Greetings everyone! It's been a minute or two, and like the title above - CSINext is heading down the home stretch of fiscal year 23/24. As we approach the end of the "CSI Year" and  beginning of the summer months it is with great anticipation that we are beginning to plan for CSINext's 24/25 year. More to come on that in the next couple of months...but let's take a look at what has been coming down the stretch with CSINext of late...

Leading the pack we have "CDT Bootcamp". With a history of strong past performances it's not a surprise this contender is out front. What a success this program continues to be. Trainers Dean Bortz & Margaret Owens have been really been workin hard getting their "barn in order" and preparing the next generation of CDT's. This past April 27th, we had over 20 participants attend the virtual boot camp and the feedback was tremendous. A huge THANK YOU to both Dean & Margaret not only for their expertise but their willingness to give their time and energy back to the profession and help develop the future of the industry!

Charging behind "CDT Bootcamp" is "Director Hobbs". A new addition to the CSI and CSINext family we are happy to announce that Emily Hobbs, from St. Thomas Virgin Islands, has been elected to the 2-Year term of Director on the CSINext Board of Directors. I had the pleasure of meeting Emily in January in St. Thomas - and let me tell ya folks - that is some great year-round training ground down there. Emily's presentation in April on building "Island Style" was an eye opening experience into the world of design and construction in the Virgin Islands.  Excited to see the enthusiasm and early form here with more to come! Welcome Emily to the CSINext Board and the CSINext family!!

And coming on in third and within a nose we have "Conference Season". CSINext had members in attendance at the Southwest & Great Lakes Region Conferences this past Spring and is set to be well represented this coming October in Houston, Texas at the 2024 CSI National Conference. Information on the National Conference is now out on CSI's website so be sure to check it out and sign up at CSIResources.org. Hope to see you there!

So...as we come down the stretch and the excitement of the summer comes upon us be here is wishing everyone a safe and happy start to Summer 2024! 

Till next time, 
Mark