From the Chief Operating Officer • STAR

The North American RINK Conference and Expo (NARCE), which will be back in Chicago from May 12th to 15th, 2008, is the premier event in our industry. NARCE is the largest gathering of US rink and arena professionals and is an event you can't afford to miss.

With our focus on education, NARCE attracts the best and the brightest professionals in our industry. The networking between rink owners, operators and managers at NARCE is just as valuable as what is learned in the classroom.

NARCE's impact on the industry goes beyond the time spent in Chicago. The certifications you can earn in any of our 12 classes will show benefits to your facility and business. The contacts and relationships you form will help your expand your network of trusted, knowledgeable colleagues.

The RINKexpo trade show is a key piece in the NARCE experience. The trade show features all the leading companies in our industry, and allows you, the educated consumer, to meet more vendors firsthand and hear what they can do for you.

As usual, there are cash prizes, giveaways and social events, which makes NARCE and the RINKexpo much more than your average conference. So come meet your colleagues, share ideas, have some fun and experience the best event that our industry has to offer.

We look forward to you joining us in Chicago.

Pat Kelleher
Chief Operating Officer
STAR