MONTHLY MEETINGS:

Registration is Now Closed

Monthly meetings are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
An option to attend an Educational Hour presentation begins at 5 pm and ends by 6 pm. A cash bar is available from 6 to 7 pm during check-in. Dinner begins at 7 pm followed by a featured Dinner Speaker. Please use the buttons posted adjacent to each meeting and observe the payment deadline dates. Costs for the meetings are as follows:

Members with reservations..........................$40
Members without reservations.....................$48
Nonmembers with reservations...................$48
Nonmembers without reservations.............$58
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March Meeting

Education Hour Speaker for March Meeting

TOPIC: A New Look at an Old Topic - Preservation

BIO:

Dr. Donald S. Orth is a broad-based industrial microbiologist with over 40 years of experience in industry, government and academia. He is an Adjunct Professor of Cosmetic Science in the College of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati and has given classes at UCLA. He is a leading microbiologist and thought-leader in the cosmetic industry and has been an invited speaker at the US Food & Drug Administration and at international meetings.

Dr. Orth has been active in several professional societies. He has been a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists since 1978. He served as chapter chairman, meeting moderator, and has been chairman of several local and national committees of the Society. He received the California Chapter Merit Award for 2006. He is a Fellow of the Society and became an Emeritus member in 2007. Dr. Orth has been a member of the American Society for Microbiology since 1966 and became an Emeritus member in 2007. He has been a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science since 1990.

Dr. Orth has written or co-authored many publications, book chapters and oral presentations, primarily on microbiology and skin physiology. He wrote the Handbook of Cosmetic Microbiology (1993; Marcel Dekker, Inc.) and Introduction to Cosmetic Microbiology (IFSCC Monograph No. 5; 1999; Micelle Press). He and Dr. Jon Kabara edited Preservative-Free and Self-Preserving Cosmetics and Drugs, Principles and Practice (1997; Marcel Dekker, Inc.). He and J.J. Kabara, S.P. Denyer and S.K. Tan co-edited Cosmetic and Drug Microbiology (2006; Informa Healthcare).

He graduated from the University of Washington and obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Microbiology from Oregon State University. He worked as an Inspector and as a Microbiologist for the U.S. FDA. Dr. Orth retired from Neutrogena in 2006 after 16 years as Director of Scientific Affairs and Director of Technical Services. Other work experience includes positions at The Procter & Gamble Co. and The Andres Jergens Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio. This work experience has provided extensive exposure to industrial microbiology, plant sanitation, quality assurance, sterilization, and test method development.

Leisure activities include health-fitness training, pleasure boating, traveling, and enjoying the sunny climate in Arizona with his wife Barbara Jo.

Dinner Hour Speaker for March Meeting

TOPIC: Science, Emotion, and Scent

BIO:

Cynthia Reichard, Arylessence Executive Vice President, Director of Client Services

Cynthia Reichard joined Arylessence, Inc. in 1998 and is currently the Executive Vice President and Director of Client Services. Her strong background in sales and marketing was developed during her ten years in the financial industry with Dean Witter and Reynolds and UBS/Paine Webber, Inc. Cynthia’s extensive professional background is integral to her role in directing the Client Services, Project Management, Sales and Marketing departments at Arylessence. Cynthia’s participation and membership in key industry organizations - FMA, SDA, SATA, and CSPA - makes her an excellent knowledge resource for clients and colleagues. It is Cynthia’s belief that if you have a brand and wish to creatively impact its future, Arylessence will help you make that happen with winning fragrances and flavors.

Chris Jones, Arylessence Account Manager

Chris Jones is an accomplished sales professional with over 12 years servicing clients. Prior to joining Arylessence in 2000, Chris worked with Merrill Lynch and Nottingham Company. He successfully supports clients in the Household, Personal Care, Flavor, and I&I sectors through his exceptional market and product knowledge. One of Chris’s primary service goals is ensuring he effectively supports each client’s fragrance management needs in order to maximize overall product development success. Chris maintains association with SCC and NCA organizations.

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Contact D-D Chemco (818-349-4149) at least one week prior to the meeting.
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