Huge Thank You to our Sponsors!
AUSTIN CONFERENCE 2020
Early Bird Registration ends TODAY for CAMP FCSI in Austin, Texas on April 30 - May 2, 2020 at the  Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort .

Register today for the best rate!

The FCSI TA Board and the Conference Planning Committee (and animated Penny & Wade), can't wait to see you! 

Reservations are filling up fast - book your bunk ASAP to ensure you won't miss out on any of the fun. There are only a handful of rooms left in the block!
DIAMOND SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
If you would like to become a Camp Sponsor, fill out the sponsorship form and return it to Wade Koehler.
As part of the 2020 FCSI The Americas Conference in Austin, TX, FCSI The Americas is pleased to continue our partnership with the  FCSI Educational Foundation  in welcoming entries for the  Innovation Showcase . The Innovation Showcase is designed to recognize manufacturers whose commitment to research and development has resulted in a truly innovative product that is a clear leap forward for the foodservice industry.

All Corporate Members are eligible to participate. Products submitted for consideration will be reviewed by a panel of FCSI's emerging consultants, FCSI The Americas Board of Trustee members, and distinguished FCSI Fellows.  Judging will result in the selection of 10 products for inclusion in the Showcase during the Camp FCSI Conference in Austin April 30 - May 2, 2020.

Forms are due February 17th to Wade for consideration.
Thanks to the generosity of the  FCSI Educational Foundation  and FCSI's Corporate Members, we are offering (20) grants, each valued at US$1000, to offset some of the costs for attending the 2020 Austin Conference.

Grants are available to first time attendees of the FCSI The Americas Biennial Conference, or Symposium, or someone who has not attended either program for the last (4) years.

We encourage emerging consultants to attend along side with their principal(s) so they can expand their knowledge, extend their networks, and be encouraged to be involved in the Society.

Deadline for entries is Monday, February 17. Recipients will be notified by February 20.
Thank you to our First-Time Attendee Grant Sponsors To Date
Membership News
NEW MEMBERS
Associate Member

Jenna Choi
Camacho

Nancy Felton
Camacho

Peter Field
WSP

Edmond Lau
Cactus Club Cafe

Spenser Ressa
JME Hospitality
Congratulations to our newest Professional Member!
Congrats to Garrett Lennon, FCSI for becoming a Professional Member!
IN MEMORIAM
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Kimberly Parker, wife of Brett Daniel, FCSI lost her battle to cancer on January 6, 2020. Our sincere condolences got out to Brett and his family during this difficult time.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO USE #MYFCSI
There are only a few months left to use #myfcsi for a chance to be a big winner of a $25 gift card. If you win the random drawing in January, February, March, or April, you will be entered into the grand prize drawing at the Austin Conference in May!

Be sure to use #myfcsi today!
ALTO-SHAAM APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF CONSULTANT SERVICES
Congratulations to Ryan Norman, the new Director of Consultant Services!

MEMBERSHIP PINS AVAILABLE
Members, do you want to show off your commitment to FCSI? Pins are now available to promote the number of years you have been an FCSI Member (5 year increments). These pins are free of charge and are available upon request. Place your order here and allow 3-4 weeks for processing.
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!
If you have not yet renewed your membership for 2020, please submit your payment ASAP to avoid suspension of benefits!

Several reminders have been sent via email - If you have not received your statement, please contact  Penny  to ensure that we have your current contact information, or, access your profile  here  to pay your 2020 dues and update your profile!

For questions regarding your membership or renewal statement, contact  Penny .
FCSI THE AMERICAS STORE
Stock up on FCSI The Americas attire for the new year and show up in style at the upcoming Conference in Austin!

Order your gear now and 15% of your sale will come back to FCSI The Americas Division.
LOG YOUR 2019 CEUs
Please take a moment to log your CEUs for 2019. Associates need to earn 3 CEUs annually, Senior Associates need to earn 6 CEUs and Professional Members need to earn 12 CEUs. Visit the FCSI   Calendar   for current programs.

One of the things that sets FCSI consultants apart from other consultants is that FCSI consultants engage in lifelong professional development to better themselves and their industry knowledge. Even though FCSI membership is contingent on earning CEUs annually, this commitment indicates to clients and industry professionals that FCSI members stay current on their skills as well as foodservice equipment, products and industry trends.

Contact Wade if you have questions about your journal or logging CEUs.
QUICK LINKS
CONSULTANTS CONTRIBUTING CORNER
SERVING UP SOLUTIONS
We know you're hungry for information but we also know you're busy! Who has time to sit down for a full serving of foodservice news? Get a taste of our Tapas Edition of the Serving Up Solutions video series.

Join Mike Berard, FCSI , as he helps viewers understand the process of closing out a project.
CHAPTER CORNER
"WHO LOVES YA" GOLF TOURNAMENT
Ladies and Gentlemen, save the date for next year's  "Who Loves Ya"  golf tournament hosted by Camacho Associates! The outing will take place on June 8, 2020 at  Bear's Best Atlanta  in Suwanee, GA. More details coming soon.

For questions, contact  James Camacho .
INDUSTRY NEWS
ELECTRIFICIATION 2020

Attend the Electrification 2020 Conference in Charlotte, NC on April 6-9 to learn about enhancing efficiencies and benefitting the environment within the framework of decarbonization and global sustainability.

FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT REPORTS MAGAZINE GETS A FACELIFT

"FER Media and its parent company, Wolters-Althoff Investments, LLC, has debuted a complete redesign of its flagship magazine, Foodservice Equipment Reports, with the release of the January 2020 issue."

Continue reading the full press release.
MAFSI BUSINESS BAROMETER

Check out MAFSI's Q3 2019 Foodservice Business Barometer for the inside scoop and insightful data that MAFSI needs you to know!
NRA SHOW

Attend the  National Restaurant Association Show  on May 16-19, 2020 in Chicago, IL at the McCormick Place. Explore what's happening in the hospitality industry regarding new trends and technology and see the new features the NRA Show has to offer for attendees this year.

You won't want to miss it!
NAFEM ADVOCACY UPDATE

NAFEM publishes Advocacy Update monthly to keep members up-to-date on pending legislative, regulatory and technological issues potentially impacting the smallwares, middleware and hot- and cold-sides of the commercial foodservice equipment industry. For more information, visit the  Advocacy   section of    www.NAFEM.org .
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