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Viking Chapter |
Region:
- February 25, 2010 -- 4th Annual Chapter Curling & Networking: St. Paul Curling Club
- June 9-10, 2010 -- ATW on Microelectronic Packaging and Materials for Medical Devices: St. Paul Curling Club
4th Annual IMAPS Viking Chapter Curling
and Networking Event
February 25, 2010
St. Paul's Curling Club
The IMAPS Viking Chapter would like to invite you to an afternoon of curling.Curling is a game in which two teams of four players each slide a round stone by means of a gooseneck handle on the top over a 138-ft (42-m) stretch of ice toward a target circle. The object is to deliver the stone closest to the centre (called the house). Each player delivers two stones, which average 40 lbs (18.1 kg) apiece, often applying a curl to the stone's trajectory.
The player's teammates use a broom to sweep the ice ahead of the oncoming stone in order to facilitate a longer slide or to adjust the arc of the curl. Blocking and knocking out an opponent's stones are important strategies of the sport. Curling originated in Scotland in the early 16th century. World championships have been held since 1959 and are usually dominated by Canadians and Scandinavians. In 1998 curling became a medal sport in the Winter Olympic Games.
Please bring clean dry tennis shoes.Also, keep in mind that the temperature when we are on the ice is around 42 degrees, so you will need a jacket.
Lunch and beer/drinks will be provided!
Date: Thursday, Feb 25th 2010
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Place: St Paul Curling Club
470 Shelby Ave
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-224-7408
www.stpaulcurlingclub.org
Cost: $30 Members
$40 for Non-Members
$20 Students
RSVP: RSVP by Feb 23rd
to Cathy Peterson from
Peterson Sales and Associates:
Phone: 952-914-0011
IMAPS Workshop & Tabletop Exhibits on
Microelectronic Packaging and Materials for Medical Devices
www.imaps.org/medical
Venue TBD
The International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS) and IMAPS Viking Chapter will host an Advanced Technology Workshop on Microelectronic Packaging and Materials for Medical Devices. The workshop will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota - venue to be determined.
Overview: The combination of advancing demographics (an aging world population) and an explosion of new micro-electronics technology set the stage for significant improvement and miniaturization in the area of medical electronics.
Abstracts are being solicited in the following areas:
- Trends and Challenges for Class III Medical Implants
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Applications for Ultra-Miniature Micro-Electronics
- Human Portable Monitoring Devices
- Patient Monitoring
- Innovations in 3-D Packaging
- Embedded Passives and Associated Technologies
- Sensor/MEMS Technology for Medical Devices
- Enabling Technologies for Power Management
- Micro-Fluidics, Bio-Sensors and Bio-Chips
- Hermetic and Near-Hermetic Packaging Solutions
- INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION—“Advances in Technology for Folded Flex Circuits”
Applications for Ultra-Miniature Micro-Electronics
- Human Portable Monitoring Devices
- Patient Monitoring
An outstanding program is planned with internationally-recognized authorities from industry and academia. Those wishing to present at the Medical Devices Workshop, should submit a 200-word abstract electronically by March 5, 2010, using the on-line submittal form at: www.imaps.org/abstracts.htm. If you need assistance with the on-line submission form, please e-mail Jackki Morris-Joyner (jmorris@imaps.org) or call 305-382-8433.
The Viking Chapter serves the IMAPS member residing in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and western Wisconsin. The IMAPS Viking Chapter promotes and cultivates a local forum for the exchange of technical information and industry solutions relating to microelectronics to help our members and their companies better compete in today’s global economy.The chapter holds technical meetings, plant tours, and networking social events throughout the year. If you are interested in attending meetings, or getting more involved, please contact that Chapter President or any other officers listed below.
Benefits of IMAPS membership for companies:
1.Promote products and services by hosting local chapter meetings and tours.
2.Market and network through table top displays at chapter meetings.
3.Gain a listing in the “who’s who” in the microelectronics on-line industry guide.
4.Exhibit and advertise in IMAPS events and publications at discounted rates.
Benefits of IMAPS membership for individuals:
1.Gain technical information and industry solutions by attending local meetings and plant tours.
2.Build connections to the local industry by participating in social events.
3.Present papers to share your expertise.
4.Attend IMAPS meetings, national workshops and symposiums at discounted rates.
Chapter Officers
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Jay Ellingboe Smiths Medical Senior Project Manager Email: jay.ellingboe@smiths-medical.com Company Overview: Smiths-Medical is an international company which produces a wide variety of medical equipment including infusion pumps |
Cathy Peterson Peterson Sales and Associates |
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Marty Nora Peterson-Nora Sales |
Position Open Secretary |
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Sean Ferrian Ferrian and Associates |
Position Open |
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Todd Ness Stanley Supply and Services |
Mark Vininski |
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Gordy Peterson Email: sales@petersonsales.biz |
Dr. John Dzarnoski College Student Activities Starkey Laboratories Director of Microelectronics Packaging |
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| David Stiff Photographer 3M Application Engineer Company Overview: 3M is a world leading developer of materials used in the electronics industry. |
Bill Kidder Membership Chairman and IMAPS Director Process Technology Engineering, LLC Email: bkidder@imaps.org Company Overview: Manufacturer’s representatives for process and Electronic materials used in microelectronics such as thick film, MEMs |
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| Sue Blankenheim Officer at Large Omni-Tronics, Inc. Email: sue@omni-tronics.com Company Overview: Omni-Tronics is a Manufacturer's rep for companies such as MyData pick & place, BTU, Ekra, Mirtec and others. |
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