INTERNATIONAL MMETALETAL DDECORATORECORATOR NNEWSLETTEREWSLETTER First Quarter, 2010 ANNOUNCING THE 2010 ANNUAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING & CONVENTION MAY 26—28, 2010 HILTON INDIAN LAKES The time is fast approaching when the metal decorating industry gathers to discuss the state of the art, new techno- logical developments, the latest equipment offerings, regulatory updates, and helpful tips to making your operations and procedures more effective and efficient. Of course, no annual meeting could be a success unless we started on Wednesday with our Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing which sets the tone for great camaraderie and rewarding networking. After a day on the course, the attendees gather in the evening for fun and good food; all in the spirit of raising funds for scholarships for children who have family members who belong to the International Metal Decorators Association. Over the past 5 years we have given more than $23,000 in scholarships; this is a worthy cause. On Thursday we open the day with our membership meeting which is followed by our general session. Metal Packaging, Two Hundred Years of Excellence is our chosen theme for this year which pays tribute to the stability and accomplish- ments of the metal packaging industry. The Convention Committee has developed an agenda which encompasses many aspects of metal decorating in the continuing quest to maintain a scope of excellence in metal packaging. Keynote addresses from industry leaders will inform us on marketing trends and new product developments. Our moti- vational speaker will once again entertain you with thought provoking ideas laden with a humorous side all in the spirit of opening our horizons to become better team players. And then we get down to the pragmatic side of the agenda. Presentations on quality enhancement devices, regulatory directives and developments, equipment breakthroughs, material curing, in plant safety training, and operations efficiency improvements will all be discussed over the Thursday and Friday agenda. As part of the agenda, we will once again have our Breakout Sessions for Flat Sheet and Two-Piece on Table of Contents Thursday afternoon. Our sponsor Hosted Exhibit and Networking session will Director’s Desk…………………………...2 follow the full day of sessions. Capping off our Thursday events will be our Awards Scholarship………………………………...3 Banquet during which time we recognize our Decorator of the Year, Member of Hot from the Oven.……………………...3 the Year and our Excellence in Quality award recipients. Membership News…………………..3—5 Our program is in the final stages of development and we will be mailing all of the Board Meeting Notes…………………..5 registration information in the coming month. You can also stay abreast of DecoDates………………………………….5 Convention planning and registration activity by visiting our website; New Member Voting..…………………..6 www.metaldecorators.org. Online forms for convention sponsorship, Convention Program Outline.……….7 convention registration, display table registration, hotel room reservations, and Convention Sponsorship……………..8 Quality Contest entry forms. Ask A. Ductor, M.D.…………………...10 Resource Guide………………………...11 Your convention experience is just a click away! Excellence in Quality………………….12 We hope to see you in May at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort. www.metaldecorators.org Page 2 Metal Decorator Newsletter From The Director’s Desk The beginning of a new year presents many the opportunity to reflect on past times with hopes that we can make needed changes or to set new goals; goals of attaining heights which were only part of our dreamscape in days gone by. While reading the latest issue of Runner’s World looking for this year’s race challenge, I find myself dreaming of completing the unthinkable; another marathon at my age. Look, running like a penguin will never win races, but that’s not the goal. It’s finishing and taking the journey to heart that’s most rewarding. And years ago I realized that running the long one is like taking on any other worthwhile endeavor; you need to commit. Once committed, focusing becomes the paramount requirement. Focus- ing on completion and fulfilling the dream can be very rewarding. And so it is with our Association; participating in our membership takes commitment. Whether you are a member serving on committees, participating on the Board, serving as an Officer, or maintaining membership over a lifetime, you are focusing on completing and satisfying a goal. A goal which is to be the best you can be in your selected field of endeavor in metal decorating and packaging. Our Asso- ciation banks on such commitment coming from those who volunteer their time and energy to keep the IMDA viable and successful. For 76 years that has been our lifeblood and we continue to seek out those members who are willing to commit to the requirements of long term success. If you find yourself wanting to enhance your journey in the IMDA and join our committees or serve on the board, let us know. We will be your individual race starter, your sideline cheering squad, your personalized trainer and we will point you toward the finish line. It’s a marathon that you will enjoy completing for sure. We hope that doing so will be a goal. We begin another year of IMDA activity and take on the challenges presented in this global econ- omy with zest and vigor. Our convention in May is shaping up to be one of the better ones in recent history. The convention committee is as productive as any I’ve seen and participation is at a high level. Although we have only listed convention outline information in this issue, we will be communicating more detail in the coming month. The format of the convention remains the same except that we are adding an Awards Dinner on Thursday evening to honor the member of the year and quality winners. Our Scholarship Awards process has begun and requests for application packets is underway. This is the year for updating our membership directory and we included pertaining information in our dues invoice mailing. Please do not hesitate to send us your updated information. As always, your timely dues payments are appreciated and help us defray operating costs for the year. For those into the social networking scene, we have set-up a Facebook page: IMDA to stay up to date on the happenings in our membership. Enclosed please find a new member application form. Please consider recruiting at least one new mem- ber this year by signing up a coworker or associate and share the IMDA experience. Please note that I did not begin this letter with proclaiming New Year’s resolutions. They are made to be broken or at least challenged. According to a recent University of Scranton survey, 6 months after January 1st only 46% of those making them fulfill them. 71% keep them for two weeks, 64% for a month and 50% for 3 months. You see, metal decorators set and attain goals instead. Let the race begin! I hope to see you in May. Best wishes, Michael Masenior Executive Director Metal Decorator Newsletter Page 3 2009—2010 MEMBERSHIP NEWS OFFICERS & DIRECTORS President Joseph Finan, INX International Ink Co Vice President 2010 SCHOLARSHIPS Jack Knight, INX International Ink Co Secretary Treasurer Janelle Harris, Ball Corporation W E ARE CURRENTLY SENDING THE Executive Director REQUESTS FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2010. Michael Masenior T O RECEIVE YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE Directors PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE IMDA James Andamasaris, Select Metal Litho Eugene Basler, Anheuser-Busch HEADQUARTERS AT TEL:410-252-5205 Russell Cannon, Crown Cork & Seal OR EMAIL US AT: AMPMGT@ AOL. COM Jim Cation, Rexham Beverage Rick Clendenning, INX International Ink Co Michael Conover, PPG Industries Craig Eberts, First Transitions Jonathan Ellaby, INX International Ink Co. Mark Finch, Silgan Containers HOT FROM THE OVEN Eugene Furey, Honorary Member William Graue, Silgan Closures DUES Dr. William Hoyle, Hoyle Consulting The 2010 membership dues invoices have been mailed. Art Hurley, Silgan Please remit the 75.00 dues payment by March 31 to remain Steve Kight, PPG Industries an active member. To receive the member convention registra- tion rate, or a scholarship application dues payments must be Paul Krueger, Valspar Corporation current. We thank you for your continued support. James Lore, Watson Standard Kenneth Matyska, INX International Ink Co DIRECTORY Surya Misra, S &T Consulting We will be producing our new directory this year. Information Ronald Moreau, Can Corporation of America on gathering your latest contact information was sent with the Ted Nevins, Bway Corporation dues bills. Please return the information request form so we can be sure to have your current contact information including Mark Novotny, Nordson Corp email Jeff Radice, Meridian Arts & Graphics addresses We are communicating more via emails and we Kevin Richards, Bway Corporation want to make sure you are receiving our membership updates. Joseph Runyan II, J.L. Clark Neal Santangelo, Crown Cork & Seal WEBSITE Allan Sayers, Sayers Publishing Our website has been updated to include previous newsletters, quality winners and convention information. A special thanks to Gary Silke, Honorary Member Renee Etiopio and Andy Davidson of INX International for their Mark Von Bokel, Metal Container efforts to update the site. Michael Yavorski, PreCoat Metals Visit metaldecorators.org for this year’s convention, golf outing, and quality competition information. Page 4 Metal Decorator Newsletter MEMBERSHIP NEWS The Value of IMDA Membership Decorator of the Year When new applicants asked for some of What better way to recognize your company’s craftsmen than the benefits of membership in IMDA we pro- nominating them for the IMDA’s Decorator of the Year award. vided our list of the top 10.Here they are. This is our third year of honoring press operators and produc- 1. The ability to seek and receive technical tion personnel who have been nominated by their managers.