Society
of Manufacturing Engineers Chapter
69 Minutes
of the Executive Board Meeting April
12, 2006
Technical
Presentation:
The presenter for the evening was Prof. Steve Atma of OCC. His
presentation was ‘‘Education and Manufacturing
Automation’’ in which he described
a new manufacturing Automation program at OCC called Automation Systems Technology.
Professor Atma has BSME, BSEE, BS Industrial
Education and MA Education
degrees
and has been teaching at OCC for about 25 years after an
extensive
resume
in industry.
Professor Atma presented information
on the broad engineering programs available at OCC which also can lead to a
Bachelors degree from
This technical presentation spurred a spirited discussion of
the needs of the manufacturing industry in the near term and in five years.
There is a serious lack of understanding of the opportunities and needs for
skilled tradesmen and engineers with “hands-on” training and an understanding
of basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and controls systems. SME has an
organization needs to get the word out about the value of manufacturing, the
opportunities coming and the opportunities available here. We need to support
the revised educational requirements proposed for high school graduation and
promote the fun of science and math in middle and high schools.
Chairman, Gary
Shepperd began the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Meeting
Attendees:
Gary Shepperd-Chairman, John Dinovski-Chair Elect, CMfgE, Jack Wagner-Treasurer, CMfgE, Scott Manning-Programs Chair, CMfgT, Cathy DeNardo-Membership Chair, Larie Smith-Certifications Chair, Jack Day-CEM, CMfgE, Richard Bailey, CMfgE, Phil Crockett, CMfgE, Paul Drallos, PhD- Bulletin Editor, Robert Petrach, CMfgE, Vern Speidel, CMfgE, PMP, Gary Gathen, Frank Fenton, Phil Hale, Mike Lindeman, and Steve Atma.
Secretary's
Report
A motion to accept
March minutes was made by John Dinovski and seconded
by Scott Manning.
Treasurer's
Report
Jack Wagner gave the report and noted that we are in good
financial shape for this year. Current checking balance is high enough to
qualify for no fee charge. The $350 funding approval from SME has not yet been
received.
Membership
Committee:
Cathy DeNardo reminded everyone to sign in and that name badges were available for $8. She then gave STEPS report. The schedule was passed out for the event held July 30 to August 5. There are many volunteer opportunities to bring engineering information to the girls. Tuesday and Wednesday are “career Information days”. Speakers can volunteer for 2 hour blocks, volunteers who spend the whole day on company time can have their companies listed in the sponsor list. There are openings for 50 girls. The call is open for 2007 program sponsors. Contact Cathy for more details.
Programs
Report:
Scott Manning thanked Steve Atma
again. He then reported that the May Technical Presentation
is
“Motion Control Overview - Finding My Lost Motion’’ by Jack Wagner.
Scott will start in a month or so to line up fall
presenters.
Certification Report:
Larie Smith reported that the program was postponed to better fit the schedule of the participants. The review is scheduled for April 28 and 29 with the test on April 30. The test site is TBD as the Hilton has raised the room rate dramatically. Larie needs volunteers for the review sessions and with the certification exams. Three or four participants are expected to take the exam.
Communications
Report:
Doug Ruffley was out of town, no report.
Student
Chapter Report(s):
Jennifer Warstler was absent. Wine Tasting –for April 22 is off, future event under consideration.
Bulletin
Report:
Due to lateness of available information, the April bulletin only went out as an email bulletin and web posting. Next bulletin is scheduled for August. The question of dropping the paper bulletin and changing the bulletin to an email format was discussed.
A motion, “change to an email only bulletin and eliminate the mailed bulletin” was made by Jack Wagner and seconded by Scott Manning. The motion passed, 5 “for”, 0 “against”, 2 “absent/ abstaining” and the Chairman vote not required.
There was further discussion about mailing an information card to members to gather email addresses and notify members of the financial necessity of eliminating the paper bulletin. (currently, email addresses are available on only about 65% of members) Question was tabled until more information about the best and most cost effective way to do this could be further investigated. The advantages and disadvantages and problems of selling advertising were also discussed. Consensus was not to attempt advertising at this time.
Old Business:
Vern Speidel accepted the Best Practice Coordinator position.
We are still looking
for a new TCN Coordinator.
New Business:
Cinco
De Mayo party is no longer being
scheduled as a SME chapter 069 event.
The Summer Social event
is still tentatively scheduled for July 14. A volunteer to set up the event is
required.
The meeting was
adjourned at 8:53 by a motion from Larie Smith
seconded by Bob Petrach.
Respectfully
submitted,
Bob Petrach for Alan Wolfe