NFRC to Host First Online Membership Meeting July 19-21
June 17, 2010

The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) will hold its first Virtual Committee Week meeting July 19-21. The meeting takes the place of NFRC's usual in-person summer membership meeting.

"We are excited to host our first online conference this summer," said NFRC chief executive officer Jim Benney. "Virtual Committee Week eliminates costs associated with travel and will provide an opportunity for more stakeholders to participate in the NFRC decision-making process."

NFRC committees and subcommittees will conduct their normal activities during the virtual meeting, but task groups will not meet. Comments on 11 ballots will be reviewed and discussed.

The meeting will be hosted virtually through the web software tool GoToWebinar® by Citrix.

"All you need to participate is access to a computer, and a telephone or Voice-Over-Internet Protocol," said Cheryl Gendron, NFRC's manager, meetings. "This service offers secure access and technical support."

All callers will be muted during the meeting. Attendees who want to speak will virtually "raise their hands" to enter a queue. They may speak after the committee or subcommittee chairperson recognizes them. Voting will also take place using the raise-your-hand feature.

NFRC will conduct two live rehearsals before the meeting to verify that the equipment and software is working properly. Registrants are encouraged to participate in one of the rehearsals, scheduled for July 8 and July 13.

The registration deadline for the meeting is July 9.

CLICK HERE to register or learn more about NFRC's Virtual Committee Week.

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