CSI Certificate and Certification Exams
Tuesday   May 11  8:00am- 10:00pm Testing Windows    Prometric Testing Center, Philadelphia
Demonstrate professional commitment, credibility and reliability to employers, colleagues and clients! Earn a CSI designation! Bottom line—CSI credentials give you, as well as your firm, recognition in a highly competitive market. It’s an affordable professional development program for firms that see the value in developing staff resources. In today’s increasingly competitive environment, you need to stand apart from your competition. Advance to the next level—make sure you achieve CSI’s designations: Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), Certified Construction Specifier (CCS), Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA), and Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR).
Separate advance registration is required.  For full program details and to register, visit www.csinet.org/certification.

President’s Reception      
Tuesday    May 11  5:00pm-6:30pm   (This is an invitation only event sponsored by DuPont Building Innovations.)  

CSI Voting Member Check-In Desk 
Wednesday    May 12  7:00am-5:00pm    PACC Registration Bridge
Thursday        May 13  7:00am-5:00pm    PACC Registration Bridge
Friday             May 14  7:30am-12:00pm  PACC Registration Bridge

CSI members in good standing who wish to participate in Friday’s Annual Meeting must check-in at the Annual Business Meeting Committee booth by 12pm on Friday to confirm their eligibility and obtain their Voting Member ribbon.

Taking the Next Step: Networking for Career Advancement (For Students and Emerging Professionals)
Wednesday   May 12   7:45am – 8:45am   PACC – 303 A/B 

Co-hosted by the CSI Academic Programs Committee and Emerging Professionals Task Team.  Students, Emerging Professionals, Educators and Fellows are encouraged to attend this event in which the importance of networking will be explored through interactive activities among attendees.  This event provides the opportunity to make new industry contacts and would be beneficial for those preparing to enter the workforce or looking to further their careers.  Mentor partnerships will be established between students, emerging professionals and CSI Fellows.

Book Store 
Wednesday   May 12     8:00am-5:00pm    
Thursday       May 13     8:00am-5:00pm   
Friday            May 14     8:00am-2:00pm  
Visit the CSI Bookstore at CONSTRUCT and find the perfect publication to help you with that upcoming project. Titles will cover subjects such as construction documents, sustainability, facility management, and many more.

CSI Technical Summit (invitation only)  
Wednesday     May 12   8:30am – 9:30am   PACC Room 302
  
CSI Leader Lounge 
Wednesday    May 12     9:00am-11:30am    PACC 303 A/B
Thursday        May 13      8:00am-11:30am   PACC 303 A/B
Friday             May 14      8:00am-10:00am    PACC 303 A/B
You are cordially invited to the Third Annual CSI Leader Lounge! This is a place for CSI chapter, region, and national leaders to informally meet and share different strategies that have helped in their leadership role. Connections with other leaders from across the country provide a wonderful network of colleagues to contact for advice or to be a sounding board for new ideas.
Leader Idea Exchange: Leaders are encouraged to share their best ideas and post them on two Leader Lounge displays. After the convention, the ideas will be compiled and distributed to all participants. [Programs - Leaders bring a description of their favorite and/or most successful CSI program or event; Membership - Leaders bring a description of their best membership recruitment and/or retention tips and stories.

CSI/SCIP Alliance Meeting (invitation only)
Wednesday  May 12   1:00pm – 2:00pm   PACC Room 302

CSI MasterFormat Sponsors Meeting  (invitation only)
Wednesday  May 12   4:30pm – 5:30pm   PACC Room 302

CSI College of Fellows Reception (invitation only) 
Wednesday   May 12   6:30pm – 8:00pm  PACC Ballroom Foyer
Members of the College of Fellows are invited to the reception to meet with old friends and network with the incoming Class of Fellows. Business of the College will be conducted at the Thursday morning session.

CSI College of Fellows Annual Business Meeting
Thursday    May 13   7:30am – 9:00am  PACC Ballroom A  (invitation only)

CSI Foundation Board Meeting (invitation only)
Thursday   May 13   12:00pm – 1:00pm  PACC Room 302

CSI Former Presidents Briefing (invitation only)
Thursday   May 13   2:00pm – 3:00pm  PACC Room 302

CSI Region and Chapter President/President-Elect Workshop  (pre-registration required)
Thursday  May 13   2:00pm-5:30pm          
Friday       May 14   7:30am-11:00am
The workshop, for incoming FY2011 Region and Chapter Presidents/Presidents-elects, will provide important “best practices” information for success as a chapter president. Attendees will receive a new “Chapter Resource Manual (CRM)” publication as part of the seminar material.  Topics covered will include:  

• CSI President and Institute CEO Guidance for FY2011
• Chapter President role as “Small Business Manager” 
• Efficient Chapter Organizational Structure
• Analysis of Local Construction Industry Community  (Defining Your Audience…Where Your Chapter Fits as a Player) 
• Understanding the Value Added Argument for CSI and Chapter Membership
• Understanding the Unique Character of Volunteer Organizations
• Developing Chapter Goals
• Objectives and Performance Standards
• Developing an Effective Chapter Marketing Plan (Targeting Your Audience)
• Planning Chapter Programs and Activities
• Chapter Financial Development and Fiduciary Responsibilities of Chapter Officers
• Resources Available to Assist Chapter Presidents Succeed in Developing their Chapter Organization

Thursday  May 13   5:00pm – 7:00pm     

CSI Region Caucuses
Thursday    May 13      5:30pm-6:30pm       PACC 
Attend your region's caucus to meet your local leadership and find out about local industry issues and CSI activities.

Building Product Alliance Advisory Council Meeting (invitation only)
Friday    May 14   8:00am – 9:30am  PACC Room 302
                                            
Annual Meeting & Member Forum  
Friday  May 14   2:15pm-4:00pm   
All members are invited to attend the Construction Specifications Institute’s Annual Meeting (only voting members will be allowed to vote). The “State of the Institute” will be presented, along with the financial report and several prestigious member and chapter awards. The Member Forum is a chance for all CSI members to address the CSI leadership. Come and provide your insight to the CSI Board on the future of the industry and CSI.

Honors and Awards Gala
Friday  May 14   7:00pm – 11:30pm  PACC Ballroom A
Spend the evening recognizing the best of CSI! All attendees are invited to the reception in honor of the awards winners and new Fellows. The evening’s festivities will include the bestowal between several Institute awards including:

• Andrew J. Drozda Memorial Academic Affairs Commendation
• Ben John Small Memorial Award
• Dale C. Moll Memorial Quality Management Award
• Distinguished Service Award
• Hans William Meier Award
• J. Norman Hunter Memorial Award
• Robert P. Brosseau Memorial Award
• President's Plaques
• Fellowship

The highlight of the evening will be an address by Dennis J. Hall, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, FAIA, SCIP of the Charlotte Chapter CSI. It is here that the President-elect Hall will share his vision for the future of CSI and his initiatives for the coming year.

CSI Board Meeting    
Saturday    May 15    9:00am-6:00pm    Marriott Hotel
Sunday      May 16    8:00am- 3:00pm   Marriott Hotel
CSI’s Board and Board-elect will be meeting to address issues critical to the Institute.  CSI members are welcome to attend the formal Board meeting as observers on Sunday, May 16.  Those wishing to attend are requested to notify the President at president@csinet.org prior to May 1, so that adequate meeting space is available to accommodate guest observers.