Society of
Manufacturing Engineers Chapter 69 Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting November 9, 2005
Technical
Presentation:
The presenter for the
evening, was Dr. David Dilley of D3 Vibrations, Inc.
His demonstration and
talk was on Optimizing Cutting Tool Performance.
Dinner and
socialization followed the technical presentation. Awards chairman, Viktor Astakhov, was not present. The certificate of appreciation
from Chapter 69 will be given at a latter time.
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Chair-Elect,
Gary Shepperd began the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Meeting
Attendees:
Robert Petrach-Chair, CMfgE, Gary Shepperd-Chair Elect, Jack Wagner-Treasurer, CMfgE, Cathy DeNardo-Membership Chair, Scott Manning-Programs Chair, CMfgT, Jack Day-SME Member Council, CEM, CMfgE, Joel Storchan-Bulletin Editor, John Dinovski-Certification Chair, CMfgE, Phil Crockett-OCC Advisor, CMfgE, Alan Wolfe-Best Practice Chair, David Dilley, Patrick Eveland, Ron Gauthier, Cory Greenwald, David Lau, Mike Polzin, Chuck Reynolds
Chapter
Business
Secretary's
Report
A motion made by
Robert Petrach and seconded by Joel Storchan accepted October minutes.
Treasurer's
Report
Jack Wagner gave the report and noted that we are in good
financial shape and has everything organized for the next treasure with
2003-2005 records burned on a CD.
Nominations
Committee:
Jack Day gave the
report and stated that if there is a tie vote that the
exchairman can break the tie vote.
Election slate was
presented, ballots passed out and membership voted. Members were elected to
positions as follows:
- Chapter Chair Gary Shepperd
- Chair Elect John Dinovski,
CMfgE
- Treasurer Stacy Chandler
- Secretary Alan Wolfe
- Membership Chair Cathy DeNardo
- Programs Chair Scott Manning, CMfgT
- Certification Chair Larie Smith, CMfgT
- Communications Chair Doug Ruffley,
PE CEM
Membership
Committee:
Cathy Denardo thanked the volunteers for the telethon that was held on October 25.
Programs
Report:
Scott Manning is
working on the Dragon Meade Brewery tour. Tour is tentatively set for the third
or fourth weekend in January.
Bulletin
Report:
Joel Storchan talked about the new bulletin layout. Joel passed around the second sheet of the bulletin, which is on the web-site and discussed options to this page.
Awards Report:
Victor Astakov was absent. Jack Day talked about the national meeting member’s council and the Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award that John Dinovski received at the black tie event.
Certification
Report:
John Dinovski said that two people are signed up for the certification exams, Gary Shepperd and Stacy Chandler. Exams will be held December 2,3&4.
Student
Chapter Report(s):
Jennifer Lyn Warstler was absent.
Robert Petrach said that Jennifer and Elaine have been in
communication.
TCN Report:
Dick Bailey was
absent. Talk of looking for someone else for this position.
Best Practices
Report:
Alan Wolfe said he would be submitting a best practice and asked for ideas and help putting others together.
Old Business:
Awards Banquet to be
held on November 22 at the Clawson Steak House at 6:00pm
Tech and Member
Council combined leadership.
STEPS (SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING PREVIEW) program
is a go for 2006. Need volunteers to help with this event.
STEPS is a 4 to 5 day summer camp for girls to interest them in
engineering.
Talk of working on
targeting smaller shops for SME membership.
New Business:
Joel talked about
selling SME and OCC. Advertising some of our events in local trade papers.
Robert talked about
news releases and
The meeting was adjourned
at 8:45 pm by a motion from Joel seconded by everyone.
The next meeting is our planning meeting on December 14. No
tech presentation.
Respectfully
submitted,
Alan Wolfe for Kathie
House