October Meeting Program

    When:

  • Tuesday, October 18, 2005

    Where:

  • Padre's Pub/Monterey Whaling Co
  • Private Room - Hilton Mission Valley
  • 901 Camino Del Rio South
  • (619) 543-9000

    Directions:

  • Interstate 8 to the Mission Center exit, Mission Center south to Camino Del Rio South, west to Hilton Mission Valley

    Schedule:

  • 5:30 pm - Board Meeting
  • 5:45 pm - Place dinner order
  • 6:15 pm - Dinner
  • 7:00 pm - Program

    Cost:

  • $25 includes dinner & program

    Menu:

  • Choose from a special menu Vegetarian meals are available from the restaurant. Just make a note of your request when you make your reservation 24 hours in advance.

    RSVP:

  • Georgie Stillman(619) 563-9000

Technology & Appraising

Presented by Thom Underwood, ASA & Lynn Sharpe-Underwood
Quantum Leap Software Solutions & San Diego Gem Lab
Before & After Office Organization

What technology REALLY means to the modern profession of appraising...

The implementation of specific technology can ease the demands of gems and jewelry appraising while improving accuracy, appraiser confidence, business marketing, and our bottom line. Join us in discussing...

  • Important issues facing anyone making the leap from word processing to appraisal specific software,
  • The need for flexibility to tackle any appraisal assignment including appropriate report content & formatting, &
  • The requirements of individualized custom layouts.

Thom & Lynn will demonstrate the integration of digital imaging, gem pricing data (i.e. The Guide and Rapaport), digital colored gemstone color grading with Gem eWizard (GIA Square), the integration of external instruments such as Sarin and, of course, onscreen plotting.

About Our Speakers

Thom Underwood, ASA, is an independent appraiser of gems and jewelry and has been active in the jewelry industry since 1976, beginning as a goldsmith and jewelry manufacturer and opening San Diego Gemological Laboratory in 1978.

Thom and Lynn Underwood, owners of Quantum Leap Software Solutions (QLSS) in San Diego, have provided gems and jewelry appraisal software and related products to the jewelry industry since 1987. QLSS has continued to push the technological edge while Thom continues to appraise and travel the world preaching the advantages of database publishing. Most recently, Thom is serving as a docent at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) teaching earth sciences and gemology to visiting grade school classes.

Thom's escapes including kayaking, gardening, hiking and roasting fabulous coffee. Lynn's outside interests include biking, exploring fine wines, and entertaining.

Reserve your seat for this popular program NOW. Call Georgie at (619) 563-9000.
 
 
Chapter Governing Board
President Kim Ufford, AM 619-238-1077
 619-696-8614 (fax)
1st Vice President Pamela Bensoussan, ASA
 619-420-7782
 619-420-7788 (fax)
2nd Vice President Jo Ellen Cole, Candidate 760-758-8315
 760-758-8315 (fax)
Treasurer Georgie M. Stillman, ASA 619-563-9000
 619-429-0737 (fax)
Secretary David Bowie, ASA 858-395-7043 858-549-8727 (fax)
Immediate Past President Georgie M. Stillman, ASA 619-563-9000
 619-429-0737 (fax)
Governor, Region 9 Lee Ackermann, ASA
 818-956-6616 818-240-4082 (fax)
District Deputy Director, Region 9 Georgie M. Stillman, ASA 619-563-9000
 619-429-0737 (fax)

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