July 18, 2008: WTC Tacoma's 3rd Annual "Importer, Be Aware"

The practice of dumping involves price manipulation that potentially harms U.S. manufacturers and competitors where the import price is deemed too low by the U.S. Department of Commerce. American importers are at serious risk for severe penalties when they are caught in a dumping situation.

The intention of the annual Importer, Be Aware seminar is to highlight and discuss dumping, customs pitfalls, and the potential risks of importing. The seminar aims to provide you with the knowledge and tools to avoid importing risks.

When:
Friday, July 18, 2008 8:00am – 12:30 pm individual appointments available from 12:20 – 2:30pm

Where:
Sea-Tac Airport Conference Center Auditorium

RSVP:
RSVP by Friday, July 11: Mariam Anderson at manderson@wtcta.org or 253-396-1022

For more information, download Event E-Flyer (.pdf file)

For even more information, download Event Agenda (.pdf file)

July 11, 2008 - 2008 Annual Meeting and Election

It's time for our Annual Meeting and Election!

Nominees for 2008-2009 Term of Office
Officers:
Chair - Bernel Goldberg
Chair-Elect - Jacqueline Pruner
Secretary - Nadja Vietz
Treasurer - Glen Yaguchi
Executive Committee:
EC Position #3 - Randy Aliment (to 2010, replacing Ludmilla Badicke)
EC Position #4 - Charles Rendina (to 2010, replacing Alan Rither)
EC Position #5 - Jacqueline Pruner (to 2011)
EC Position #6 - Shahzad Qamer (to 2011)

When:
Friday, July 11, 2008
3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where:
The Skansonia Ferry Boat
205 NE Northlake Way (“A” Dock)
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 545-9109 or (877) 545-9109
RSVP:
Please RSVP no later than Friday, July 4, 2008 to:
Nadja Vietz
Phone: (206) 224-5657
Email to:
nadja@harrismoure.com

For more information (i.e., directions, etc.), download Event E-Flyer (.pdf file)

July 9, 2008 Panel Discussion: Immigration Reform

Immigration Reform: Heated Rhetoric, New Policies and the Impact of Raids on Businesses
As the national debate on immigration reform continues, the Anti-Defamation League has taken a lead role in exposing xenophobic rhetoric surrounding the debate and advocating for meaningful immigration reform. Come hear about this important issue from ADL's position and from an attorney who represents businesses affected by mass immigration raids.

Featuring :
Debbie Cohen
ADL National Assistant Director of Legal Affairs
and
Gregg Rodgers
attorney at Garvey Schubert Barer, specializing in Immigration

When:
Wednesday
July 9, 2008
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Where:
Law Offices of Garvey Schubert Barer
18th Floor, Second & Seneca Building
1191 Second Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101-2939

This event is sponsored by the following:
The Pacific Northwest Region of the Anti-Defamation League
The Cardozo Society of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle,
The International Practice Section of the WSBA
The Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

RSVP REQUIRED:
Judith at seattle@adl.org or phone (206) 448-5349 x 4

For more information, download Event E-Flyer (.pdf file)