From the 2001 President
What an incredible year this has been. It’s hard to believe that this is my last column as president of IMAPS. Each president starts his term with a Strategic Plan, in my case, based upon the plans started by Jim Cook and Paul Van Loan. Each of us, since this process was initiated, has augmented the plan with our own ideas, but has continued tasks started by our predecessors.
I identified with 8 goals, with many objectives requiring completion. They are:
1. Present the Membership with a focused portfolio of appropriate, current and emerging technologies by providing premier technical conferences, symposia and workshops.
2. Continue implementation of the IMAPS Marketing Plan.
3. Extend IMAPS web-based electronic access of information for the design, development manufacturing, and marketing of microelectronics applications.
4. Encourage the growth and development of local Chapters and foster Student Chapters.
5. Investigate opportunities to collaborate with industry trade organizations, testing each for its support of our Vision and long-term goals.
6. Increase organizational/MMRC membership by targeting OEMs and all segments of the industry “food chain.”
7. Strengthen our International Outreach by maintaining collegial ties with existing International Chapters, and fostering development of new ones.
8. Continue to investigate development of a Certified Packaging Engineer Program.
How did we do this year? I’ll respond by following each of the goals listed above:
1. We started the year with the highly successful Symposium in Boston; we have produced several Advanced Technology Workshops that were all successful. These programs focused on CSP, MEMS, Digital Interconnect above 2001 MHz, Ceramic Technologies for Microwave: Handsets, Bluetooth, Broadband and LMDS, Thermal Management, and Optoelectronics; The First Flip Chip Conference and Exhibition also exceeded our expectations. Fifty-one suppliers exhibited, 155 people attended the technical program, and 60 attended the short course programs. Look for photos in this issue. Finally, the Baltimore Symposium is upon us, with sold out exhibitor space and an incomparable technical program; we will end the year as successfully as we began it.
2. We have incorporated an aggressive public relations program for the society. I was asked to compare the performance of our current Public Relations firm, Martel Communications, to previous PR support we had received. I am pleased to report that the society has had an increase in exposure (based upon an aggregate of papers published, press releases, invited editorials, calendar announcements, etc.) of 30% this past year. I think that this help from Mike Martel and his firm is part of the reason why all of the IMAPS-sponsored activities performed this year were successful. Thanks Mike!!
3. Brian Schieman continues to do a superb job for us in the transition to a web-based society. The Journal, Proceedings and ATW presentations are all now available via the IMAPS web site. We are also doing our first web based advertising and the initial reaction looks good. The Industry Guide is also available on-line and has current information on both corporate and individual members. IMAPS also supports links to both local and international chapters so that our members are well informed about both domestic and international programs.
4. We continue to provide a basis for continued growth of local and student chapters. This year we coupled the Optoelectronics ATW with a strong local and student chapter for the first time. This event followed the Symposium in Bethlehem, PA, and clearly demonstrated that this concept was valid. Congratulations to Tom Green and Bill Heffner for a job well done.
5. IMAPS has established a relationship with ACerS, where its expertise in ceramic-based materials and our expertise in applications of the materials would provide benefit to the membership of both societies. We have formed a liaison committee consisting of three individuals from IMAPS and three from ACerS to develop a methodology for generating a common event(s) that benefits both society’s members. Paul Van Loan, Mike Ehlert and Peter Barnwell will be representing IMAPS. We are also in discussions with IEEE and SMTA to ascertain means for collaboration.
6. Jan Vardaman has put together the first MMRC program of the year which will be held in Washington, DC, just prior to the Baltimore Symposium. This event demonstrates the growth of the Optoelectronics industry and the importance of packaging in advancing the technology. Thanks, Jan.
7. I recently attended the European Microelectronics Conference held in Strasbourg, France, and the 1st meeting of the “brand new” Russian Chapter in Moscow. I also had the pleasure of speaking at the Brazilian Chapter meeting in S„o Paulo. I would like to take the opportunity to personally thank those individuals responsible for the development of the meetings, as they were all very successful. Particularly, I would like to thank Yves Le Goff, Jean-Claude Rames and their committee for making the EMC such a marvelous event. Petite France was a wonderful place to visit and the program presented was excellent. Photos from the event are elsewhere in this issue of Advancing Microelectronics. I would also like to thank Vladimir Krivoshapko, Yuri Chaplygin, Alexander Taran, Igor Verner and Igor Alexanian for all their hard work in preparing the 1st meeting in Moscow. The technical program was comprehensive and presented several new technologies. I would also like to especially thank Igor Alexanian for taking a full day of his time to show all of us around the Kremlin, Red Square, and St. Basil’s Cathedral. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Photos from this event are also included in this issue. If you would like to see more pictures you can go to www.imaps.org/photos. Finally, I would like to thank Marcio Biasoli and Newton Camarcho for the diligent effort they provided in putting together the event in Brazil.
In all of the above instances we approached the members of the international chapters and asked how we could better serve them. The chapters in the Far East are forming an Asian Liaison Committee that will function similarly to the ELC. After that integration process is completed we will form an International Liaison Committee where all chapters will coordinate activities, calendars, speakers, etc. Paul Van Loan came up with this concept and it has been well received internationally. Look for more activity in this area during Chuck Bauer’s term as president.
8. Jim Cook has been developing the Certified Packaging Engineer program and we believe that this program may be launched during the coming year.
In addition, we completed the HQ 2000 activity by moving into our new headquarters in Washington, DC. The dedication was recently held and as soon as you get an opportunity, you should stop by and visit with the staff.
In the last issue I highlighted the accomplishments of Staff members, Ann Bell, Doug Paul and Rayma Gollopp. In this issue I’d like to focus on the activities of the staff members responsible for making our corporate headquarters run smoothly, and our technical programs and symposia successful. I think it’s important that you, the members of IMAPS, know the skill sets of our staff members.
MANAGER — TECHNICAL PROGRAM, JACKKI MORRIS-JOYNER — Jackki joined the IMAPS staff in May, 1995. Jackki started out as an assistant in the Business Services Department, and moved to Technical Program Development in 1997 as Manager of Technical Programs. Her current responsibilities include: coordinating the technical programs for the Symposium, Professional Development Courses, Advanced Technology Workshops, and other events major IMAPS events. Her daily routine includes: design and production of promotional flyers, collection and preparation of extended abstracts and interface with workshop volunteers on a daily basis. She manages the planning, editing, production and distribution of the Symposia Proceedings, and other technical publications. She provides ongoing liaison with authors, develops and maintains an orderly system of receiving materials for inclusion in technical publications, plans and implements professional development courses for the Symposia, conferences and other events as developed by the Continuing Education Committee. She facilitates the contract process with instructors and course text suppliers, serves as central receipt point for technical abstracts for all meetings, conferences and maintains a log for documents received, and records date of receipt. Needless to say - Jackki has never had a dull day at IMAPS and she really enjoys the people she encounters in her day-to-day routine. Her activities in her time away from IMAPS include: spending time with her husband, Cliff, taking long walks, and reading Agatha Christie novels. She is based out of Miami, Florida. Contact Jackki (jmorris@imaps.org or 202-548-8709), if you are interested in submitting a paper, organizing a workshop or conference, and/or participating in an IMAPS activity.
MANAGER — MEETINGS, ANGELA WATLEY-JOHNSON — Angie joined the IMAPS staff in May 1991. She started as Group Secretary and was promoted to the Meetings Department in January of 1992 as Program Assistant, Meetings and Expositions. Angie began to handle registration and exhibits for all IMAPS Workshops, Symposia and other specialty events. In 1994 she was promoted to Meetings Manager. Her current responsibilities include managing registration and housing for all events, travel arrangements for staff and volunteers. In addition, she manages pre- and on-site registration activities for all Symposia and events. She is the contact between hotel staff and IMAPS Headquarters for contract negotiations, room arrangements, meeting functions, and arrangements.
You get to know Angie usually at the Solutions desk at the IMAPS Symposium. There you can usually find her providing solutions for attendees who have issues. One smile from Angie usually makes your problem less of a problem. Angie also administers the Educational Foundation, including graduate and undergraduate grant programs and she works extensively with the Foundation Trustees. Her activities outside of IMAPS include: extensive community service - volunteer of course, gourmet cooking for family and friends (Julia Child - Move Over!), and bargain shopping. Note that Angie is celebrating her 10th anniversary with IMAPS. She will also be celebrating the dreaded 30th birthday during the symposium. Be sure to congratulate her on both in Baltimore.
So if your plans include attending an IMAPS event or submitting a proposal to the Foundation, give Angie a call at 202-548-8716 or send her an email to ajohnson@imaps.org.
OPERATIONS MANAGER — RICK MOHN — Rick joined the IMAPS Staff in October, 2000. He is responsible for IMAPS financial operations and overall operations at IMAPS Headquarters. He resolves member/customer billing issues, accounts receivable and payables, and handles publications fulfillment. In addition, he works with Society vendors including our outside accounting firm, attorney, banks, and brokerages. Rick carefully reviews every expenditure for accuracy and coding. In his job function he also serves as the Society’s purchasing agent.
He deals with members on a daily basis and should you have the opportunity to speak with him, I am sure you will receive excellent customer service. You might be interested in learning that he handles over 25,000 transactions per year.
Rick’s active lifestyle includes: boating, fishing, family, and friends. He is a native Washingtonian. He is looking forward to IMAPS 2001 in Baltimore so he can meet as many Members as possible.
If you have a billing question or just want to spend some money on a book or product, give Rick a call at 202-548-8703 or email him at rmohn@imaps.org
Last, but certainly not least, we have Richard Breck. Richard is the heart and soul of our Society and as the Executive Director makes things run so well that the president looks very smart. Richard’s thorough understanding of the intricacies of managing a society, fiscal responsibility, attention to detail, and ability to lead assure that IMAPS weathers the transition from year to year and new president to new president. I can’t thank him enough for his support during the past year. He made my term thoroughly enjoyable.
I would also like to take a moment to thank the members of the Executive Council and the Advisory Board for their continued support throughout the year. Their collective wisdom, while often peppered with spirited discussions and emails, assures that the decisions made are well thought out and are done in the best interest of IMAPS.
Being the president of IMAPS is an awesome responsibility and I am glad that I had the opportunity to serve you, the members of IMAPS. I wish Chuck Bauer, the incoming president, the best of luck during his term.
On a personal note, I would like to congratulate Sid Stein on the occasion of his 80th birthday, which will be during IMAPS, Baltimore. Sid’s contributions to IMAPS are too numerous to delineate and I wish him the best in the future.
Lastly, I couldn’t resist a little humor. The three pictures you see with this article show what I call the “Passage of the Presidency” or how does Richard Breck REALLY take care of us. The three photos show the automobile rentals you receive in each of the three years as President Elect, President and 1st Past President. See what I have to look forward to next year.
