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The competition was so fast paced that I could not worry about our competitors," says Joe Barbo, Senior Field Technician, Advanced AV, West Chester, PA. System integrator teams competed in a 12-hour contest to design and build a fully operation audio-visual system.This challenge showcased InfoComm pro AV systems integrator members' design, installation, and programming through a competition judged by an independent panel of InfoComm CTS-I and CTS-D certified installation and design members.Excited attendees visited C2 hall to see the competitors in action and learn innovative techniques.
Advanced AV's Kevin McGinniss, David Goldberg and Joe Barbo accepting the trophy for the
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"What sets AAV apart is that we are constantly challenging each other to be the best in our field," says Barbo.
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WEST CHESTER, Pa. - October 26, 2005 - Joe Barbo took home the gold medal and edged out eleven other contestants at the fourth annual Advanced AV Tech Olympics.Joe placed first in 3 events and outscored his nearest rival by 7 points.
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Drass edged out Joe Barbo, for the gold medal, a $200 cash prize, and an VTG 150, which was generously donated by Extron Electronics.
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Second prize and the silver medal went to Joe Barbo, Field Technician along with a $100 cash prize, while third place was awarded to Rob Polandro along with a $50 cash prize and the bronze medal.