The SBE election opens this month. Ballots will be mailed or emailed on July 8, so watch for your ballot, and please cast your vote. You decide the leadership of the Society, so it's important to make your voice heard.

I'll also note that the SBE National Office will be closed on July 4 and July 5. To all our members in the United States: Enjoy the Independence Day weekend.

Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. Reach me at president@sbe.org.

Ted Hand, CPBE, 8-VSB, AMD, ATSC3, DRB

SBE President

Annual Election of SBE Officers, Directors Begins July 8

The annual election of officers and half of the directors for the national SBE Board of Directors begins on July 7 and runs through August 7. There is one candidate for the president, vice president and secretary. There are two candidates for treasurer, and there are eight candidates for the six available director seats. A unique link to the ballot will be emailed to members. Those who have opted out of electronic voting will receive and cast their ballot through the mail. Please be sure to vote! These volunteers deserve your consideration.

The July 8 SBE WEBxtra will be a special meet-the-candidates episode. Watch it on the SBE YouTube Channel or on the SBE Chapters Facebook Group.

SBE Compensation Survey Results Coming July 9

Results of the annual SBE Compensation Survey of the broadcast engineering community will be available beginning July 9. The survey reports the latest available figures on salaries, benefits and other demographics for television and radio engineers. Included are survey results for those who provide contract engineering services. The SBE Compensation Survey is available free to SBE members. Access it via the SBE Bookstore.

SBE Leadership Development Course Postponed Until Fall

The SBE Leadership Development Course was planned to be held in August in Atlanta, but it has been postponed until the fall. The course is designed specifically for broadcast engineers who have or aspire to have management responsibilities. Course registration includes course materials, three days of instruction, the Leadership Development Webinar Series of three webinars, a certificate of completion, light breakfast items and classroom beverages.

A new date has not yet been set. Watch SBE-news, the SBE website and The Signal for updates. More information about the course is online at sbe.org/ldc.

Add These Webinars by SBE to Your Calendar

Get Your SBE Certification Back During the Diamond Project

As part of the SBE's 60th anniversary, the Program of Certification has launched the Diamond Project. Individuals who have held SBE Certification but let it expire can restore their SBE-Certified status without taking an SBE Certification exam. The Diamond Project runs through the calendar year 2024 (January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024). Individuals who allowed their SBE Certification to expire prior to January 1, 2023, qualify for this project. Complete the Diamond application (found on the SBE website under sbe.org/diamondproject) and provide it with the requested documentation. All SBE Certifications are included in the reinstatement program.

Celebrate 60 Years with the SBE

The SBE was founded in 1964. To mark the occasion, the SBE has a special 60th anniversary membership pin available for purchase. Get yours at the SBE Store.

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