The AICC 2007 Spring Meeting is being held April 18-21, 2007 at the J.W. Marriott Grande Lakes Resort in Orlando, FL. The three day meeting will feature general sessions, eye openers and social and networking events. AICC 2007 Spring Meeting online registration is now available at www.aiccbox.org/meeting/register1_spring07.asp

The AICC 2007 Spring Meeting will come to a close on the morning of Saturday, April 21, with a powerful and inspiring message from Bill Strickland, President & CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation. Through the power of his vision, the consistency of his purpose, and an underlying belief in the goodness of human beings, Bill Strickland, will restore your faith in ethical, accountable, and visionary leadership. To read more click here

For information on "Who's Who" of the other associations co-locating their meetings at the Grande Lakes Orlando Resort  - click to the attached article

Join other AICC spouses and guests for an afternoon of fine food, chocolate and fun! If you love chocolate this is one event you won’t want to miss! For more information - click here

Join other AICC attendees for an up close tour of Kennedy Space Center - NASA’s launch headquarters. Kennedy Space Center is the hub of technology and discovery where many of mankind’s greatest accomplishments take place.    You will tour NASA’s launch and landing facilities, experience live shows and jaw-dropping encounters with massive rockets as well as have the opportunity to meet a real member of NASA’s Astronaut Corps. For more information click here

Join AICC Spring Meeting attendees for a night of adventure and excitement on the evening of Thursday, April 19, 2007 as AICC takes over Universal Orlando's - "Islands of Adventure - The Lost Continent". Don't miss this once in a lifetime experience for thrill seekers, adventurers, and kids of all ages to enjoy the thrills and attractions during this magical night full of legendary heroes and fantasy. For more information - click here

Over the past few months this new member benefit has been getting a great deal of activity. Questions on Overseas Bulk Bins, Ring Crush vs. STFI, German Corrugated Specifications, ISTA, Export Packaging, Cobb Testing, Third Party Certification Stamp Usage, Compression Losses, Compression Comparisons of C flute and A flute alternative board combinations to produce a 44 ECT, moving from 32 ECT to 29 ECT grades, Box Design with corner reinforcements, Hanging Slots from Rotary Knives, RESY German Certification Stamps, Productivity and Six Sigma, Sheet Feeder waste…and more. These are just a few of the question topics asked and answered. JUST ASK RALPH! Click here for more.

Join fellow AICC members in Northern California and get your New Year off to the right start. AICC will be holding two events in Northern CA on Thursday February 8, 2007. Take advantage of one or both. Click here for more details.

Upcoming AICC Training:

• Renewing Your Sales Force: Beginner Level Available throughout the year as computer based training.
  
  
• Audio/Web Conference – Negotiating from Strength, Power Through Planning Tuesday, January 23, 2007
  
  
• Fundamentals of Improved Flexo Printing & Rotary Die Cutting Monday through Thursday, February 5-8, 2007
  
  
• Advanced Production Supervisor Training Thursday and Friday, February 15-16, 2007