Technical Presentation:

The presenter for the evening was Paul Drallos. His presentation was on “The manufacturing processes required to producing a software program.” Awards chairman, Viktor Astakhov presented a certificate of appreciation from Chapter 69 to Paul. Dinner followed the presentation.

Chairman, Bob Petrach began the meeting at 7:35 p.m. with introductions.

Meeting Attendees:

Robert Petrach-Chairman, Alan Wolfe-Secretary, Larie Smith-Certifications Chair, John Agapiou-Programs Chair, Shelly Shattuck-Membership Chair, Doug Ruffley-Communication Chair, Viktor Astakhov-Awards Chair, Paul Drallos-Bulletin Editor, Herb Dobbs, Jeff Simek (possible new member)

Chapter Business

Secretary's Report

There were no minutes for January. There was no formal meeting.

Treasurer's Report

Gary Shepperd was not present.

Bob Petrach said funds of approximately $100.00 were authorized to purchase

updated slides for the CMFg “T” reviews.

Gary, Jack Wagner and Bob Petrach met a few weeks ago and the

2007, 2008 CPAG reports and 2007 Financial Reports have been completed and filed.

We received about $700.00 from SME last year. We just missed the 85% retention.

If we were at 85% we would have received twice that amount.

Nominations Committee

Bob Petrach talked about the three open positions that need to be filled, Student Relations, Best Practice and Tech Community Network Coadinator. Bob would like to find someone who has the time to take on the Student Relations Chair this is a position that really needs to be filled.

Bob asked that everyone think about what positions they would like for next year.

The Secretary’s job will need to be filled. Also our present Chair Elect Jack Wagner has been on the road so much this year that he thinks there may be someone better for the job and is not sure if he would be able to take over Chairman next year. If anyone would want to take his place please let Jack or Bob know.

Membership Committee:

Shelly Shattuck said our membership is at 352. February had sixteen members about to expire. Shelly has emailed all of them and made phone contact with most of them. She has been in contact with members that are interested in giving presentations or plant tours they are

KUKA Robotics Corporation and General Inspection.

Programs Report:

John Agapiou informed us that the March and April Technical Speaker will be Mike Juras a past Director at GM. John has several leads for the rest of the year. Single Source Technologies and Saleen. John is working with Dino from Chapter One on hosting joint events.

Certification Report:

Larie Smith said there was a review last Saturday and one this Saturday. Two people will be taking the exam. One has dropped out. Larie asked what would be the best way to find members interested in taking the “E” exam. Bob asked Larie to talk to Jack Day and ask him how he handled it. Larie and Doug Ruffley will work together on putting a bulletin article together about the exams. Larie asked if there were new slides for the “E” reviews.

Communications Report:

Doug Ruffley questioned who received his emails he sent out Wednesday and Friday, their are

still problems with everyone receiving them. Doug said he has not been getting many rejected emails and is not sure of the problem. He has them broken down in-groups of 25.

Doug may try sending them from home using Outlook instead of Lotus Notes.

Bulletins are to be sent out the Wednesday before the meeting and Reminders the Monday of the meeting. Information to Paul Drallos due one week before Bulletin date.

Chapter One officers are being sent our Bulletins.

Doug is going to a meeting, Sunday of the Macomb Student Chapter, which is very well run.

Doug said he would help Larie to promote the Certification exams.

They well work together to come up with articles for the bulletin.

Bulletin Report:

Paul Drallos said the bulletin is getting larger with more information added all the time. The bulletin is now two pages. Paul has added two sections to the bulletin one on Highlights of the previous meeting speaker and one on up coming speakers.

There was no information on Certification since none was sent to him.

Paul is now including Chapter One Events in our bulletin.

Student Chapter Report:

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

Anyone interested in getting involved get with Bob.

Phil has been out of town on business.

Old Business:

Bob Petrach will be sending out an updated Chapter Calendar.

Natalie asked if anyone is interested in participating in the SME Annual Meeting

as a speaker or organizer if so get with Bob Petrach.

New Business:

Bob would like members to think about their positions for next year.

Anyone interested in getting more involved please contact Bob Petrach.

We need people to step up and take on Board Positions.

A motion adjourned the meeting from Viktor Astakhov, seconded by Alan Wolfe.

Respectfully submitted,

Alan Wolfe