What is the Illinois Designer's Council, and what's in it for me ? 1. Provide a way to get accreditation for knowledge PCB Designers have gained through experience. 2. Give "clout" to PCB Designers Nation-wide in the development of software and other standards (IPC Standards also). 3. Network with other PCB Designers. 4. Provide Educational meetings and forums to enhance PCB Design knowledge like: Technical seminars films On-site inspection and educational understanding of: Photoplotting facilities PCB Fabrication plants PCB Assembly plants many others.... 1. Are you interested in becoming a member of the IPC Illinois Designers Council? a) If interested, what do you expect to get out of the council? b) If not interested, we would like to hear your comments. 2. Are you interested in the IPC Designers Certification program? 3. Upon becoming a member, what would be the most convenient time for meetings. How often? (quarterly, monthly etc.) Time of day (Morning, Afternoon, Evening) Where ? (IPC headquarters, Your business, Roving) 4. What council sponsored activities would interest you? Technical seminars on Surface mount design, high speed design crosstalk, documentation, etc., field trips to photographers, fabricators, assemblers, other. 5. Would you be willing to become an officer in the council? 6. Would you like to be on our mail, email, or fax list? 7. Other suggestions or comments: PLEASE send back to me at [log in to unmask] PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO: Anyone not on this email forum or list.