• Eliminate travel and lodging costs
• Spend zero time away from work
• Participate as a group for one low fee
• TAPPI members pay $199 per site for most seminars
• Ask questions and hear effective solutions
• Gain new insights from TAPPI quality instructors, experts and other seminar participants on timely information covering the latest hot topics

Following is a complete listing by date of all the TAPPI Virtual Seminars that have been scheduled. Click on the links below for more details on the ones that interest you and new pricing information for TAPPI members.

Read what others have experienced in the following quotes from recent virtual seminar attendees. There is something for everyone at a TAPPI Virtual Seminar!

• This was fantastic! It is a very economical, efficient way to deliver training. We had hard copies of the slides for taking notes. We didn't ask any questions, but we were impressed that questions could be "patched in" seemingly effortlessly. I would guess there would be many opportunities for training in this format.
• Excellent and cost effective method of offering quality training to a larger group of employees than is possible sending outside.
• This was my first virtual seminar and it went better than I had anticipated. I thought we were going to have to type our questions out which I didn't think would be very effective. The ability to ask questions over the phone and also be able to hear the other questions was most beneficial. Overall the course was very informative and answered our main concerns. Thank you.
• We enjoyed the presentation. The question and answer sessions were well done. The program was well received.
• This is the 2nd virtual seminar I have attended and the quality continues to improve.

     August

2004 TAPPI Sizing Short Course Preview Virtual Seminar
August 18, 2004, 1:30 – 2:30 PM EDT
Industry Category: Paper and Board---Introductory Level

Once you’ve completed the seminar you should be able to:

• Understand the major objectives and reasons for sizing of paper and board
• Describe the various paper and board products that require sizing
• Identify the major compounds used for acid, alkaline, and neutral-based sizing
• Understand the difference between aqueous and grease-resistant sizing situations

The Fuzzy Front End of New Product Development: Understanding What Customers Value Virtual Seminar
August 19, 2004, 1:30 – 2:30 PM EDT
Industry Category and Seminar Level: General ---Introductory Level:

Once you’ve completed the seminar you should be able to:

• Understand the major objectives and reasons for sizing of paper and board
• Describe the various paper and board products that require sizing
• Identify the major compounds used for acid, alkaline, and neutral-based sizing
• Understand the difference between aqueous and grease-resistant sizing situations

     September

How Well Does the Paper Industry Manage Energy? The Results May Shock You! A Session For Decision Makers Virtual Seminar
September 2, 2004, 1:30 – 2:30 PM EDT
Industry Category: Paper, Pulping and Coating

Once you’ve completed the seminar you should be able to:

• Understand energy management as a management discipline
• Recognize the opportunities available by introducing a formalized business practices approach to managing energy
• Know how to become a best practices company implementing continuous improvement in energy management

The Mechanics of Wrinkling
September 24, 2004, 1:30 – 2:30 PM EDT
Industry and Seminar Level: PLACE (Polymers, Laminations, Adhesives, Coatings and Extrusions), Paper, Paper Coating and Corrugated - Intermediate Level

Once you’ve completed the seminar you should be able to:

• Recognize wrinkle types by appearance
• Prevent or treat wrinkles
• Determine why some webs and machines are at more risk

Material Transfer Zone Safety - Part 1
September 28, 2004, 1:30 – 3:00 PM EDT
Industry Category and Seminar Level: General - Intermediate Level

Once you’ve completed the seminar you should be able to:

• Recognize hazards and analyze risks of tractor trailers being loaded or unloaded / Trailer Inspection Checklist
• Understand related hazards of trailer separation while loading/unloading at the material transfer zone
• Develop solutions for falls from open dock platforms and open dock doors
• Understand why the threat of trailer related fires are a risk at the loading dock door

     October

The Mechanics of Spreading
October 8, 2004, 1:30 – 2:30 PM EDT
Industry and Seminar Level: PLACE (Polymers, Laminations, Adhesives, Coatings and Extrusions), Paper, Paper Coating and Corrugated – Intermediate Level

Once you’ve completed the seminar you should be able to determine:

• What spreaders are most appropriate for a given application
• How we know that the spreaders are set up properly
• How we know that the spreaders are performing properly

Lean Manufacturing for Flexos and Die Cutters
October 14, 2004, 1:30 – 2:30 PM EDT

Budget Do’s and Don’ts: A Conversation with Willis Potts
October 14, 2004, 1:30 – 2:30 PM EDT

OSHA Citation Patterns and Citation Traps for the Unwary-Part 2
October 19, 2004, 1:30 – 3:00 PM EDT
Industry Category and Seminar Level: General - Intermediate Level

• Gain knowledge of the citations that OSHA frequently cites
• Improve your safety program
• Improve your audit program
• Minimize OSHA liability

     November

Development and Implementation of a NFPA 70E Compliant FR Protective Apparel-Part 3
November 4, 2004, 1:30 – 3:00 PM EDT
Industry Category and Seminar Level: General - Intermediate Level

Once you’ve completed the seminar you should be able to:

• Understand the nature and consequences of Arc Flash/Blast incidents, the importance of a hazard assessment and use of appropriate PPE
• Use the NFPA 70E standard to determine the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed for specific tasks
• Understand flame resistant fabric basics. (Protection- (Arc Rating or ATPV), comfort, value)
• Determine the best type of 70E compliant, FRC/PPE program (rental, lease, direct purchase, combo) for their respective companies

Participation in a TAPPI Virtual Seminar is Easy!
You’ll receive the course materials in advance and all you need is a telephone! To maximize your participation, use a speakerphone, gather the entire group and learn together. In just a short time you'll gain a better understanding of the topic, plus you'll be able to ask questions and interact with the instructor—all at your own location, over the telephone and Internet.

Member Connection
Registration is easy on-line but if you would rather pick up the phone and call to register, please refer to the numbers below. TAPPI’s Member Connection Center will be happy to help you out. They are available to take your call from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
1 (800) 332-8686 (US)
1 (800) 446-9431 (Canada)
+1 (770) 446-1400 (Worldwide)
+1 (770) 446-6947 (Fax)
memberconnection@tappi.org

System & Connection Requirements:
Internet connection: 56K or faster
A separate phone line will be necessary to access the audio portion of the presentation.
Internet Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x or higher or Netscape Navigator 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8
Pentium-based PC: 166Mhz with MS Windows 95 or higher, 64 Megs RAM

* Registration includes one computer connection & one audio connection per site.
* Per site participation is unlimited

PIMA members must log on to TAPPI’s website using the username and password provided by PIMA.

TAPPI VIRTUAL SEMINAR PROCEEDINGS CD-ROMS NOW AVAILABLE
For those who missed a TAPPI Virtual Seminar, Virtual Seminar Proceedings CD-ROMs offer a second chance to 'attend'. The CD-ROMs give interested parties a way to follow along with presentations, including the question and answer session at the end of each broadcast.