2008 Midwest Section of AOAC
International Annual Meeting and Exposition
Program
For More Information
Contact Program Chair:
Heidi Hickes
Phone: 406-994-3383
Fax: 406-994-4494
Email: hhickes@mt.gov
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TUESDAY, June 10th
REGISTRATION
Please stop by the registration desk to get your meeting materials.  The registration
desk will be located by the Grand Ballroom.  Staff will be available during these
hours.

Continental Breakfast
Grand Ballroom

Pesticides/Contaminants                                                               
See the Schedule
Session Chair: Heidi Hickes, Montana Dept of Agriculture
Tamarack

Elemental/Mineral Analysis
See the Schedule
Session Chair: Craig Lacher, Research Center Chemist, ARS USDA
Aspen

QA/QC & LIMS Applications
See the Schedules
Session Chair: Lawrence Novotny, SDSU Olson Biochemistry Labs
Ponderosa

Vendor's Exposition and Posters
Grand Ballroom
See a list of Vendors

Lunch
"AOAC Update" by Jon DeVries
Atrium

Pesticides/Contaminants                                                               
See the Schedule
Session Chair: Heidi Hickes, Montana Dept of Agriculture
Tamarack

AAFCO ICP Workshop
Theory, Optimization and Troubleshooting of ICP-OES:
Randy Hergenreder, PerkinElmer
Topics will include plasma emission theory and how it relates to optimizing signals
for axial and radial views, the benefits of different sample introduction systems and
troubleshooting tips for common problems.
Aspen

Mycotoxins
See the Schedule
Session Chair: Charlene Wolf-Hall
Ponderosa

Dinner at Deer Park Chalet
Bridger Ski Area - transportation will be provided
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm




7:00 am - 8:30 am


8:00 am - 11:30 am




8:30 am - 11:30 am




8:30 am - 11:30 am




11:00 am - 2:00 pm



12:00 pm - 1:00 pm



1:30 pm - 5:00 pm




1:30 pm - 5:00 pm







1:30 pm - 5:00 pm




6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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REGISTRATION
Please stop by the registration desk to get your meeting materials.  The registration
desk will be located by the Grand Ballroom.  Staff will be available during these
hours.

Continental Breakfast
Grand Ballroom

Feeds/Fertilizers/Forage
See the Schedule
Session Chair: Nancy Thiex, SDSU Olson Biochemistry Labs
Aspen

Vendor Presentations
Topics Pending
Session Chair: Laszlo Torma, Pickering Labs
Ponderosa

Veterinary Toxicology
See the Schedule
Session Chair: Michelle Mostrom, DVM, PhD, Dept of Veterinary and Microbial
Science, North Dakota State University
Tamarack

Vendor's Exposition and Posters
Grand Ballroom
See a list of Vendors

Lunch
Grand Ballroom

Mass Spectrometry Applications
See the Schedule
Session Chair: Michelle Mostrom, DVM, PhD, Dept of Veterinary and Microbial
Science, North Dakota State University
Ponderosa

AAFCO Electrode Workshop
Electrode Selection, Care and Maintenance:
Rachel Brooks, Brinkman
Topics will include: Chloride potentometric measurements, pH, Ion Selective, Karl
Fischer and others
Aspen

Veterinary Toxicology
See the Schedule
Session Chair: Michelle Mostrom, DVM, PhD, Dept of Veterinary and Microbial
Science, North Dakota State University
Tamarack

Vendor Feedback Meeting
Grand Ballroom

Exhibit Dismantled
Grand Ballroom
WEDNESDAY, June 11th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm




7:00 am - 8:30 am


8:30 am - 11:30 am




8:30 am - 11:30 am




8:30 am - 11:30 am





11:00 am - 2:00 pm



12:00 pm - 1:00 pm


1:30 pm - 5:00 pm





1:30 pm - 5:00 pm






1:30 pm - 4:30 pm





2:00 pm - 3:00 pm


2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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MONDAY, June 9th
Casper/Hefle Memorial Golf Tournament - click here for details
Bridger Creek Golf Course
Contact: Sean Tinkey, 877-789-3033, s.tinkey@r-biopharm.com

Exhibit Set-up
Grand Ballroom

Midwest AOAC Board Meeting
Birch

Vendor's Exposition and Mixer
Grand Ballroom
See a list of Vendors
Contact: DeAnne Iverson, NDSU: 701-231-8309, DeAnne.Iverson@ndsu.edu

REGISTRATION
Please stop by the registration desk to get your meeting materials.  The registration
desk will be located by the Grand Ballroom.  Staff will be available during these hours.
10:00 am - 5:00 pm



12:00 pm - 5:30 pm


5:00 pm - 6:00 pm


6:00 pm - 9:00 pm




1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SUNDAY, June 8th
Exhibit Set-up
Grand Ballroom
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm