BCA Expo Set for July

Members Favor Return to Summer Time Frame

Colorado Springs, Colorado: In a special vote requested by the BCA Board of Directors, Business Members chose July as the time frame for the International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo, starting with the 2007 show in Las Vegas. Locations for future BCA Expos are under review.

Ballots were received and counted by the Colorado Springs law firm of Holme, Roberts & Owen. The BCA Board of Directors met via conference call o­n December 1 to confirm the membership decision.

"The most important factor in deciding the time and location for the Expo is the will of BCA Business Members," said BCA President John Stransky. "Our members have indicated a strong preference for July, and the board knew that definitive action was required in order to move forward with specific locations and dates beyond 2006."

Due to the advance planning required by an event of this magnitude, the 2006 Expo has already been scheduled for April 6-8, and will be held at the George R. Brown Center in Houston, Texas. "The BCA is committed to its membership and to the success of the billiard industry. Because contracts were signed earlier this year with the Houston convention center and host hotels, it is not possible to renegotiate the dates for 2006," said BCA Executive Director Stephen D. Ducoff.

The International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo is the world's largest business-to-business trade event of its kind, featuring virtually every major manufacturer, wholesaler and supplier of billiard and home recreation products and services.