Frederick W. Vratny
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corporate affiliates and MRS symposia chairs. Anne was secretary to the director of publications for the Instrument Society of America from 1973-1980 and then secretary in the Purchasing Department of Joy Manufacturing Company until she joined MRS two years ago. Lucy Blackford, Membership Records
In January 1985, Lucy joined the staff with responsibility for membership records and other computer data bases. Lucy, who had worked for the Society on a part-time basis during 1984 as a computer specialist, now maintains all membership records and special interest lists for promoting membership and meetings. She recently instituted a bulk mailing system whereby institutions with large MRS representation may obtain a bulk shipment of MRS literature such as a calls for papers and preliminary programs
for speedier internal distribution. Anyone interested in using this service is encouraged to contact her for details. Patrick M. Gruden, Graphic Artist
Pat joined the staff in June 1985 to handle design and production of proceedings, abstract books, and general promotional and meetings materials for the Society. Pat has a diverse background in printing and graphics with Gulf Oil Corporation. He has recently completed the Society's 1985 Membership Directory, program and printed materials for the 1985 Fall Meeting, and production and promotional materials for the five proceedings volumes resulting from the 1985 Spring Meeting in San Francisco. He is responsible for the design, layout, and production of the MRS BULLETIN
MRS Corporate Participation Program As a Corporate Affiliate of the Materials Research Society, your organization is kept abreast of the Society's goals and activities and afforded special opportunities to enhance your research programs through: • Subscription to MRS BULLETIN • Advance notification of meeting programs and events • Discounts on symposia proceedings • Free employment ad placement in MRS BULLETIN And more.
For complete details on the program, contact MRS Headquarters, 9800 McKnight Road, Suite 327, Pittsburgh, PA 15237; (412) 367-3003
"MRS is at a critical stage of growth," according to John Ballance, "and the expertise provided by the staff will enable us to refine administration of current member services and to implement new innovations." In addition to the new Journal of Materials Research, and expansion of book publishing, meetings, and short course and corporate participation programs, MRS is experiencing significant activity on the local and international levels, according to Ballance. New Sections, Student Chapters, and MRS groups in Europe, Asia, Australia, and elsewhere will require support from Headquarters in the coming year. "We are enthusiastic about the new activities planned for 1986, "he said, "and invite the members to contact the Headquarters staff to discuss their ideas on any of these programs."
IN MEMORIUM Frederick W. Vratny Frederick W. Vratny, a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at AT&T Bell Laboratories, died September 4, 1985 after a prolonged illness. Fred
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