Society
of Manufacturing Engineers Chapter 69 Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting May 10, 2006
Technical
Presentation:
The
presenter for the evening was Jack Wagner the Treasurer of our Chapter 69.
Jacks
presentation was on trouble shooting servomotors. The talk was a very
informative presentation outlining the many problems that can arise using AC and
DC Motors in manufacturing and interfacing to controls. Awards chairman, Viktor
Astakhov, presented a certificate of appreciation from Chapter 69 to
Jack.
Dinner
and socializing followed the technical presentation.
Chairman,
Gary Shepperd began the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Meeting
Attendees:
Gary Shepperd-Chairman, John Dinovski-Chair Elect, CMfgE,
Jack Wagner-Treasurer, CMfgE, Alan Wolfe-Secretary, Scott Manning-Programs
Chair, CMfgT, Viktor Astakhov - Awards Chair, PhD, Larie Smith-Certification
Chair, CMfgT, Ed Marcum-International Awards Chair,
Dean Zink
Chapter
Business
Secretary's
Report
A
motion made by Bill Thomas and seconded by Scott Manning accepted the April
minutes.
Treasurer's
Report
Jack
Wagner gave the report and noted that we are in good financial shape for this
year. Jack mentioned that SME sent him a check for $350.00 which will the total
funding we will receive from SME this year.
Membership
Committee:
Cathy DeNardo was absent. Gary Shepperd told us that the April Telethon was canceled do to lack of participation. The next Telethon will be in the fall.
Bob Petrach
will chair the nominations committee for this year.
Bob talked
about how our membership is falling. By the end of May we could be down to 375
members in Chapter 69.
Programs
Report:
Scott
Manning thanked Jack for the presentation. He then reported that the Kriewalt
Industries tour has been canceled do to difficulties coordinating with the
student chapters and Universities. Scott has Technical Presenters lined up for
September, October, and November.
Communications
Report:
Doug
Ruffley was not present. He has been working on the bulk email
list.
Certification
Report:
Larie Smith reported that the April 30 test has been canceled due to scheduling problems. The T & E test will be combined on the same day. The reviews are
scheduled for November 11 and 18 with the test on November 19.
Instructors/teachers will be needed for the reviews, anyone who feels able to handle any of the subjects please contact Larie Smith.
Student
Chapter Report(s):
Jennifer Warstler was absent.
Bob
Petrach mentioned there are 13 member of the student chapter at
OU.
Bulletin
Report:
Paul Drallos was not present.
We talked about different formats for the mailing of notices, for the elimination of mailed bulletins. A motion was made by John Dinovski and seconded by Scott Manning.
And a vote was taken. “To approve paper bulletin sent out to chapter members (for August) requesting email addresses and information, noting that bulletins will mainly be emailed. There will be a cap of $200.00 for this mailing. “ The motion passed, 5 “for”, 0 “against”, 2 “absent” and the Chairman vote not required.
Old
Business:
Our
summer social will be held at Scott Manning’s home on July 15 at
2:00pm
Bring
a dish to pass and chairs. A good time will be had by all.
377
South Blvd. Rochester Hills between
New
Business:
A
motion was made by Edwin Marcum and seconded by John
Dinovski.
“On
behalf of Chapter 69 SME Executive Committee and Chapter Members, I hereby
nominate Jack R. Day for the prestigious SME International Award of
Merit”.
Edwin
requested a letter of recommendation from all to accompany the award nomination
form that is to be submitted on 6-1-06. Address letter of recommendation
to:
International
Awards Committee
Society
of Manufacturing Engineers
But
please mail letter to Ed at:
Gene
Nelson SME 2005 President will be the speaker at a special Chapter 69 meeting on
May 31, 2006 at 6pm at the Auburn Hills campus of
The
meeting was adjourned at 9:23pm by a motion from Viktor Astakhov and seconded by
Bob Petrach.
Respectfully
submitted,
Alan
Wolfe