Recently, I noticed a television schedule announcing the airing of one of my all-time favorite programs, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’. As a child growing up in the 1960’s, the annual airing of this program was proof that Christmas was just around the corner.
With no reruns on broadcast television, my brothers and I would plan our entire week around watching this special program each year. With a cool soundtrack, the program brought our favorite Peanuts characters to life as Charlie Brown strove to discover the meaning of Christmas. To this day, Linus VanPelt’s simple monologue is one of my favorite holiday memories.
With the holidays and busy year-end schedules upon us once again, I invite you to take the time to make special memories with family and friends and to keep them in your heart where you may easily find them in the future.
As we enjoy this holiday season, we extend a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to all of our readers, friends, and associates throughout the world for everything that you do for us all year long. May your holidays be filled with peace and joy and your New Year with good health and happiness.
~ Jim Seffrin and the Staff of Infraspection Institute
Linus’ Monologue
Charlie Brown: Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?
Linus: Sure, Charlie Brown. I can tell you what Christmas is all about. Lights, please.
And there were in the same country, shepherds, abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night and lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them. And the glory of the Lord shone ’round about them and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, "Fear not. For behold, I bring you tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you, ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger."
And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly hosts praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest and on Earth, Peace and Goodwill toward men."
That’s what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown.
Excerpted from ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ by Charles Schulz
Distance Learning Courses
Since 2004 Infraspection Institute has been providing web-based training courses for infrared thermographers. We maintain the world’s most comprehensive selection of online training courses which includes Level I, II, and III Thermography as well as several application and industry-specific courses.
Courses are available 24/7 from anywhere in the world via a computer or a smart device. Students who complete 32 hours of training qualify to take the Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® exam. Take your training wherever and whenever it’s convenient for you!
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors has approved Infraspection Institute’s IR/INFO Conference as a continuing education resource for its members.
InterNACHI members who attend the IR/INFO 2017 Conference will qualify for 24 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Those who attend the entire conference will be able to satisfy their continuing education requirements for all of 2017 with this one event! IR/INFO 2017 is scheduled for January 22 – 25, 2017 in Orlando, FL.
Infraspection Institute, the undisputed leader in infrared thermographic education and training, created and developed IR/INFO in 1987 as a forum for information exchange in the thermographic, NDT, and P/PM realms. This unique program is well known within industry as the original source for infrared information exchange. As we have throughout the last decade, Infraspection once again presents you with the opportunity to join us for four days of dynamic education at its finest.
In addition to CEU’s, InterNACHI members attending the full conference will receive a tuition voucher for up to 100% discount on a 2017 Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® training course!
IR/INFO is a unique gathering of infrared and inspection professionals from around the world. IR/INFO provides a unique opportunity for four days of learning, networking and fun in a relaxed, yet professional atmosphere.
In celebration of IR/INFO’s 28th anniversary, Infraspection Institute are pleased to announce a special offer combining the world’s most respected infrared training and certification program with the industry’s original technical conference.
Attend IR/INFO and receive a tuition voucher for up to 100% discount on a 2017 Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® training course.
Special offers may not be combined with any other discount. Training course vouchers must be used by 12/31/17. Tuition vouchers are transferable to a third party for a $500 administrative fee.
Since 2004 Infraspection Institute has been providing web-based training courses for infrared thermographers. We maintain the world’s most comprehensive selection of online training courses which includes Level I, II, and III Thermography as well as several application and industry-specific courses.
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors has approved Infraspection Institute’s IR/INFO Conference as a continuing education resource for its members.
In celebration of IR/INFO’s 28th anniversary, Infraspection Institute are pleased to announce a special offer combining the world’s most respected infrared training and certification program with the industry’s original technical conference.
