A turning point for TAPPI.When our President, Wayne Wayne, city (1990 pop. 19,899), Wayne co., SE Mich., a suburb of Detroit, on the Lower Rouge River; inc. as a village 1869, and with surrounding areas as a city 1960. It has automobile and aircraft industries and other varied manufactures. H. Gross, retires January January: see month. 1, 2006 we will celebrate his loyalty and dedication to this great industry. Under Wayne's leadership over the past decade, the Association weathered many ups and downs ups and downs pl.n. Alternating periods of good and bad fortune or spirits. ups and downs Noun, pl alternating periods of good and bad luck or high and low spirits and I am grateful for his steady hand. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A change in staff leadership is indeed a turning point for any organization, and TAPPI TAPPI Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry is no exception. As we find ourselves at this crossroads, we have an opportunity to critically evaluate where we are, where we need to go, and how we'll we'll Contraction of we will. we'll we will or we shall we'll will ~shall get there. Just as our companies have had to adapt to market conditions, TAPPI must keep up with what our members need and expect from their Association. I strongly encourage you to take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us. A membership survey is in the works right now. If you receive it, please fill it out. If you're not among the members who receive the survey, we still want to hear from you. Simply send an email to me at willis Wil·lis , Thomas 1621-1675. English anatomist and physician known for his studies of the nervous system and the brain. He discovered the circle of Willis at the base of the brain. .potts@tappi.org and let me know what you think, what you need, and how your Association can be of more benefit to you. I also invite you to take a look at our video, TAPPI: Innovation and Preservation to learn more about how TAPPI is changing to better serve members, their companies, and the industries we serve. You can view the video online at www.tappi.org/video or get your own free copy on DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. by contacting TAPPI's Member Connection Center at 1 800 332-8686 (US), 1 800 446-9431 (Canada) or +1 770 446-1400. You can also call Member Connection to renew your membership for 2006. Remember that dues are due January 1. Or, just renew online at www.tappi.org. I firmly believe we're on the cusp of a great new chapter in the life of our Association. Just as our predecessors created TAPPI 90 years ago in order to share ideas and learn from each other, we are committed to providing enhanced value to our members through outstanding learning and professional development opportunities. I intend to use this turning point in our history to re-energize the organization and I hope you'll join me in this endeavor. I thank you for your continued support and look forward to hearing from you. Willis J. Potts, Jr., TAPPI Chairman |
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