Society
of Manufacturing Engineers Chapter 69 Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting February 21, 2007
Technical
Presentation:
The
presenter for the evening was Bob Petrach. His presentation was on “A Brief Overview of "Rapid" Part and Tool
Generation.” Awards chairman, Viktor Astakhov presented a certificate of
appreciation from Chapter 69 to Bob.
Chairman, John
Dinovski began the meeting at 7:25 p.m. with introductions and a welcome to new
member, Diwarkar Nageh.
Meeting
Attendees:
John Dinovski-Chairman, Vern Speidel-Chair Elect, Viktor Astakhov-Awards Chair, Robert Petrach-Membership Chair, Leandro Barajas-Programs Chair, Jack Wagner – Treasurer, Jack Day, Phil Crockett OCC Student Chapter Advisor, Paul Drallos – Bulletin Editor, and Diwarkar Nageh.
Chapter
Business
Secretary's
Report
A
motion made by Bob Petrach and seconded by Leandro Barajas accepted the January
minutes.
Treasurer's
Report
Jack
Wagner gave the monthly financial report. We are still in good financial shape
with a balance of over $4,851.00 in the checking account and approximately $130
in expected expenses for January and February yet to be posted. Viktor Astakhov
gave Jack awards order to process through SME headquarters. Awards orders are no
longer being accepted from the Awards Chair but must go directly through the
treasurer. The 2006-year end financial
report was submitted on time. John Dinovski reported that the 2007 CPAG deadline
was extended to February 28, 2007 and would be submitted on time.
Membership
Committee:
Bob Petrach said, as of two weeks ago our membership was
still 392 down. Retention is very difficult to track, but we should be able to
hit 85%. Fifteen “renewal reminders” were sent out in the past month. Only one
response was received, that was from Gregg O. Ekberg, SMEEF BOD who asked for
help changing his chapter from 069 to
Bob reported having trouble coming up with a plan to have a workshop on writing resumes. There was a discussion on the value of a telethon and the need to do a telethon. The consensus was that the telethon is one of the best ways for the chapter leadership to hear the “voice of the customer”. The chapter needs to understand how the chapter can add value to SME membership. Among points noted were that the SME “white papers” that are available to SME members at no cost is a valuable resource that needs to be publicized more. SME, in general, needs a PR effort for visibility. The chapter should begin an effort to compile a subject matter experts list to be made available to media outlets and also to build bridges with Automation Alley®. (beyond SME International participation)
Need for a chapter database was discussed at length.
Programs
Report:
Leandro
Barajas informed us that the March Technical presentation would probably be a
visit to Auburn Engineering. Scott had given some leads to Leandro and Jack Day
committed to provide some leads. Getting commitments a month or two in advance
is becoming increasingly difficult.
Another
tour of Dragon Mead Brewery or another “social” oriented tour should be
scheduled if possible. Ideas and volunteers for the Summer Social are
needed.
Communications
Report:
Doug Ruffley was absent. There is still trouble with the bulk email notification system.
Bulletin
Report:
Paul Drallos asked for notification of the technical presentation and biography as soon as possible, although he indicated that he could turn around the bulletin in a couple days if necessary. Bob Petrach said he would submit a “New Member Welcome” article.
Certification
Report:
Larie Smith was absent. John Dinovski reported that four of Larie’s colleagues from Michigan Production Machine participated in the three Saturday review sessions and took the “T” exam in January. Results are not yet available.
Prospects are needed for the May review and test session.
Old
Business:
John
to email updated Chapter Calendar.
New
Business:
None
The
meeting was adjourned by a motion from Jack Wagner, seconded by Leandro Barajas.
Respectfully
submitted,
Bob
Petrach for Alan Wolfe