Society
of Manufacturing Engineers Chapter 69 Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting May 11, 2005
Technical
Presentation:
The presenter for the
evening, Kelly Breckenridge from 3PEC
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Chairman, Robert
Petrach began the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Jack Wagner introduced Mr.
Alex Jittu, as a candidate for one of the Chapter’s complimentary “Management Invitation” memberships. Mr. Jittu has several years of professional
experience as an electrical and manufacturing engineer. He is currently a consultant with
DamilerChrysler.
Meeting Attendees:
Robert Petrach-Chair,
CMfgT, CMfgE, Gary Shepperd-Chair Elect, Jack Wagner-Treasurer, Kathie House,
Secretary,MEd., Cathy DeNardo-Membership Chair, Scott Manning-Programs
Chair,CMfgT, Viktor Astakov-Awards Chair, PhD, Jack Day-SME Member Council,
CEM, CMfgE, Alex Jittu, Alex Kiwior and Robin Ennis.
Chapter Business
Secretary's Report
Robert Petrach presented
the minutes from the April meeting. The
minutes were accepted by a
motion made by Jack Day and seconded by
Viktor Astakhov.
Treasurer's Report
Jack Wagner stated that
the account with Bank One/Chase has been changed to an electronic checking
account and that the monthly service fee will be reduced to $9.00 a month. To date the Chapter has received $3400 (two
payments) in its checking account from SME Headquarters. SME Headquarters owes the Chapter
$200.00. Robert Petrach stated that next
year’s expenses for the installation dinner should be approximately $2,000.00
and September’s Bulletin will cost about $360.00.
Nominations
Committee:
Jennifer Lyn Warstler, candidate
for the Student Relations Coordinator position did not attend the meeting. Gary Shepperd will attempt to contact her and
inform the Chapter of her decision to participate.
Membership
Committee:
Cathy Denardo distributed
a summary of the telethon she said that 153 members were contacted. She thanked everyone who volunteered. The next telethon will be held on October 18,
2005 from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Contact
Cathy for more upcoming information.
Cathy again encouraged members to purchase name badges at the cost of
$7.95.
Programs Report:
Scott Manning apologized
for Kelly Breckenridge being absent. Presenters have been confirmed and
scheduled for future meetings in September, October and November. Scott has received one or two suggestions for
tours in the upcoming months, but to date, no tours have been scheduled. Members voiced a request to tour the Brewery
Dragon Meade. Scott will make contact and report on at the next chapter meeting
in September.
Bulletin Report:
Deadline for September
bulletin information to Joel is August 15, 2005. Robert Petrach said that Joel Storchan is
working on several new ideas for the bulletin based on best practices he has
read and further developing those ideas to suit Chapter 69.
Certification
Report:
John
Dinovski-Certification Chair was absent.
Jack Day said that three candidates took the certification exams and two
passed. Jack also said that he is
impressed with John’s work and that more than 200 people have become certified
since Chapter 69 began to offer the exams five years ago. He continued by saying that more volunteers
are needed to teach the review sessions for the upcoming exams on June 3 – 5,
2005. Jack Wagner will share his
instruction book for the CEM exam with anyone who volunteers to teach the review
sessions. Kathie House asked if the
Chapter had ever thought of taping the review sessions which could be shared
with exam candidates? Jack Wagner
answered that there are tapes available from SME Headquarters. The review course is being rewritten and SME
Headquarters is receptive to any suggested improvements.
Student Chapter
Report(s):
Robert Petrach stated that
there were no reports from either
TCN Report:
Robert
Petrach gave the report in Dick’s absence.
The Technology Community Network is a new initiative. There are 7 communities and 58 TCN total
groups.
He
asked members to check out the SME website for TCN upcoming meetings and
events.
Best Practices
Report:
Robert
Petrach informed members that Allen could not attend this evening’s meeting to
discuss SME’s Best Practices. Again, he
directed members to the SME website for information.
Old Business:
The STEPS Program a summer
robotics camp for girls is planned to start next summer, 2006. It will be held on
Jack Day and Bob Petrach
have attempted without success to clarify the Life Membership / Education
Foundation donation combination program that Jack described at the April
meeting with SME Education Foundation but have been unsuccessful to date.
The chapter discussed a
Chapter 69 donation to SME Education Foundation. Bob Petrach asked for a motion
from Chapter members to donate $500 to the foundation. Gary Shepperd made the
motion which was seconded by Cathy Denardo.
EWeek 2007 -Robert Petrach
asked members not to forget the upcoming EWeek 2007 where SME is the host
organization as a tie in to SME’s 75th anniversary.
Gary
Shepperd discussed the annual July social.
He said that the targeted date is Thursday, July 14, 2005 at 6:00
p.m. The location is Logan’s Steak House
14 Mile and John R Streets in
New Business:
Jack Day informed members
of a new River Boat Cruise July 30 and asked for a motion to inform members of
the Cruise via the Chapter’s database (which contains a listing of 2000
members). Jack Wagner made a motion to
inform Chapter 69 members, utilizing the database, of the River Boat Cruise,
seconded by Scott Manning.
The meeting was adjourned
at 8:50 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2005
at OCC T-6. The presentation for
September is "STL Manipulation
Software & Its Applications" By: Steve Griffiths Materialise
Respectfully submitted,
Kathie House