OPENING LETTER

What do the holidays mean to you? For me, the holidays are always plenty busy with business and trying to finish the year on a positive note, while also cherishing time with family and friends.

I have always also taken this time of year to look forward and think about new beginnings. With respect to the Billiard Congress of America, it is a very exciting time as we have many projects and programs that the BCA Board of Directors and headquarters staff are excited to launch in 2023.

Entering our 40th anniversary of the BCA Expo in 2023, we are pleased to co-locate with Amusement Expo International (March 27 – 30) and its growing list of organizations in similar industry segments. Moving the Expo earlier in the planning calendar is going to provide our dealers with more time to partner with manufacturers to plan their purchases for their busy holiday season.

The BCA Expo is also excited to remain in Las Vegas, and now we are closer to the Las Vegas Strip and its vast selection of hotel and dining options and world class entertainment. Additionally, for 2023, the BCA is thrilled to announce that we are developing more member benefits for our pool room operator members. Plus, we are in the final stages of launching a pool table installer and mechanic program. We also look forward to launching a revamped BCA-Pool.com website that will offer additional member benefits.

So, yes, there is a lot of stuff to be excited about. Until then, you can look forward to another great edition of BCA Insider that includes an in-depth look at TikTok, and how you can use it to help your business; preparing for the after-holiday rush; and because so many members had more questions, we did a short follow up on Crypto and NFTs.

Until 2023, let us make some memories we can cherish this holiday season while we listen to sounds of sleigh bells (and cash registers) ringing!

Happy Holidays.

Shane Bouchard

SHANE BOUCHARD, BCA CHAIRMAN

P.S. We also just recently introduced a new auto renewal program for your BCA annual membership dues. Now, renewing your membership is easier than ever!