TECHNICAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

THURSDAY, November 18, 2004

DINNER MEETING: Rapp's Paradise Inn, Ansonia, CT

Wakelee Avenue, Exit 19, Route 8

TOPIC: Packaging Technology Post 9/11

The discussion will review new packaging techniques and technologies in light of new and more stringent security requirements. Advantages of water-activated packaging materials and tamper-proof packaging will be defined and discussed.

SPEAKER: Phillip White, President - Better Packages, Inc.

Mr. White started Better Packaging to improve the techniques of packaging shipped goods. The newer requirements since 9/11 have placed greater emphasis on security and secure packaging. Mr. White worked with Ascom Hasler, another packaging company previously.

COCKTAILS…………………………………………………….…5:30 pm

DINNER…………………….………….………………………..…..6:30 pm

Broiled Salmon, Filet Mignon, or Stuffed Chicken…………..…$25.00

Retirees……………….………………………………………………$15.00

Full Time Students ……………………………………………..…..$10.00

SPEAKER………………………7:30 pm

FIRM RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY November 16, 2004. Please state meal choice when making reservations. Members unable to attend the dinner are cordially invited to attend the presentation at 7:30 pm.

Telephone reservations may be called into the following:

Analytical Consulting Technologies (Don Carew)…..203-757-3960 or email: <actlabs@sbcglobal.net >

Platt Brothers (Jim Michel)…………………....203-753-4194 X152 or email: <jmichel@plattbros.com>