Richmond ISA Meeting Nov. 18th, 2008   
                [look below for Williamsburg Rd. (Route 60) location information]  
	    
	            
	TITLE: Changes in Gas Sensor Technologies
	
	    
     Gas-Detection sensor technology has been evolving at a rapid pace. Key changes in gas detection
     technologies and platforms that are relevant to safety managers will be discussed. Particular emphasis
     will be placed on the trends of miniaturization, selectivity, and the increased use of IR technology and its
     benefits.    presented by Blaise Champagne
	
	
    Biography:  
     Blaise Champagne has been involved in the safety industry for over 13 years specializing in the area of
     gas detection. After finishing an advanced degree in Chemical Physics in 1994, Blaise joined Draeger AG
     in Luebeck Germany as their International Portables Product Manager. He returned to the states in
     2001 to work at Draeger Safety’s North American Headquarters. Since then, he has been in various
     positions with Draeger involving sales and marketing and is currently the Mid Atlantic Sales Manager for
     Industry.
     

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      Our meeting place is:
	   Roma Ristorante Italiano 
      325 E. Williamsburg Road, Sandston, VA

      We will be meeting at our regular time of 6:00pm at Roma's. 
      No RSVP required (invite a coworker) $15 for meal, bar drinks
      available.

      Directions to Roma's:
      From Richmond 
	  Take I-64 east to the Highland Springs (Route 156 airport exit) and go South 
	  At the second light, turn left onto Williamsburg Rd. (Route 60 East)
	  Roma's is on right  (across from FastMart/Valero gas station).