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The ESD Association newsletter, published for everyone with an interest in the understanding and control of electrostatic discharge. Volume 26, No. 5 September/October 2010 In this issue www.esda.org From the President Donn Bellmore, pages 2-3 NEW Corporate Membership Program, page 3 Q&A, page 4 Tech Talk, page 5 Volunteer Spotlight, page 6 Letter to the Editor, page 7 IEW Call for Presentations, page 8 ESD on Campus, pages 9-10 Standards Meeting Schedule, page 11 Local Sparks, page 12 Online Training, page 13 Seminar, page 14 Archived Online Training, page 15 Calendar, page 16 Symposium Registration Online! Look for this button at www.esda.org Sparks NV welcomes ESDA for the 2010 eos/ESD Symposium The 2010 Symposium is being hosted in the beautiful city of Sparks NV. The City of Sparks is located in the Truckee Meadows of Northern Nevada. Sparks is in a high desert climate at an eleva- tion of nearly 4,500 feet with four full seasons and sunshine almost 80% of the year. Most widely known as the premiere special events venue for all of northern Nevada, with attractions on the Victorian Square which brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to such annual events as Hometowne Farmers Market, Hot August Nights, Nugget Best in the West Rib Cook-off, and Hometowne Christmas. Sparks is neighbored to the west by Reno and only a little over an hour’s drive to the scenic Lake Tahoe. Another wonderful destination park includes the picturesque Sparks Ma- rina. Eighty acres of water surrounded by swimming, boating, fishing, scuba diving and picnicking facilities, with breath-taking views of the nearby mountains. Events are always hap- pening at the Marina, including Arts in Bloom, Pro Wakeboard Tour and the Scheels Turkey Trot. As the city con- tinues to develop as the ideal tourist destination, the new- est addition to the list includes the Legends at Sparks Marina - a premier shopping and dining experience. The list of fun and exciting things to do while in Sparks is impressive! The John Ascuaga’s Nugget resort is hosting this year’s Symposium from October 3-8, 2010. The hotel has per- fected the art of guest service. From the moment you arrive, you are welcomed to the luxury resort with a smile and a promise of first-class accommodations and service. The 1,600-room hotel with two 29-story towers features sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada mountains and surrounding valley. Room reservations for this year’s sym- posium should be made by September 2nd. John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, Nevada 89431 800-648-1177 Room Rates for Symposium: $85 in the West Tower and $99 in the East Tower (Renovated side) Complimentary wireless internet will be provided for 1 person in each attendee’s room. www.januggetsecure.com/jump/1171