Volunteers Recognized at Awards Luncheon March 25, 2018 Scores of RCI members and staff were recognized at the Awards Luncheon Sunday in the Houston Ballroom. Emcee Warren French made introductions of the board of directors, new CEO Lionel van der Walt, and of award presenters. Chairs of various committees introduced each award, and President Mike Williams handed out the awards to individuals. Top […] Read More
President-Elect’s Golf Tournament Results March 24, 2018 First Place Nathan Rockwell, David Johnson, Ron Erdman, and David Armstrong Second Place Michael Johnson, Gary Williams, Kelly Conley, and Justin Cooper Third Place David Leslie, Jeremy Bridwell, Bryan Staffel, Bill Hobgood Closest to the Pin Back Nine – Women Kathy Schoch Longest Yard Back Nine – Men Chris Giffin Longest Yard Front Nine – […] Read More
Keynote Speaker Gary Heil Addresses Opening Ceremony March 24, 2018 By Assistant Director of Publications Katherine Springle Lempka Purple smoke covered the stage as attendees filed into the Houston Ballroom for the Opening Ceremony Saturday afternoon at the convention. As the audience settled, the unmistakable opening strains of the theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey (the song is actually called “Also sprach Zarathustra”) played over […] Read More
Trade Show Underway March 24, 2018 The trade show opened at 3:15 on March 24. It will be open again Sunday morning from 8:45 to noon, and will include a full breakfast buffet. There will be exhibitor demonstrations and plenty to see, do, and learn. Attendees who place a completed ticket in the prize drum will be eligible for cash prize […] Read More
Don’t Miss the Auction Sunday Night March 24, 2018 The RCI Foundations’ Annual Auction will feature many prizes ranging from grand to more mundane. The Foundations’ Reception and Event will start at 5:30 p.m. on March 25, and will be held in the Texas Ballroom, Salons D-E, on the fourth floor. There will be many items for attendees to bid on in the silent […] Read More
Gary Heil to Present Saturday’s Keynote March 23, 2018 “How do we help ordinary people routinely do extraordinary things?” It’s a question of vital importance for today’s organizations. It’s also an inquiry Gary Heil has pursued vigorously over his distinguished career as a consultant and thought leader in the realms of business, management, and innovation. Business and leadership experts are hardly in short supply […] Read More
Feeling Lost? Ask an Ambassador March 23, 2018 The convention ambassadors are experienced RCI members who are available to help first-time attendees find their way. They sit at a table to the left of the registration desk, and will answer questions based on their own experiences. If they can’t help you, they can direct you to someone who can. This year’s schedule is […] Read More
Mentors Assist New Student Members March 23, 2018 For the second year, RCI’s mentoring program has paired conference sponsorship recipients with RCI members in the same field of expertise to make their attendance at the convention as meaningful as possible. The RCI Foundation has provided funding for college students studying architecture, architectural engineering, structural or civil engineering, construction management, or other related areas […] Read More
Register Today | RCI Intnl. Convention & Trade Show, March 22-27, 2018 | Houston, TX March 19, 2018 Intro | Register to Attend | Hotel | Education/Speakers | Networking Events | Schedule | Trade Show | Keynote Speaker: Gary Heil | Golf Tournament | Spouse/Guest Tours 33rd RCI International Convention & Trade Show March 22-27, 2018 | Houston, Texas Marriott Marquis Houston | George R. Brown Convention Center Make your room reservations and register to attend today. Each year RCI members from across North America and abroad gather to participate in […] Read More
Evaluating RCI’s Brand March 05, 2018 RCI has partnered with an independent third party, CCS Innovations, to assess our brand. We are collaborating with Bonnie Taylor. She has developed two surveys to collect information about how RCI is perceived by both its members and by the public at large. You may have seen links to these surveys on our various social […] Read More
