Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Chapter 69

Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting

May 14, 2008

Technical Presentation:

The presenter for the evening was Martin Nehls, CEO, of Facton.

Martin’s presentation was about “Analyzing, simulating and optimizing product cost from pre-quote to end of life cycle”. Awards chairman, Viktor Astakhov presented a certificate of appreciation from Chapter 69 to Martin. Dinner followed the presentation.

Chairman, Bob Petrach began the meeting at 7:30 p.m. with introductions.

Meeting Attendees:

Robert Petrach-Chairman, Gary Shepperd-Treasurer, Alan Wolfe-Secretary, John Agapiou-Programs Chair, Viktor Astakhov-Awards Chair, Paul Drallos-Bulletin Editor, Phil Crockett-OCC Advisor, Chapter 69 members- Alexander Kiwior, Leroy Seiber, Stuart Selis, Guests-Scott Manning, From Facton, Ray Wagner, Thomas Salva, David Luik, Bob Compton, Martin Nehls

Chapter Business

Secretary's Report

Alan Wolfe asked if there were any additions or corrections to the April minutes. None were offered. Viktor Astakhov made a motion to accept, seconded by Paul Drallos , approved.

Treasurer's Report

Gary Shepperd gave the report. Balance after tonight’s meeting $5,592.92

Gary received a check from SME for $1537.03 for member retention.

Gary talked with the bank about the $4,000.00 dollar min. balance on checking accounts, they agreed to a $2.00 fee if we go under $4,000.00.

Nominations Committee

Bob Petrach notified us that Jack Wagner hasn’t given this resignation but Bob feels that he will be. Jack Day mention to Bob that he should send an email to all members to see if anyone would be interested in being Chair Elect for the rest of this year. Leandro Barajas may be interested.

Membership Committee:

Bob Petrach said the reason for the increase in SME funding was do to our 92.5% member retention.

Programs Report:

John Agapiou will be setting up a date for the Saleen plant tour for the third or fourth week in September.

Doug Ruffley told Bob that he has been getting a lot of positive feed back for the Saleen tour.

The information on the tour will be put in our September bulletin.

Our next meeting was September 10^th, which is in the middle of IMTS.

It was decided the meeting would be moved to September 17.

The Saleen tour will be the presentation for this meeting.

Bob asked who would like to coordinate the Dream Cruise outing with Jack Day.

Scott Manning, Paul Drallos and Alan Wolfe volunteered.

Certification Report:

Larie Smith was absent. Bob Petrach talked with Larie and John Dinovski and as of now they have no candidates for the exams. Leroy past the CMfgT exam.

John is looking into the new SME review slides.

Bob is not sure if they have been purchased.

Communications Report:

Doug Ruffley is out of town. Doug received 20 positive responses for the Saleen tour.

Bulletin Report:

Paul Drallos said the May bulletin will be the last one till September.

Bob Petrach praised the great job that Paul has been doing.

Paul will put board member names on the second page of the bulletin, as suggested by Jack Day.

Student Chapter Report:

Bob Petrach said there was no report from Phil Crockett or Professer Wang.

Disappointed that students were not at this meeting.

Old Business:

Bob Petrach talked about the past SME Annual meeting & Interactive Unconference and the other events that went with the Annual meeting.

Bob said we are working with chapter one and 79 on events.

New Business:

Thinking of Wednesday for the Dream Cruise at Jack Days.

Want to think about what we can contribute and what food to bring to the Dream Cruise night.

Bob asked who would like to coordinate the Dream Cruise outing with Jack Day.

Scott Manning, Paul Drallos and Alan Wolfe volunteered.

Jack Wagner offered to have the Gun Club outing again.

Gary asked if Bob heard from Cathy House about the students that were to come today.

A motion adjourned the meeting from Viktor Astakhov, seconded by Alan Wolfe at 8:20pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Alan Wolfe