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Chapter Presidents

Central California

Lisa Leaunvankham, Comcast Cable Communications

lisa_leaunvankham@cable.comcast.com

Desert Chapter

Open

Golden Gate Chapter Daniel C. Turina, Comcast Cable Communications (RET)

danturina@comcast.net

San Diego Chapter Dennis D. Kee, Charter Communications Inc.

dennis.kee@charter.com

Sierra Chapter Stuart L. Kidd, Comcast Cable Communications

stuart_kidd@cable.comcast.com

Southern California Chapter Ronald A. Lopez, Charter Communications Inc.

ron.lopez@charter.com

The Region 1 Coalition July 2017 Edition

“...a publication dedicated to the coalition of talent

striving to leave it better than we find it”

Produced and edited by

Bob Weaver , SCTE/ISBE Region 1 Representative

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Table of Contents Regional Representative Election Results

The Next Big...

SCTE—ISBE Certifications

LiveLearning Webinars™

Treasurer’s Perspective, “Did you know…?”

A Delightful Potpourri of Essential Information

What’s happening?

The Tool Box…When in doubt check it out!

Region 1 Representative 2015-2017

Bob Weaver, Cox Communications Bob.Weaver@cox.com

The Region 1 Coalition If you would like to make a specific topic request or pro-

vide feedback please send your comments to: Bob.Weaver@cox.com

The 2017 Regional

Representative election results are in!

Congratulations to our new SCTE-ISBE Region 1 (CA, HI, NV) Representative.

Kalpa Subramanian of Comcast Cable Communications

will take office during the 2017 Expo in Denver this October.

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A joint production of SCTE•ISBE, NCTA, and CableLabs®, the technical workshops will serve as a forum for thought

leadership from a wide range of large and small international operators as well as a cross-section of technology part-

ners that includes both traditional providers of cable products and services and newcomers such as Glympse and

XCellAir. The agenda has been constructed by the SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo 2017 Program Committee, chaired

by Terry Cordova, executive vice president and CTO of Altice USA, and Jim Blackley, executive vice president, Engi-

neering and Information Technology, for Charter Communications.

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BPI—Broadband Premises Installer The BPI certification describes the knowledge of an entry-level technician who will install and troubleshoot telecommunications

services (video, voice, and data) at the customer’s premises. Successful candidates have the knowledge to carry out a basic

"triple-play" installation but are not yet proficient.

BPT—Broadband Premises Technician

The BPT certification describes the knowledge of an experienced field technician who will install and troubleshoot telecommu-

nications services (video, voice, and data) at the customer’s premises. Successful candidates have the knowledge to install and service most "triple-play" installations.

BPE—Broadband Premises Expert

The BPE certification describes the knowledge of an experienced field technician who will install and troubleshoot telecommuni-cations services (video, voice, and data) at the customer’s premises. Successful candidates demonstrate that they have the

knowledge to install and troubleshoot a variety of "triple-play" installations, from easy to complex, as well as the knowledge to mentor and coach junior employees.

BCSS—Business Class Services Specialist

The BCSS certification describes the knowledge of an experienced technician who will perform business level installations for

small to medium business class customers. Successful candidates have the knowledge to install and troubleshoot as required to repair or restore the customer’s business service.

BDS—Broadband Distribution Specialist

BDS certifies knowledge in the RF distribution of signals over the access network, including all aspects of the access network or outside plant from the node, amplifier and out to the distribution tap.

BTS—Broadband Transport Specialist BTS certifies knowledge in the transport of optical signals, including aspects of the cable fiber network from the headend to

the hub and from the hub to the node.

BTCS—Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist

BTCS certifies knowledge in maintenance and troubleshooting of inside plant facilities to ensure minimal system outages, maxi-

mum reliability, and standards compliance for optimal operations. This certification includes knowledge of advanced entertain-ment, data, and voice networks within the headend.

DEP—DOCSIS® Engineering Professional

DEP certification is offered in partnership with CableLabs® and certifies the knowledge of the interface requirements and oper-ation for the deployment of DOCSIS devices over cable networks.

DVEP—Digital Video Engineering Professional DVEP certifies knowledge in the engineering aspects of digital media (which includes video, audio, interactive services, and

associated data) systems as deployed in the cable telecommunications industry. The scope of this certification includes the

design, analysis, testing, integration, deployment considerations and troubleshooting of a variety of digital media systems from headend to customer premises.

IPEP—Internet Protocol Engineering Professional

IPEP certifies knowledge in the engineering aspects of Internet Protocol systems as deployed in the cable telecommunications industry. The scope of this certification includes the design, analysis, testing, integration, deployment considerations, and trou-

bleshooting of a variety of IP systems.

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SCTE-ISBE LiveLearning Webinars™ a SCTE-ISBE Member Benefit

LiveLearning Webinars are a series of live, interactive, web-based seminars offered on the third Thursday of every month.

Topic: Virtualization in the Network (this topic held over from July)

When: Thursday, August 3rd. 9:00 AM Pacific

Description: Cable operators of all stripes are examining the business case for software-defined WANs (SD-WANs) as interest in virtualized services grows among their enterprise customers. This webcast explains the momen-tum behind SD-WAN, how best to evaluate the opportunity it may present, and the importance of end-to-end orchestration to offering such services. Case studies based on actual deployments will provide insight into SD-WAN in the field.

Register

Upcoming LiveLearning Webinars™ topics on schedule

August 17: “A Look at Full Duplex DOCSIS 3.1”

CableLabs launched its efforts to create specifications for Full Duplex DOCSIS 3.1 last year. This webinar

will offer a progress report on this initiative and discuss how operators might deploy and use the symmet-

rical 10-Gbps capabilities Full Duplex promises.

September: “The New World of Content Discovery”

Operators have moved from passive lists of channels to active content recommendations and personalized

content presentations to help subscribers find the content they seek. These new capabilities draw not only

from content operators deliver themselves but over-the-top (OTT) content as well. This webinar will exam-

ine the current state of content discovery and what’s being done to make content easier for subscribers to

review and access.

October: “RF over Glass at the Premises”

With all the talk about EPON and GPON and next-generation PON, it might be easy to forget that RF over

Glass remains a viable option for operators who want to reach subscribers with fiber. This webinar will look

at how RFoG compares to other all-fiber options and the use cases where it shines brightest.

November: “Proactive Network Maintenance for DOCSIS 3.1”

Support of Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) is one of the major benefits of DOCSIS 3.1. This webi-

nar reviews PNM in the DOCSIS 3.1 context and examines how operators can best employ it.

December: “Exploring Cable Mobility”

Cable operators already leverage WiFi to support subscriber needs. But some are beginning to wonder

whether they should add mobile phone and broadband services to their slate of offerings. This webinar de-

scribes some of the factors that operators are weighing and provides insight on the potential strategies

they might pursue to get into the mobile game.

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In order to maintain tax-exempt status under §501(c)(6), the IRS requires that an association (and its

chapters) abide by the following regulations:

• members must have a common business interest;

• purpose must be to promote that interest;

• purpose may not be to engage in a regular business of a kind ordinarily carried on for profit;

• activities should be directed to the improvement of business conditions, as distinguished from the perfor-

mance of particular services for individual persons;

• cannot be organized for profit

• no part of net earnings may inure to the benefit of any private individual.

Additional IRS requirement include the following:

Chapters must fully disclosure that any amounts received are not deductible as charitable contributions.

Note: Only those paid to §501(c)(3) organizations are considered charitable contributions. To comply with

this IRS requirement, it is necessary to include the following disclosure statement on all solicitations of

funds:

“Contributions or gifts to Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. are

not tax deductible as charitable contributions. However, they may be tax deductible

as ordinary and necessary business expenses.”

Treasurer’s perspective… “Did you know?”

Insuring your chapter is following financial requirements*

*Reference SCTE Treasurer’s Handbook June 2013

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A Delightful Potpourri of Essential Information

Regional Representatives Election – Thank you to everyone who voted in this year's elections for region representa-

tives in regions 1, 2, 6, 9 and 11. Congratulations to the new region representatives, who will take office during Cable-Tec Expo in Denver this October.

SCTE•ISBE Needs YOU! - The Chapter Support Committee is actively recruiting members to join its subcommittees that

influence policy and chapter operations. If you would like to join a subcommittee, contact Jessica. Members are needed for these subcommittees:

Awards & Compliance Matrix - Oversight and management to insure chapter compliance with the matrix. Meets via con-ference call monthly from June - October and every-other-month the rest of the year.

No Chapter Left Behind - Support and advise chapters with a variety of challenges meeting/sustaining chapter compli-ance. Meets by conference call bi-monthly.

Bylaws - Review and upkeep of chapter bylaws. Meets bi-monthly via conference call.

Half-Price Memberships - Starting July 1, new members can join SCTE•ISBE for 50 percent off membership dues at

$42.50. This is a great opportunity to run a membership campaign. Resources are available in CORe, including letters to pro-spective members and company leadership, membership brochures and new posters.

Q3 Chapter Leader Training - Does your social media need more CTA? Do you want the latest on FB, LI and IG BAE?

Our next chapter leader training will focus on social media - trends, ideas and success stories. Register now for the webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. ET. You don't want FOMO on this.

Chapter Spotlight - Allen Clausen, secretary of the Great Valleys Chapter in Virginia, helped his daughter's robotics team

purchase the season's Field Kit, register for a regional tournament, buy team uniforms and pay for travel expenses by submit-ting an application for the SCTE Foundation's FIRST STEM grant. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis to an active high school FIRST team nominated by an active SCTE•ISBE member. Learn more about SCTE Foundation grants and scholarships.

The Next Big… Cable-Tec Expo is on the way! Chapters have received information about their complimentary registrations,

which are due by Aug. 31. If you would like additional passes for your chapter, email chapters@scte.org your request to be add-ed to the waitlist. SCTE•ISBE will host the 2017 event Oct. 17-20 in Denver, Colo. Registration is now open.

Important Dates at Headquarters – Please be sure your chapter submits the following items to chapters@scte.org.

Q2 Financials by July 31; Social Media webinar Aug. 15; Expo Comp Forms due Aug. 31; Board Contact Information

SCTE•ISBE HEADLINES

Liberty Global's Mike Fries Named a Keynote Speaker for SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo 2017

SCTE•ISBE-NCTA Fall Technical Forum to Boost Learning with 36% Increase in SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo Workshop Presentations

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Jessica Brill, Manager, Chapter Relations jbrill@scte.org 610-594-7317

Robin Fenton

Sr. Dir., Membership & Chapters

rfenton@scte.org

Jessica Brill Manager, Chapter Relations jbrill@scte.org 610-594-7317

Dale Roscovich

Chapter Relations Coordinator droscovich@scte.org 610-594-7331

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Region 1 Chapters Online (Links)

http://chapter.scte.org/centralcalifornia/

http://www.sctedesert.org/

http://www.sctegoldengate.com/

http://www.scte-sandiego.org/

http://www.sierrachapter.com/cms/joomla/

http://www.sctesocal.org/

Facebook:

Central Cal Golden Gate San Diego Sierra SoCal

LinkedIN:

San Diego Sierra SoCal

Region 1 Calendar

Golden Gate BOD Meeting Aug 14

Golden Gate Tech Session (TBA) Aug 15

SoCal Vendor Days-VIP Reception Aug 22

Southern California Vendor Days Aug 23-24

Central Cal Cable-Tec Games Aug 29

Central Cal Golf Tourney Aug 30

Golden Gate Motorcycle Roundup Oct 13

San Diego Golf Tourney TBD

San Diego/Desert Vendor Day TBD

National Events

2017 Cable-Tec Expo (Denver CO.) Oct 17-20

What’s happening?

THE NEXT BIG…

DENVER • October 17-20, 2017

The Next Big… Cable-Tec Expo is on the way! SCTE•ISBE will host the 2017 event Oct. 17-20 in Denver, Colo.

Click here to Register Now PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 15th

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2017 CLC Presentations Using Chapter Events as a Recruitment Tool

Effective Chapter Communications

A New Way To Webinar

Energy 2020 Overview

So You're Running a SCTE Chapter

2016 CLC Presentations Marketing the Value of SCTE/ISBE

Best Practices for Chapter Training

Member Engagement - Tools and Best Practices

SCTE/ISBE Certification Roadmap

QuickBooks Training

Using Data Successfully to Move Your Chapter Forward

Quick links

SCTE Calendar of Events

Membership Types / Rates

Membership-Corporate Alliance Partner program (CAP)

SCTE Professional Certifications

SCTE Training Courses

SCTE LiveLearning Webinars™ Schedule

SCTE Chapter Webinar Archives

SCTE Standards Program

GoToWebinar Quick start Tutorial

GoToWebinar Request Form

Technical Resources

SCTE Energy Standards and Operational Practices

THE SCTE FOUNDATION

The Energy 2020 Tool Kit

SCTE/ISBE Videos

Cable-Tec Expo Highlights

Cortex Mobile App

Cortex Expert Development Learning System

2016 SCTE/ISBE Expert Development System

SCTE/ISBE Ecosystem

SCTE-ISBE Membership - Chapters and Field Ops Value

SCTE/ISBE Value (Overall)

SCTE/ISBE Membership Value

SCTE/ISBE Standards Value

SCTE/ISBE Technical Information Value

SCTE Energy 2020 Metrics Standards

SCTE Foundation: Advancing Cable Excellence

The Toolbox

Chapter Compliance Pathway

1. Board Elections (each year 1/2 Board seats are opened) 2. Election of Board Officers 3. Chapter Board Contact List including elected Officers 4. Chapter bylaws are reviewed by new board 5. All Board members are active SCTE members 6. Conflict of Interest and Nondisclosure Form 7. Bank signature card is current with Headquarter signer 8. QuickBooks linked to your chapter bank account 9. Bank statements are submitted quarterly 10. Board (quorum) meets a minimum of 4 times each year 11. Provide for a minimum of 30 hours of Technical Training 12. Financial Review Committee (Establish & Complete Review)

Email all updates and forms to Chapters@SCTE.ORG

Chapter Election Results Form

2016 Chapter Bylaws Template

Chapter Bylaws Annual Review Form

Chapter Bylaws Change Form

Bank Signature Card Update / Confirmation

Training Guidelines for Chapters and Speakers

2017 Compliance and Awards Matrix

Financial Review Committee (FRC)

Chapter Compliance Check list

Chapter Handbooks SCTE Chapter Handbook (July 2009 R2)

SCTE Secretary Handbook (March 2017)

SCTE Treasurer Handbook (June 2013)

SCTE Chapter Election Handbook (Nov 2011)

SCTE Cable-Tec Games Handbook (Jun 2016)

SCTE Chapter Vendor Days Planning Guide(Jan 2016)

“The Region 1 Coalition” Publications Jul ‘17, Jun ’17; May‘17, Apr ‘17, Mar ‘17; Feb ‘17, Jan ‘17 Dec ‘16, Nov ‘16; Oct ‘16; Sep ‘16; Aug ‘16; Jul ‘16; Jun ‘16; May ‘16

Region 1 Award Matrix Performance 2016 All Chapter Matrix Final as of Feb 2017

2015 All Chapter Matrix Final as of Feb 2016

SCTE/ISBE Region 1 Meeting Minutes

March 15, 2017 NorCal Tri-Chapter

March 6, 2017 (all Chapters)

June 14, 2016 NorCal Tri-Chapter

April 5, 2016 (all chapters)

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