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1 Scottsdale, ArizonaThe Scottsdale Plaza ResortOctober 6-9, 2013 AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES76th Annual MeetingFINAL PROGRAM2 ACIL 76th Annual 2013 Annual MeeTINGA gilent TechnologiesPlatinum SponsorPace Analytical Services, Inc. Silver SponsorTeledyne Instruments TechnologiesGold SponsorH2M Labs, Inc. Bronze SponsorAtlantic TestingLaboratoriesFriendNational Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS)Bronze SponsorWaters CorporationGold SponsorUL LLCB ronze SponsorCertified Laboratories, Bronze SponsorLaboratory Accreditation BureauSilver SponsorHorizon Technology Silver SponsorMicrobac Laboratories Silver SponsorBabcock Laboratories Bronze SponsorEST Analytical Bronze SponsorFisher ScientificBronze Sponsor3 ACIL 76th Annual member of the association agrees that it is their policy to abide by the following code of ethics:1.

2 To cooperate in elevating and maintaining the professional status of independent scientific, engineering and testing firms and in securing recognition of the value of services rendered by To assert competency only in work for which adequate equipment and personnel are available or adequate preparation has been To have a clear understanding with the client as to the extent and kind of services to be rendered, especially in fields where different grades or characters of services are To endeavor in reports to make clear the significance and limitations of findings To safeguard reports as far as possible against misinterpretation or misuse, and to contend against such misinterpretation or To oppose and to refrain from incompetent and fraudulent inspection, sampling, analysis, testing, consultation, development and research To deal honestly and fairly in all business and financial matters with employees, clients and the ACIL Code of Ethics below pays tribute to Earl Hess legacy, enriching the laboratory community through his emphasis on ethics in business management, and establishing ACIL s Earl H.

3 Hess Memorial Lecture COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIESCODE OF ETHICSAMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES 1875 I Street NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20006 TEL FAX Enhancing Public Health and SafetyThrough Quality Testing and Engineering Dear ACIL friends,Welcome to our 76th Annual Meeting in sunny Scottsdale, continuing our long tradition of holding meetings around the US. ACIL s renewal and rebirth is gaining momentum as you will see over the next few days with the outstanding education sessions brought to you by ACIL s educational foundation, the Independent Laboratories Institute, and valuable networking programs that are an integral part of this Meeting .

4 Our continued success depends on all of us pulling together to move our key issues and initiatives forward. Whether your laboratory is involved in conformity, construction, food, environmental or some other specialty, we need your help to reinforce ACIL as the voice of the independent laboratory also invite you to enjoy the company and friendship of fellow laboratory managers and owners who share the same passion and energy for our industry s unique contribution to the quality of life. I look forward to a memorable time together! Steve Bowser ACIL Chair AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES 1875 I Street NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20006 TEL FAX Enhancing Public Health and SafetyThrough Quality Testing and Engineering 7 ACIL 76th Annual , October 5, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm Board of Directors Meeting Lodge Boardroom Sunday, October 6, 2013 9:00am - 1:00pm Board of Directors Meeting Lodge Boardroom9:30am - 1:00pm Registration Open Gallery Foyer Desk1:00pm - 5.

5 00pm Section Breakouts Environmental Sciences Las Palmas B Sponsored by PACE Analytical Services Food Sciences Las Palmas A Conformity Assessment Las Palmas C Construction Materials Engineering & Testing La Vinca3:00pm Break Gallery Foyer6:30pm - 7:30pm Welcome Reception Cypress Court Sponsored by Teledyne Instruments Monday, October 7, 2013 7:30am Registration Opens Gallery Foyer Desk7:00am - 8:00am ILI Board of Directors Meeting JD s Terrace7:30am - 8:30am Networking Breakfast Terraza8:30am - 9:00am Opening Session El Teatro9:00am - 10:15am Keynote Speaker - Prospering Through Relationship Building El Teatro Alfredo Molina - The Molina Group Sponsored by Horizon Technology 9:00am - 11:00am Spouses/Guests Gathering JD s Terrace9:00am - Noon Exhibitor Set-Up Terraza10:15am - 10:30am Break Gallery Foyer10:30am - Noon Developing a High Performance Organization El Teatro Derek Coppinger - NTS Sponsored by L-A-BNoon - 1:15pm Lunch Terraza1:15pm - 5:30pm The Legend of the Bells.

6 A Tour of Cosanti Offsite Co-Sponsored by L-A-B and UL 2:00pm - 6:00pm Exhibitor Set-Up Terraza6:00pm - 7:30pm Cocktail Party with Exhibitors Terraza Sponsored by EST AnalyticalSchedule subject to changeACIL 76th Annual , October 8, 2013 7:30am Registration Opens Gallery Foyer Desk7:45am - 8:45am Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors Terraza7:45am - 8:45am Past Presidents Breakfast (by Invitation Only) La Valencia A8:45am - 9:00am Opening Remarks El Teatro9:00am - 10:00am Earl Hess Lecture Series - Handling Delicate Situations Ethically El Teatro Judy Morgan - ESC Lab Sciences, Steve Bowser - Bowser-Morner, Steve Vanderboom - Pace Analytical Services Sponsored by A2LA 9:00am - 10:00am Scholarship Alliance Annual Meeting JD s Terrace9:00am - 11:00am Spouses/Guests Gathering JD s Terrace10:00am - 10:30am Break with Exhibitors Terraza10:30am - Noon Maximizing Company Value Las Palmas BC John White - Veriti Consultants Sponsored by Fisher Scientific 10:30am - Noon Designing a Lean Laboratory El Teatro Scot Webster - UL Sponsored by Babcock LaboratoriesNoon - 2.

7 00pm Luncheon - Industry Trends Terraza Steve Willoughby - Cleveland Research Sponsored by Waters Corporation 2:00pm - 3:15pm Capitalizing on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Data El Teatro Linda Schantz - Agilent Technologies & Jay Fredkin - Cabem Technologies Sponsored by NTS 2:00pm - 3:15pm Keeping Customers Happy Las Palmas BC Joann Slavin - H2M Labs Sponsored by H2M Labs 2:00pm - 4:30pm Exhibitor Breakdown Terraza3:15pm - 3:30pm Break Gallery Foyer3:30pm - 4:30 pm Annual Business Meeting El Teatro6:00pm - 10:00pm Annual Reception & Dinner (6:30 Reception, 7:30 Dinner) Offsite Sponsored by Agilent TechnologiesWednesday, October 9, 2013 8:00am Registration Opens Gallery Foyer Desk8:30am - 9:30am Networking Breakfast Terraza9:30am - 11:00am Roundtables - Evaluating, Promoting and Managing Growth Las Palmas AB Richard Bright - ACIL Noon ACIL Tom Zierenberg Memorial Golf Tournament Offsite Sponsored by Microbac LaboratoriesSchedule subject to change9 ACIL 76th Annual AGeNdASSunday, October 6th, 20131:00pm - 5.

8 00pm Section Breakouts Environmental Sciences Section (ESS) Las Palmas B Food Sciences Section (FSS) Las Palmas A Conformity Assessment Section (CAS) Las Palmas C Construction Materials & Engineering Testing (CMET) Section La VincaConstruction Materials & Engineering Testing Section Introductions Preston Millar Award Presentation 2014 Strategic Goals Personnel Certification NETTCP Updates Program Ideas for 2014 Policies and Practices (P2) Meeting Non-Conformities in Testing Labs Independent Laboratories Institute (ILI) Update Any Other BusinessConformity Assessment Section Introductions Preston Millar Award Presentation 2014 Strategic Goals Focus and Structure of the Conformity Assessment Section Smart Grid Committee Update C63 Activity Summary TCB Update Program Ideas for 2014 Policies and Practices (P2) Meeting Non-Conformities in Testing Labs Independent Laboratories Institute (ILI) Update Any Other BusinessSchedule subject to changeACIL 76th Annual AGeNdASSunday, October 6th, 2013 Environmental Sciences SectionSponsored by PACE Analytical Ser vices Update on Current Independent Laboratories Institute (ILI)

9 Collaboration with EPA Update/Issues on Laboratory Accreditation Update on EPA Measurement and Monitoring Program Activities Wastewater Program RCRA Program CERCLA Program Source Emissions Monitoring Program Drinking Water Program ELAB New Technology Roundtable Results of ACIL Board Decisions to Promote ACIL Growth Planned and Potential ILI Activities to Benefit ESS Membership Future ACIL Activities to Advance Laboratory Industry and Improve Member Company Business Program Ideas for 2014 Policies and Practices (P2) Meeting Non-Conformities in Testing Labs Any Other BusinessFood Sciences Section Introductions Preston Millar Award Presentation 2014 Strategic Goals Discussion Groups Liability exposure as client relationships shift from transactional to consulting Confidentiality afforded under FSMA guidelines to protect analytical data discovered during an audit Impact of FDA Proposed Rules on Independent Testing of Domestic and Imported Food Program Ideas for 2014 Policies and Practices (P2) Meeting Non-Conformities in Testing Labs Independent Laboratories Institute (ILI)

10 Update Any Other BusinessSchedule subject to change11 ACIL 76th Annual Through Relationship Building (Monday, October 8th, 9:00am 10:15am) Sponsored by Horizon TechnologyAlfredo J. Molina (The Molina Group)Re-energize and garner a new perspective from multi-millionaire and philanthropist Alfredo Molina, sharing life lessons on the value of building and maintaining all sorts of business and personal relationships, which allowed him to rise to the top of his industry. A refugee arriving in Chicago in 1967, he was touched by the kindness of strangers, leading him to a life helping others, and unparalleled success. It s these lessons and experiences that shaped the development of his three life philosophies: Everything happens for a good reason.