After the shortest All-Star setup in my 10 year FILO career, the event opened today after just 3 and a half set-up days. The days have been long and tiring, but our outstanding crew was able to assemble our applicable elements, throughout the 400,000+ square foot convention center space, in record time. After months of preparation in the office, a month of prepping equipment in the warehouse, six days of loading trucks and the 3 and a half days of set-up, the event successfully opened fully assembled and on-time. After the excitement and stress of the largest FILO event build, seeing the monster in full force and the smiles on the kids’ faces makes the sweat, blood and tears all worth it. All of the preparation back in Minnesota has paid off.
During show hours our crew will manage the show floor by maintaining and repairing equipment including basketball hoops, signage and shot clocks; coordinating with the NBA and their partners for distribution of all shipments; placement/adjustments of all signage; storage of all empty crates and extra equipment; working with zone and court managers; and assisting with any other needs or requests from anyone working the event.
This is turning into yet another successful FILO event. Our crew is compiled of rookies and veterans whom we have molded into a talented, hardworking and successful 2013 FILO crew. I am looking forward to the rest of the All-Star Weekend here in Houston.
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| Written by: Brian Buron |
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