Board Actions This Week

• Reviewed E-TASC Update: The Board received an update on progress of the E-TASC 2.0 process.
• Membership Meeting: The Board reviewed planning for the September 15-17 membership meeting in Chandler, AZ. The Board added time to the agenda for membership discussion about E-TASC, budget priorities, and member compliance with EICC membership requirements.
• Agreement for Services: The Board agreed to a new contract with AMS to provide management and administrative services to EICC through 2010.

Contribute to Important EICC Initiatives
 
The continued success of EICC depends on contributions from every member.  Please consider how you can help the following initiatives:

• Last Call for China VAP Cycle: A total of 18 EICC/GeSI companies will participate in the 2009 China cycle of the Validated Audit Process. Contact Mark Katchen if you want to participate. Completed contracts must be submitted by Friday, August 14.
• Asia Network Update: EICC hosted a two-day planning session for EICC member representatives in Asia on Aug. 3-4. The meeting was held at the Flextronics facility in Shenzhen, and included 24 representatives from 18 EICC companies. Participants established a new "roadmap" for the Asia Network, which will be presented to the Board of Directors for review on Aug. 25. An overview of findings and recommendations from the meeting will be posted in the next Bulletin for review by all members. Contact Brad Cameron for more information.
• Stakeholders and Communication Work Group: The work group needs a co-leader. The position requires communications experience and a small commitment of time each week.  This is a great position for any company representative who is looking for a way to participate in EICC.  Contact Marcy Lynn if you are interested in the position.
• L&CB Survey on Training Programs: The Learning and Capability Building (L&CB) Work Group would like input from EICC and GeSI members for development of a worker training program. Input will be used to define the scope, content, partners, and other elements that should be considered for the program. The work group also wants feedback from members about priority training topics in FY10. Respond to the brief survey here. The survey will close tomorrow, Friday, August 7.

Important Links

• E-TASC Newsletter: Achilles has published an E-TASC newsletter for EICC members and other E-TASC subscribers. It features news on E-TASC, including updates and improvements, free "supplier campaigns," and discounts for new subscribers. To access the newsletter click here.
• Carbon Reporting System: A total of 22 companies and 215 suppliers have signed up for this new EICC service, the first industry-wide system to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions. Review training materials for the system here. Register your company to take advantage of this service, which is provided at no additional cost to EICC members. Contact Carrie Hoffman for more information.

Membership Meeting Update: Register Early
 
The EICC membership meeting will be hosted by Intel in Chandler, AZ Sep. 15-17.  Please register early by clicking here.  A revised agenda for the meeting is available here.

• Sep. 15: Work Group Meetings
• Sep. 16: Membership Meeting
• Sep. 17: Stakeholder Issues Meeting

Hotel options:

• Hawthorn Suites Phoenix/Chandler (nearest to Intel meeting site: 5 minute drive)

  5858 W Chandler Blvd Chandler, AZ 85226
  Phone: (480) 705-8881 Fax: (480) 785-1451
  Website

• SpringHill Suites Phoenix Chandler/Fashion Center (Across from Chandler Mall: 15 minute drive to Intel)

  225 N. Metro Boulevard Chandler, AZ 85226
  Phone: (480) 726-7666 Fax: (480) 726-0386
  Website

• Hilton-Chandler (Newest hotel near Chandler Mall: 20 Minute drive to Intel)

  2929 Frye Road Chandler, AZ 85224
  Phone: (480) 899-7400 Fax: (480) 899-7420
  Website

  The Hilton operates a shuttle to any destination within a five mile radius of the hotel, which includes Intel's facilities

• Radisson Hotel Phoenix-Chandler (15 minute drive to Intel)

  7475 West Chandler Blvd Chandler, AZ 85226
  Phone: (480) 961-4444 Fax: (480) 940-0269
  Website

  The Radisson can arrange a shuttle to Intel if there is sufficient interest