Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Chapter 69

Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting

April 9, 2008

                                                                                                                                      

 

Technical Presentation:

The presenters for the evening were Mike Juras CEO Vertare LLC and Bill Steiniger

of "Campfire Interactive".

There presentation was “UNLEASHING THE HIDDEN POWERS OF LEAN THROUGH VISUALIZATION” This was the second part of this presentation. Awards chairman, Viktor Astakhov presented a certificate of appreciation from Chapter 69 to Mike. Dinner followed the presentation. (technical presentation started a bit late at 6:15)

 

Chairman, Bob Petrach began the meeting at 7:50 p.m. with introductions.

 

Meeting Attendees:

Robert Petrach-Chairman, Gary Shepperd – Treasurer, Alan Wolfe-Secretary, Larie Smith-Certifications Chair, John Agapiou-Programs Chair, Doug Ruffley-Communication Chair, Viktor Astakhov-Awards Chair, Paul Drallos-Bulletin Editor, Chapter 69 members- Leandro Barajas, Alexander Kiwior, Leroy Seiber, Gary Gathen, Guests - Patty Gathen, Tom Hughes, Bill Tedesce, Jim Snyder, Fred Gallasch, Mark Juras, Mike Juras, Kathie House, Stuart Selis, David Luik, Binh Ngugen, Chengyin Yuan, Bill Stinager, Jason Fawles

 

Chapter Business

 

Secretary's Report

Alan Wolfe asked if there were any additions or corrections to the March minutes. None were offered. Paul Drallos made a move to accept, seconded by Doug Ruffley, approved.

 

Treasurer's Report

Gary Shepperd gave the report. Balance after tonight’s meeting $4,140.91

Gary will check with bank about the $4,000.00 dollar min. balance on checking accounts.

 

Nominations Committee

Bob Petrach notified us that two board members Shelly Shattuck our Membership Chair and Jack Wagner our Chair Elect have resigned. Bob read Shelly’s resignation letter. Bob has not received one from Jack yet. Bob also noted that there are other Board seats that need to be filled for 2009. They are Secretary, Student Relations, Best Practice and Tech Community Network Coordinator. Bob talked about combining some of the positions and asked if anyone was ready to step up or knew anyone that would be interested.

 

Membership Committee:

Bob Petrach said our membership is at 361. We had 9 new members last month.

 

Programs Report:

John Agapiou informed us that he is having a problem with finding someone for September due to the IMTS show in Chicago. John said he is talking with Saleen about a plant tour. Saleen would like the tour at 1:00pm. John will put together a letter for Doug to email out to members to see who would be interested in a day tour.

 

 

 

 

Certification Report:

Larie Smith said he and one member are thinking of taking the “E” exam.

Bob Petrach said Kathie House has students that may be interested in taking the “T” exam.

 

Communications Report:

Doug Ruffley talked about the SME Annual meeting & Interactive Unconference to be held at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center May 31 through June 3rd and asked if anyone would like to help, or if we should have a Chapter booth. The theme is “A Passion for Manufacturing”

Sunday June 1, 8:30am to 5:00pm is a free day for members. Also there is a free opening reception at the Detroit Institute of Arts on June 1, 7:00pm to 10:00pm. There will be a cash bar.

Advanced registration is required.

Doug said he would send and email about Saleen after he receives the information from John Agapiou.

Doug asked if anyone received information about certification from SME.

 

Bulletin Report:

Paul Drallos said this month’s bulletin went together very smoothly.

No problems.

 

Student Chapter Report:

Bob Petrach said there is no report since this job is open.

Anyone interested in getting involved get with Bob.

Kathie House, OCC Program Coordinator, was in attendance.

 

Old Business:

Bob talked about sending out the 2009-planing Calendar.

Decided to pass on an electronic board meeting.

Chapter One meeting is just for officers. Presentations are on a separate day.

Bob asked if we should look into this.

 

New Business:

Bob Petrach asked if we should fold back into Detroit Chapter 001.

Bob asked us to give this some though since we have so many open board seats.

Paul Drallos said we should not put so much into the open positions.

Paul suggests combining board positions. Bob asked us to give this some thought.

Chapter One charges companies to advertise in their bulletins.

Gary Shepperd said Kathie House talked about having OCC students at our next meeting.

Bob asked if we should change the way we handle our presentations and meeting.

Bob still thinks Chapter 069 is a strong Chapter and should stay together but wants us to

give some thoughts to board positions.

 

 

 

A motion adjourned the meeting from Viktor Astakhov, seconded by Alan Wolfe at 8:40pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Alan Wolfe