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Is Your MCF Registration Up to Date?

Tom Robison

Welcome to the MCF. The new membership year began with the Spring Symposium in May, and the membership list has now been updated. Membership in the MCF is renewed annually at the time of the Spring Symposium. If you had not registered for the Spring Symposium or renewed your membership at that time, you may now notice a renewal message on your mailing label for this newsletter. The membership dues are $15. Please use the PEEL OFF address label, make any necessary changes or corrections, and include a middle initial.

The MCF exists solely for the benefit of its members. We are always interested in receiving your comments regarding MCF activities and ways in which the MCF can more closely meet your needs and interests. To improve our member outreach, we ask you to encourage your colleagues to consider membership as well. Please photocopy the membership form as necessary. The MCF also maintains a website at www.minnchrom.org. Please take the time to visit; we think you will be pleased. Thank you very much for your interest in the MCF.

Please check your mailing label. Is your name spelled correctly? Are your address and zip code correct? Are you receiving more than one copy?

_____ I would like to become a member of the MCF. Enclosed is my check for $15.

_____ I am currently a MCF member and I would like to renew my membership. Enclosed is my check for $15. Please use the Peel off label from your last newsletter.

_____ I am currently a MCF member and I would like to submit the following address or name changes. Please use the Peel off label from your last newsletter.

Name (First MI Last) ______________________________
Company ______________________________
Address ______________________________
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State ____________________  Zip __________
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Send your check for $15 made payable to the Minnesota Chromatography Forum, Inc. and this renewal form to: Minnesota Chromatography Forum

Minnesota Chromatography Forum
P.O. Box 44562
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Education Corner

Michelle Iverson

I am pleased to announce the upcoming courses (please refer to www.minnchrom.org for more details). Please keep in mind that some of our courses are in high demand and fill up fast! All courses are filled on a first come-first serve basis, so register early if there is a course you want to take.

A special thanks to our local vendors who donate their time, equipment, and experience to make our courses truly "hands on" and successful. The students are the real beneficiaries of your time.

The Education Committee welcomes MCF Member Comments on course suggestions, instructor suggestions, and we always welcome new committee members! I can be reached at 952/431-6000 or michelle@chromtech.com.

Upcoming Courses:

Oct 22-24, 2002 (course likely to be full) 
"Beginning HPLC" (Lab) Dr. Larry Felice of Medtox and Dr. David Johnson of 3M

January 7-9, 2003
"Introduction to GC" (Lab) Dr. Gary Reineccius, Food Science Dept, University of Minnesota and John Freeburg of Zirchrom

See page 2 for details of the course and registration information.

Visit the MCF website for more information on the future courses!. The Education committee has decided on the cources for the entire year of 2003 including Spring Symposia in 2003and 2004!

Minnesota Chromatography Forum 
Financial Report 2001-2002

Sharon Dahl, MCF Treasurer

Attn:  All Chromatographers!!!

"Beginning Gas Chromatography"

January 7-9, 2003 ....

Presenting MCF’s three day workshop in beginning gas chromatography! Taught by two of our most popular instructors, this workshop is offered to provide introductory training in the applications of GC to practical industry and laboratory analytical problems. "Hands On" training with instrumentation from local vendors is included each afternoon!

Deadline for Registration: December 27th, 2002

Cancellation Policy: Refunds (minus a 10% administration fee) will be issued for cancellations prior to the registration deadline. Refunds for cancellations made after the deadline will be made only if the spot is filled with another student.

ATTENTION MCF MEMBERS!

In December, 2001, MCF established a new post office box. Mail sent to the previous one should have been forwarded, but was not until May 2002. MCF was informed that some mail was destroyed. We don't know if that actually occurred. If you have sent correspondence to MCF that has not been acknowledged, please contact:Jan Jopke 952-949-2518 ccs@mn.rr.com

New MCF Address:

P.O. BOX 44562
Eden Prairie MN 55344