As COVID-19 continues to affect everyone's schedules, the Iowa Heartland Chapter is offering one final virtual training for 2020.

WiFI Basics will be presented by Tony Holmes with VeEx and will provide a comprehensive overview of this vital technology and the issues that occur.

As we head into 2021, it is likely that the Iowa chapter and others around the county will continue to utilize virtual platforms for additional training, so keep checking back for more details.

Details on our entire training schedule can be found here on our website at the "Events & Trainings" page.

The return of familiar faces and some new ones are part of the 2021 Iowa Heartland SCTE Board of Directors.

There were six Board terms open for 2021. After a call for nominations this fall, a total of 6 persons were nominated. Since the number of nominations was the same as the number of openings, an official election was not needed. The current Board approved the new positions at their meeting on November 24, 2020.

Returning for another two-year term on the Board are Josh Robinson with USA Communications, the Chapter treasurer; Eric Lage with Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility, the Chapter secretary; and both Dishon Clark and David Riley with Mediacom.

The new members of the Board for 2021 will be Brenda Stottler with Technetix and Kirk Hauskins with ImOn Communications. Both Stotler and Hauskins have served as associate board members in 2020.

Thank you to our new Board members for their leadership and support for the Iowa Heartland Chapter!

The Iowa Heartland Chapter has scheduled another informational training for members on September 30, 2020.

This online OTDR Training will be led by Jeff Harmon with Viavi Solutions and is a great way to brush up on your skills using an OTDR as part of your role as a technician.

COVID-19 continues to severely limit in-person training sessions. Fortunately, SCTE chapters from across the nation are stepping up to the plate to provide continuing professional development opportunities in a virtual session!

Below is a list of virtual trainings being offered by other chapters. These trainings are all FREE, and the Iowa Heartland Chapter receives credit for our members who participate. Hopefully you can take time to check these trainings out and keep making yourself more excellent!

9/1/2020
North Florida Chapter Grounding & Bonding Webinar

9/8/2020
Inland Empire Chapter LTE Impacts on CATV Networks

9/9/2020
Buckeye State Chapter Return Path Troubleshooting

9/9/2020
Chattahoochee Chapter RPHY Webinar

9/10/2020
Inland Empire Chapter LTE Impacts on CATV Networks

9/15/2020
Dakota Territory Chapter Virtual Vendor Day

9/16/2020
Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Vendor Day and Cable-Tec Games

9/16/2020
Piedmont Chapter Node Optimization Webinar

9/16/2020
Razorback Chapter Training

9/18/2020
San Diego Chapter Executive Roundtable

9/23/2020
Buckeye State Chapter Work Smarter, Not Harder Webinar

9/23/2020
Cactus Chapter Ethernet and DOCSIS Speedtesting Webinar

9/23/2020
Heart of America Chapter Fiber Installation Webinar

9/23/2020
Michiana Chapter Business Services Testing Webinar

9/23/2020
NYC Chapter Network Sweep & Balance

9/23/2020
Rocky Mountain Chapter 25th Annual Symposium

9/24/2020
Central Indiana Chapter Golf Outing 2020

9/24/2020
Crystal Coast Chapter Back To Basics At the Cable Plants

9/24/2020
Green Mountain Chapter WiFi Troubleshooting

9/24/2020
Rocky Mountain Chapter Optical Testing: OTDR Webinar Only

9/30/2020
Hill Country Chapter Golf, Vendor Day And Cable-Tec Games
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The Iowa Heartland Board of Directors has appointed Eric Lage of Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility as the new Chapter Secretary.

Lage replaces Julie Bent (Mediacom) who stepped down from the secretary position and Board this summer.

Lage is the General Manager of Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility, a position he has held since 2015. 

Thank you to Eric for stepping up to fill this vital role on the Chapter Board!

Although in-person training opportunities for the Iowa Heartland Chapter (and all SCTE chapters nationwhide) are on hold due to COVID-19, there are still many ways to continue building your skills!

We strongly encourage Iowa technicians to take advantage of this virtual learning.

Our Iowa chapter will receiving training hour credits for every 5 persons that participate, so spread the word among your friends and co-workers!

August Webinar Trainings

• Southern California Chapter DAA Past, Present & Future on Aug. 19
• Razorback Chapter Continuity: Power Supply Monitoring on Aug. 25-27
• Rocky Mountain Chapter Proper Drop Cable Preparation & Connectorization on Aug. 27

​Also be watching for details on the next virtual training to be hosted by the Iowa Heartland Chapter!

Although in-person training opportunities for the Iowa Heartland Chapter (and all SCTE chapters nationwhide) are on hold due to COVID-19, there are still many ways to continue building your skills!

We strongly encourage Iowa technicians to take advantage of this virtual learning. Our Iowa chapter will receiving training hour credits for every 5 persons that participate, so spread the word among your friends and co-workers!

Gateway Chapter: Building a Small Business LAN Part 1 Jul 7, 2020 3:00 PM CDT at:
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5142499853497428748


Badger State Chapter - Fiber Installation
Jul 8, 2020 8:00 AM CDT at:
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3886774011412881931


Great Lakes Chapter - Fiber Optics on Jul 8, 2020 2:00 PM EDT at:
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8581015760721971726


Eastern PA Chapter: WiFi & WiFi Networks
Jul 9, 2020 11:00 AM EDT at:
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1032813460408770316


Texas Gulf Coast & Sam Houston Area Chapters:
HFC Standby Power Supply Operation
Jul 10, 2020 8:00 AM CDT at:
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7081136765188137228


Eastern PA Chapter: Bonding & Grounding
Jul 15, 2020 11:00 AM EDT at:
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6087413548895702539


Hill Country: HFC Standby Power Supply Operation 
Jul 17, 2020 8:00 AM CDT at:
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1883560582578668815


South Jersey Chapter: Network Speed and Performance Jul 1, 2020 9:00 AM EDT at:
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7966951710783320077


Rocky Mountain Chapter: All About Shielding Integrity - Keeping Signals in and Noise Out
Jul 30, 2020 4:00 PM MDT at:
attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7613319084571044875

Due to concerns nationwide over the spread of the COVID-19 virus (aka Corona virus) and the desire to protect attendees, the Cable-Tec Games originally scheduled for March 16th have been postponed to a future date.

We hope to reschedule the games at the appropriate time, so please check back for updates. Thanks for your understanding, and keep washing those hands!

2020 will see two new faces on the Iowa Heartland SCTE Chapter Board of Directors.

Julie Bent of Mediacom was elected to serve a two-year term during the elections held in November 2019. Eric Lage of Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility was appointed to fill the remaining year on the Board term previously held by Dave Schilling of Cedar Falls Utilities, who resigned effective 12/31/19.

At their January 7, 2020 Board meeting, the following officers were chosen for 2020:

• President: Dave Fyffe, ImOn
• Vice President: Ron Grigsby, RDG Telecom
• Treasurer: Josh Robinson, USA Communications
• Secretary: Julie Bent, Mediacom

Thank you to all the Board members for continuing to serve!