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The Benson Hotel, Portland, OregonOctober 2-5, 2017
80TH ANNUAL MEETING
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
1875 I Street, NW • Suite 500 Washington, DC 20006Tel: (202) 887-5872 Fax: (202) [email protected] • www.acil.org
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The ACIL Code of Ethics below pays tribute to Earl Hess’ legacy, enriching the laboratory community through his emphasis on ethics in business management, and establishing ACIL’s Earl H. Hess Memorial Lecture Fund.
EACH MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION AGREES THAT IT IS THEIR POLICY TO ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING CODE OF ETHICS
• To cooperate in elevating and maintaining the professional status of independent scientific, engineering and testing firms and in securing recognition of the value of services rendered by them.
• To assert competency only in work for which adequate equipment and personnel are available or adequate preparation has been made.
• To have a clear understanding with the client as to the extent and kind of services to be rendered, especially in fields where different grades or characters of services are offered.
• To endeavour in reports to make clear the significance and limitations of findings reported.
• To safeguard reports as far as possible against misinterpretation or misuse, and to contend against such misinterpretation or misuse.
• To oppose and to refrain from incompetent and fraudulent inspection, sampling, analysis, testing, consultation, development and research work.
• To deal honestly and fairly in all business and financial matters with employees, clients and the public.
CODE OF ETHICS
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PRELIMINARY SCHEDULESUBJECT TO CHANGE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 20178:00 am - Noon Board of Directors Meeting
9:30 am - 1:00 pm Registration Open
10:00 am - Noon ILI Analyst Enrichment Work Group Meeting
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Section Breakouts
CASCMETESS - Sponsored by Pace AnalyticalFSS - Sponsored by PerkinElmerDetails on Pages 4-5
3:00 pm Break
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Welcome Reception with Exhibitors Sponsored by Pace Analytical
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 20177:00 am Registration Opens
7:30 am - 8:30 am Networking Breakfast/Opening Session Sponsored by CEM
8:30 am - 9:45 am Keynote PresentationRedmond RamosSuccess Through Struggle
9:00 am - 11:00 am Spouses/Guests Gathering
9:00 am - 10:00 am Scholarship Committee meeting
9:45 am -10:45 am Educational Session Ken LynchLet P.A.P.E.R. Work For YouSponsored by Thermo Fisher
10:45 am - 11:00 am Break
11:00 am -12:15 pm OCC Strategy
12:15 pm - 5:30 pm Golf Tournament(box lunch provided)
12:15 pm - 5:30 pm Networking Event / Wine Tour(box lunch provided)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Reception with Exhibitors
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Evening on Your Own
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 20177:00 am Registration Opens
7:00 am - 8:00 am ILI Board Meeting
7:30 am - 8:30 am Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors Sponsored by Pace Analytical
8:30 am - 10:00 am General Session & KeynoteChristine McKinley The Power of Facts: How Trust is Earned (and Burned)Sponsored by Waters Corporation
9:00 am - 11:00 am Spouses/Guests Gathering
10:00 am - 10:30 am Break
10:30 am - Noon Educational Session Jason GreerDiversity and the Brain
Noon - 1:45 pm Lunch & Annual Business Meeting Sponsored by Agilent Technologies
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Spouse Tour: Columbia River Gorge
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Exhibitor Breakdown
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm CEO Forum Details on Page 6
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Educational Session for non CEO attendeesJason Greer and Ken Lynch Recruiting and Retention Strategies
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Break
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Annual Dinner & Reception at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 20177:00 am Registration Open
7:30 am - 8:30 am Networking Breakfast
8:30 am - 10:30 am Roundtable Workshop
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SESSION BREAKOUTSSUBJECT TO CHANGE
CAS BREAKOUT SESSION AGENDA , OCTOBER 2, 2017, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
1:00 pm Role call, chair’s comments, antitrust statement
1:15 pm Preston Millar Award Presentations
1:30 pm Review and Approval of August 2017 CAS Meeting Minutes
1:40 pm 3rd Party Certifier Working Group Report
Annual Recap
Current Issues/Updates
Outlook – Next twelve months
2:00 pm EMC Working Group Report
Annual Recap
Current Issues/Updates
Outlook – Next twelve months
2:20 pm Smart Grid Report
2:35 pm NIST Conformity Assessment Concept Outline – ACIL comments finalization
3:00 pm Afternoon Break
3:15 pm State of the CAS – Review CAS Focus/Structure to Improve Value and Advocacy
Value Proposition
Dashboard
Review Executive Committee/Working Group Structure
Member Profile/Expectations
3:45 pm 2017/2018 Section Objectives/Strategies/Measures
4:30 pm 2018 Policies and Practices (P2) Meeting
Speakers
Program Ideas/Changes
4:45 pm EMC Webinar Updates for 2017
October 18: Review of the Annual IEC/CISPR Meeting
November 28: Review of IEC Advisory Committee on EMC (ACEC) Meeting
4:50 pm AOB
5:00 pm Adjourn
CMET BREAKOUT SESSION AGENDA , OCTOBER 2, 2017, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
1:00 pm Role call, chair’s comments, antitrust statement
1:10 pm Review and Approval of September 2017 Summary
1:15 pm Preston Millar Award Presentations
1:20 pm Guest Speaker from the West Coast
2:10 pm CMET Member Firm Quality Forum
Focus on Issues, Documents, etc. for Member Firms through Linkedin groups/conference calls
3:00 pm Afternoon Break
3:15 pm Discussion and Approval – Special Inspection Position Paper
4:00 pm New Membership
4:10 pm 2018 Section Objectives, Value Proposition
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4:20 pm 2018 Policies and Practices (P2) Meeting
Program Ideas/Changes
4:40 pm Discussion on Open Items/topics
4:50 pm AOB
5:00 pm Adjourn
ESS BREAKOUT SESSION AGENDA , OCTOBER 2, 2017, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
1:00 pm Call to order
1:10 pm Introduction of Members and Guests
1:15 pm ACIL Antitrust Statement & Approval of Staff
September 2017 ESS Meeting Summary
1:20 pm Update on EPA Program Office Activities, ELAB
1:40 pm Update/Issues on Laboratory Accreditation
TNI NGAB Issue
2:00 pm ILI Activites
AEWG Training Program
New Technology Incubator Efforts
2:45 pm Preston Miller Award Presentation
3:00 pm Afternoon Break
3:15 pm Citizen Science Issue Discussion
4:00 pm General Discussion – Status of EPA
“What Does the Current Impact of EPA Changes Have on the Testing Community: Individual State Actions?”
5:00 Adjourn
FSS BREAKOUT SESSION AGENDA , OCTOBER 2, 2017, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
1:00 pm Role call, chair’s comments, antitrust statement
1:15 pm Review and Approval of September 2017 CMET Meeting Minutes
1:25 pm Preston Millar Award Presentations
1:30 pm Update on FDA/ACIL – ILI MOU
1:50 pm Update on 3rd FDA/ILI Summit Meeting
2:10 pm Update on FDA-FSS Multi-lab study for antibiotics in distillers grains
2:30 pm Update on FSS White Paper to Administration
2:40 pm Cannabis Lab Representatives
Introduction and general discussion
2:45 pm Overview – ACIL Presentation
Background and Legislative Federal and State Level Experience
Short Testimonials
3:00 pm Afternoon Break
3:15 pm Continuation of ACIL Discussion and Q&A from Guests
3:30 pm Open Discussion – Needs of Cannabis Testing Labs & Next Steps
5:00 pm Adjourn
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SPEAKERS
REDMOND RAMOS TUESDAY, 8:30 AM
Ramos deployed to Afghanistan as a combat replacement for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Navy Corpsman. While in Afghanistan, Ramos was rushing to assist an injured Marine when he stepped on an IED, losing his left leg. He won his Warrior Games medals just seven months after his injury.
Ramos has been involved in public speaking since 2008. While in the military, he was always striving to teach his junior Corpsmen (field medics) and Marines combat trauma management. Ramos was in charge of training the Japanese Self Defense Force ( JSDF) in combat medicine during Exercise Forest Light 2010 in Sekiyama, Japan.
The day Ramos left the military, he began teaching tactical combat medicine as a civilian contractor for the military. He then found happiness in speaking for the Elizabeth Hospice Center. Being able
to thank WWII veterans and their families for their service was an experience like no other. A year later, he was speaking for the hospice center by day and teaching tactical medicine by night.
Success Through Struggle
A compelling speaker and storyteller, former Fleet Marine Force Navy Corpsman Redmond “Red” Ramos delivers a high energy presentation on the power of positivity. With humor, humility and moving recounts of his military experiences, Ramos reminds audiences that through the power of your own thoughts, you are the most influential person in your life.
KEN LYNCH TUESDAY, 9:45 AM* Joint session with Jason Greer — Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Ken Lynch, a recognized expert in Human Resources (HR), is a best-selling author, business executive, corporate trainer, consultant, educator, guest speaker and mentor with experience in start-ups and established organizations, both for-profit and not-for-profit. Ken is also a Veteran of the U.S. Army and works with Veterans in their transition back into the civilian workforce. He is the founder of two HR resources to aid the HR community: The HR Network and The HR Diner. Ken is a recipient of the State of Missouri Society of Human Resource Management “Leadership, Education, Achievement and Dedication (LEAD) Award”. He holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, graduate degree in Business Administration and is completing a doctorate in Management. Additionally, Ken is a
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certified trainer with AchieveGlobal Management Training programs and Development Dimensions International’s Learning Systems, and holds certifications as a Senior Professional in Human Resources and the Society of Human Resource Management — Senior Certified Professional.
Let P.A.P.E.R. work for you!
In the current environment where we have a shortage of skilled labor, effective talent management techniques are vital to the success of organizations. Through the simple process of “P.A.P.E.R.”, you will discover how to meet the talent needs for your organization and win this battle for skilled talent!
CHRISTINE MCKINLEY WEDNESDAY, 8:30 AM
Christine McKinley grew up in Alaska, and then attended Catholic high school in California, despite not being Catholic. McKinley is a licensed mechanical engineer, performing musician, and host of History Channel’s “Decoded.” Her musical about physics and Catholic school, “Gracie and the Atom,” received an NEA grant and a 2010 Portland Drammy Original Score award. Her engineering career has included work building power plants, designing HVAC systems, and commissioning mechanical systems for hospitals, schools, and semiconductor fabs. McKinley relies on the laws of physics for guidance and inspiration. Her book, Physics for Rock Stars explains why the laws of gravity are comforting in hard times and how to use the Periodic Table as a guide for dating. It was published by Penguin in 2012 and has been translated into Chinese and Korean.The Power of Facts: How Trust is Earned (and Burned)
Christine McKinley’s book, Physics for Rock Stars describes how the laws of gravity, motion, and energy are the most reliable practical and personal guide available. The reason for this is simple: Physics is a statement of the truth. And even when the truth is hard to take, progress can’t be made by avoiding it.
In Christine’s ACIL address, she will make the case that the way to promote lasting trust in anything (products, agencies, medicines, material samples) is to know the truth about it. She will reinforce to the members of the ACIL that they are sometimes in an uncomfortable position. Sometimes the truth they must report holds up a schedule, increases cost, or stops a product launch. But the alternative is far worse. Christine will use some tragic and hilarious examples of a “non-truth” building into a disaster to remind the ACIL members why their work is more than simply testing and reporting.
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JASON GREER WEDNESDAY, 10:30 AM* Joint session with Ken Lynch — Wednesday, 2:00 PM
Jason Greer is founder and President of Greer Consulting, Inc. (GCI), a Labor Management and Employee Relations Consulting firm.
Mr. Greer combines his natural wit and storytelling ability with his experience in counseling, training and conflict resolution. He speaks to managing through personal and corporate growth while maintaining an intimate connection to the human components that define us and make our respective cultures special.
Mr. Greer is widely known for his work in the area of racial reconciliation based upon his experiences as a victim of cross burnings and racial harassment by the Knights of Ku Klux Klan. This story and the resulting lessons have been given new perspective in his keynote, Diversity & The Brain: What’s Your Story?, wherein he
champions and celebrates diversity as a means of overcoming barriers to success and experiencing the best that an organization and/or community has to offer.
Educational Session – Diversity & The Brain: What’s Your Story?
The Diversity & The Brain: What’s Your Story? Presentation is all about removing the stigma associated with Diversity and teaching people to embrace our commonalities without focusing unnecessary attention on our differences. By tapping into our internal “stories” we begin to understand how to look beyond surface level details such as color, gender, sexual orientation, etc. By focusing in on breaking down the proverbial walls that separate us, companies and organizations will realize a greater sense of relatedness and productivity among the work force. Jason Greer’s approach to diversity training has been described as a “complete breath of fresh air” because he expands the conversation about diversity. He inspires and challenges the audience in such a way that people walk away with a greater understanding and appreciation of our commonalities. Jason digs deep below the surface of the issues, exploring how the human brain comes pre-hard-wired to send cautionary alerts when faced with input from “others” that are not like us. Then he demonstrates how “brain chemistry isn’t destiny,” and leaveshis audience with actionable steps to achieve their personal and corporate goals. It’s an uplifting session thatparticipants reflect on for weeks and months to come!
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The CEO Forum is by invitation only and open to CEO’s & Senior Executives, a unique opportunity for peer to peer interaction between CEO’s and Senior Executives. There will be multiple presentations during the Forum, as well as plenty of time for discussion relating to the various topics, which will include preparing for the current challenges in the testing industry in support of certification and managing global growth.
CEO FORUMWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2017, 2:00 – 4:30 PM
DAVID STEINKELERDavid Steinkeler is a Director in Baird’s Global Investment Banking business primarily focused on the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (“TICC”) sector. David is responsible for sector coverage, origination and execution of mergers and acquisitions, equity offerings and other financial advisory services. David has advised on over $6.5 billion of aggregate transaction value including the sale of 3i’s Element Materials Technology to Bridgepoint, Metalmark’s acquisition of Camin Cargo and OMERS sale of Maxxam Analytics to Bureau Veritas. Prior to joining Baird in 2010, David worked at UBS Investment Bank where he was primarily focused on M&A. David received his M.B.A. with distinction from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and his B.S. with honors from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
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DAVID STEINKELER BENNET SUMMERS VIVEK MADAN
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BENNET SUMMERSBennet is a Partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants in B2B Services Practice with over 15 years experience in strategy and transaction support. He has helped many clients across a variety of B2B industries (including TIC, Outsourcing, Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure, Automotive & Logistics) develop growth strategies and transform their operational and commercial platforms to support this growth.
Within TIC, Bennet has worked with a variety of investors and industry participants across North America, Europe, and Asia, including:
• North American market and competitive strategy for ‘Tier 1’ TIC player• IPO and subsequent growth strategy for Exova• Investment in leading US Environmental and Life Sciences Testing Player• Element Materials Technology investment by Bridgepoint in 2016 and acquisition of Exova in 2017• LGC Group (sale to Bridgepoint in 2010 and subsequently to KKR in 2016)
VIVEK MADANVivek Madan is global Head of Business Services at OC&C Strategy Consultants, and divides his time between our NYC and London offices.
His areas of expertise include TIC, Engineering & Infrastructure Services, Business Process Outsourcing, and Hi-Tech Industrial Products & Services
Within TIC, Vivek has served a cross-section of the fastest growing players on issues of strategy, M&A and performance improvement. He has also supported private equity investors’ acquisitions of several players across US and Europe.
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NETWORKING EVENT: WINERY TOUR TUESDAY, 12:15 PM — 5:30 PM
included with full, spouse/guest, or Tuesday registrations; a charge of $75 will be applied for additional guests not registered
We will make our first stop at Sokol Blosser Winery about an hour outside the city of Portland. Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley, this area has become best known for its Pinot Noirs. A temperamental fruit, the region’s weather conditions — longer hours of summer sun combined with cooler temperatures — create the perfect storm for the perfect Pinot noir.
You will learn more about the deep relationship of Pinot noir and the Sokol Blosser estate as you tour the winery and vineyard, and walk through the limited access LEED-certified Barrel Cellar. Enjoy an exclusive, guided Pinot noir flight, accompanied with a Butcher’s Board, on a reserved table.
After departing Sokol Blosser, you will make a stop in the City of Dundee, about 30 minutes Southwest of Portland. Blessed with beautiful vineyards, which draw visitors from around the world, and an abundance of highly rated restaurants, award winning wineries, unparalleled vistas, and an excellent quality of life, it is a much anticipated stop on every wine country tour. Here you will have free time to explore this wine town at your own pace, and we highly recommend the wine walking tour. In a easy five-block stroll you can visit seven wine tasting locations to enjoy some of Oregon’s best. Tasting rooms include Panther Creek Cellars, Dobbes Family Estate, Argyle Winery, Domaine Trouvére, The Dundee Bistro, Wine and Bubble Bar, and Zerba Cellars.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
FIFTH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TUESDAY, 12:15 PM — 5:30 PM ($140 per person)
In memory of our dedicated Food Sciences Section Chair, ACIL continues its tradition with the fifth annual Tom Zierenberg Memorial Golf Tournament at the Heron Lakes Golf Club.
Heron Lakes Golf Club offers the best combination of quality and variety of all Pacific Northwest golf courses. Located just minutes north of downtown Portland, OR, Heron Lakes Golf Club features two championship courses: the Great Blue Course and the Greenback Course. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., each distinctive golf course offers players unique and thrilling challenges. The Great Blue Course was rated 4 Stars by Golf Digest‘s “Best Places to Play” for 2008/2009. Heron Lakes was also Reader’s Choice Top 50 Public Golf courses by GolfWorld Magazine. See more information and to register for the golf tournament.
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SPOUSE/GUEST TOUR: MULTNOMAH FALLS & COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE WEDNESDAY, 1:30 PM — 5:00 PM ($60 per person)
A half an hour east of Portland you can find some of the most magnificent scenery in the country — skyscraper cliffs, giant sturgeon, and majestic waterfalls. During the last ice age, a cataclysmic event occurred, that left a lasting monument along the path of the mighty Columbia River. A great flood sheared away the land, leaving stone cliffs and water falls that form the world famous “Columbia River Gorge”.
View the majesty from the Vista House atop 800-foot sheer rock cliffs, see Multnomah Falls (the second tallest year round waterfall in the country), or witness the free-falling splendour of Latourell Falls. In the autumn, you can witness salmon spawning in nearby Eagle Creek.
FUN FACT: The Columbia River Gorge is unique in many ways. Even though it is dramatic in it’s depth and size, it was only formed approximately 15 thousand years ago, during the last ice age. This is almost contemporary, in geologic terms. It is also home to the tallest waterfall in Oregon, Multnomah Falls, which is over twice the height of the Statue of Liberty!
ANNUAL RECEPTION & DINNER (OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY) WEDNESDAY, 5:30 PM — 9:30 PM
included with full, spouse/guest, or Wednesday one-day registrations; a
charge of $200 will be applied for additional guests not registered
Join your fellow attendees to celebrate the 2017 ACIL Annual Meeting in premier fashion at the Annual Reception & Dinner. Relax and spend time talking and having fun with your peers while exploring the “Turbine & Life” exhibit, the Physics lab, and food science demonstrations.
Standard dress for this event is business casual.
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HOTEL ADDRESS THE BENSON HOTEL
309 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205Ph: 503-228-2000 Fax: 503-471-3920
HOTEL DIRECTIONS FROM PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Follow Airport Way to I-205 South. Take I-205 South to I-84 West. From I-84 West, take the City Center/Morrison Street Exit. Continue on SE Morrison Street over the Morrison Bridge. Turn right on SW Second Avenue. Turn left on SW Oak Street. Turn left on SW Broadway. The Benson Hotel is on your right.
WEATHER
In Portland, October days tend to be mild and partly sunny as the weather starts to cool — rain becomes more common and the leaves turn. Daytime temperatures between 61 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit. It cools down considerably at night.
What to pack: Layers and a rain jacket.
MEETING DRESS
The standard dress for the meeting and all events is business casual (casual wear is acceptable for offsite events).
TRAVEL INFO
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PORTLAND ATTRACTIONS
PORTLAND ART MUSEUM
Conveniently located on the historic Park Blocks in the center of downtown Portland, the Portland Art Museum is the seventh oldest museum in the United States and the oldest in the Pacific Northwest. The museum houses a large and wide-ranging collection of artworks that complement Native American culture.
OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY
Founded in 1944 and one of the nation’s top ten science museums, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a world-class tourist attraction and educational resource that puts the “WOW!” in science for the kid in each of us. 5 unique exhibit halls, 8 hands-on science labs, Kendall Planetarium and more!
PORTLAND CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The Portland Center for the Performing Arts is your premier arts and entertainment venue in the Pacific Northwest. Nationally recognized as one of the top 10 performing arts centers in the nation, the PCPA hosts every type of event imaginable from music, theater, dance, and lecture performances.
THE PEARL DISTRICT
Our hotel is located on the cusp of the vibrant Pearl District. Once dominated by factories, the Pearl is now home to some of Portland’s most exciting art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, bars, Portland Center Stage and Powell’s City of Books. The area is located just north of downtown between West Burnside Street on the South, the Willamette River on the North, NW Broadway on the east and I-405 Freeway on the west. Walking distance from The Benson, in the heart of it all.
ROSE QUARTER
The Rose Quarter is a 30-acre sports and entertainment district located in Portland’s Lloyd District, on the east bank of the Willamette River, just east of downtown Portland. Home to the best NBA team in the country (the Blazers, of course), the Rose Garden is also host to the Winter Hawks, concerts, performances, tradeshows, and a whole lot more. Just a mile away, The Benson is the ideal place for you to stay! Park your car with us, hop the MAX to the Rose Garden and enjoy your event.
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WASHINGTON PARK
Just a short bike, bus, or drive away you’ll find Washington Park: a gorgeous landscape with 400 acres of trees, gardens, playgrounds, and other attractions. Not only does this park house the renowned Oregon Zoo, Portland Children’s Museum, Hoyt Arboretum, World Forestry Center, International Rose Test Garden, Portland Japanese Garden and more—it has over 15 miles of trails for you to explore!
POWELL’S CITY OF BOOKS
This famous bookstore is the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world—and it’s a place every book lover should experience. It occupies a full city block, three short blocks from The Benson. Avid readers may find themselves engrossed, spending hours perusing the shelves!
VOODOO DOUGHNUT
This indie doughnut shop is a Portland darling. Opened in 2003, it’s become famous for its amazing, outlandish creations. Like bacon on your doughnut? This is the place for you –just a few short blocks from The Benson!
PIONEER COURTHOUSE SQUARE
Located in the heart of downtown Portland, Pioneer Courthouse Square is affectionately known as the City’s “living room.” With more than 26,000 people passing by the Square each day, and thousands more visiting directly, it is the single most visited premier outdoor venue, hosting over 300 events a year!
FOOD CARTS PORTLAND
Some of Portland’s best dishes come in to-go containers. Peckish for Peruvian? Tantalized by Thai? Just want a good taco? Food carts have you covered. Just blocks from The Benson, you’ll find a staggering selection of lunch items (and sometimes breakfast) that are as appealing to your wallet as they are to your taste buds.
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2017 ACIL EXHIBITORS
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIESwww.agilent.com
CABEM TECHNOLOGIESwww.cabem.com
CEM CORPORATIONwww.cem.com
ELMTREE SYSTEMwww.elmtreesystem.com
ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING SUPPLYwww.essvial.com
EST ANALYTICALwww.estanalytical.com
GFS CHEMICALS, INC.www.gfschemicals.com
HORIZON TECHNOLOGY INC.www.horizontechinc.com LGC STANDARDSwww.lgcstandards.com
MILLIPORESIGMAwww.sigmaaldrich.com OI ANALYTICALwww.oico.com
PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICESwww.pacelabs.com PERKINELMERwww.perkinelmer.com
PHENOMENEXwww.phenomenex.com PICKERING LABORATORIESwww.pickeringlabs.com PROMIUMwww.promium.com
RESTEKwww.restek.com SEAL ANALYTICALwww.seal-analytical.com SKALARwww.skalar.com
SPEXwww.spexcsp.com TELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIESwww.teledyne.com THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFICwww.thermofisher.com
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80th Annual Meeting Registration Form
80 Annual MeetingOctober 2-5, 2017The Benson Hotel 309 Southwest Broadway Ave, Portland, OR
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By After No. Total 9/2 9/2First Member $749 $949 Additional Employee $599 $799 First Non-Member $999 $1199 Additional Employee $899 $1099 Retired Member $399 $499 Past President $549 $649 Spouse/Guest $499 $499
By After No. Total 9/2 9/2One-Day PassesMonday Member $199 $299 Monday Non-Mbr $300 $400 Tuesday Member $399 $499 Tuesday Non-Mbr $600 $700 Wednesday Member $399 $499 Wednesday Non-Mbr $600 $700
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2 0 17 A N N U A L M E E T I N G P R E L I M I N A R Y P R O G R A M
Annual Reception and Dinner5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Wed (10/4)(included with full, spouse/guest, Wed registration, or $200 if purchased separately)No. of tickets ______Total $___________
Golf Tournament12:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tues (10/3)
($140 ticket per person)($30 club rentals per person)No. of tickets ______ No. of rentals ______ Total $____________
Networking Winery Tour12:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tues (10/3)(included with full, spouse/guest, Tue registration, or $75 if purchased separately)No. of tickets ______Total $___________
Total Amount $
RSVP ... I / we will be attending the following:Breakfast Tuesday #____ Wednesday #____ Thursday #____
Lunch Tuesday #____ Wednesday #____
TourNetworking Winery Tour # _____
Receptions Monday # ___ Tuesday #____
Special Activities Registration
Tom Zierenberg Memorial Golf Tournament Tuesday, 12:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Networking Event: Winery TourTuesday, 12:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (included with full, spouse/guest, or Tuesday registrations; a charge of $75 will be applied for additional guests not registered)
Annual Reception and Dinner
Wednesday, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (included with full,
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Annual MeetingOctober 2-5, 2017The Benson Hotel 309 Southwest Broadway Ave, Portland, OR
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No. of tickets ______Total $___________
Guest/Spouse Tour - Multnomah Falls & Columbia River Gorge1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wed (10/4)
($60 per person)
ACIL continues its tradition with the fifth annual Golf Tournament. Stay tuned for more information and registration on the golf tournament.
We will make our first stop at Sokol Blosser Winery. Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley, this area has become best known for its Pinot noirs. A temperamental fruit, the region’s weather conditions – longer hours of summer sun combined with cooler temperatures – create the perfect storm for the perfect Pinot noir.
You will learn more about the deep relationship of Pinot noir and the Sokol Blosser estate as you tour the winery and vineyard, and walk through the limited access LEED-certified Barrel Cellar. Enjoy an exclusive, guided Pinot noir flight, accompanied with a Butcher's Board, on a reserved table.
After departing Sokol Blosser, you will make a stop in the City of Dundee. Free time will be had to explore at your own pace the beautiful vineyards and an abundance of highly rated restaurants, award winning wineries, and unparalleled vistas.
Multnomah Falls & Columbia River Gorge
spouse/guest, or Wednesday registrations; a charge of $200 will be applied for additional guests not registered)
Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ($60 per person)
Wednesday #____
A half an hour east of Portland you can find some of the most magnificent scenery in the country – skyscraper cliffs, giant sturgeon, and majestic waterfalls. During the last ice age, a cataclysmic event occurred, that left a lasting monument along the path of the mighty Columbia River. A great flood sheared away the land, leaving stone cliffs and water falls that form the world famous “Columbia River Gorge”.
View the majesty from the Vista House atop 800-foot sheer rock cliffs, see Multnomah Falls (the second tallest year round waterfall in the country), or witness the free-falling splendor of Latourell Falls. In the autumn, you can witness salmon spawning in nearby Eagle Creek.
FUN FACT: The Columbia River Gorge is unique in many ways. Even though it is dramatic in it’s depth and size, it was only formed approximately 15 thousand years ago, during the last ice age. This is almost contemporary, in geologic terms. It is also home to the tallest waterfall in Oregon, Multnomah Falls, which is over twice the height of the Statue of Liberty!
Heron Lakes Golf Club offers the best combination of quality and variety of all Pacific Northwest golf courses. Located just minutes north of downtown Portland, OR, Heron Lakes Golf Club features two championship courses: the Great Blue Course and the Greenback Course. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., each distinctive golf course offers players unique and thrilling challenges.
Join your fellow attendees to celebrate the 2017 ACIL Annual Meeting in premier fashion at the Annual Reception & Dinner. Relax and spend time talking and having fun with your peers while exploring the “Turbine & Life” exhibit, the Physics lab, and food science demonstrations.