Los Angeles amusement game distributor C.A. Robinson will host an open house this Wednesday, February 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Pico Boulevard headquarters. Tommy Burgers will be on the menu along with the latest in new amusement games, jukeboxes and more. To learn more about the company, log on towww.carobinson.com.

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The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA)/Amusement and Music Operators Association (AMOA) Amusement Expo, set for March 10-12 in Las Vegas, has released additional information on the AMOA Annual raffle fundraiser for the Wayne Hesch Scholarship program. This year the grand prize will be a new 2010 Honda Fury motorcycle, to be given away on March 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the Hesch booth. The raffle also includes a wide range of prizes. Winners need not be present to win. Since the scholarship began in 1985, nearly $1 million in scholarships have been awarded.  Additional items, including coin-op equipment, will be included in the long list of raffle prizes. Stop by the Hesch booth to get your tickets. For more information, visit (www.amusementexpo.com).

The seminar schedule has been finalized for the AAMA/AMOA Amusement Expo next month. Five sessions will be held on March 10 before the show floor opens at 1 p.m. Topics are: "Redemption 2010 for the FEC and the Street--Where We Are Now and Where We're Headed Next," moderated by Jim Chapman with panelists John Maurer and George McAuliffe; "New Ways to Jump Start a New League Program," moderated by Rick LaFleur, with panelists Mary Laving, Britt Bruner, and Chris McSwain; "In Search of Configuration Cures and Networking Success Stories," moderated by Phil Juckem with panelists Gordy Anderson, Rich Hirschman, and Jon Holcomb; "Card Swipe Systems; How to Get the Most out of 'Em!" moderated by Jim Chapman with panelists Phil Showler, George Smith, George McAuliffe, Violeta Perez, and Paul Schulte; and "Opening General Session: Going Social, Finding a Fit for Social Media in Your Company," with Sheryl Bindelglass.

On March 12 there will be one morning session: "Coin-Op Think Tank--Tapping Into the Talents of Top Operators," moderated by Gaines Butler and featuring panelists Chris Warren, Jeff and Kama Reed, Phil Juckem, Jason Rubin, and Larry Elbert, all past recipients of Play Meter's Operator of the Year Award. For more information, visit (www.amusementexpo.com).

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Wells-Gardner Electronics Corp., in conjunction with the Illinois Coin Machine Operators Association (ICMOA), successfully held their inaugural "Introduction to LCD Monitor and Repair" seminar in mid-January at the company's headquarters in McCook, Ill.

Turnout exceeded expectations, and was attended by a broad cross-section of ICMOA membership. Over 50 technicians throughout the state, as well as attendees from Iowa and Pennsylvania, participated in the seminar that covered topics such as theory of operation, types of displays, identification of major components, and general troubleshooting.

Each year the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) recognizes an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the billiard industry with the presentation of the BCA President's Award. This year the BCA will recognize Fred Mali, who passed away at the age of 76 in 2007. Mali was President and CEO of The Henry W.T. Mali & Co. Inc., the oldest continuously family-run company in New York City, founded in 1826.
 
"Fred Mali was a great ambassador for the game of billiards, as well as the most gentlemanly individual with whom I have ever done business," said BCA President Ivan Lee. He added, "I feel it is important to recognize a man who never had an enemy, made an indelible mark on his company and this industry, and always found time for anyone needing his assistance or support. Fred provided direction and assistance to many people in the billiard industry selflessly and willingly. The loss of Fred Mali to the billiard industry is difficult to accurately determine, but his eternal optimism and civilized manner would have been a guiding light in the troubled economic times that our industry faces today. I only regret that this recognition comes to him posthumously." For more information, visit (www.bca-pool.com).

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