"Three Rivers Designers Council" THE MEETING WILL BE HELD @ 7:00 pm at THE HOLIDAY INN NORTH. THE HOLIDAY INN IS LOCATED DIRECTLY OFF OF EXIT 5 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE. THE ADDRESS AS FOLLOWS 2801 FREEPORT RD PITTSBURGH PA 15238 (412) 828-9300 TO: All Designers in the greater Pittsburgh area and Western PA. FROM: Jamie Morrow account manager Hadco Corporation (717) 944-9560 Good news, there is much interest in forming a local chapter of the I.P.C Designers Council in Pittsburgh serving the the greater Pittsburgh area. It time for technical representation in this area. Pittsburgh's electronic technology represents the telecommunications, medical, instrumentation, switching, and various other disciplines. Through this forum, much can be accomplished: * improved communication in Pittsburgh * designers can play a greater role in standards development * promote a better understanding of design issues for manufacturability * a platform for designers to give more input concerning - drawings - pcb's and pcb fab - assembly - design for manufacturability - materials - new technologies * encourage stronger relationships with assemblers and pcb fabricators Most importantly, the Three Rivers Designers Council will be based on the needs and concerns of the local area. As a local council, we can effectively cover issues that we face. I have just briefly touched on many of the functions this council can be responsible for. I would like to have an initial meeting in late January. The purpose of this meeting is to understand the interest generated in this type of forum and to further explore topics of interest. Please respond by completing the following form and send to: [log in to unmask] or fax to 1 (717) 948-9605 ( ) Yes, I would like to attend the initial meeting in January 1/23 to discuss the Three Rivers Designers Council. The meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn North (Harmarville) Directions will follow. 0AME: TITLE: COMPANY: ADDRESS: E:MAIL FAX: