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IPC COMMUNITY 8 WINTER 2024 A Trip Worth Taking COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS O ne of the things I love most about road trips across the American Pacific Northwest is the variety of topography one encounters. It's a traverse through elongated valleys and rocky mountain ranges, past rushing rivers and crys- tal lakes, and delight at charming small towns. Along the way, I'm also searching for the most reasonably priced gasoline. My husband and I recently took our daugh- ter to college, driving through the "belly" of Idaho, replete with mountains, farms, and ranches, engulfed by vast, low-lying expanses, curvy mountain passes, lava fields, potato fields, and even an "atomic city." Nothing ever felt too ordinary; each bend of the road brought a new and pleasant surprise. Publishing IPC Community has been a little like that road trip through Idaho. With each brainstorming session, interview, and story, we discovered something that would catch our interest, pull us in, and make us want to learn more. My most successful and memorable trips involve quite a bit of planning. Such is the case with IPC Community. The idea of celebrating the partnerships between IPC and its mem- bers requires careful thought and a constant focus on our mission to share those particular stories. Unlike my Idaho trip, which had very few stops as we drove toward our destination, we've "stopped" at stories within the IPC com- munity everywhere we turn. IPC has an exten- sive network of programs meant to help you "build electronics better." From our member profiles to updates on standards, explaining educational products, and how IPC effectively reaches the elec- tronics industry around the world, I believe we've shown that we're all better off when we involve an association like IPC in our profes- sional lives. Whether you've been in the business for many years (read about Joe Russeau's standards work on page 20) or you're a new- comer (learn about two student chapter leaders at Auburn University on page 74), there's always something to be discovered about how IPC is working closely with industry to elevate your knowledge and improve your bottom line. Every page has something to look at and enjoy. IPC circles the globe, making a world- wide industry feel like we're all next-door neighbors. It's been a fun, interesting jour- ney, and we're just getting started. Michelle Te, Managing Editor, IPC Community IPC COMMUNITY 8 WINTER 2024