The pride we have in SCTE has always been there. What John and his team had begun to do was to shine the marketing spotlight on the accomplishments of the society and to announce loudly our plans to remain the industry leader in training, certification and standards. This increased visibility mirrored the growing importance of cable telecommunications in the new economy. Change was happening at Internet speed, and the board was committed not merely to keeping up, but to using the organization s talents to remain on the cutting edge of technology. We need you To do this, the society relies on volunteers at all levels.
Time is the biggest investment, and it brings the biggest rewards to volunteers.
I recognize the support from many companies, too. They allow their employees to contribute company time to advance the society and industry. The monetary support from multiple system operators, manufacturers, and other service providers is also critical to everyone s success. I saw many milestones during my freshman year on the board. As I took office, SCTE was in the midst of hosting its most popular Expo.