Mobley Assumes CIC Chairmanship

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 5, 2005
CONTACT: Mary E. Power, President & CEO
Convention Industry Council
(703) 610-9030
mpower@conventionindustry.org

Mobley Assumes CIC Chairmanship

McLean, VA – July 5, 2005 – As of June 20, 2005, Thomas M. “Tom” Mobley, Jr., general manager and chief executive officer of the Washington Convention Center, is the chair of the Convention Industry Council’s (CIC) Board of Directors. Mobley, formerly vice chair of the Board, replaces Michael J. Bandy, partner with Bandy & Associates, Inc., who has served as chair since January 1, 2005. Mr. Bandy’s recent departure as president of the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) prompted the change.

“Each of the Convention Industry Council’s 31 member organizations has a representative on the Board of Directors,” explained Mary E. Power, CAE, president & CEO of CIC. “Any vacancy in a Board of Directors position may be filled by the member organization, as it deems necessary or appropriate. That replacement is for the board position only, and does not cover executive officer positions, as a Board Member must have served at least one year as a member prior to the commencement of an elective term.”

The Convention Industry Council’s 31 member organizations represent more than 100,000 individuals as well as 15,000 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. Formed in 1949 to provide a forum for member organizations seeking to enhance the industry, the CIC facilitates the exchange of information and develops programs to promote professionalism within the industry and educates the public on its profound economic impact. In addition to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program and the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative, CIC’s other programs include the Hall of Leaders, Project Attrition, the Prestigious CIC Cup, and the CIC Economic Impact Study. Additional information on the Convention Industry Council can be found at www.conventionindustry.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 5, 2005

CONTACT: Mary E. Power, President & CEO
Convention Industry Council
(703) 610-9030
mpower@conventionindustry.org

Mobley Assumes CIC Chairmanship

McLean, VA – July 5, 2005 – As of June 20, 2005, Thomas M. “Tom” Mobley, Jr., general manager and chief executive officer of the Washington Convention Center, is the chair of the Convention Industry Council’s (CIC) Board of Directors. Mobley, formerly vice chair of the Board, replaces Michael J. Bandy, partner with Bandy & Associates, Inc., who has served as chair since January 1, 2005. Mr. Bandy’s recent departure as president of the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) prompted the change.

“Each of the Convention Industry Council’s 31 member organizations has a representative on the Board of Directors,” explained Mary E. Power, CAE, president & CEO of CIC. “Any vacancy in a Board of Directors position may be filled by the member organization, as it deems necessary or appropriate. That replacement is for the board position only, and does not cover executive officer positions, as a Board Member must have served at least one year as a member prior to the commencement of an elective term.”

The Convention Industry Council’s 31 member organizations represent more than 100,000 individuals as well as 15,000 firms and properties involved in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. Formed in 1949 to provide a forum for member organizations seeking to enhance the industry, the CIC facilitates the exchange of information and develops programs to promote professionalism within the industry and educates the public on its profound economic impact. In addition to the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program and the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) initiative, CIC’s other programs include the Hall of Leaders, Project Attrition, the Prestigious CIC Cup, and the CIC Economic Impact Study. Additional information on the Convention Industry Council can be found at www.conventionindustry.org.

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