| News and Notes from · Sapsis Rigging Inc. · November 2010 |
Bill Sapsis Receives ESTA's Highest Honor NEW YORK, NY -- ESTA (the Entertainment Services and Technology Association) presented the 2010 Eva Swan Award to Bill Sapsis for his dedicated volunteerism and the exceptional impact his efforts have had on the Association, The ESTA Foundation, and the industry. The award was presented by Eddie Raymond who highlighted some of Bill's volunteer activities over the years. "Bill has left his mark on almost every part of this association and continues to be an active member and integral part of the day to day workings of ESTA. He has contributed not only his time and expertise, but over and over his sense of humor." ESTA's Executive Director, Lori Rubinstein, echoes this comment, "Bill so richly deserves this award. His passion for the organization, for the industry, and for taking care of his colleagues inspires so many of us in the industry." The Eva Swan Award is presented to a member who has put forth exceptional efforts in time, expertise and personal resources on behalf of ESTA; been instrumental in shaping and promoting the strategic direction of the Association; made major contributions to the realization of the mission, goals and objectives; and enhanced the value of membership for all. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
PLASA-ESTA Joint Election Results Now In! The elections for positions on the new European and North American Regional Boards, and the three 'at large' places on the Governing Body, concluded on Sunday 31 October. PLASA Regional Boards for 2011
European Regional Board North American Regional Board Chair Rob Lingfield, Martin Audio Eddie Raymond, IATSE Local 16 Vice-Chair Ed Pagett, Panalux David Taylor, Arup Treasurer Martin Hawthorn, Hawthorn's Mike Wood, Mike Wood Consulting Secretary Matt Lloyd, Global Design Solutions Kasey Coffin, Event Tech Dealer/Retailer Malcolm Burlow, Highlite Dinna Myers, Musson Distributor Bob Mundy, Adam Hall Fred Mikeska, A.C. Lighting Manufacturer James Gordon, DiGiCo Charlie Davidson, ARRI Production Services Mark Surtees, Outback Rigging Group Evan Williams, Riverview Systems Professional Services Adam Blaxill, Stage Electrics Jules Lauve, Theatre Projects Consultants Rental Company Duncan Bell, Autograph Sound Steven Way, ALPS Organizational Steve Macluskie, RSAMD Brian Lawlor, IATSE Individual Ed Manwaring Ed Condit PLASA Governing Body for 2011 PLASA EU Chair Rob Lingfield, Martin Audio PLASA EU Vice-Chair Ed Pagett, Panalux PLASA EU Treasurer Martin Hawthorn, Hawthorn's PLASA NA Chair Eddie Raymond, IATSE Local 16 PLASA NA Vice-Chair David Taylor, Arup PLASA NA Treasurer Mike Wood, Mike Wood Consulting At Large candidate John McGraw (Individual Member) At Large candidate Bill Sapsis, Sapsis Rigging At Large candidate Steve Terry, ETC Just in case you missed it, our fearless leader's name is listed as an At Large Member of the the Governing Body. More on the ESTA-PLASA merger here.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Sapsis Rigging Safety Inspections
Since the early 1980's, Sapsis Rigging has been the leader in safety inspections for North America. 2010 is shaping up to be a banner year for us as we pass the 100 theatres inspected for the 3rd year in a row.
Our inspections run the gamut of performance venues including traditional and nontraditional theatres, arenas, churches hotel ballrooms and convention centers. Our industrial inspections include factories, warehouses and, even water towers.
If you are looking for the most respected and experienced inspectors on the continent, look no further than Sapsis Rigging, Inc. All of our inspectors have at least 15 years experience in inspection work and all of our inspectors are ETCP Certified.
For more information about SRI Inspection Services, please visit our website.
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Baby News
Brian Grabowski of RoseBrand and Yukiko Takeuchi announce the arrival of Yumi ( which means "beautiful" in Japanese) Grabowski on October 31, 2010. She was 8lbs 12oz.
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