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TLARGI NEWS Official News Bulletin of The Los Angeles Rubber Group, Inc., a Subdivision of the Rubber Division (ACS) October 2014 Vol. 66, No. 5
In This Issue
Oktoberfest, Mini Expo, and Technical Conference (Page 2 and 3)
November Golf Tournament (Page 4)
Christmas Party (Page 5)
GLTPC Scholarship Golf Tournament Update (Page 7)
Upcoming Events
Technical Conference October 7 at 1 p.m. (See feature on page 3.)
Oktoberfest and Mini Expo October 7 at 5 p.m. (See feature on page 2.)
November Golf Tournament
November 3 Western Hills Country Club (See feature on page 4.)
November Dinner Meeting
November 4 at 6 p.m.
Christmas Party December 6 (See feature on page 5.)
Advanced Rubber Technology Courses by the Rubber Division, ACS February 24−27 (See additional details on page 6.)
Chairman’s Message
It’s hard to believe that summer is over and we’re already gearing up for the fall. The Basic Rubber Technology course started this month and, once again, is at max capacity. Every year this course attracts a new set of eager and diverse students ready to expand their knowledge of rubber. The Education Committee and instructors have done an outstanding job in keeping the curriculum relevant, engaging, and hands-on. Next up is our best attended meeting of the year—the 2014 Technical Conference and Oktoberfest Expo on October 7. The Technical Committee has an excellent program planned for the afternoon, followed by the Expo and Dinner Meeting in the evening. (For more information, see page 2 and 3.) Then we have the final golf tournament on November 3 where the “Golfer of the Year” will be crowned. (For more information, see page 4.) With the holidays right around the corner, you’ll also want to mark December 6 on your calendar for the TLARGI Christmas Party which will be returning to the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. (For more information, see page 5.) Lastly, TLARGI elections are coming up. If you’re interested in getting involved in a committee or a board position, please contact me at [email protected]. Candidates for the 2015 Board of Directors will be announced at the October and November meetings, and ballots will be distributed shortly thereafter. Respectfully, Eddie Gonzales 2014 TLARGI Chairman
October 7, 2014
The Phoenix Club
For more details, check
out pages 2 and 3.
Dinner ~ Mini Expo ~ Technical Conference
2014 Oktoberfest
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2014 TLARGI Oktoberfest and Mini Expo October 7 at 5:00 p.m.
The Phoenix Club 1340 S. Sanderson Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
OVERVIEW
The Oktoberfest and Mini Expo are the perfect opportunity for you to focus on local businesses. Come find out about new projects, materials, equipment, and general advances in the local industry. Meet with out-of-town vendors that come to answer technical questions and address current challenges; and get caught up with friends and business contacts. You also don’t want to miss the 2014 Technical Conference which starts before the Mini Expo. (For additional details about the Technical Conference, see page 3.)
AGENDA COSTS
For paid reservations made by October 2, the cost is $30 for TLARGI members and $40 for non-members’ dinner tickets. For paid reservations made after October 2 or at the door, the cost is $40 per person for dinner tickets. You may pay by credit card or check. Credit card payments can be made online at:
https://squareup.com/market/the-los-angeles-rubber-group-inc RESERVATION DETAILS
To reserve a table at the Mini Expo, contact Uppala Rajakaruna at (626) 961-0311, ext. 247, or [email protected]. Tables are assigned on a first come, first served basis, and are not limited to member companies. To reserve a spot at the dinner meeting, complete this reservation form and send it to Jennifer Perez. Payments can be sent separately or made online (see the link above). If you have any questions, contact Jennifer at [email protected] or (562) 944-5354.
1:00–5:00 p.m. Technical Conference
5:00–6:00 p.m. Mini Expo
6:00–7:00 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 p.m. Dinner Meeting
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2014 TLARGI Technical Conference October 7 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Phoenix Club 1340 S. Sanderson Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806 OVERVIEW
This year’s Technical Conference is shaping up to be a great success. The following reputable technical representatives have been secured to present these relevant topics: AGENDA
COSTS
The cost to attend this conference is $25 per person. This cost includes papers, snacks, and all the materials available for download. You may pay by credit card or check. Credit card payments can be made online at:
https://squareup.com/market/the-los-angeles-rubber-group-inc
RESERVATION DETAILS
To reserve a spot at the conference, complete this reservation form and send it to Uppala Rajakaruna. Payments can be sent separately or made online (see the link above). If you have any questions, please contact Uppala Rajakaruna at [email protected] or (626) 961-0311, ext. 247.
1:00 p.m. Registration (Heritage Room)
1:30 p.m. “Non Phthalate Esters and TP Esters and Formulation
Development in Product Applications”
Presented by: Stephen O’Rourke, Technical Director for Polymer
Additives, HallStar Company
2:10 p.m. “Novel Carbon Black Technology and Applications”
Presented by: Dr. Michael Jacobson, Business and Product
Development Manager, Sid Richardson Carbon & Energy Co.
2:50 p.m. Break
3:10 p.m. “Automotive Solutions and Applications:
High Temperature Silicones”
Presented by: Brad Jones, Industry Specialist,
Dow Corning Corporation
3:50 p.m. “Recycling Rubber into Novel Products:
Wood Alternative Applications”
Presented by: Uppala Rajakaruna, Technical Director,
Valley Processing Company
4:30 p.m. Q&A and Conference Wrap-Up
5:00 p.m. TLARGI Oktoberfest and Mini Expo Begins
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November Golf Tournament November 3, 2014 Tee times start at 10:30 a.m. Western Hills Country Club 1800 Carbon Canyon Road, Chino Hills, CA 91709 (714) 528-6661 • www.golfwhcc.com We need 40 golfers to make this tournament possible. Reserve your spot(s) today! COURSE INFORMATION
Men will be playing from the white tees; women will be playing from the gold tees. For men’s white tees: course rating 71.0; slope rating 128; and 6,401 yards For women’s gold tees: course rating 75.9; slope rating 136; and 5,858 yards TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Scoring For those that provide an SCGA number, your handicap will be used, based on your index. For those without a handicap, the Callaway Scoring System will be used to determine net score. Prizes R&S Processing and R.D. Abbott Company, Inc., are sponsoring $1,000 for the first “Hole-In-One.”
In addition to the “Hole-In-One” prize, awards will be issued for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Other prizes will be issued for “Longest Putt” and “Closest-to-Hole” (for two par-threes). A raffle with giveaways will also take place after dinner.
Dress Code Players must wear soft-spike shoes, a collared shirt, and slacks or Bermuda shorts. Players may not wear jeans, short shorts, or t-shirts. COSTS
The cost is $95 per player for TLARGI members and guests, and $80 per player for TLARGI Emeritus. These costs include 18 holes of golf, a cart, range balls, dinner, and prizes. You may pay by check in advance OR at the tournament. (Please see the reservation details below.) RESERVATION DETAILS
To reserve your spot(s), complete this reservation form and send it to Claudia Hargett or contact her at [email protected] or (562) 905-3456.
Winners of the August Tournament
1st Place: Albert Perez
2nd Place: Bruce Squires
3rd Place: John Reddel
Closest to Pin #3: Michael Kae
Closest to Pin #12: Ryan Kayota
Longest Putt #18: Gary Lockwood
“Golfer of the Year”
The following individuals are up for “Golfer of the Year”: Mike Haney, Gary Holcomb, Steve Scheuerman, Mike Bulawa, Graham Pence, Chris Simonian, Rick Finney, Michael Altstatt, and Albert Perez
Southern California Golf Association (SCGA)
For 2015, TLARGI Golf Club will pay for your membership with the SCGA. If you’ve been playing without an SCGA index, NOW is your chance to establish a handicap.
If you already have a SCGA index, just provide your number for handicap verification. We will be entering our scores to their system and tracking handicaps and our TLARGI “Golfer of the Year.”
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86th Annual TLARGI Christmas Party “A Frosty Christmas” December 6, 2014 The Westin South Coast Plaza 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Join us for a special evening with dinner, dancing, prizes. Music will be provided by DJ Silvertunes. And, don’t forget to bring your un-wrapped toys to donate to Toys for Tots. AGENDA COSTS
The cost is $1,250 for a table of 10 and $125 for singles. These costs include dinner, tip, entertainment, and prizes. Valet parking at The Westin is $16 for the evening and $30 for overnight. Self parking is $10 for the evening and $20 for overnight. RESERVATION DETAILS
The reservation deadline for all tables is November 7, 2014. Tables are assigned on a first come, first served basis, and upon total remittance for your party. Smaller groups will be consolidated. To reserve your spots, complete this reservation form and mail it with your check to Mary Ybarra. If you have any questions, please contact Mary at [email protected].
DLC’s Elastomers
Fillers Fire Retardants
Lubricants Peroxides Plasticizers Process Oils
Resins Rubber Chemicals Silicone Products
Specialty Additives
Registered to ISO 9001
HARWICK STANDARD DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION
WEST COAST SALES OFFICE
PHONE: (323) 723-9911 FAX: (562) 948-2044
www.harwickstandard.com
For those wishing to stay overnight...
A special rate of $129 (per night) is available
until November 6. To book your hotel room,
visit this website:
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/
Book/tlargiholidayblock2014
6:00 p.m. Cocktails
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Music and dancing until midnight. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the evening. (You must be present to win.)
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Current Events and Reminders NEW MEMBERSHIPS
Dave Carrell, Account Manager, R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. Tom Jenkins, Senior Product Manager, R.D. Abbott Company, Inc.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
2015 Elections: If you’re interested in getting involved in a committee or a board position, please contact Eddie Gonzales at [email protected]. Candidates for the 2015 Board of Directors will be announced at the October and November meetings.
2015 Membership Dues: Don’t forget to send your membership dues to Gabe
Gonzalez by January 2, 2015, and keep in mind that any new members who apply in October, November, or December become members for the balance of 2014 and for 2015. If you have any questions, contact Gabe at [email protected].
Advertising in 2015: There’s no time like the present to reserve your advertising
space. If your organization is interested in advertising in the TLARGI newsletter or 2015 Yearbook and Directory, please contact the following individuals:
For the Yearbook: Contact Beth Sepulveda at [email protected]
For the Newsletter: Contact Tom Martin at [email protected] (and cc: Amy Congo at [email protected])
INDUSTRY UPDATES
The Rubber Division, ACS, will be presenting the following advanced rubber technologies courses February 24−27 at R.D. Abbott’s Cerritos location: “Raw Materials Supply Chain for Rubber Products” Presented by: John Dick (Alpha Technologies) “Compounding for Performance” Presented by: John Dick (Alpha Technologies) and Rick Ziebell (R.D. Abbott Company, Inc.) “Solving Problems in Rubber Compounding and Processing” Presented by: John Dick (Alpha Technologies) and Rick Ziebell (R.D. Abbott Company, Inc.)
To learn more or to register for these courses, contact Christie Robinson at [email protected] or visit www.rubber.org/upcoming-training.
If you have current events or member updates you’d like to share, please send them to
Tom Martin at [email protected] for consideration of being included in future
issues of TLARGI News.
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25th Annual GLTPC Undergraduate Scholarship Golf Tournament OVERVIEW The Grand Lodge of TLARGI Past Chairmen’s (GLTPC) annual tournament drew 32 golfers to California Country Club on September 8, 2014. The GLTPC golf tournament contributed over $5,500 to the TLARGI Undergraduate Scholarship program. The participants had a good time and helped a worthy cause. GLTPC thanks everyone who participated in the tournament. GLTPC members involved in the tournament included: Don Closs, Tom Martin, Lois McKinney, and Howard Vipperman. The photographer for the event was Beth Sepulveda. SPONSORS In addition to the golfers who participated, the following corporate sponsors helped to make this a special day for all: Ace Calendering Enterprises, Inc. Aurora Rubber & Distribution, Inc. DESMA Martin Rubber Corporation R & S Processing Company, Inc. R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. SILMIX®−California, a Division of Wacker Chemical Corporation VIP Rubber Company, Inc.
Winners of the GLTPC Tournament
The Tournament ended with a two-way tie and the two teams were carded off, with the final standings as follows:
1st Place: Mark Pedersen Bruce Reichenfeld Chuck Leopold Cain Hebert
2nd Place: Rick Harbough Albert Perez Peter Joneleit Tony Barba
3rd Place: Ron Sparks Alan Gordon Graham Pence Erika Waltz
Closest to Pin: Rudy Burbank Russ Martin Al Norman Cain Hebert
Longest Putt: Dick Posiviata
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Chairman Eddie Gonzales R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 373-6985 [email protected]
Chairman Elect Larry Clarke H.M. Royal (714) 670-1554 [email protected]
Vice Chairman Christian Groche Goodyear Rubber Co. (909) 758-4712 [email protected]
Secretary Jennifer Perez R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
Treasurer Scott Kearns R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
Asst. Treasurer Randy Congo Dacon Industries Co. (503) 978-0801 [email protected]
Director-at-Large Ron Sparks Aurora Rubber (714) 894-1520 [email protected]
2-Year Director Claudia Hargett VIP Rubber Co., Inc. (562) 905-3456 [email protected]
2-Year Director Darren Marcoux VIP Rubber Co., Inc. (562) 905-3456 [email protected]
1-Year Director Marilyn Stein R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
1-Year Director Doug Limkeman H.M. Royal (714) 670-1554 [email protected]
ACS Rubber Division Gary Jeffries Akrochem Corp. (330) 414-6810 [email protected]
2014 TLARGI Officers and Directors
2014 TLARGI Board (From Left to Right) Eddie Gonzales, Jennifer Perez, Marilyn Stein, Doug Limkeman, Christian Groche, Larry Clarke, Scott Kearns, Randy Congo, Ron Sparks, Claudia Hargett, Darren Marcoux
Complimentary Mailing List
If you have nominations for the complimentary (non-TLARGI members) mailing list, send their names and contact information to Christian
Groche at [email protected] for review by the TLARGI Board.
Interested in Presenting a TIPS Meeting?
If you’re interested in presenting, submit abstracts to Uppala Rajakaruna at [email protected].
Has Your Information Changed?
Help TLARGI keep its membership information current. Please send any updates to Gabe Gonzalez at [email protected].
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Summer Conference Larry Clarke H.M. Royal (714) 670-1554 [email protected]
TLARGI News Amy Congo R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
Christmas Party Christian Groche Goodyear Rubber Co. (909) 758-4712 [email protected]
Historian Keith Thomas R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
Membership Gabe Gonzalez R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
Technical Uppala Rajakaruna Valley Processing (626) 961-0311 [email protected]
Education John Turner R & S Processing Co., Inc. (562) 531-1403 [email protected]
Reception Darren Marcoux VIP Rubber Co., Inc. (562) 905-3456 [email protected]
Co-Golf Albert Perez VIP Rubber Co., Inc. (562) 905-3456 [email protected]
Co-Golf Peter Joneleit VIP Rubber Co., Inc. (562) 905-3456 [email protected]
Scholarship Renee Horvatich Akrochem Corp. (330) 535-2100 [email protected]
Current Events Tom Martin R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
GLTPC Howard Vipperman VIP Rubber Co., Inc. (562) 905-3456 [email protected]
Website Wayne Kaufman R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
Placement Sixto Castillo R & R Rubber Molding, Inc. (626) 575-8105 [email protected]
Yearbook Beth Sepulveda R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
Prizes Danielle Hyslop R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
2014 TLARGI Committee Chairmen
Editor Amy Congo R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
Liaison Christian Groche Goodyear Rubber Co. (909) 758-4712 [email protected]
Advertising Manager Tom Martin R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
Consultant Lois McKinney Retired (562) 693-4833 [email protected]
Assistant Editor Danielle Hyslop R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
Assistant Editor Allegra Rurik R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. (562) 944-5354 [email protected]
Assistant Editor Sean Djuricic Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc.
(303) 794-6600 [email protected]
2014 TLARGI News Committee