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September 2010 Chapter Meeting Announcement

2010-09-07T19:31:00Z

September 2010 Chapter Meeting Announcement - Tuesday, September 14, 2010
"OUTSIDE THE BOX"
Online shoppers appreciate secondary packaging that makes a great first impression

Consumers continue to buy more through e-commerce sites or direct from product manufacturers. While functional, the boring brown shipping case doesn’t add to the brand image. Some leading companies have stylized their boxes to make a great first impression and improve the buyer’s interaction with the product. Anticipation (ooh, what’s in the box?!) and eco-economy (making a brown box green) enhance experience.

Location: Doubletree Hotel - Oak Brook, York/Atrium Café Meeting Room (lower level)

1909 Spring Rd. , Oak Brook IL 60523 630.472.6000

Agenda: 5:00 PM - Arrive, Networking, Cash Bar, Hors d’oeuvres
5:00 PM - Arrive, Networking, Cash Bar, Hors d’oeuvres
6:00 PM - Lisa McTigue Pierce – Presentation “ Out of the Box”

7:00 PM - Closing and departure.

Cost: $15 per attendee. ( help cover cost of Hors d’oeuvres )
$15 per attendee. ( help cover cost of Hors d’oeuvres )
Chicago chapter now accepts credit cards for meeting expenses.

Bring a packaging industry associate.

RSVP - Craig Jarvis - Chapter President by September 13^th.
Craig Jarvis - Chapter President by September 13.
Email

president@ioppchi.org or Phone 847.247.6759

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Lisa McTigue Pierce has been an active member of the IoPP and Chicago Chapter for many years. Prior to her latest endeavor, she has worked as the Chief Editor of several packaging magazines. She has written hundreds of articles on the latest and greatest happenings in the packaging world. We can always count on interesting, insightful and intriguing information about new trends in packaging.

Her new position is Senior Editor, Packaging at Iconoculture, a leading global consumer research and advisory company. They integrate consumer information from multiple data sources and combine it with expert analysis by the industry’s largest Advisory Services team to deliver targeted insights quickly and more cost-effectively than traditional approaches.

Summer Message 2010

2010-07-22T21:52:00Z

The Officers, Board & Committee Members of the Chicago Chapter hope that you're enjoying
your summer!

Much like fall is sneaking up on us, so has the end of the IoPP fiscal year
(recently changed to July 1st through June 30th ).

Three Important Items To Complete ASAP:

1. Fill open board positions

2. Plan and schedule meetings and/or tours for fall and winter

3. Submit Chapter of the Year information

How can you help?!

Volunteer to fill one of the open board positions. Call Craig Jarvis
or any current board member for a description of duties, for more information
or with any questions that you may have.

Reminder! Participation as chapter board or committee member helps
you to accumulate points towards earning your CPP.

a. Treasurer (due for re-election July 2011)

b. V.P. of Administration

c. Hospitality

d. Membership

e. Programming

2. Provide ideas and help with planning a meeting and/or tour.
New and fresh ideas are needed!
Call Craig Jarvis or any current board member to share your ideas, to volunteer or with any questions.

3. Submit Chapter of the Year information for the period of January 1st, 2009 through June 30th, 2010.

The Chapter Board members need to know how you have contributed on an individual basis
to better the packaging industry.

Come on - brag a little!

All contributions, no matter how big or small count toward points which can put the Chicago Chapter
on top to win the very prestigious National IoPP Chapter of the Year Award.

Here are examples of the items that count toward points for the Chapter of the Year award:

1. Did you author or co-author a packaging article(s) for a publication?

2. Did you lecture at a career day or similar event?

3. Were you a speaker for an allied industry organization meeting?

4. Are you serving on an IoPP National Council or Technical Committee?

5. Are you serving on an allied industry organization technical council?

6. Did you have an entry in the Ameri-Star or other packaging competition?

7. Were you nominated for an Annual Award such as the College of Fellows?

8. Were you inducted into the Packaging Hall of Fame or Pi Alpha Kappa Society
or other such honor related to the packaging industry?

9. Were you responsible for getting new individual, or corporate memberships?

10. Were you responsible for signing or renewing an IoPP Benefactor?

If the answer to any of the above questions is YES, then please drop an email to Marty Zei,
Chicago Chapter Secretary at secretary@ioppchi.org with a brief description of your accomplishment.

Chapter Golf outing Sign up !

2010-06-08T21:59:00Z

Nows the time to sign up. Contact Wil Benjamin with your foursome details, or visit the chapter website for instructions.

Do it to day !!

2010 Chicago Chapter IoPP Golf Outing

2010-02-09T16:27:00Z

Save the date !

Chicago Chapter's golf outing will be held this year, June 22nd.

Location will be the Chevy Chase "Traditions" course we have played before.

So, mark your calendar's, and more details will follow.

Chapter golf committee.....

January Meeting Information 12th Tuesday

2010-01-11T21:45:00Z

January 2010 Chapter Meeting Announcement

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Holiday Gathering 2010 ( after the rush! )

Come join us for an evening at one of Wheeling’s newer establishments, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant.

A modern casual restaurant, a menu created with their hand crafted wines in mind. Start with visiting their Napa-style tasting room and shop.

Then we’ll head to the dining room where it will be your choice to order appetizers, dinner entrees, or just desserts to enjoy.

We’ll be conducting a "Yankee Swap" style gift exchange. So if you would like to participate,

bring an unopened bottle of wine ( approx. $10 ), wrapped to exchange. Place a tag on the bottle to identify the type of wine in the wrapping.

We’ll draw cards to establish the selection order to pick your new bottle of wine to take home.

Location: Cooper’s Hawk Wheeling, 583 N. Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling IL 60090 847.215.1200

Agenda: 6:00 PM – Arrive, 6:01 PM – Have fun, meet and network with fellow Chapter members.

Cost: Only pay for what you order off the menu food or drink !

From $10 appetizers and burgers, to entrées that range from $15 to $30, or desserts for less than $10.

Bring a packaging industry associate.

RSVP - Would be helpful for the restaurants set up, but come if you happen to be able to join us!

Craig Jarvis - Chapter President Email president@ioppchi.org or Phone 847.247.6759

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2009-11-19T18:35:00Z

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2009-11-10T18:00:00Z

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