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Recognizing Service And Leadership Several more leaders were honored for their commit- ment to TAPPI and the corrugated packaging communi- ty. Montague acknowledged the Corrugated Packaging Council (CPC), the governing body of the division, and its members who help guide the association’s work. He recognized Jerry Sebalis, outgoing CORBOTECH Chair; Michael Klear, outgoing Supplier Advisory Commit- tee Chair; and Lena Decker, outgoing Young Profession- als Representative. As new chapters begin, Montague welcomed four new members to the CPC: David Crouch with Atlantic Packaging, Mike Kohler with Kohler Coating, Joe Slattery with Fosber America, and Sara Young with PCA. Passing The Gavel Before closing, Semenske reflected on his term as chair. “It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve as the Corrugated Division Chair,” he said, thanking Montague and Young for their hard work and leadership. He then introduced Greg Arvanigian of Arvco Contain- er Corp. as the new Corrugated Packaging Division Chair. “If I had to think of one word to describe Greg, it’s authen- tic, which is why I think we all love Greg.” Arvanigian took the stage with characteristic humor, opening his speech with the first words of the Gettysburg Address and drawing laughter from the room. He shared
that his father took him to his first TAPPI CorrExpo years ago and reflected on the friendships and lessons that have come from being part of the organization. “The things that I learned and the friendships that I made in this group are priceless,” he said. “It's been a great expe- rience, and it means a lot to me.” Looking Ahead Montague closed the morning by thanking TAPPI’s vol- unteers, staff, and sponsors, giving appreciative nods to Alliance Machine Systems International, Platinum Sponsor; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Gold Sponsor; and AG Stacker, Martin, and SUN Automation as Bronze Sponsors. Montague left the crowd with an upbeat sendoff: “Let’s get this thing done and make it a great show!" John Semenske, left, passes the gavel to Greg Arvanigian.
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