2005 SatelliteExpo News

[Scott Greczkowski]

Hey guys, the folks from the 2005 Satellite Expo have published their first Expo Newsletter.

As you may know SatelliteGuys and our sister site DishRetailer.COM will be holiding an Internet Cafe at this years Expo. If you are in the area please stop by and say HI!

For more details about the 2005 Satellite Expo please visit http://www.satelliteexpo2005.com

You can download the first newsletter by clicking on it below.

 

[Satellite Expo]

Satellite Expo Technician Rodeo Prize List

Nashville, TN—Even though all the details of the 1st Annual Satellite Technicians Rodeo are not ready to be announced….the prize packages for the “Rodeo” are. Here are the prizes each entrant into the rodeo will be competing for:

Grand Prize
Applied Instruments Model 9520 Satellite Signal Level Meter
Roundtrip Airfare to Memphis Satellite Expo 2006
Three (3) Nights Lodging In Memphis For Satellite Expo 2006
Admission To Satellite Expo 2006
Trophy & Award Certificate

Second Place
Dell Inspiron Notebook Computer
Three (3) Nights Lodging In Memphis For Satellite Expo 2006
Admission to Satellite Expo 2006
Trophy & Award Certificate

Third Place
Birdog Satellite Signal Level Meter
Admission To Satellite Expo 2006
Trophy & Award Certificate

A gift bag furnished by the Rodeo sponsors will be provided to all participants of the Satellite Technician Rodeo. For a complete set of rules & entry form for the rodeo please email: Info@SatelliteExpo2005.com putting “Rodeo” into the subject line.

 

[Satellite Expo]

Satellite Technician Rodeo Info Now Available

THE WAIT IS OVER! For all of you that have called and sent emails wanting information about the 1st Ever Technician Rodeo...the info is now up on our website www.SatelliteExpo2005.com This promises to be a very popular event at the Expo for both participants as well as spectators. If you are interested in participating in the rodeo please be advised it is limited to the first 85 people to register.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Here is the second SatelliteExpo News Letter!

We are looking forward to this show! Hope to see YOU there!!

 

[Satellite Expo]

GlobeCast WorldTV To Host Breakfast

Nashville, TN—GlobeCast WorldTV, one of the world’s leading satellite service providers, has agreed to host the Welcome Breakfast at Satellite Expo 2005.

GlobeCast WorldTV-a subsidiary of satellite service provider GlobeCast-is the leading source for international programming via satellite in the United States, delivering over 130 market-leading television and radio channels in 30 languages representing 40 countries from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa, via Direct-to-Home Ku-band satellite on Intelsat Americas 5. GlobeCast WorldTV furnishes a complete channel distribution package to programmers, including subscriber management and activation, consumer retailing of a private-label receiver and dish package, marketing, technical support and access to a national installer network. A complete channel line-up is available at www.globecastwtv.com

Lee Gilliland, Event Director for JEM Communications, Inc. and Show Director for Satellite Expo 2005 said, “We are pleased to have a prestigious company such as GlobeCast WorldTV involved with Satellite Expo 2005 on such a large level. Their involvement is proof that a grassroots endeavor for the retailers/dealers & technicians in the satellite industry is not only appreciated, but was long overdue.”

A delicious breakfast served by Cotton Boll Catering of Memphis will include assorted pastries such as Danish, Muffins & Cinnamon Buns will also feature Southern favorites like Biscuits, Sausage & gravy and of course juice and coffee. The food will be followed by brief announcements from Satellite Expo personnel, a welcome speech delivered by
Globecast WorldTV, and the keynote speech by Bob Howell of the Winegard Corporation. For additional information, email: Info@SatelliteExpo2005.com

 

[Satellite Expo]

Satellite Expo 2005 Attracting International Exhibitors

Nashville, TN USA—Satellite Expo & Training Conference 2005 will be sprinkled with a definite international flavor. Companies from around the world are making plans to converge on Memphis, Tennessee for this show.

Companies from Canada, The United Kingdom and China will be well represented in Memphis, June 23-25. Invacom from The United Kingdom has added a couple of revolutionary products to their line-up they will be unveiling at the show, Microyal and Satellite Skins of Canada represent the FTA and dish cover industry, respectively. China National Electronics, one of China’s top import/export companies will be displaying their line of consumer electronics.

It looks as if not only is "The National Satellite Trade Show Alive And Well", but it's gone international as well! For more information visit our website at: www.SatelliteExpo2005.com

 

[Satellite Expo]

Satellite Expo 2005 Newsletter Sign Up

If you haven't signed up for the newsletter from Satellite Expo 2005 and you wish to be on the mailing list, please drop us an email at News@SatelliteExpo2005.com, we would be happy to add you.

 

[Satellite Expo]

ProSite To Host After Hours Get Together At Expo

Pro Business Tools (better known in this industry as ProSite) will be holding an after hours, get acquainted/appreciation get together during Satellite Expo 2005. Dealers & technicians will have the opportunity to network with ProSite staff, along with industry partners and learn of the newest upgrades to the system.

"This party will give us the opportunity to show those that currently use our system how much we appreciate them as well as to showcase our products to potential clients. We invite anyone with an interest in ProSite to visit us at this party, there will be free food and beverages, and no doubt it will go fast. We felt that holding it in the hotel where most of the attendees will be staying provides an excellent platform for people to kick back and relax without having to travel vary far," said Riche Varner, Business Director of Prosite Business Solutions.

The ProSite party will be held at the Park Place Hotel St.Charles Rooms 1 & 2. The party begins at 7PM, and will be held until 10PM, Thursday, June 23rd. For more information you may send an email to: rvarner@prositeone.com

 

[Satellite Expo]

Satellite Expo 2005 Schdeule Of Events

Official Forum/Class/Event Schedule
Satellite Expo 2005

6/22/2005

9:00 AM DirecWay Commercial Training-Park Place Hotel Pre Registration/Fee
All Day/Host NCC Corporation/Washington, D.C.

1:00 PM Structured Wiring Training-Park Place Hotel Pre Registration/Fee
4 Hours/Host J.R. Stallings/Roanoke, VA

6/23/2005

8:45 GlobeCast WorldTV Welcome Breakfast Opens

9:45 Welcome From JEM Communications, Inc./Satellite Expo 2005 Staff

10:00 Welcome From GlobeCast WorldTV Executives

10:15 Keynote Speech & Welcome By Bob Howell of Winegard Corporation

11:00 Collecting All That You Are Owed-Banquet Room
1 Hour/Host Richard Collier-ESG Sat/Bayse, VA

11:00 ViaSat Training & Certification-Park Place Hotel-Pre Registration/Fee
All Day/Host NCC Corporation/Washington, D.C.

11:30 VSAT System Installation-Horticulture Room-Pre Registration Required
1 ½ Hours

12:00 It’s All In The Math-Amphitheater
2 ½ Hours Hosted By: The Buying Group/Sarasota, Florida

12:30 Your 24hr Sales Force-Banquet Room
1 ¼ Hours, Hosted By: Shelly Webber/Hunt Webber Marketing

1:00 Free To Air Systems-Horticulture Room-Pre-Registration Required
1 ¼ Hours Hosted By: DMS International/Acworth, Georgia

2:00 What’s A Business Plan-Banquet Room
1 ¼ hours

3:00 The Diversity Factor-Amphitheater
Host: Chuck Hewitt, Industry consultant, past SBCA President

6/24/2005

9:00 Business Diversification On A Budget-Amphitheater
Host: Richard Collier ESG Sat/Bayse, Virginia

9:00 SBCA/NSTP Level 1 & 2 Certification-Banquet Room-Pre-Registration/Fee
Instructor: Bob “Doc” Livingston/Riverside, California

9:00 Multi Room Distribution-Horticulture Room- Pre-Registration Required

9:00 Telkonet Training & Certification-Seminar Room B- Pre-Registration/Fee
Host: NCC Corporation/Washington, D.C.

10:30 Computer Networking-Horticulture Room/Pre-Registration Required

10:45 Stacked L Band Technology-Amphitheater
Host: Pace Electronics/Minneapolis, Minnesota

12:00 Smart Home Systems-Horticulture Room/Pre-Registration Required

1:30 Off Air Systems-Horticulture Room/Pre-Registration Required
Host: Winegard Corporation/Burlington, Iowa

3:00 Starband Installation-Horticulture Room/Pre-Registration Required
Host: Starband Corporation/McLean, Virginia

6/25/2005

9:00 MDU Tips & Techniques-Amphitheater
Host: PDI-Sat/Boca Raton, Florida

9:00 Diversify Or Die!-Banquet Room/Pre-Registration/Fee
Host: J.R. Stallings/Louisa, Virginia

9:00 Home Theater Overview-Horticulture Room/Pre-Registration Required

10:15 SMATV Technology-Amphitheater
Host: PDI-Sat/Boca Raton, FL

11:15 Introducing, GlobeCast WorldTV-Banquet Room
Host: GlobeCast WorldTV/Washington, D.C.

11:30 Headends-Basic To Advanced Techniques-Amphitheater
Host: Richard Collier/Bayse, Virginia

12:30 Residential Structured Wiring -Horticulture Room/Pre-Registration/Fee
Host: J.R. Stallings/Roanoke, VA

1:15 Selling The Pre-Wire Project-Banquet Room
Host: RSTC Enterprises, Inc/Eau Claire, Wisconsin

2:15 No More Groundhog Day ..... Opportunities In WISP–Amphitheater
Host: Joe Fiero/New Jersey

 

[Satellite Expo]

Satellite Expo Hotel Close To Sell Out

For those of you traveling to Memphis for Satellite Expo 2005 here are the rooms that remain at the Park Place Hotel:

6/22-----6 Rooms
6/23-----1 Room
6/24-----15 Rooms
6/25-----27 Rooms

There are still plenty of rooms at the Holiday Inn Select which adjoins the Park Place parking lot, but the Dealer Appreciation Party, DirecWay Certification and the After Hours Get Together By Prosite will all be held at the Park Place. We are not in the room renting business, just keeping everyone updated on whats going on. You can access either of our hotels through our website @ www.SatelliteExpo2005.com

 

[Satellite Expo]

Satellite Expo To Offer WildBlue Training/Certification

DSI/WildBlue will be offering training/certification classes at Satellite Expo 2005. The training will be offered on Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th. Registration information will be available next week. These classes are limited to 15 persons per class. If you would like to placed on the list for information once it becomes available please email us at Info@SatelliteExpo2005.com

 

[Satellite Expo]

Heavy Hitter To Host--What's A Business Plan?--Forum At Expo '05

With every aspect of Satellite Expo 2005, one of our goals is making sure every thing we do is “the best of the best.” We feel our “What Is A Business Plan” forum will be no exception.

“What Is A Business Plan” will be hosted by Steven C. Young, a Principal of KMH Partners and sole-proprietor of Madison Taylor Management Group. Steve has worked with all aspects of business operations from start-up to multi-national corporations. Steve has a unique blend of operational knowledge and exceptional “people skills.” Because of an extensive background in Human Resources, Training, and Organizational Development, Steve has helped clients and former employers focus on developing and establishing business practices with a commitment to the success of the people in the organization. Steve’s understanding of the “people side” of business enables him to assist companies with solving many challenges. Steve draws upon these experiences to assist clients in maintaining a culture and commitment to the operations of the business that results in employee and customer satisfaction while generating financial results that meet the requirements of the business plan.

Over the course of his career, Steve has lent his talents to such organizations as Metromedia, PoFolks Restaurants, Inc. and Specialty Laboratories. Steve counts among his clients such companies as Nokia, Wendy’s International, Arnold Palmer Golf Management and other nationally and internationally recognized companies. He has also worked on the other end of the spectrum with start-up organizations and small companies that seek to improve their business. June 23rd at 2:00 is the time Steve will share knowledge that will help you grow your business.

 

[Satellite Expo]

OTARD & The Satellite Technician

If you are a technician that has ever installed a satellite system in an apartment, MDU or a property
with a homeowner association, you owe a great deal of thanks to one man. This man in 1996, as
Chairman of the SBCA Zoning Task Force, spearheaded the lobbying effort that lead to the
promulgation and enactment of the FCC’s Over-The-Air Reception Devices Rule, or OTARD.

Satellite Expo 2005 is pleased to announce the addition to the forum and training schedule,
“OTARD & The Satellite Technician.” This will be hosted by the undisputed private sector expert on
OTARD and other government issues as they relate to the satellite industry, Buddy Davis of Waldorf,
Maryland and will take place in the “D” wing on June 24th beginning at 12:30.

Buddy Davis has served as President and CEO of Davis Antenna, Inc. since 1974. Mr. Davis has
served as a member of the SBCA Board of Directors and Chairman Council since 1988. From 1990 to
1993, Buddy served as Vice Chairman of the SBCA Retail council. He served as Retail Council Chair
in 1994 and 1995. In 1996, Mr. Davis was awarded the Gordan Main Retailer of the Year Award. He
also received the SBCA “Community Service Award” in 1999.

Davis Antenna, Inc. has been a member of the Society for Private and Commercial Earthstations
(SPACE) and the Satellite Broadcasting Communications Association (SBCA) since their inception.
Davis Antenna, Inc. currently has a client list that includes six U.S. Presidents, several foreign Heads
of State and thousands of other satisfied television viewers.

Buddy has chaired the ZCCR (Zoning Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions) Task Force since
1990. In this capacity he speaks with numerous TVRO dealers/CE retailers, FCC staff, property
managers, homeowner associations and Satellite TV consumers every week, assisting them in
understanding their rights under the law.

 

[Satellite Expo]

It's A Sellout!

It started as an idea, one hundred twenty three 10'x10' squares drawn on a sheet of paper...as of today (4/7/2005) it's a SELLOUT! The exhibit floor at Satellite Expo 2005 is officially a sellout. The grassroots effort that began a year ago by sending some emails to some industry "insiders" to see if there was an interest in a consumer satellite trade show has evolved into a fantastically successful Satellite Expo 2005! To those in the beginning who said a show would "never happen again," we apologize for disappointing and proving you wrong. To those of you who supported the show from the very first email, we say a heartfelt thank you on behalf of our staff, our volunteers and the crowd of retailers and technicians that will fill the streets of Memphis in June. Thanks to each and every one of you that has played a part in making Satellite Expo 2005 the success it has become. http://www.SatelliteExpo2005.com/fl...interactive.htm to see who is exhibiting.

 

[Satellite Expo]

Updated Schedule Available At Expo Website

BTW The schedule of classes & events has been updated on our website. Some new classes have been added and a few events have had a change in the time they are being held. If you have previously signed up for training classes, please revisit the website and see if you would like to add your name to any of the new classes we have added. We will give first priority seating to those people that have previously registered for classes. We foresee only one change in the current schedule. We expect to add the WildBlue training classes at some point in the next few days. We would suggest you get on the list for information if you have not done so. www.SatelliteExpo2005.com/event-planner.htm

 

[Satellite Expo]

Satellite Expo News 4/25

LESS THAN 60 DAYS TO GO!

With less than sixty days before the doors open on Satellite Expo 2005 we are sure you can see the same excitement and support for this show that we do. The support for Satellite Expo 2005 is surpassing even our expectations! We are receiving calls and emails of support from some of the most well known names in the industry. Some of these people are supporting the show publicly, while others are lending a huge amount of support and influence behind the scenes. To both these groups, we would like to say thank-you! We can do everything within our power to promote Satellite expo 2005, but without the support from those within the industry the show would not have been possible.
Satellite Expo 2005 has been called a “history making event” within the industry. Those are big shoes to walk in, and is probably giving us more credit than is due. We do realize however, this show will be the first-ever, truly independent consumer satellite trade show to make it past the “what if” stage. All the staff of Satellite Expo 2005 is working hard to live up to self-imposed expectations. We have proved, and continue to prove, that a fantastic trade show can be produced without regard for the politics and greed that continues to plague the industry. Our agenda is plain and easy to understand. We want to produce the best possible trade show for the consumer satellite industry while making every attempt to educate and unify the dealers and technicians. We feel as though we are gaining ground every day toward our goal. Be sure to take notice of who is planning to be at Satellite Expo 2005, these are the people that share the same vision.

CHILDREN AT THE EXPO

We have attempted since day one to make this event as family friendly as possible. We have received several questions about children attending the Expo. Here is the official policy concerning children at Satellite Expo 2005. Anyone over the age of 16 requires a full pass to enter Satellite Expo 2005. Children between the ages of 12-16 may attend Satellite Expo 2005 free of charge when accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 12 will only be allowed into the Expo between 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Saturday, June 25th. At no time will unattended children be allowed at Satellite Expo 2005.

WILDBLUE TRAINING

There are still spots available for WildBlue training/certification in all the offered class times. Please see our website, training section for more information if you are interested in WildBlue training. www.SatelliteExpo2005.com Email: Info@SatelliteExpo2005.com

 

[Satellite Expo]

Satellite Expo Cancels SBCA Training Class

Memphis, TN---The SBCA certification class that was being offered on Friday, June 24th at Satellite Expo 2005 has been cancelled. We regret this decision but we felt we were left with no choice. There have been a substantial number of people registered for the SBCA class that have decided against seeking certification. Couple that with the current uncertain status of the SBCA as it relates to the NSTP program and it would be virtually impossible to hold this class. We apologize for any incovenience this may cause and have already mailed refund checks to those that pre-paid for the SBCA certification training program. We fully expect to offer far more training & certification opportunities at Satellite Expo 2006 and, depending on the situation with the SBCA next year, we would be pleased to consider reinstating the certification program at next year's show. For further information feel free to email us at: Info@SatelliteExpo2005.com

 

[Satellite Expo]

Satellite Expo FYI

As most of you know the Park Place Hotel Memphis has sold out of rooms. There are only 30 rooms still available at the Holiday Inn Select before it is also sold out. We will be posting other hotels next week and in our weekly newsletter that have rooms remaining. The Holiday Inn Select is next door to the Park Place Memphis where the after hours parties will be held. For additional info please email us at: Info@SatelliteExpo2005.com Holiday Inn Reservations can be made via our website ( www.SatelliteExpo2005.com ) or by calling the hotel directly and telling them you are with the Satellite Expo.

 

[Neutron]

Where is the convention center that the Expo is being held at? My wife and I were wondering as we were driving through Memphis this morning on our way home to Texas. I told her I thought it was the pyramid building.

 

[Geeke19]

yeap its gonna be held in my hometown 20 mins away from me