For several years, the District has made do with a collection of sound equipment maintained by a small but dedicated group of members. Over time, and with the advances of technology, it became apparent that our equipment was falling short of our needs at District events.
Last year, the District invested in new sound equipment. If you attended the Fall Conference recently in Madison and the Spring Convention in Marshfield, I think you will agree the sound quality and dependability have dramatically increased.
All this has confirmed the need for a standing committee. Therefore, I have approved the creation of a District Technology Committee, chaired by Jeff Ebel. The scope of this committee is currently limited to providing sound engineering for District Conferences and Conventions for events held in the main banquet room. Over time, and as members step forward to serve, I would like the committee’s scope expanded to include video technology … video recording, projectors, etc.
The committee’s current focus is to:
- Establish set-up and operations protocols for main events at District conferences and conventions
- Build a team of trained sound technicians to provide direction, guidance, and back-up for District events
- Document procedures to assure sound quality, professionalism, and consistency in set-up and operations
- Maintain District sound equipment
The committee is in the process of creating an operating manual for setup and operation of the sound system for specific events.
If you are interested in supporting the District’s technology needs, please contact Jeff Ebel or Keith Cumiskey for more information.