May 18, 2009

PGC International Message from the Marketing Committee
In April of this year, the Protective Glazing Council (PGC) International Marketing Committee determined it was time for PGC International to verify that the current goals of the association were meeting the needs of its members. The Committee solicited membership participation in a survey, asking for honest and thoughtful feedback, and the results of the survey were reviewed during the 2009 Spring Meeting webinar.  READ MORE >>

PGC International Spring Meeting A Success
The 2009 PGC International Spring Meeting was held for the first time as a webinar to allow greater member participation by reducing related expenses and offering more flexible meeting times. Each of the Committees had full agendas to discuss the various projects in process and to also identify new resources that will be helpful to the members and to the industry.  READ MORE >>

PGC International Exhibiting at BOMA: June 28-30 in Philadelphia, PA. Booth #952
PGC International will be exhibiting at the 2009 BOMA Every Building Show taking place June 28-30th in Philadelphia, PA. PGC International will also receive additional exhibitor badges for booth personnel. If you or another in your company are interested in attending the BOMA tradeshow on behalf of PGC International, we would be happy to register you to receive a complimentary exhibitor badge. This pass will allow you access to the tradeshow floor during its open hours as well as to various educational sessions taking place. For more information about the show, visit www.bomaconvention.org.

Please contact Sara Neiswanger (sara@protectiveglazing.org) by Monday, May 25th if you are interested in participating so she can submit your registration. You are responsible for reserving your own hotel room.

PGC International Releases New Technical Query Form on Website
PGC International has launched a new feature on its website in which those in the architectural, construction and building management communities can submit a technical question to members of the organization.  The questions will be passed along to an appropriate individual within the specific application or industry to provide a topical answer in a timely fashion.  These group of individuals are comprised of volunteers from the PGC International membership, and the questions will be distributed on a rotational basis.  Members are encouraged to send people with technical queries to the website, which can be found at http://www.protectiveglazing.org/technical.

Join the PGC International Group on LinkedIn.com
PGC International has begun a group on LinkedIn.com for industry professionals involved with the organization.  LinkedIn.com is a great networking tool.  To join the PGC International group, visit the site by clicking here.

PGC International Calendar of Events
(All times are Eastern)

May 27, 2009	Protective Glazing Manual Drafts Due	Add to My Calendar
June 9, 2009	Protective Glazing Manual Conference Call - 1:00 p.m.	Add to My Calendar
June 8, 2009	Technical Resources Committee Conference Call - 10:00 a.m.	Add to My Calendar
June 2, 2009	Board of Directors Conference Call – 11:00 a.m.	Add to My Calendar
May 29, 2009	PGC International Monthly Webinar – 12:00 p.m.
June 26, 2009	PGC International Monthly Webinar – 12:00 p.m.
Aug. 31-Sep. 1, 2009	PGC International Fall Meeting (Kansas City)	Add to My Calendar