There are several important items that I would like to update you on. First, now is the time to vote for your SMTA President and Board members for the 2008-2011 term. We have an outstanding list of candidates this year. To begin the voting process please follow the directions below.

1. Link to http://srv.ezinedirector.net/?n=2194231&s=78036856
2. Log in using your Membership ID number and your password (generally your lastname and first initial-no spaces)
3. Select the VOTE-Board Elections button on the right hand navigation bar of the Homepage. This will take you directly to the electronic ballot.
4. You may only vote once.
5. Elections will close on May 30th. Please let your voice be heard and vote within the next five weeks. Anyone who votes will have a chance to win an iPod Nano in a drawing to be held after the election. Each and every vote is important and does count.

We hope you are planning to join us for SMTA International in Orlando, Florida (August 17 - 21). If you are serious about staying current with the latest technology then this is a “must attend” event for you. SMTA's reputation for strong technical programming is unsurpassed. You can access the entire program on-line at the end of April. Early bird registration rates are applicable through July 11th.

The call for papers for the Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium (February 10 -12 on the Big Island of Hawaii) will be issued in May. Please link to http://srv.ezinedirector.net/?n=2194234&s=78036856

Thank you for your support of the SMTA, our local chapters, and our technical programming. We hope to see many of you at SMTAI in August. Don’t forget to vote!