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President's Column - February 2026

Who doesn’t love a big work project and the project management that inevitably comes with it? Continue Reading

Chapter Presenter

Share your thoughts and experience—individually or as part of a panel—at local chapter meeting. Chapters are looking for presenters that can provide an hour-long program on the latest trends and solutions in the industry. Continue Reading

Technical Services Committee - Member

Description Develop technical educational content and technical services that enhance the professional growth and competence of diemakers, diecutters, suppliers & other individuals who work in the converting industry. Responsibilities Identify topics, solicit authors and produce/submit a... Continue Reading

Membership Engagement Committee - Member

Creates, organizes and implements ongoing membership marketing plans and efforts to increase Association membership and/or increase retention of existing members; mentors new members through telephone contacts. Continue Reading

Membership Recruitment Committee - Member

Helps to increase our membership by reaching out to prospective members by phone, developing marketing efforts to increase IADD membership and represents the IADD at industry trade shows. Continue Reading

Diecutting/Diemaking 101 Author

Description Diecutting/Diemaking 101 articles are featured in The Cutting Edge Magazine and cover basic elementary topics in both diemaking and diecutting. Responsibilities Work with an IADD Technical Services Committee member or IADD Staff to determine topic. Write the article, 500 words... Continue Reading

Technical Writer

Be seen as an expert in the industry and write an article for The Cutting Edge Magazine. Length can be anywhere from three- to four-paragraph introductory technical articles to in-depth cover page features. Continue Reading

Education Committee - Member

Develops integrated strategies for creation and delivery of the Association’s educational offerings to make them diverse and easily accessible. Continue Reading

President's Column - January 2026

Although we haven’t quite reached the one-year mark, it already feels as though we’ve been here much longer... Continue Reading

President's Column - December 2025

It’s time to pull out our crystal balls and see the future and predict results. Yes, it’s budget season! Continue Reading

Sharpen Your Skills with Your Member Benefits

Maximize the value of your membership by taking advantage of the many training and educational opportunities available to you. Explore technical articles online, increase your knowledge through an online course or gain practical experience at our meetings and workshops. Access Technical... Continue Reading

President's Column - November 2025

It’s often said that time flies, also always followed up with, the older we get, the more quickly it goes... Continue Reading