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SUR/FIN 2010 Blum Lecture
 
The 2010 Blum Lecture will be delivered by Don Snyder of Atotech USA, Inc. at SUR/FIN 2010. You won't want to miss his presentation on Decorative Plating which will be held on the SUR/FIN Show Floor at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, June 15.
SUR/FIN Host Hotel - Don't Delay... 
 
Make your hotel reservations today!  The cut-off is May 21 to receive the negotiated group rate of $136/night.  After this date, discounted rooms will only be offered on a space available basis.  Click here to reserve your room.
 
SUR/FIN CONTINUES TO GROW WITH OVER 180 BOOTHS!  Click here to see the floor plan.
SUR/FIN Is Better Than Ever!
 
More sessions on what you need to know now, more exhibitors and more networking opportunities.  When you view the schedule you'll note several changes that have been made to make SUR/FIN THE EVENT OF THE YEAR.
 
Key changes include:
  • Key Note Sessions have been added & are open to all attendees on the show floor
  • Show floor hours on Wednesday are 10 AM - 2 PM and 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • The Industry Night Event is open to all attendees on the show floor at no cost
  • The Conference Program continues on Thursday morning with a special Key Note  Session
AESF Foundation
Get Certified During SUR/FIN 2010   
 
Date: June 14-17, 2010
Optional Exam Date: June 18, 2010
Course Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Address: 303 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Instructor: Jeff Lord, MSF
Registration Details: Register Online or Download the Registration Form
 
Can't attend four days of on-site training? Sign up for two days of on-site training, Part I or II of the course through the Home Study series and become certified before the end of the year. Contact Carrie Hoffman at choffman@nasf.org for details.
New AESF Aerospace Course Premiering at SUR/FIN 2010
 
Gain the knowledge you need to succeed in the Airline/Aerospace Finishing field. Led by surface finishing expert Frank Altmayer, this new Aerospace program offers a unique blend of the study of Airline/Aerospace Finishing. Topics covered include Corrosion of Metals, Quality Conformance Testing, Bath Maintenance Solution Control, Electroplating Equipment, Mechanical Surface Preparation, Chemical Surface, Preparation of Substrates for Plating Substrates, Masking Techniques, Non-Plating Coating Processes and much more.
 
Course: Aerospace Custom Course - Part 1
Course Dates: June 14-16, 2010
Course Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: DeVos Place  (Sur/Fin 2010)
Address: 303 Monroe Avenue Northwest
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Instructor: Frank Altmayer MSF, AESF Fellow
Registration Details: Contact Luke Zorich at lzorich@nasf.org
Cost: Individual Member $675, Corporate Member $745, Non-Member $850
 
New Financial Aid Program
Making Education Available to All

The AESF Foundation continues to expand its resources by offering a Financial Aid Program. In 2010 the Foundation is offering ten $500 financial aid packages to NASF Individual and Corporate members. The packages are available to members registering for the four-day Electroplating and Surface Finishing course in either Grand Rapids, MI, June 14-17 or in California, November 1-4.
 
Click here to download the Program Overview and Application. For additional information contact Carrie Hoffman at
choffman@nasf.org.
 2010 AESF Foundation Webinars-Register Today!
 
Thursday, July 15, 2010  - 12:00 PM EST
Regulations
(GR prospective and technology prospective)
 
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:00 PM EST
Safety Topics
 
Friday, December 3, 2010 - 12:00 PM EST
Troubleshooting Test Panels
(Corrosion and Salt Spray Testing Issues)
 
To participate, you only need a phone and internet access.
 
These one-hour web-based training sessions will feature AESF Foundation Technical Education Director, Frank Altmayer, and other industry experts. Participants call into the training session and access the internet to follow along with the presentation. Questions will be collected prior to the sessions as well as during the presentation. These forums are an open opportunity to get your questions answered and learn from others.
Member News
NASF Member Benefit Spotlight:  Elite Merchant Solutions
 
Elite Merchant Solutions is the newest addition to the NASF's Affinity Partner program, providing exceptional offers to our members. Elite provides our Supplier and Job Shop members with quality services, including: credit card processing, gift and loyalty cards, ATM's, cash advances and on-line bill pay. To find out more about their services, check out their educational videos here or their flyer.
 
Alan Olick, president of Brite Plating and General Plating Company says: 
 
"We are a primarily industrial finishing business. We thought accepting credit cards was not beneficial. We gave it a try and we are having the best results. The office is satisfied, the rates are reasonable. And the service is great. Not one complaint!"
 
Questions? Contact Amy Leiker at:EliteLogo
Office: (805) 267-3855 x131
Cell: (818) 359-0432
Fax: (805) 267-3866
Email: Amy.Leiker@elitedatacorp.com  
NASF Member Benefit Spotlight:  Elite Merchant Solutions
 
Elite Merchant Solutions is the newest addition to the NASF's Affinity Partner program, providing exceptional offers to our members. Elite provides our Supplier and Job Shop members with quality services, including: credit card processing, gift and loyalty cards, ATM's, cash advances and on-line bill pay. To find out more about their services, check out their educational videos here or their flyer.
 
Alan Olick, president of Brite Plating and General Plating Company says: 
 
"We are a primarily industrial finishing business. We thought accepting credit cards was not beneficial. We gave it a try and we are having the best results. The office is satisfied, the rates are reasonable. And the service is great. Not one complaint!"
 
Questions? Contact Amy Leiker at:EliteLogo
Office: (805) 267-3855 x131
Cell: (818) 359-0432
Fax: (805) 267-3866
Email: Amy.Leiker@elitedatacorp.com  
NASF Staff Anouncement
Welcome Luke Zorich
 
LTZLuke Zorich has recently joined the AESF Foundation and NASF team as Communication and Education Coordinator. Luke will work on all aspects of communication for NASF (website, newsletter, P&SF, etc.) and the day to day management of the Foundation education program. Luke is replacing Courtney Mariette, who has left to pursue other opportunities. You can contact Luke at, Lzorich@nasf.org.
 
NASF Sponsors
    
 
 
NASF Team
 
Christian Richter, Executive Vice President
 
John Flatley, Director of Operations
 
  Darci Chuba   Cheryl Clark  Jeffrey Hannapel 
 
Carrie Hoffman  
Holly Wills  Luke Zorich
 
NASF Headquarters  1155 15th Street NW  Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
 Phone: 202-457-8404
Fax: 202-530-0659
Website: www.nasf.org
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