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2007-2008 President: Vishu Shah
Tel: +1 714-791-5867
2007-2008 Newsletter Editor: Tom Tudor
Tel: +1 909-647-5515


Next Networking Opportunity:
Event:

WPP - Western Plastic Processors Trade Fair
Hosted by the Southen California Society of Plastics Engineers

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Agenda: 5:00–8:00 PM - Trade Fair
6:00–7:30 PM - Buffet dinner in the exhibit hall
Location: Phoenix Club
1340 S. Sanderson Ave.
Anaheim, California, USA
+1 714-563-4166
Abstract: WPP - Western Plastic Processors Trade Fair - “The processors choice for training and seeing local suppliers, resources and networking.”

The objectives of the trade fair are:

  • Bring local Molders together
  • Enhance a Local Vendor to Molder supply chain
  • Effectively introduce New Products and Services to Molders
  • Bring awareness to Plastics related educational courses in Southern California
  • Show the benefits of these courses by offering three FREE seminars preceding the fair*

This event will include: Exhibitor Displays, Buffet Dinner and Networking Opportunities and more.

*FREE-SPE-Seminars to be held preceding the Trade Fair (seating is limited).

Raffles througout the event.

For more information visit the WPP Trade Fair website at www.wpp.socalspe.org or call +1 951-582-9565

Cost: $25 per person
($35 per person at the door)
RSVP: Visit the SPE SoCal Section website to register.

Upcoming Networking Opportunities:
Date Event Description Contact
2008
    1st Annual Molder's Trade Fair

Event Details Coming Soon

 
May 20 Fair Western Processor's Fair  
June 21 Networking Event SPE's Annual June Social

Event Details Coming Soon
 
July 14 Networking Event
Alta Vista Country Club
Placentia, CA
Annual Golf Outing—For Plastics Education

Event Details
 
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For more information, contact Tom Tudor.
Tel: +1 909-647-5515

Scholarship Opportunities
2008 Wonders of Plastics Essay Contest (Junior High/High School)

2007 George Epstein Scholarship Award (College Level)

Local College-level Plastics Programs

Sponsorship Opportunities

SPE SoCal Section is seeking sponsors for its technical events: dinner meetings, workshops, golf outing and plant tours. We will also accept corporate and individual items for raffle at our meetings. Corporate display tables are also available at most events.

Please contact John Szary for more information
Tel: 714-974-3999
Email: jszary@aol.com


Section boundaries: Inyo, Tulare, Kings, Kern, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, San Diego and Imperial counties. Includes a San Diego Branch.

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