Glenn, Just to mention a few addtional "monetary" things... discounts on video training materials, training classes, tcehnical papers, any of the various meetings and Expo, and proceedings from meetings; 6 copies of the monthly IPC Tech Review to each member company; and (my favorite) copies of the IPC Membership Directory, my most-used phone book. Besides that, though, is the opportunity to become involved with committees and subcommittees in areas of interest to your company AND to make a positive contribution to specs, standards and other documents of value to your company and the industry as a whole. Not only is there the huge benefit of learning while doing, but also the real benefit of contacts made, benchmarking of processes, etc., in essence, the access to a vast network of industry experts to be called upon as needed. IPC also keeps its members updated with regard to environmental, trade issues, and other governmental activities of interest and concern to the industry. Participation in the IPC Captial Hill Day is one way to make a REAL difference in gov't - ask anyone who has participated. Don't want to spend the money or take the time to go to WAsh? Take the info supplied in the newsletter, plus the form letters sent occasionally from IPC and access congress people that way. Hope this helps. One of my favorite statements is that IPC is NOT an entity onto its own - it is member companies and individuals creating the documents and other materials necessary for an industry to not just exist but thrive in the business world. Need to hear more? You probably will from the other IPC members on TechNet, of which there are many! Patty Goldman IPC Chairman, TAEC -----Original Message----- From: "Glenn Pelkey"@MAXTEK.COM [mailto:"Glenn Pelkey"@MAXTEK.COM] Sent: Monday, June 07, 1999 1:13 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] IPC Membership Hello all, I'm trying to outline the benefits of continuing membership in IPC. We're not active on any committee, but do make a great deal of use of the standards. Can anyone offer some advice on the benefits of continued membership that I can present to management? Here's what I have so far: 1) Discount on standards: Measurable cost savings 2) Web link to company: Potential business opportunity. 3) TechNet: But, don't have to a member. Thanks for any input. Glenn ################################################################ TechNet E-Mail Forum provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ################################################################ To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TechNet <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TechNet ################################################################ Please visit IPC's web site (http://www.ipc.org) "On-Line Services" section for additional information. For technical support contact Hugo Scaramuzza at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.312 ################################################################ ################################################################ TechNet E-Mail Forum provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ################################################################ To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TechNet <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TechNet ################################################################ Please visit IPC's web site (http://www.ipc.org) "On-Line Services" section for additional information. For technical support contact Hugo Scaramuzza at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.312 ################################################################