An oft-used expression is “it seems like I’ve known them for a hundred years.” Well, for meetpete, that’s literally the case with the five individuals who will be inducted into the Convention Industry Council’s (CIC) Hall of Leaders at the December 11th gala at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Congratulations to (in order of how long I’ve known them): Steve Hacker, IAEE; Bob Moore, Freeman; Ed Scannell, Center for Professional Development & Training; Christine Duffy, Maritz Travel; and Roger Tondeur, MCI. For information about the dinner gala, contact CIC (www.conventionindustry.org).