly, OSP Kevin Krumpelman, RCDD Jason Cook, RCDD Theron O'Connor, RCDD Mark Victor, RCDD Daniel Mitchell, RCDD Andrew Seeholzer, RCDD John Danner, RCDD Dalton Rabe, RCDD Christopher Michael Briggs, RCDD Eric Canniff, RCDD Matt Graham, TECH Brett Doherty, TECH Kyle Stephenson, TECH
U.S.NORTHEAST REGION Milton Bryant, DCDC Alain Frometa Gil, RCDD Anthony Arnone, RCDD Todd Austin, RCDD Shawn Kirk, RCDD James Foley, RCDD Kevin Dixon, RCDD John McGovern, TECH George Lightcap, TECH Patrick Craig, TECH Michael Gibbons, TECH Michael Nolan, TECH Michael Fry, TECH Charley Lundy, TECH Tony Orlando, TECH Sean Gleave, TECH Joseph Robbins, TECH Tanner Dawson, TECH Phillip Adkins, TECH Sean Hazzard, TECH U.S. SOUTH-CENTRAL REGION Timothy Hurst, DCDC Daniel Vedra, OSP Omar Lopez, RCDD Renee Edmondson, RCDD Wathen Young, RCDD Eric Covell, RCDD Jacob Lyons, RCDD Jonathan Mosley, RCDD Jimmie Thouvenell, RCDD
Peter Zbasnik, TECH Brandon Booth, TECH Joseph Daly, TECH David Rodriguez, TECH Brian Coughlin, TECH George Hooks, TECH Alexander Pugh, TECH Arthur Ludwig, TECH Patrick Quain, TECH Brandon Plude, TECH Rodney Austin, TECH Tyler Ludwig, TECH Kristopher Weidner, TECH Brandon Montgomery, TECH Olivia Williams, TECH Catherine Gregg, TECH Jeffrey Perkins, TECH John Lomax, TECH Matthew Arthur, TECH Michael Evans, TECH Edward Wolf, TECH Nicholas Nielsen, TECH Mario Medina, TECH Joseph Graffeo, TECH Sterling Morrow, TECH Michael Brant, TECH Rudin Shaska, TECH Lawrence Darrah, TECH Bradley St. Clair, TECH Eric Dills, TECH
New credential holders effective 1 November 2023 - 31 January 2024.
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Jonathan Mosley, RCDD Jimmie Thouvenell, RCDD Palmer Bell, RCDD Rebecca Rothermich, RCDD Adam Calisch, RCDD James Heitz, RCDD Justin Heaton, RCDD James Dusckas, RCDD Ronald Shaw, RCDD Troy Mulvehill, RTPM Kevin Hollingshead, RTPM Sebastian Lopez, TECH Nathaniel Deasy, TECH Dakota Collins, TECH Christopher Adams, TECH Dakota Compton, TECH Nicholas Nelson, TECH Richard Gant, TECH Byron Dupin, TECH Miguel Santiago Davila, TECH Joseph Singer, TECH Amy Robershaw, TECH Rojelio Quintero, TECH Matthew Blackburn, TECH Marcus Williams, TECH Ulisses Valdez, TECH John Johnston, TECH Elliott Pope, TECH Raymundo Apodaca, TECH
Dan Liu, RCDD David Paniora, RCDD
Duane Heaton, TECH Frances Gayle, TECH Scott Fuller, TECH Michel Cherisme, TECH Scott Yi, TECH Daniel Hancock, TECH Trevor Barrett, TECH U.S. WESTERN REGION Zac Campbell, DCDC
Rudgi Labitad, TECH Christopher Rojas, TECH Jimmy Vicente, TECH Raymond Sandoval, TECH Nathaniel Martinez, TECH Isaac Cole, TECH U.S. SOUTHEAST REGION Nader Niknejad, RCDD Jared Crook, RCDD Chris Worthy, RCDD Carl Underhill, RCDD Daniel Haberfeld, RCDD Rick Weiss, RCDD Terrance Conant, RCDD Fernando Mann, RCDD Corey Rodriguez, RCDD Jeff Noren, RCDD Blake Harrison, RCDD Matthew LePino, RCDD Quinton Cooper, RTPM Shane Howington, RTPM Jason Donnelly, RTPM Austin Rollins, TECH Alec Lamberson, TECH Alexis Melendez, TECH Zachary Petty, TECH Chase Ratcliff, TECH Eric Quick, TECH Efrain Garcia, TECH Charles Rowell, TECH Jessica Stettler, TECH
Elizabeth Johnston, RCDD Jonathan Vinson, RCDD
Erik Noble, RCDD Jason Ford, RTPM
Michael Slagel, RTPM Jimmy Enriquez, TECH Charles Cuzela, TECH David Ellis, TECH Furious Fernandes, TECH Nicholas Adamson, TECH Robert Reiser, TECH Jacob Chitwood, TECH Gary Ramsey, TECH Fermin Garcia, TECH Fitzroy Dornellas, TECH Luis Ibuado Salcido, TECH Angel Fernandez Gonzalez, TECH Nicolas Retta, TECH Paul Coleman, TECH Wesley Sells, TECH Pablo Guevara-Torres, TECH Matthew Lloyd, TECH
Dustin Fite, DCDC Sean Cross, DCDC Michael Slagel, OSP Randy Duarte, OSP Trever Pearson, OSP Kevin Bowcutt, OSP Ken Simons, OSP Anthony Baker, OSP
Kevallyn Paskos, RCDD Michael Eppers, RCDD Eric Kraft, RCDD Kevin Rittenbach, RCDD Andy Djie, RCDD Benjamin Bakenhaster, RCDD Pablo Membreno, RCDD Earl Luczon, RCDD Noah Gardiner, RCDD George Patrick Fallesgon, RCDD Jeffrey Pineda, RCDD Juan Barron, RCDD
Michael Williams, TECH Jahaziel Villegas, TECH
Trin Garcia, TECH Elias Large, TECH
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MATTER
Douglas Sherwood TECH
– SPOT LIGHT –
Our amazing SMEs volunteer their time and insights to help improve both BICSI and the overall ICT industry. Get to know one of them now by playing the video to see our interview with Doug.
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Stay engaged with BICSI throughout the year! BICSI Membership Advantage
MEMBERS ONLY
Hello BICSI Membership! With the 2024 Winter Conference & Exhibition now past, we can turn our attention to the coming spring … and to the 2024 Fall Conference in Las Vegas! Before we get too ahead of ourselves, let’s also remember to take time throughout the year to focus on our professional development by taking advantage of everything that BICSI has to offer, including training, manuals, and volunteer opportunities. For those of you who registered for the 2024 Winter Conference, your ICT Direct recordings will be available through 31 March. If you only registered for ICT Direct, don’t miss out on the 12 CECs you will earn by participating. If you are unable to attend the Winter or Fall conferences this year, you can still earn CECs toward your current or potential credentials by attending an in-person, virtual training, or BICSI Connect course. To see our many opportunities, visit our Calendar of Events page or the Learning Academy. Visit the Certification page for credential-specific information, and see the latest in Technical Manuals and Standards. This is also a great time to explore the various volunteer opportunities BICSI has to offer. From our standards program to technical manual editing to credentialing to mentoring, we are bound to have an area for you to share your expertise, build upon your leadership experience, and network with your peers. Learn more on our website here.
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Also, remember to take time to review your membership profile to ensure that your contact information is current and verify your renewal date. Keeping your membership active ensures that you are getting the best price for BICSI products and services. We do send email notices regarding renewal, but it’s a good practice to log in to your account to verify your renewal date and to set a calendar reminder.
I’ll wrap up with a quick reminder on the difference between membership and credentials. BICSI membership and certification are different programs. Membership is joined, and credentials are earned. One similarity is that notices for renewal and recertification are sent as you near those expiration dates. It can be easy to overlook one of the notices if you’ve recently paid for the other. Membership is renewed annually; recertification is every three years. Verify the dates for both and mark your calendar, and you will be good to go.
We look forward to hearing from you throughout the year and hopefully, we’ll see you in Las Vegas for BICSI’s 2024 Fall Conference.
Regards, Kevin Minot, MS
KMevin inot
Membership & Volunteer Services Manager membership@bicsi.org or volunteerservices@bicsi.org
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LDC SPOTLIGHT The BICSI Leadership Development Committee (LDC) consists of a Chair, two Board members appointed by the Board President, and four elected BICSI
to self-nominate for a Board Officer position. The LDC will present to the Board a contested slate of all Board Officer candidates for only the Board members to vote. The candidate in each position with the greatest number of votes is elected. For the Board Director and LDC member elections, the LDC’s activities may include identifying possible candidates, contacting potential candidates, recruiting those candidates, interviewing candidates, informing candidates of the demands of Board or LDC service, and helping them complete the self-nomination process if needed. Every LDC member reviews and scores each self-nomination based on a rating scale approved by the LDC. Based on the results of the initial review, the LDC will select the top eight Board candidates and the top four LDC candidates who will advance to the interview stage. The LDC then interviews each candidate using a set of questions and scores the candidates. Once the interviews are completed, the LDC will select the top four Board candidates and top two LDC
candidates who best match the desired competencies and skills needed and then publish the uncontested slates to all members. BICSI members will have a 30-day petition period to consider the slates and submit a petition to add alternate candidates. If members do not submit any petitions, the slated candidates are considered accepted by the membership. If petitions are submitted to add an eligible alternate candidate, a new contested slate will be published, and members will have
members. Its main purpose is to facilitate the annual nominations process and present slates of candidates who are eligible for Board Officer, Board Director, and LDC elections each year. The LDC helps identify the leadership competencies and skills needed to achieve BICSI’s strategic goals and recommends strategies for identifying and developing BICSI’s future volunteer leaders. Each year, the LDC reviews BICSI’s strategic plan and facilitates the annual Board and LDC self-evaluations to identify the competencies and skills gaps created by the outgoing Board and LDC members. The LDC then reviews and approves "position descriptions" for the open positions defining the desired competencies and skills needed for the incoming Board and LDC members. The LDC then issues a call for self- nominations for the open positions. For the Board Officer elections, only current Board members, other than the Board President, Board President-Elect, and Immediate Past Board President, are eligible
30 days to cast votes. The four Board candidates and the two LDC candidates with the greatest number of votes are elected. The election cycle ends when BICSI publishes the official announcement of the newly elected Board Officers, Board Directors, and LDC Members after
all candidates have been notified of their individual results.
2024 BICSI Board of Directors
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More than Words from Women in BICSI “Let’s get together and make a difference!” By: Heather Randolph, Technology Design Engineer at EXP
The new year stands as a beacon of hope and transformation. It is a time when people around the world pause to reflect on the past year, set intentions for the future, and embrace the possibility of change and growth.
National Mentoring Month is an annual campaign held in January to promote the importance of mentoring and encourage individuals to become mentors. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the positive impact of mentoring on young individuals and communities. During National Mentoring Month, BICSI comes together to recognize the power of mentoring relationships through the BICSI Mentorship Program. The Mentorship program highlights the benefits of mentoring, such as improved career performance, increased self-confidence, and
overcome these challenges. Mentoring can offer tools to help navigate a mentee through these difficult challenges. Through my career, I have encountered many mentors, some male, some female, but I wouldn’t be as far in my career if it wasn’t for those who gave back to the younger generation. Having a role model to look up to throughout my collegiate career and in my professional career allowed me to have networking opportunities, as well as personal and professional development, along with balancing work-life challenges.
enhanced social skills among mentees. It also emphasizes the importance of having experienced professionals – role models who can support and guide young people in reaching their full potential. Women in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry often face several struggles and challenges. Addressing these struggles requires collective efforts from industry leaders, organizations, policymakers, and society. Promoting diversity and inclusivity, providing mentorship, and supporting networks are some of the steps that can help
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I encourage everyone to have at least one role model or mentor in their life. It's important to note that while a female mentor can provide specific support and guidance relative to gender-related challenges, the qualities of a mentor, such as expertise, experience, and a genuine interest in the mentee's success, are also vital. Ultimately, the ideal mentor would possess both professional knowledge and the ability to relate personally and offer support. Highlighting successful women in technology and their achievements allows them to serve as role models and inspirations for aspiring women in the field. By showcasing diverse representation and success stories, more women can envision themselves pursuing careers in technology. National Mentoring Month serves as a reminder that anyone can make a difference in the life of a young person through mentoring. By getting involved, individuals can positively impact the lives of mentees, contribute to their personal and career growth, and help create a brighter future for the next generation. Volunteer to become a mentor or mentee and create a more equitable and inclusive ICT industry. Still need a New Year’s Resolution? Grow your network and volunteer to be a part of the BICSI MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. Apply to be a BICSI mentor or mentee, or contact Heather Randolph at MENTORSHIP@BICSI.ORG.
Share Your Story with Women in BICSI We want to hear from women in the ICT industry. Please consider submitting your brief story, anecdote, or advice for a future "More than Words" column. Email it to wib@bicsi.org . bicsi.org/wib
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