Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Chapter 69

Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting

December 13, 2006

Technical Presentation:

There was no Tech. Presentation this month. This was a Planning Meeting.

Chair-Elect, John Dinovski began the meeting at 6:20 p.m.

Meeting Attendees:

John Dinovski-Chair, Alan Wolfe-Secretary, Viktor Astakhov-Awards Chair,

Robert Petrach-Membership Chair, Larie Smith-Certifications Chair, Leandro Barajas-Programs Chair, Gary Shepperd-Nominations Chair, Phil Crockett-OCC Advisor, David Johnson

Chapter Business

Secretary's Report

A motion made by Bob Petrach and seconded by Victor Astakhov accepted the November minutes presented by Alan Wolfe.

Treasurer's Report

Jack Wagner was absent. John Dinovski mentioned that he was in contact with Jack and we were still in good financial shape. Balance of approximate $4,500.00 after the installation dinner which was around $1,000.00. Discussed budget items for next year.

Going to have awards in frames instead of SME folders. This will be a $4.00 saving per award. Budget of $300.00 for mailing of one Bulletin in 2007.

Last years Step program was not a cost to the Chapter.

John Dinovski will be getting together with Jack Wagner to put the 2007 Budget together. The budget is due at SME Headquarters by January 31, 2007 along with the CPAG report.

Membership Committee:

Bob Petrach the 2007 Membership Chair talked about his plans for 2007.

Bob noted that SME notified him of two new members this month, he sent out welcome letters and one showed up at tonight’s meeting, David Johnson from CMU who works on “Off Campus Programs”. Bob hasn’t set goals yet but talked about some of the items that need to be looked at.

Contacting members to renew and contacting people to join. Talking with companies to show the benefits of having their employees join SME.

Bob discussed this talk with Joel Storchan about the need to build up Student Chapters. OCC has 25-30 members and OU 14 members. Contact business’s to find jobs for students.

Leandro Barajas talked about student wants. How to apply for a job, how to sell themselves at interviews and how to write resumes. Suggested having a hiring manager talk to students about what companies are looking for. Have a workshop on writing resumes and interviewing for jobs. Also a good program for students, once you’re working how to handle yourself on the job.

Programs Report:

Leandro Barajas the 2007 Programs Chair said he is looking for Presenters for 2007.

He is to get with Scott Manning to discuss the process of this job. The January presenter will be Suresh Rama. Leandro asked if Presentations could be offsite. Also if programs could run longer then one hour. Possibly have a separate day for guest speakers. He is looking for ways to increase the attendance for our Tech. Presentation.

Communications Report:

Doug Ruffley was absent. John Dinovski will be talking with Doug about emailing a

Notice 1-2 days before our meeting, or this may be done with our Bulletin.

Bulletin Report:

Paul Drallos was absent. It was discussed having one email bulletin a month to be emailed a few days to a week before our meeting to also act as a reminder for our meetings. Also mentioned was having one mailed Bulletin per year. Leandro is to contact Paul to give him information on

the Tech. Presentation for him to use in the Bulletin.

There was talk of adding pictures to the bulletin and having a link to our website added.

Certification Report:

Larie Smith reported that he has 3-4 people interested in the “T” exam.

The test and reviews will be held at Larie’s place of work on 23 Mile between Hayes and

Romeo Plank. There will be three testing dates.

“T” exam. - Review Saturday January 20,27 Test Sunday January 28.

Gary volunteered to help with test on Sunday. John Dinovski and Bob Petrach will help with review and possibly Jack Wagner and Ed Marcum.

“T, E & CEM” exam. - Review Saturday May 5 ”E” only. Then “E, & T” May 12,19.

Test Sunday May 20. If CEM review is needed date will be decided then.

“T ” exam.- Review Saturday November 10,17 Test Sunday November 18

Student Chapter Report(s):

There was talk that we need to put together events to get students interest in SME.

As of now we do not have an involved Student Chapter.

John Dinovski and Vern Speidel are to talk to colleges about SME.

Web-Site:

John Dinovski will talk to Elaine about updating the Chapter Officers listing and adding pictures

to the site.

Old Business:

Gary Shepperd made a presentation to Alan Wolfe for his service as Secretary for 2006. Also Gary presented a Certificate of appreciation to Prof. Steve Atma for the presentation he gave in April of 2006 along with a one-year non-paid membership.

New Business:

John Dinovski and Bob Petrach talked about the 2007 changes in Chapter Funding.

There was discussion on how to raise money for the Chapter.

Some dates were set.

Summer Social Thursday, July 12.

September meeting announce 2008 Officers. October meeting vote on 2008 Officers.

Bob is trying to come up with a different way of networking instead of the Telethon.

If we continue with the Telethon it will be in October. Maybe a Saturday and use our Cell Phones.

Chapter Banquet November 20.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:50pm by a motion from Gary Shepperd and seconded by

Larie Smith.

Respectfully submitted,

Alan Wolfe