The latest reports from the local chapters.

This month’s column highlights the Orange County Chapter, the largest IPC Designers Council (DC) chapter and one of the most active and thriving. Scott McCurdy, Orange County Chapter president, describes the successful format the chapter follows to reach local designers and PCB professionals. There is also an update from the IPC DC Executive Board as its collaboration with the new IPC Education Foundation continues.

Orange County Chapter

By Scott McCurdy

The IPC Designers Council is alive and well in Southern California. The Orange County Chapter was active long before I took over as president in 2003. We are proudly the largest active chapter in existence based on attendance at our quarterly meetings. We average 50 to 65 attendees at our meetings, and occasionally have 80+ in attendance.

This month’s column is packed with recent activities, including a spotlight on the San Diego Chapter and an interview with Luke Hausherr, the new chapter president.