February 5, 2008 | Vol 3, Num 5
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ASTM to develop skylight standard to prevent falls and fatalities
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Disability in the spotlight
Health Insurance, dental insurance, life insurance
This week on glassblog
Sun, sand and volleyball
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Hurricane concealed vent window
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This week on glassblog

Sun, sand and volleyball
From Sanibel Island, Glass Magazine Editor in chief Matt Slovick talks volleyball, getting old and IGMA hospitality at the lastest conference...


Like most conferences, the IGMA event in Sanibel Island included a golf tournament.

The winning foursome was Bob Spindler (Cardinal), Jon DeVoogd (Allmetal), Dave Pinder (Cardinal) and Steve Meisel (WR Grace). DeVoogd and Ray Gallagher (Technoform) got closest to the pin; Ken Brenden (AAMA) had the longest drive.

On Thursday, a three-hour block was reserved for a tennis tournament or volleyball. Gerhard Reichert, Edgetech I.G., beat Chris Barry of Pilkington North America for the tennis title.

I didn’t play golf or tennis. But I did show up for volleyball, which took place on the sand between the pool and the beach. I understand many who had signed up for volleyball elected to play another round of golf.

About 14 people played throughout the afternoon. Phil Jones, general manager of G.James Safety Glass in Australia, noted in his classic Australian accent: "I remember when I could leap over the net, now I can't even reach the bloody top."
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