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Greetings to All,rhope that everyone is planning on attend­ing the 27th annual conference in Researcb

Triangle Park, North Carolina this ummer. It isshaping up to be one of our best conferences ever.Host Jonathon Gibbons and bis committee membershave worked diligently to take care of all the detailsof the event. Remember to use the NAOSMMwebsite to influence your supervisor's deci, ion tolet yOll attend. Linda Perez-Saldana and JacqueCranston have organized an exciting program andall of the seminars, with abstracts, should be inplace. Many of the topics are pertinent to your

particular silllarion and wiU be of great benefit toyour continued career. Start now to let your super­visor know tl1at you should attend the conference,not only for your own personal advancement, but tobetter know that you can earn Continuing EducationUnits for attending the seminars at the conference.

I have been asked to serve as the NAOSMMrepresentative on the Laboratory ProductsAs 'ociation's Standards and Protocol Committee.This would give the LPA and nd-users perspectivewith regard to products and sales, especiallythrough e-commerce on the internet. As yourNAOSMM representative, Lwould be pleased tacquire any answ rs to questions that you may wantto pose to the Laboratory Products Association.Please feel free to call or e-mail me with anyconcerns that you may have. I would like to takethi opportunity to thank Donna Turner and JillRench. Co-editors of tbe New line, for all of theirhard work in producing their first edition in the

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ABLE OF CONTENTS

Officers and Chairs in~ide front coverFrom tbe Presiden IEditorial 2When Researchers Leave 3Security In the Chemical Stockroom 3Since You Asked 4-5Pre-Conference Safety Seminar

to be held 6Travel Award.~ 7

NAOSM 12000 8NAOSMM Conference Schedule 10Committee Reports:

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When Researchers LeaveLinda Perez-Saldana,New Mexico Slate University

Linda's tulk on what happens whenresearchers leave due to retirement,advancement, or moving on was inspired

by what happened at NMSU when allthrce ofthose situations occurred in a sbort period of lime.Linda gO( the responsibility of cleaning up the labbecause "someone had to do it"". The followingwere 'iome of the things Linda discovered andpassed on so others would have a place 10 start.

There are Iypically nine types of hazards to beconcerned about: biohazards, radiologicals.flammables, corrosives. poisons/toxins. incompal­ible mixtures, heavy metals. other chemicals, andthe chtssic "unknowns". Other concerns: includeequipment. service contracLS and warranties. It isespecially of concern if Lhe PI gives thc equip­mcnt or items to othcrs without the knowledge orconsent of the depanment chair.

Several helpful keys:

I. Prevention: Proper lab safery training for PIand students. Fomlal checkout system inplace. Physical check of lab before personactually leaves.

2. Preparedness: Knowing that they are leavingbefore they actually leave. Having a currentinventory of the lab. Network of resources forinfomlation.

3. Upper management lluppon.4. Enforcement: Periodic inspections.

Management ··checkout·'.NEVER exceptions.

It may help to develop .1 checklist. Somesuggested steps were:

I. Find a model.2. Meet with management and convince them

this is important.3. Dctennine potential risks.

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4. Detennine method of ensuring compliance.There was llluch discussion as to how this isdone in variou3 institutions.

Linda then gave time for a discussion to brainstormitems that should be on a chccklisl. She will com·pile the list and post it to the listserve if there isinterest.

Submitted by Elaine Scudder,Truman Sfl/le Unil'ersity

Security in theChemical StockroomPatricia Barker,Wabash College

W hen entering the seminar room we weregiven a booklet containing historical

information as well as safety (security)and statistical information. Once an overview ofthe safety Isecurity information was given we weredivided inlo fOllr groups. Each group was given aselection of <Iueslions tbal bad been pre-cbosen andasked 10 discuss then take back to our institutions.This line of communication not only aided inincrea.'\ing our c3.11laderie with the con~ensus ofopinion "we all have the same problems." It alsobroadened our view to other issues of security wemay have heard before bUI overlooked.

Overall, the prcscnlation was well done. reflectingaJithe professionalism and preparedness of wcll­researched topic.

Sllbmitred by Dam." BlankenhunI,Kenyon CoJlege

Since You Asked...

Sandi Bacon asked. "Do you require students towear goggles or safety glasses in Biology labs. Wehad a slUdent gel squirted with pig "juice" whichbroughl up the topic:'

Sandi heard from J] schools am/the IAbor01orySafel)' IlIstifllfe ;n response 10 her question. Eightschools require or provide goggles at some po;n' ill'heir biology classes (mostly for dissections). SOn/t'

o.flhese .W:/100/S require goggles. in resptJIIse toaccidellfs which had occllrred. five schools neverrequire use ofgoggles. The ill!orlllm;oll gathered isbeing shared by tile Department and file S(lfe~v

MCllIllgerm her i"SI;(III;O/l,

"The responses I did recei\'e h'ere \'e0' infomlll­IilPe m,d I alwa_....s "umlef al what a bel/ejit it ;s to

hare so "UI1I)' "e.:rpens'· ill me" ellS)' reach" SandyBacon

Patricia Barker,M.icro Scale Organics

I need help Wilh downsizing the organic lab tomicro scale. We need a healer/slirrers plates placedlhrougholll the lab - 4" x 4" and melting poinlapparati. Has anyone had any experience wilhSJ1l,lll hIs? Which ones work Ihe besl? Can', seemto find the melting point apparntus· proressor hasone he got rrom Aldrich but cost was only $200 andcatalog shows them at over $500, Anybody knowwhere I can find something like Ihis?

From: SheUy Bradley

We hOI'e successfully dowllsi:.ed almost e\'eryexperimem ill Organic I & fI, n~ lise thelVi//i(ImS011 microscale kits. Ele(·trothermal meltingpoim apportlti. alld hot plates. stirrers, alld sandbaths from Labomtof)' Craftsman. 1'111 just steppingOlltlImlI clIn '1 lay my "alJd~ all the LaboratoryCraft.'i11um caw/oK riglll nolV. There products are

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From: Phil Waite

Noll' tllar the decisioll 10 down si:.e has beenmade. gelling the correct equipmem is a importll/ltlllsk. We at Dennison U. attempted 10 go micro·scafe sel'eral years back and dill' 10 pOOl' planning,\I'e have fallell back ro /Ising regular 19/22gfasslI'a/'{>.

Firsl ofafJ. we started lVith rhe WilliamsonMicro-scafe kits which Komes sold ro us for about$125/kit. The orgonic professors trOl'eled 10 aworkshop to leam how 10 use them. The proceduresctlll for slirrer/hotplates with sand btlths to replacenumtles. Unfortunately. the stirrer/hotplates wepurchased. (Fisher brand). has tI ceramidcompositesurface that does not allow for sand baths.Therefore. we ended lip usi1l8 the malltles with sandin Ihem. lIlId placing them on 'he s/h just using theslirrer. We should hOl'e bought good stirrers aud(lI'oided the extra expense.

After uI'eral years offrustrtlt;olls, the faclIIIYgm'e lip 01/ the micro-scale. The faculry felt theprodllcts were so small. studellls had great difficul­ties ill al/alysis oj pmdllcts, Additio//afJy. reagentsSO smelll required pre-\I'ei~ltiIl8 by slOckmom 10

{I\'oid 10l/g lines (If analytical balOllces.

From Ihe stockroom poillt ofvien~ Ihe amount ofwaste produced was tremendously reduced. Also.tl/t' amnull1 usedfor cleaning lIml drying glllsswllreIl'as reduced. The common soh'enrs like ether.he..rcme, alld dich/oromethane used inre-crystali:atioll II'US reduced dramaricall'): Bill. theprofessors did 1Iot feel the adWIlI1llKt'S, mostly in tlteslockroom. outweighed tht' dis(ld\'uJllllKe~. mu~·t/\' illthe teaclting labs.

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Dr. James Kaufman, founder and President of TheLaboratory Safety Workshow will offer apre-conference all-day seminar entitled afety inthe laboratory". Dr. Kaufman ha been called "thenation' foremo. t authority on afety in tnIction inacademia' and he i the author/narrator of theAmerican Chemical Society's audio cour e"Laboratory Safety and Health".

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REMINDER FROM THE AWARDS COMMITTEEVicki Thompson, Chair

A s you aU may know. it is the pri\·jlegelrc50pon!.ibilily of the Award[) Comminee toassiM as many members as possible with

funding 10 enable them to allcnd the AnnualConference.

NOW is the time La apply for funding to our nextConference (Research Triangle Park, NC. July 31­August 4). Especially it is lime for those of youwho have only thought of applying (and never actedon it), or have applied in the past, bUI didn't receiveenough funding 10 enable you to attend the Confer4

cocc. DREAM BIG. Plan 10 be a pan of the specialatmo'iphere thai is created at the Conference. Takesome time away from your u~ual surroundings tointeract with others who are running a Moreroomand/or ordering for a scientific community. Allowyourself the chance to be re-energiled. You willcome away from the Conference with a new enthu­sialtlll (and lots of new ideas) for your job.

500000, all you need to do to apply for funding is tosubmit an Award Application (to thc address at theend of the article) by April 14. Remcmber thatthere is.1 newly revised application to use ihis year.You can find it on page II of the Winter 2000NEWSLI NE, or you can call, fax or email me andI'll get a copy to you.

The only reasons not to apply (as long as your duesare paid) are if you won an award last year, or if youwill be unable to be at the Conference for at leasl 3days. Check lhe eligibility criteria (pages 8 & 9) ofthe Winter EW5LlNE for more explicit infonna­tion. You have nOlhing to lose and everything togain by sending in an application. Just Do It! Andgive thanks to the many generous venders whodonate the money that enables more of us to get tothe Conference.

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Also. don't forget [0 gel your nomination in forTHE OUTSTANDING MANAGER OF THEYEAR AWARD- the deadline for applicalions isMay 25. Thjs is very special award goes to aNAOSMM member, who in the eyes of his/hersupervisor and colleagues has done/is doingoutstanding work. The criteria have changedslightly this year. so make Sllre to read through thespecifications listed on pages I I & 12 of the WinterNEWSLINE. The biggesl change is the fact thatany nomination will be good for 2 years. Pleasedon't hesitate to get in touch with me if you haveany questions.

Note that a lener explaining the award (which youcan give LQ your supervisor) is located on Page 13of the Wimer NEWSLINE. You can also requestme 10 'iend you or your supervisor an infonnationpacket By having these rcsourcel\ available, wehope iL will be easier to get an application submiucd10 the awards Commiuec. See Ihe WinterNEWSLlNE (or contact me) for more details.

Vickie Thompson, Awards Committee Chair

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Phone: (626) 359-8111 x2370Fax: (626) 301-8887

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The final plan... for the fir~l National A1ooi>ociation ofScientific Materials Managers conference of Lbenew millennium urc well underway. Appel.lling to awide variety of irHcrcstS there arc 1ll.IIlY !';igills andactivities available in the greatcr Raleigh.Durharnarea. Probably the bcs:t \\ ay to plan your free limeis to \'io;it the websiles of the urea cities to !tee justwhat appeaJs to you. For mformn.llon aboutDurham. the Cit) of Medicme. cheel outWW\ .0 RHAM-NC.COM. If RaleIgh. the Cit)of Oal.'. i f IOlere't. be ...ure to lool alwwv. .raJeighc.. b.org. For comprehen"'l\c mforma­Uon mcludmg rec;;tauranu . hl\loric place<;;. CIC. thesile. hUpi/tnangle.cil)'-.carch_ om L a greal wurcefor findingJu"lllhe rig hi spol Thl )ear'~ confer­encc \\ 111 be held at the Sheratun Imperial Center.located in Research Triangle Pan... 'C. For more

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5.(X)+ta~. ~ herulon i\ Ju..SI mlOutes awayfrom l~ Raleigh-Durham Inlernational Airport. andthe hOld pro\'ide... complimentary huule service.The Shaatan ImpcnaJ fea'ures Cascades Restaurant.a plano bar. and 31"0 offers a 34.000 square fOOl

ilthleti dub. a :2.5-mile filnc''i·jogging trail. out­door lenm~ COU~ and a cafe fcaLUnng SlaJbuc~

coffee. While 11 i.s ""ell 'Humed for area attraction..there are not many resumrants Within walkingdi.....tancc. <0,() v.c do recommend renting a car. AIJthe major car rental compame. are at RD • and therale, leod 10 be less man those In l3J1,!er cities.

Ju t mmule\ from the holel. Tnangle FaCIO£} Shopshouse, many outlet ""I~. and 3 large food coon"" 1m choic ranging from Taco Bell to Da\c) 's AllAmerican Grill. Since I.hc coo:bt IS, Just about :2hour'i av.a). \e3.food choicC\ are plentiful. and LbehOld concierge v.ill be ",ble to pro\lide ),ou withmore mfOmlJUOn on area ~taurants. 0 'Visit 10the Carolina.. would be complete v.itbout samplingNon.h Carolma Barbecue. 01 for the faint of hean.NC SBQ i, he..t enjoyed In a 'pig pick in' seningwhere the whole hog i.. roa~led with a mustard andvinegar ba...ed SBQ sauce. Although we do nothave II commitment from n famouJo, "pork Chef' wedo plun to arrange:lll OPP0l1Llility for Ollr guests toenjoy thi)o, great fen)o,!. Mu~t of the folk~ who caterpig·pickin\ pull a grill behind their pick.up lfUcks,and nobody i\ 'ure yet just what they will be doingin Augu",1. lay tuned for more details.

Tentative plans for the conference Include a ,,;sil tothe local corned)' club. Charlie Goodnights. For ourfriday tducauonal Tour .....c ..... 11 (our the Ba:tooDlclinson labware li o;ue culture and ·pI3Slic.... are·manuf:k'"tunng faciluy. 1111_ ,tate ofl.be an manufacluring radlil) i'i located In Treybum. C.

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The 2000 Trade Show will be held WednesdayAugust 2nd as well as a half day on Thor day. We-plall to have more than 70 vendors set up at thetrade show to provide you with the most up to dateinJomlation 011 the products and services availableto Scientific Materials Managers.

We are also working hard to ,mange an outing tothe Museum of Life and Science, a 78-acre, 68 000square-foot interactive science-technology center.Exhibits include Aerospace, Wildlife, and afabulous new exbibit called Magic Wings ButterflyHouse. This is the largest butteIily house east of theMississippi, featuring rare and enchanting speciesof butterflie from A. ia. Africa, and Central andSouth America. The three-, tory, tropical conserva­tory houses beds of exotic flowers, a floweringmeadow, tropical fruit trees in a rainforest area anda stream garden.

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Vendor Relations Committee _

Paul Yedlik.Chairman

O ill committee has sent out the NAOSMMexhibitor booth application s packet to allpotential exhibitors listed in our computer

base for the RTP 2000 Trade Show. We currentlyhave 64 booths reserved. A registration packet willbe mailed April/May to all companie who haverequested a booth concerning booth paymentsstatus, hotel reservation information, travel deals,

Corporate CommitteeBeverlv HallSpectrum Laboratory Products

A ter much thought, I have decided to resignas chairman of the Corporate PublicityCommittee. This decision was based

primarily on my philosophy that new faces bringnew ideas.

When Taccepted this position, my initial goal wasto develop, and hopefully take to a new level, theunique relationship of mutual support betweenNAOSMM members and vendor .

During the past three years, Dennis Pope and I haveworked closely to publicize vendors and launchvendor support in recruiting new member. 1am

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seminar. chedule, trade show schedule, map of area,and eligible NAOSMM events. Jonathan Gibboni. busy recruiting the RTP area for potential tradeshow exhibitors.

Debbie Pusateri has received over 40 corporatemembership dues renewals for the year 2000. Shesent another reminder to those corporate memberswho have not renewed their NAOSMMmembership.

Start making your plans to attend this year's RTPNAO MM Seminar and Trade Show during theweek of July 31 st and August 4th.

Paul Yedlik

pleased at what we have achieved so far and confi­dent that Dennis will do a great job as the newCorporate Publicity Chairman.

Joining Dennis will be Karen Dally, vice presidentof sales and marketing for Nalgene. I am personallydelighted with the selection of Karen as Nalgenehas been an active NAOSMM supporter for manyyears. In her former position as sales manager withKimble. Karen attended conferences hosted theirvendor sponsored evening and already knows manymembers and vendors.

It has truly been an honor to serve NAOSMM forthe past four years. Twish to thank the past andpresent Executive Board and the members whogave me the assistance associated with NAOSMM.

I also wish to emphasize that 1 am only leaving acommittee and not NAOSMM. I will continue torecruit new members and look forward to seeingeveryone at thi. year, conference in RaJeigh­Durham!

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