Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Chapter 69

Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting

October 10, 2007

Technical Presentation:

The presenter for the evening was Michael Lembersky, Engineering Consultant
Effective Professional Solutions LLC. Michael’s presentation was on cost modeling, estimation and analysis, which produced a lively discussion. Awards chairman, Viktor Astakhov presented a certificate of appreciation from Chapter 69 to Michael. Dinner followed the presentation.

Chairman, John Dinovski began the meeting at 6:05 p.m. with introductions.

The meeting was stopped after introduction, for the presentation, and restarted at 7:45pm.

Meeting Attendees:

John Dinovski-Chairman, Alan Wolfe-Secretary, Jack Wagner-Treasurer, Viktor Astakhov-Awards Chair, Robert Petrach-Membership Chair, Leandro Barajas-Programs Chair, Paul Drallos-Bulletin Editor, Larie Smith-Certification Chair, Shelly Shattuck, Jack Day, Herbert Dobbs, Michael Lembersky, James Quinn, Matthew VanGilder, John Agapiou

Chapter Business

Secretary's Report

A motion made by Robert Petrach and seconded by Shelly Shattuck accepted the September minutes. With the following change that the average age of members is 52 not 50 1/2.

Treasurer's Report

Jack Wagner gave the report and stated that we are still in good financial shape. Jack purchased the SME Award supplies Viktor requested at a cost of $197.25. Balance of checking account is $4,500.14.

Membership Committee:

Bob Petrach gave the report and said we have 350 members. He has not worked on the Telethon.

Jack Day talked about the benefits of the Telethon and the discount rates for membership.

It was decided that the Telethon would be held on January 10, 2008. Sixty days before the SME funding deadline. The chapter receives funding from SME every six months.

Bob explained SME chapter funding. Also told us the requirement for being a Life Member is your age plus SME membership must equal 100.

Shelly Shattuck who is going to be the new Membership Chair said she would contact people whose email address we do not have.

Programs Report:

Leandro Barajas informed us that Amanda Olesky would be the speaker for November.

This is the last presentation for the year. Shelly Shattuck suggested a few companies that may make a good presentation.

Communications Report:

Doug Ruffley was absent. Bob Petrach talked about the problem with the bulletin format that occurred this month. The html file was a problem and it was decided to use the pdf file format.

There was no meeting reminder sent out this month.

The reminder is to be sent out the Monday of the meeting.

Bulletin Report:

Paul Drallos talked about the file format problems this month, which were sent in html format.

Paul talked about all the issues that can cause problems with sending html files. Paul suggest using the pdf file format, pdf is a fixed more stable format.

John Dinovski stated we should send the pdf file as an attachment. Then Doug Ruffley would insert in the body of the letter the highlights of the bulletin, meeting time, place and presenter.

Paul and Doug are to work on straightening this out.

The bulletin is to be sent out the Wednesday before the meeting and the meeting reminder the Monday of the meeting.

Certification Report:

Larie Smith reported he has one person who wants to take the “T” exam and two people that want to retake the “T” exam. The date will be some time in December.

Larie is still looking for people to take the test. Jack Day said the first thing to do is to pick a date for the test and go from there. This will get peoples attention. Dates for the exam will be decided at the December planning meeting. Shelly asked if there is literature about the exam’s that she could send to members through email.

Old Business:

There was no old business to discuss.

New Business:

Vern Speidel has resigned as Chair Elect for 2007.

There was a motion by Viktor Astakhov and seconded by Leandro Barajas to make

Robert Petrach Chair Elect for the balance of the year.

There was a motion by Robert Petrach and seconded by Alan Wolfe to make

Shelly Shattuck Membership Chair for the balance of the year.

John Dinovski listed the nominees for 2008 and noted that we still need a Treasurer

and a Programs Chair for 2008.

Elections will be held November 14,2007 for Chapter Officers for 2008.

2008 Installation Dinner will be held at the Oakland County Boat Club on November 20,2007.

Menu and pricing to be decided.

The meeting was over at 8:30 with a motion from Viktor Astakhov and seconded by Bob Petrach.

Submitted by,

Alan Wolfe