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News and Notes from · Sapsis Rigging Inc. ·  November 2010
Bill Sapsis Receives ESTA's Highest Honor
Bill Sapsis Eva Swan Award 

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.

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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

Sapsis RiggingSince 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 NewsBaby 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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