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nother publishing year comes to an end with this issue of RINK Magazine. The objective of RINK has always been to be the definitive publication for the ice rink industry and the individuals who work in it. We believe that this objective has been achieved since Serving The American Rinks (STAR) took over ownership of the publication in 2006. However, we have a mantra at STAR, which is: "There is always room for improvement" and RINK Magazine is no exception. We are always looking for ways to keep the magazine fresh and relevant, so if you have an article idea, would be interested in contributing an article, or know someone that would be interested in contributing, then please drop us a line. RINK is intended to be informational, educational and enjoyable to read. If you don't think an issue has delivered these three things, please let us know. Putting together every issue of RINK is a large undertaking, and could not be done by the RINK staff alone. Without the helpful feedback from our readers, the direction from our editorial board, the contributions from our authors, the expertise of our publisher, and support from our advertisers, RINK would not be the magazine it is today. I would like to thank everyone who has supported the production of the magazine this year and in the past 10 years. As always, I hope you enjoy this issue of RINK, and I wish you a happy holiday season. — Jeff Theiler, Chief Operating Officer, Serving The American Rinks Opening ADDRESS Welcome from Jeff Theiler 12 / NOVEMBER.DECEBER.2016 RINKMAGAZINE.COM Let us know what you think of RINK THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF STAR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 // VOL. 19, NO. 6 RINKMAGAZINE.COM // INFO@RINKMAGAZINE.COM C E O Steve Farbman P R E S I D E N T James McEwen S E N I O R V I C E P R E S I D E N T David Jensen C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R Rob Johnson A RT D I R E C T O R Mike DeArmond D E S I G N E R S Brandon Favre, Karli Seman, Annie Clemency A D S A L E S Bryan Nelson E D I T O R S : Karl Anderson, Aaron Paitich, Jessi Hinrichs M A R K E T I N G C O O R D I NAT O R : Elizabeth Boger RINK Magazine is the definitive business publication for professionals in the ice rink industry and is the leading source for information on facility management, operations and programming. Mission of STAR: "To advance the ice rink industry through membership, world-class education, training, resources and events." C H I E F O P E R AT I N G O F F I C E R Jeff Theiler D I R E C T O R , E D U CAT I O N John Monteleone O F F I C E A S S I S T A N T Tom Wacker PUBLISHING PARTNER 505 North Highway 169, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55441 P H : (763) 595-0808 FA X : (763) 595-0016 E - M A I L : info@touchpointmedia.com W E B S I T E : touchpointmedia.com P H : ( 719) 538-1149 FA X : (719) 538-1160 E - M A I L : info@starrinks.com W E B S I T E : starrinks.com | narce.com STAR is a proud partner with USA Hockey and U.S. Figure Skating. E D I T O R Aaron Paitich M A NAG I N G E D I T O R Jessi Pierce C O N T R I B U T I N G W R I T E R S Elizabeth Boger, Dan Foster, Jessi Hinrichs, John Monteleone, Casey Murdough, Craig Petersen, Jeff Theiler, Emily Zak E D I T O R I A L B OA R D Mike Bauer, T.C. Lewis, Craig Petersen, Ben Ruggles, Dave Wescott D E S I G N E R S Mike DeArmond, Karli Seman, Brandon Favre, Annie Clemency A If you have any ideas for RINK Magazine or would like to contribute, contact us at info@starrinks.com