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November 2019 | Vol. 71, No. 6
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TLARGI is a Subdivision of the Rubber Division, ACS
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Where has the time gone? We're already entering the home stretch of the calendar year! I hope you all had a fun Halloween and are enjoying the cooler weather as we prepare for the fall holiday season. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin lattes are all here to bring in the essence of fall. Enjoy it while you can because, according to Costco, Christmas is the next holiday!
As usual, TLARGI's annual Technical Conference, Mini Expo, and Oktoberfest Dinner Meeting were a huge success. Dr. Ragin Amrutiya prepared an excellent slate of presenters and topics for the Technical Conference. Congratulations to VIP Rubber & Plastics Co. for being voted as the best table of the Expo with their entertaining version of "Fear Factor." Thank you to Robert White and the prize committee, as well as the companies and individuals that donated the thoughtful gifts for the prize drawing. And, a warm thank you to Sean Djuricic for emceeing the Dinner Meeting.
The Nominating and Elections Committee has prepared a slate of nominees for the upcoming elections. Thank you to all members who have volunteered for the opportunity to participate on the board. Without our membership participation on the board and committees, we would have no TLARGI. So, again, thank you very much! To all members, please be sure to vote when you receive your ballots in the coming days. If you would like a paper ballot packet, please contact Scott Kearns by
this Friday, November 8th, at
s.kearns@elastapro.com or 562.343.9982, ext. 103.
Deena Campana, with her new Co-Chair, Cindy LeClair, and the Christmas Party Committee are completing the final details for the upcoming
Christmas Party. They will be taking us to the Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa. It's been a very accommodating venue for us the last couple of years, so were looking forward to returning for another great night. Back by popular demand, Vanity Fair will be providing the musical entertainment. Don't forget to bring your new, unwrapped toy to support the Spark of Love Toy Drive. This will help a young boy or girl have a brighter Christmas. The donation box will be set up in front of the ballroom. See the full write up on the
event page for all the details, including registration, hotel booking, and deadline information.
Thank you for your support and participation.
Sincerely,
2019 TLARGI Chairman
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Winter Wonderland Celebration
December 7, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. - Midnight
Christmas comes but once a year, let's celebrate with some holiday cheer! Join us for a special formal evening with dinner, dancing, and prizes.
For those wishing to stay overnight on Saturday, December 7, 2019, a special rate of $139 per night (plus tax) is available until tomorrow (
November 7). To receive this rate and reserve your room, visit
this web page.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Deena Campana at
562.762.6655 or
dcampana@viprubber.com.
If you have any registration questions, please contact Geraldine Perez at
562.944.5354 or
gperez@RDAbbott.com.
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Cindy LeClair, of VIP Rubber & Plastics Co., was inducted into Chapman University's Hall of Fame for soccer. Cindy was one of five inductees to be added to the Chapman Athletics Hall of Fame and was praised as being a "game-scoring machine." Way to go, Cindy!! (She is pictured above with her mom and dad, Kathy and Tom LeClair, at the ceremony.)
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Aurora Rubber & Distribution has closed its doors after 19 years of business. The Aurora family would like to thank you for your support all these years and wish you all well.
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Edward Brislin, a longtime resident of Orange, California, and former TLARGI Member, passed away on September 23, 2019, at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann, and his brothers, Donald and John. Survivors include, sister-in-law, Carolyn (Donald), former sister-in-law, Patricia (John), nephews, nieces, and their children.
 For 41 years, Ed pursued a career in the rubber industry, employed by the DuPont Co., Exxon Chemical Co. and R.T. Vanderbilt Co. After working in Delaware, London and New York, Ed met Mary Ann during a business trip to Cleveland. Shortly after their marriage, Ed and Mary Ann moved to Richfield, Ohio; ten years later to Newport Beach, California. Ed was a lifelong amateur equestrian and an avid golfer.
Ed suggested that memorial donations be sent to the Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org, in honor of his wife, Mary Ann, who heartily supported this organization.
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IMPORTANT UPDATES & REMINDERS
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Are You Interested in Getting More Involved in TLARGI?
If you've
considered a role on the board or as Chairman of a committee, we'd like to hear from you so we can grow our team. Please email Scott Kearns at
s.kearns@elastapro.com if you or someone you know would be a good candidate for a board position, such as Treasurer, Secretary, Director or a Committee Chairman, so when the Nominating Committee meets we have a list of candidates who are available and willing for the roles.
Advertising with TLARGI
2019 Membership Dues
Don't forget to send your membership dues to Jackie Gandara by January 1, 2020, and keep in mind that any new members who apply in September, October, November, or December become members for the balance of 2019 and for 2020. If you have any questions,
contact Jackie Gandara at
jgandara@RDAbbott.com.
TIPS Presenters
If you're interested in presenting at a TIPS Meeting or the 2020 Technical Conference, please submit abstracts to Dr. Ragin Amrutiya at
Ragin.Amrutiya@wacker.com for consideration.
Current Events or Member Updates
If you have current events or member updates to share, please send them to Doug Limkeman at
doug_limkeman@hmroyal.com
for consideration.
Complimentary Mailing List
Normally at their April meeting, the TLARGI Board approves the mailing list for the TLARGI newsletter to non-members. Nominees generally include advertisers, scholarship recipients, and scholarship donors. If you have nominations for this list, please send their names and contact information to Gabriel Gonzalez at
ggonzalez@RDAbbott.com.
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The Los Angeles Rubber Group, Inc. (TLARGI) mission is to promote the professional growth of those associated with the local rubber and affiliated industries and to meet the needs of companies and academic centers that support its members through educational, technical, and networking activities.
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