ENews - February 18, 2008

February 18, 2008

TAPPI Leaders gather for Jacksonville Summit
TAPPI relies on the incredible contributions of its volunteer leaders--and we're offering a special program to help them become the best they can be. The 2008 TAPPI Leadership Summit will be held March 26-27 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida USA. Attendees will take part in an interactive program designed to help them build leadership skills and achieve their goals as Local Section leaders, Committee Chairs, Student Chapter officers, or in any other volunteer leadership role.

A lively program of expert lecture, participatory workshops, and small group discussion will help attendees gain confidence and knowledge. To support the valuable efforts of our volunteer leaders, this Leadership Summit program is being offered at no cost for participants.

All participants are responsible for their own travel and hotel fees; a special rate of US$119.00 (+ 14% tax and fees) will be available at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville. Contact the hotel at +1.904.588.1234 for reservations; make sure to mention the TAPPI Leadership Summit. Register or view program updates online, or contact Scott Springmier at sspringmier@tappi.org, or 1 770-209-7241, to learn more.

Also in Jacksonville: Scheduled in conjunction with the Leadership Summit, the TAPPI 2008 Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, March 27 will give a brief overview of association activities over the past year (no awards will be given at this meeting.) Also on March 27, the invitation-only Fellows Luncheon will induct 11 new TAPPI Fellows for 2008 (see item below).

TAPPI honors eleven new Fellows for 2008
TAPPI has recognized eleven outstanding professionals for their contributions to TAPPI and to the pulp, paper, and packaging industries by awarding them the designation of TAPPI Fellow. TAPPI Fellow is an honorary title bestowed upon less than three percent of TAPPI's membership. For 2008, TAPPI's eleven new Fellows are:

Joseph A. Barsin, principal of Technocrats-Inc., a paper industry consultancy based in Charlotte, N.C.
Katherine Buckman Gibson*, Chairman of the Board of Bulab Holdings Inc.
John H. Cameron, professor in the Western Michigan Univ. Dept. of Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Imaging
Charles E. Courchene, Senior Research Engineer at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA
Charles E. Hodges*, President, the Hodges Group Inc.
W. Densmore Hunter*, Vice President of Technology for Weyerhaeuser Company
Asko Hyttinen*, Senior Vice President of Group Operations Improvement for Stora Enso International
William (Bill) M. Jernigan, Senior Manager, Environmental Compliance for Georgia-Pacific Corp.
Robert E. Johnston, Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of Chemical Engineering at Monash University, Australia
Kasy King, principal of Papermaking Process Consulting in Appleton, WI
Gerard J. F. Ring*, Chair of the Dept. of Paper Science and Engineering at the Univ. of Wisconsin, Stevens Point

* Denotes retiring member of TAPPI Board of Directors

The TAPPI Fellows Class of 2008 will be inducted at TAPPI's Annual Fellows Luncheon, an invitation-only event scheduled to follow the TAPPI Leadership Summit being held March 26-27 in Jacksonville, Florida.

TAPPI Spring Courses offer something for all
Renew your knowledge at one of these excellent TAPPI Courses! Make plans now to attend - or recommend a course to a colleague or customer to help them build industry knowledge. Fast online registration is available for all courses. For targeted information and excellent take-away value, you can't beat TAPPI Courses.

Web Handling & Converting Course
Date: 3/3/2008 to 3/4/2008
Venue: Holiday Inn Riverwalk
Location: Neenah, Wisconsin USA
Taught by well-known authority David Roisum, increase your problem-solving skills through team activities and practical problem-solving exercises with this two-day course, which is being offered immediately preceding the Winding Operations Course (below). You'll discover how to:
Minimize waste and maximize productivity by effectively moving webs through the machines
Achieve increased production volume due to less downtime and fewer quality losses
Impact the bottom line immediately by utilizing the tools, knowledge, and a shared understanding of web handling
Winding Operations Course
Date: 3/5/2008 to 3/6/2008
Venue: Holiday Inn Riverwalk
Location: Neenah, Wisconsin USA
Also taught by widely-published author David Roisum, this focused two-day program offers a mix of problem-solving exercises and team activities to help you gain, retain, and apply effective strategies. It's being offered immediately following the Web Handling & Converting Course (above). You'll learn how to:
Maximize winder throughput through human engineering and automation
Troubleshoot wound roll stresses and defects
Improve winder operation through improving the mechanical design and maintenance of your machines
Team Discount: Three or more employees from the same company who register together for either of the two courses listed above can receive a special discounted registration rate. Reinforce the value of what you'll learn by bringing along your colleagues! Save even more: Attend both courses and save 30% off registration rates.

Hands-on Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics
Date: 3/3/2008 to 3/7/2008
Venue: North Carolina State University
Location: Raleigh, NC USA
This hands-on laboratory workshop provides a broad overview of pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery, recycling, papermaking and converting. A 5-day course will consist of presentations in the morning and hands-on laboratory and pilot-plant exercises in the afternoon. This outstanding introductory-level workshop is appropriate for technical and non-technical individuals who want a lab-focused experience that's engaging and informative. The course registration fee is $1695. For answers to questions related to course content, contact Dr. Richard Venditti +1.919.515.6185 or Richard_venditti@ncsu.edu. For questions related to registration and payment, please contact Pat Hill +1.919.515.2888 or Pat_Hill@ncsu.edu.

Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing Forum
Date: April 15-16, 2008
Venue: Sheraton Nashville Downtown
Location: Nashville, Tennessee USA
Is shipping roll damage giving you headaches? Are you concerned with safety in loading and unloading? Would you like to meet other warehousing and shipping pros who face many of the same challenges you do?

Then make plans to attend TAPPI's 2008 Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing (SRW) Workshop. Get access to knowledge and people who understand your world! This year's program will include sessions covering:
Rail Industry update
Trucking Industry's Perspective on the Paper Industry
Working Group project reports
Damage Prevention - destination inspections: how to and why
Safety issues; railcar doors, loading and unloading
Various vendor presentation highlighting recent innovations in the industry
This is just a highlight of this comprehensive, targeted program - full details are available. The deadline for early-bird registration savings is March 15, 2008 so don't delay. To learn more, contact Scott Springmier at +1.770.209.7241 or sspringmier@tappi.org.

Extrusion Coating Course
Date: April 29-May 1, 2008
Venue: Doubletree Hotel Colorado Springs World Arena
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
For a focused program with real-world application, register today for TAPPI's 2008 Extrusion Coating Course . A revised and updated program features group interaction and proven examples, including "Case Studies for Improved Sustainability in Packaging" and "PLA/PHA Processing Tips & Product Markets." You'll derive genuine value from this targeted program - PLUS all attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the Extrusion Coating Manual or Roll and Web Defect Terminology.

Even more value: Register by March 28, 2008 and save more than $500 on individual registration. Plus, group discounts are available - reinforce the benefits by bringing the entire team! Program information and more is now available.

NEXT WEEK: Discuss Paper Mill Residuals with Lake States TAPPI
Lake States TAPPI is organizing a "Symposium on the Management and Utilization of Paper Mill Residuals." The symposium will be held on February 25-26, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It will highlight ways to reduce contaminants coming into the mill, improve yield and quality of fiber in the mill, plus ways to use mill residuals for products and energy. Identify ways to reduce costs and improve operations at this informative seminar!

There will also be a Roundtable discussion highlighting new and innovative ways to handle mill residuals, plus a trade show spotlighting equipment, processes and products that increase mill efficiencies and use of mill residuals. The Radisson Hotel and Conference Center is conveniently located across from Austin Straubel airport and is adjacent to the Oneida Casino.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Parties interested in participating in the trade show should contact D. Hollenberg, dhollenberg@new.rr.com. Keep checking the Lake States TAPPI website for more information on this really useful event.

Gulf Coast TAPPI hosts Winter Meeting
Be on hand for the Gulf Coast TAPPI Winter meeting, Thursday, February 28, 2008 in Demopolis, AL, USA. This informative meeting will take place at the Rock-Tenn Corp. Training Center and includes a two-part technical program. The first part will focus on Whitewater Closure in a Papermill / Drought Considerations, and will feature a presentation by the Army Corp of Engineers; Part II delves into trends in Paper & Board Coating. TAPPI staff will be on hand to disucss Test Methods, TIPs and Standards as well. All are invited to attend this really useful program -- please mark it on your calendar, and invite any colleagues who may be interested in these topics.

Improve Mill Operations with MOTAG NE Meet
Join the folks of TAPPI's Mill Operations Technical Advancement Group, Northeast Division, as they tackle some of the top issues affecting mills today at the MOTAG NE Annual Spring Meeting, April 16-17, 2008 in Portland, Maine. Highlights of this two-day program include: Chip Mill & Pellet Mill Profiles, OSHA rules, and a Mini Lube Seminar.

The benefit of attending a MOTAG meeting goes beyond the knowledge and experience that you will bring back to your mill or business--it is about building relationships with other mills and gaining valuable experience from the trials of others. Raw materials are a major expense in paper making and a major process area where new-found efficiency can make an immediate impact on profits. Come and discuss your ideas, problems and success stories with people facing the same daily obstacles.

PaperCon '08: Customize your conference for outstanding value
With multiple program tracks, New Technology Showcases, a trade show and more, PaperCon '08 provides a customizable experience that guarantees that you and your team will get exactly the knowledge you need, and make exactly the contacts you need, to improve your business. For knowledge and networking, there's no better opportunity than PaperCon '08!

PaperCon '08 will be held May 4 -7, 2008, at the Adams Mark Hotel in Dallas, Texas, USA, and is presented by PIMA, the TAPPI Papermakers Division, and TAPPI's Coating & Graphic Arts Division.

Want multi-track programming that lets YOU choose where to spend your time? Check out this program, which features tracks on management, reliability, coating, PM efficiency and more.
Want to grab the latest developments to help YOUR MILL reach its goals? A Trade Exhibit and New Technology Showcases will highlight the newest vendor innovations.
Want unparalleled networking? Lunch-and-learn sessions, social events, panel discussions and more get you in touch with experts and industry peers.
Want to reach your customers in the paper industry in a memorable, engaging way? Become a sponsor or exhibitor and customize a Sponsorship Level that suits YOUR marketing goals.

There's no question-you've got to be a part of PaperCon'08! Easy online registration is available. Don't delay.

TAPPI BIM Committee plans Spring Meeting
May 14 - 16, 2008
Marco Island, Florida
TAPPI's Building & Industrial Material Committee will be returning by popular demand to Marco Island for its 2008 Spring Meeting. The technical program will include a guest speaker, "Company Overviews" and subject-focused papers. Recreational activities will include a sailing dinner on Wednesday and fishing and golf on Thursday afternoon, with dinner at Konrad's. All with an interest in this important area are invited to attend. Contact Jim Connaughton, 2008 Spring Meeting Moderator & INTC Coordinator, at jconnaughton@rohmhaas.com to learn more.

Discover 'Enterprise Transformation' with TechnoBusiness Forum
Technobusiness -- The term implies a bond between technology and business, an interdependence that drives both to achieve more together than separately. It is a term well-suited to the forest products industry, where research and innovation have driven process improvement and new product development for decades. To explore this critical relationship, the 2008 Forest Products TechnoBusiness Forum will be held May 20-21, 2008 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on the campus of Georgia Tech.

"Market Dominance Through Enterprise Transformation" is the title of this exciting and valuable program, which is being sponsored by the Center for Paper Business and Industry Studies (CPBIS ) and IPST. The event is also co-sponsored by TAPPI and PIMA.

Registration and complete program details are now available through the CPBIS website.

TAPPI Rail Trip Tours National Parks
Have you reserved your spot yet? Don't wait - call your TAPPI contacts and plan now to meet for this unforgettable journey, scheduled for May 13 through 22, 2008. TAPPI has contracted with GrandLuxe Rail Journeys to give TAPPI Members a travel opportunity like no other. As a TAPPI member, you'll receive a discount when booking for this special trip, featuring first-class rail accommodations on luxury antique Pullman cars and covering a vast expanse of land that is difficult to visit by any other means. In addition to spending quality time with old friends, your journey will include one-of-a-kind views of the Grand Canyon, Zion, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and the Cedar Breaks National Monument.

You'll enjoy gourmet meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fine wines are available in the club cars, with complimentary selections at dinner. A pianist provides music during the cocktail hour, which features complimentary hors d'oeuvres, as historians and lecturers present in-depth background on the route being traveled. Virtual tours of the train cars and detailed information about accommodations are available online.

Rates: (TAPPI members get an additional 5% discount off these rates)

Vintage Pullman accommodations: $5,500 per person
Grand Suites accommodations: $7,900 per person

For more information, contact Kathi Brischler at Travel Inc. at 800-392-2277 ext. 5281. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to space availability. Call your TAPPI friends and invite them for this once-in-a-lifetime journey!

TAPPI will exhibit at Asian Paper 2008
23-25 April 2008
Bangkok, Thailand
Set to take place on 23-25 April, 2008 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention & Exhibition Center in central Bangkok, Asian Paper 2008 offers an unrivalled opportunity for paper professionals to meet, learn, exchange ideas and pick up valuable information to help improve their operations and profitability.

TAPPI will be on hand as hundreds of suppliers exhibit new equipment, services and solutions at the trade fair, and as top-level managers from throughout Asia and around the world take advantage of the special Senior Management Symposium. Plus, the New Applied Technology Conference (NAT) will present the latest technical developments and solutions for pulp and paper production. It will feature more than two dozen speakers in five separate sessions.

If you're planning to be at this exciting event, make sure you stop by and identify yourself at the TAPPI Booth! We'd love to meet you there. Learn more online about this unique event.


	February 18, 2008 TAPPI Leaders gather for Jacksonville Summit TAPPI relies on the incredible contributions of its volunteer leaders--and we're offering a special program to help them become the best they can be. The 2008 TAPPI Leadership Summit will be held March 26-27 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida USA. Attendees will take part in an interactive program designed to help them build leadership skills and achieve their goals as Local Section leaders, Committee Chairs, Student Chapter officers, or in any other volunteer leadership role. A lively program of expert lecture, participatory workshops, and small group discussion will help attendees gain confidence and knowledge. To support the valuable efforts of our volunteer leaders, this Leadership Summit program is being offered at no cost for participants. All participants are responsible for their own travel and hotel fees; a special rate of US$119.00 (+ 14% tax and fees) will be available at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville. Contact the hotel at +1.904.588.1234 for reservations; make sure to mention the TAPPI Leadership Summit. Register or view program updates online, or contact Scott Springmier at sspringmier@tappi.org, or 1 770-209-7241, to learn more. Also in Jacksonville: Scheduled in conjunction with the Leadership Summit, the TAPPI 2008 Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, March 27 will give a brief overview of association activities over the past year (no awards will be given at this meeting.) Also on March 27, the invitation-only Fellows Luncheon will induct 11 new TAPPI Fellows for 2008 (see item below). TAPPI honors eleven new Fellows for 2008 TAPPI has recognized eleven outstanding professionals for their contributions to TAPPI and to the pulp, paper, and packaging industries by awarding them the designation of TAPPI Fellow. TAPPI Fellow is an honorary title bestowed upon less than three percent of TAPPI's membership. For 2008, TAPPI's eleven new Fellows are: Joseph A. Barsin, principal of Technocrats-Inc., a paper industry consultancy based in Charlotte, N.C. Katherine Buckman Gibson, Chairman of the Board of Bulab Holdings Inc. John H. Cameron, professor in the Western Michigan Univ. Dept. of Paper Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Imaging Charles E. Courchene, Senior Research Engineer at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA Charles E. Hodges, President, the Hodges Group Inc. W. Densmore Hunter, Vice President of Technology for Weyerhaeuser Company Asko Hyttinen, Senior Vice President of Group Operations Improvement for Stora Enso International William (Bill) M. Jernigan, Senior Manager, Environmental Compliance for Georgia-Pacific Corp. Robert E. Johnston, Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of Chemical Engineering at Monash University, Australia Kasy King, principal of Papermaking Process Consulting in Appleton, WI Gerard J. F. Ring, Chair of the Dept. of Paper Science and Engineering at the Univ. of Wisconsin, Stevens Point Denotes retiring member of TAPPI Board of Directors The TAPPI Fellows Class of 2008 will be inducted at TAPPI's Annual Fellows Luncheon, an invitation-only event scheduled to follow the TAPPI Leadership Summit being held March 26-27 in Jacksonville, Florida. TAPPI Spring Courses offer something for all Renew your knowledge at one of these excellent TAPPI Courses! Make plans now to attend - or recommend a course to a colleague or customer to help them build industry knowledge. Fast online registration is available for all courses. For targeted information and excellent take-away value, you can't beat TAPPI Courses. Web Handling & Converting Course Date: 3/3/2008 to 3/4/2008 Venue: Holiday Inn Riverwalk Location: Neenah, Wisconsin USA Taught by well-known authority David Roisum, increase your problem-solving skills through team activities and practical problem-solving exercises with this two-day course, which is being offered immediately preceding the Winding Operations Course (below). You'll discover how to: Minimize waste and maximize productivity by effectively moving webs through the machines Achieve increased production volume due to less downtime and fewer quality losses Impact the bottom line immediately by utilizing the tools, knowledge, and a shared understanding of web handling Winding Operations Course Date: 3/5/2008 to 3/6/2008 Venue: Holiday Inn Riverwalk Location: Neenah, Wisconsin USA Also taught by widely-published author David Roisum, this focused two-day program offers a mix of problem-solving exercises and team activities to help you gain, retain, and apply effective strategies. It's being offered immediately following the Web Handling & Converting Course (above). You'll learn how to: Maximize winder throughput through human engineering and automation Troubleshoot wound roll stresses and defects Improve winder operation through improving the mechanical design and maintenance of your machines *Team Discount:* Three or more employees from the same company who register together for either of the two courses listed above can receive a special discounted registration rate. Reinforce the value of what you'll learn by bringing along your colleagues! Save even more: Attend both courses and save 30% off registration rates. Hands-on Workshop for Pulp and Paper Basics Date: 3/3/2008 to 3/7/2008 Venue: North Carolina State University Location: Raleigh, NC USA This hands-on laboratory workshop provides a broad overview of pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery, recycling, papermaking and converting. A 5-day course will consist of presentations in the morning and hands-on laboratory and pilot-plant exercises in the afternoon. This outstanding introductory-level workshop is appropriate for technical and non-technical individuals who want a lab-focused experience that's engaging and informative. The course registration fee is $1695. For answers to questions related to course content, contact Dr. Richard Venditti +1.919.515.6185 or Richard_venditti@ncsu.edu. For questions related to registration and payment, please contact Pat Hill +1.919.515.2888 or Pat_Hill@ncsu.edu. Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing Forum Date: April 15-16, 2008 Venue: Sheraton Nashville Downtown Location: Nashville, Tennessee USA Is shipping roll damage giving you headaches? Are you concerned with safety in loading and unloading? Would you like to meet other warehousing and shipping pros who face many of the same challenges you do? Then make plans to attend TAPPI's 2008 Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing (SRW) Workshop. Get access to knowledge and people who understand your world! This year's program will include sessions covering: Rail Industry update Trucking Industry's Perspective on the Paper Industry Working Group project reports Damage Prevention - destination inspections: how to and why Safety issues; railcar doors, loading and unloading Various vendor presentation highlighting recent innovations in the industry This is just a highlight of this comprehensive, targeted program - full details are available. The deadline for early-bird registration savings is March 15, 2008 so don't delay. To learn more, contact Scott Springmier at +1.770.209.7241 or sspringmier@tappi.org. Extrusion Coating Course Date: April 29-May 1, 2008 Venue: Doubletree Hotel Colorado Springs World Arena Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA For a focused program with real-world application, register today for TAPPI's 2008 Extrusion Coating Course . A revised and updated program features group interaction and proven examples, including "Case Studies for Improved Sustainability in Packaging" and "PLA/PHA Processing Tips & Product Markets." You'll derive genuine value from this targeted program - PLUS all attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the Extrusion Coating Manual or Roll and Web Defect Terminology. Even more value: Register by March 28, 2008 and save more than $500 on individual registration. Plus, group discounts are available - reinforce the benefits by bringing the entire team! Program information and more is now available. NEXT WEEK: Discuss Paper Mill Residuals with Lake States TAPPI Lake States TAPPI is organizing a "Symposium on the Management and Utilization of Paper Mill Residuals." The symposium will be held on February 25-26, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It will highlight ways to reduce contaminants coming into the mill, improve yield and quality of fiber in the mill, plus ways to use mill residuals for products and energy. Identify ways to reduce costs and improve operations at this informative seminar! There will also be a Roundtable discussion highlighting new and innovative ways to handle mill residuals, plus a trade show spotlighting equipment, processes and products that increase mill efficiencies and use of mill residuals. The Radisson Hotel and Conference Center is conveniently located across from Austin Straubel airport and is adjacent to the Oneida Casino. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Parties interested in participating in the trade show should contact D. Hollenberg, dhollenberg@new.rr.com. Keep checking the Lake States TAPPI website for more information on this really useful event. Gulf Coast TAPPI hosts Winter Meeting Be on hand for the Gulf Coast TAPPI Winter meeting, Thursday, February 28, 2008 in Demopolis, AL, USA. This informative meeting will take place at the Rock-Tenn Corp. Training Center and includes a two-part technical program. The first part will focus on Whitewater Closure in a Papermill / Drought Considerations, and will feature a presentation by the Army Corp of Engineers; Part II delves into trends in Paper & Board Coating. TAPPI staff will be on hand to disucss Test Methods, TIPs and Standards as well. All are invited to attend this really useful program -- please mark it on your calendar, and invite any colleagues who may be interested in these topics. Improve Mill Operations with MOTAG NE Meet Join the folks of TAPPI's Mill Operations Technical Advancement Group, Northeast Division, as they tackle some of the top issues affecting mills today at the MOTAG NE Annual Spring Meeting, April 16-17, 2008 in Portland, Maine. Highlights of this two-day program include: Chip Mill & Pellet Mill Profiles, OSHA rules, and a Mini Lube Seminar. The benefit of attending a MOTAG meeting goes beyond the knowledge and experience that you will bring back to your mill or business--it is about building relationships with other mills and gaining valuable experience from the trials of others. Raw materials are a major expense in paper making and a major process area where new-found efficiency can make an immediate impact on profits. Come and discuss your ideas, problems and success stories with people facing the same daily obstacles. PaperCon '08: Customize your conference for outstanding value With multiple program tracks, New Technology Showcases, a trade show and more, PaperCon '08 provides a customizable experience that guarantees that you and your team will get exactly the knowledge you need, and make exactly the contacts you need, to improve your business. For knowledge and networking, there's no better opportunity than PaperCon '08! PaperCon '08 will be held May 4 -7, 2008, at the Adams Mark Hotel in Dallas, Texas, USA, and is presented by PIMA, the TAPPI Papermakers Division, and TAPPI's Coating & Graphic Arts Division. Want multi-track programming that lets YOU choose where to spend your time? Check out this program, which features tracks on management, reliability, coating, PM efficiency and more. Want to grab the latest developments to help YOUR MILL reach its goals? A Trade Exhibit and New Technology Showcases will highlight the newest vendor innovations. Want unparalleled networking? Lunch-and-learn sessions, social events, panel discussions and more get you in touch with experts and industry peers. Want to reach your customers in the paper industry in a memorable, engaging way? Become a sponsor or exhibitor and customize a Sponsorship Level that suits YOUR marketing goals. There's no question-you've got to be a part of PaperCon'08! Easy online registration is available. Don't delay. TAPPI BIM Committee plans Spring Meeting May 14 - 16, 2008 Marco Island, Florida TAPPI's Building & Industrial Material Committee will be returning by popular demand to Marco Island for its 2008 Spring Meeting. The technical program will include a guest speaker, "Company Overviews" and subject-focused papers. Recreational activities will include a sailing dinner on Wednesday and fishing and golf on Thursday afternoon, with dinner at Konrad's. All with an interest in this important area are invited to attend. Contact Jim Connaughton, 2008 Spring Meeting Moderator & INTC Coordinator, at jconnaughton@rohmhaas.com to learn more. Discover 'Enterprise Transformation' with TechnoBusiness Forum Technobusiness -- The term implies a bond between technology and business, an interdependence that drives both to achieve more together than separately. It is a term well-suited to the forest products industry, where research and innovation have driven process improvement and new product development for decades. To explore this critical relationship, the 2008 Forest Products TechnoBusiness Forum will be held May 20-21, 2008 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on the campus of Georgia Tech. "Market Dominance Through Enterprise Transformation" is the title of this exciting and valuable program, which is being sponsored by the Center for Paper Business and Industry Studies (CPBIS ) and IPST. The event is also co-sponsored by TAPPI and PIMA. Registration and complete program details are now available through the CPBIS website. TAPPI Rail Trip Tours National Parks Have you reserved your spot yet? Don't wait - call your TAPPI contacts and plan now to meet for this unforgettable journey, scheduled for May 13 through 22, 2008. TAPPI has contracted with GrandLuxe Rail Journeys to give TAPPI Members a travel opportunity like no other. As a TAPPI member, you'll receive a discount when booking for this special trip, featuring first-class rail accommodations on luxury antique Pullman cars and covering a vast expanse of land that is difficult to visit by any other means. In addition to spending quality time with old friends, your journey will include one-of-a-kind views of the Grand Canyon, Zion, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and the Cedar Breaks National Monument. You'll enjoy gourmet meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fine wines are available in the club cars, with complimentary selections at dinner. A pianist provides music during the cocktail hour, which features complimentary hors d'oeuvres, as historians and lecturers present in-depth background on the route being traveled. Virtual tours of the train cars and detailed information about accommodations are available online. Rates: (TAPPI members get an additional 5% discount off these rates) Vintage Pullman accommodations: $5,500 per person Grand Suites accommodations: $7,900 per person For more information, contact Kathi Brischler at Travel Inc. at 800-392-2277 ext. 5281. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to space availability. Call your TAPPI friends and invite them for this once-in-a-lifetime journey! TAPPI will exhibit at Asian Paper 2008 23-25 April 2008 Bangkok, Thailand Set to take place on 23-25 April, 2008 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention & Exhibition Center in central Bangkok, Asian Paper 2008 offers an unrivalled opportunity for paper professionals to meet, learn, exchange ideas and pick up valuable information to help improve their operations and profitability. TAPPI will be on hand as hundreds of suppliers exhibit new equipment, services and solutions at the trade fair, and as top-level managers from throughout Asia and around the world take advantage of the special Senior Management Symposium. Plus, the New Applied Technology Conference (NAT) will present the latest technical developments and solutions for pulp and paper production. It will feature more than two dozen speakers in five separate sessions. If you're planning to be at this exciting event, make sure you stop by and identify yourself at the TAPPI Booth! We'd love to meet you there. Learn more online about this unique event.
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