IN THIS ISSUE

2 Technology/Government Affairs

4 2015 ALA Annual Conference 9 Association News

10 January Market 12 Member News

14 Education/Training

The American Lighting Association
is a trade association representing
the lighting and ceiling fan
industries, serving members and
their customers, and working to
protect and advance the industries,
while promoting the sale and
application of quality lighting and
ceiling fan products.

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2016 Board of Governors Officers and Members Elected

Officers and members of the 2016 ALA Board of Governors were elected during the Oct. 2 business luncheon at the ALA Annual Conference in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Michael Estrin, CLMR, Owner of Estrin Sales Agency, was chosen to succeed

Ray Angelo, president & CEO of Westinghouse Lighting, as the chair of the Board of Governors. Angelo will serve as immediate past chair.

Peter deSteiger, CEO of Ray Lighting Centers, will serve as treasurer, and

Rick Seidman, president and CEO of Quoizel, Inc., will serve as secretary.

Larry King, president and owner of Capital Lighting, Columbus, Ohio, will serve as chair-elect for 2016.

Three members of the board were
elected to serve their second, three-
year terms; Robert Dillon, CEO of
Hubbardton Forge; Larry King, LS,
president and owner of Capital Lighting;
and Andy Burns, CLC, LC, CLMR,
partner, Triple C Lighting & Controls.

Nominated to serve his first full, three-year term was Kris Quackenbush, president of The Carlson Group.

The new elections will take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.

In addition to these individuals, the following people currently serve as members of the ALA Board of Governors:

Nathan Frampton, LS, president of Fanimation;

Dave McKee, COO of Seattle Lighting;

Freddie Naimer, president of Montreal Lighting & Hardware Inc.; and

Elise P. Severson, CLC, CLMR, Partner, Lytestyles

The objectives of the ALA Board of Governors are to provide direction to the association in order to advance the industry; establish policy and approve programs and the annual budget; conduct strategic planning retreats to ensure the association’s priorities and objectives remain clear and cutting-edge; and to ensure the organization is making good progress in meeting objectives and addressing industry/member needs by reviewing committee performance.

Lighting for Tomorrow 2015 Award Winners Announced
at ALA Annual Conference

The Lighting for Tomorrow (LFT) awards were announced on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 3, during the 2015

ALA Annual Conference in Huntington Beach, Calif. Winners were chosen from the categories of decorative lighting, directional lighting, retrofit kits, light engines, light bulbs and lighting controls.

LFT was launched in 2002 and is
organized by ALA, the Consortium for
Energy Efficiency and Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. Approximately two
dozen energy-efficiency organizations in
the U.S. and Canada participated in sup-
porting this latest competition.

The 2015 winners:

Decorative Lighting

▶ Acuity Brands, CHALINA™ Pendant (OLED)

▶ Holtkoetter, PLANO Torchiere

9901*LED

▶ LBL Lighting, Xterna

Honorable Mention

▶ Blackjack Lighting, Wedge LED Chandelier

▶ Designers Fountain, Lucienne Pendant and Wall Sconce

▶ Special Award: Senior Friendly AFX, Inc., Ambrose Pendant

Directional Lighting

▶ Juno Lighting Group, Aculux® Tunable White 3¼-inch Precision Recessed Luminaires

Record Number
Attend 2015
ALA Annual
Conference

The 2015 ALA Annual Conference in Huntington Beach, Calif., Oct. 1-3, welcomed 651 attendees, a record number for the association. Notably, this year’s event featured some adjustments to the programming and offerings, which caught members’ attention and were largely well received.

“Our goal of providing a conference experience with more opportunities for networking and member connectivity was a success,” said Eric Jacobson, ALA president and CEO. “We are thrilled by