The IoPP Central Florida Chapter

 
CURRENT CHAPTER EVENTS:

Hi Members,

We had our last meeting on the 27th of January and between the members and the guest 11 people  attended. It was great to meet and discuss the future of the Central Florida I.O.P.P. chapter with the highly experienced packaging professionals that were present.  I was encourage by the excitement and the willingness of those present to participate in the discussions to move the chapter forward. One of the topics we discussed was the format of the future meetings.  We all agreed that the purpose of the meetings was to educate by coordinating activities, seminars and forums on subjects like new packaging technology and packaging trends in the industry. I had the opportunity to talk to a few of the members after the meeting and we came to the consensus, that it would be a good idea to have a meeting where we could discuss the benefits of becoming a member of the IoPP. We decided at the meeting to have our next activity on February 17th and another meeting to coincide with South Pack in Orlando March 16-17, 2011.

Therefore our next meeting will be at:

Pelagia Trattoria
Renaissance Hotel
4200 Jim Walter Blvd.
Tampa, Florida
Te. 813-313-3235

February 17th, 6:00-7:30 PM

6:00-6:45 Networking (cash Bar)
6:45-7:00 Chapter Business
7:00-7:20 “Why Join the Institute of Packaging Professional?’ With Jack Eckert*
7:20-7:30 Questions and answers

*Jack Eckert is the president of Smart Packaging Solutions, Inc. With more than 20 years experience in packaging, Jack has held management positions with some of the top packaging corporation in the nation. Jack is also the chairperson for the membership committee of the Central Florida IoPP chapter.

Please feel free to pass this information on  to your colleagues

Space is limited… so  Please R.S.V.P..

Do not miss this opportunity !!!   See you there !!!

Ismael Santiago
Packaging Consultant
800-327-5130 X 238
isantiago@allesinc.com

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CHAPTER CONTACT:

Ismael Santiago
(800) 327-5130 x238
isantiago@allesinc.com

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PAST CHAPTER INFORMATION:

Hi Members,

The Thursday January 27th  at 6:30 pm meeting will be held at:

The Crowne Plaza  Hotel
10221 Princess Palm Ave.
Tampa, Fl. 33610

This is right off MLK Blvd. in Brandon.

Agenda;
1-Read anti-trust compliance statement
2-Motion to accept last meetings minutes
3-Select steering committee; Positions available
    President, Vice-president administration, Vice-president technical,  Chapter secretary, Chapter treasurer .      
    There are also 9 Standing committees that will need chair people.
4-Discuss our first activity.
5-Motion to end meeting

Meeting should not last more than 1 hour. IoPP National offers a great deal of support,  guidelines, ideas and suggestion to help new chapters get off to a good start. If you decide to  accept a leadership position do not feel that you have to re-invent the wheel or that you are alone, help is available for the asking.

In our last meeting we all agreed to invite at least 2 interested guest to the meeting so feel free to forward this email.

I look forward to seeing you on Thursday and together with your help build a strong IoPP Central Florida Chapter!

Regards,

Ismael Santiago
Packaging Consultant
Alles of Florida
800-327-5130 X 238

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January 8, 2011 email:
 

Happy New Year. I have been in contact with I.O.P.P. headquarters and several of the current members the last few months and we all agree that a I.O.P.P. chapter in Central Florida would be beneficial. Our first meeting will be held at the;

Hilton Garden Inn
4130 Crescent Park Drive.
Riverview, Florida

We will meet at the lobby at 6:30 PM. On Thursday January 13,2010. Even though there are approx. 15 members in the central Florida area, I thought it was a good idea that we meet first with those members interested in working and occupying leadership positions. I will bring to the meeting copies of the Chartered Unit Operations Manual and chapter guide. The chapter guide will give us some good ideas that we can start implementing right away. Even though this meeting will be open discussion I would like to accomplish the following;

1. Distribute the Chapter unit operation Manual and Chapter Guide. (Feel free to bring your own copy)
2. Elect Chapter Officers.
3. Discuss a potential first general meeting.
4. Ideas for membership drive.

Please R.S.V.P. 

I am excited that we are finally going to get this chapter going and look forward to working with you to make the I.O.P.P. Central Florida Chapter a great Success !

See you soon!!

Ismael Santiago
Phone: 1-800-327-5130 ext 238
Cell: 813-504-8333
isantiago@allesinc.com