Society
of Manufacturing Engineers Chapter 69 Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting September 13, 2006
Technical
Presentation:
The
presenter for the evening was Mr. Bill Gilmore. Bill is a retired EMC
Engineer
EMC
stands for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
He
told us many war stores of life as an EMC Engineer.
The
talk was a very informative presentation outlining the many problems that can
arise. Awards chairman, Viktor Astakhov, was not there to present a certificate
of appreciation from Chapter 69. 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, Alan Wolfe-Secretary, Scott Manning-Programs Chair CMfgT, Larie Smith-Certification Chair CMfgT,
Ed Marcum-International Awards Chair
Paul Drallos-Bulletin Editor Ph.D., Doug Ruffley-Communication Chair CEM PE,
Richard Bailey CMfgE, Tim Kelly, Ray Witkowski, Bill Gilmore
Chapter
Business
Secretary's
Report
A
motion made by Ed Marcum and seconded by Bob Petrach accepted the May minutes
presented by Alan Wolfe.
Treasurer's
Report
Jack
Wagner was absent Bob Petrach gave the report and noted that we received a check
for $231 for a bulk mailing refund. A motion made by Scott Manning and seconded
by Doug Ruffley accepted the Treasure report.
Membership
Committee:
Cathy DeNardo was absent. No report was given.
Programs
Report:
Scott
Manning thanked Bill for the presentation. He stated that October’s meeting
would be held at Museum Bronze. Museum
Bronze a collection of more than 1000 hand-made working models that
demonstrate both the precision building of machinery for mass production and
historical impact of the Industrial Revolution.
www.museum-bronze.com
Located
at
Suresh
Rama will give the November presentation on designing for 6
sigma.
Communications
Report:
Doug
Ruffley reported that the email database is complete and he sent out over 280
emails for a test. Doug also said he would be communicating more with other
chapters. And reported that chapter 79 is having a Technical Presentation on
“Beer making” at The Corner Brewery in
Certification
Report:
Larie Smith reported the reviews are scheduled for November 11 and 18 from 9:00am to 5:00pm with the test on November 19 at 1:30pm. Alan Wolfe noted that the bulletin had the wrong date for the review. Instructors/teachers will be needed for the reviews, anyone who feels able to handle any of the subjects please contact Larie Smith. Larry said he would check with Jamie about new slides. Doug Ruffley to get information from Larie to email for volunteers and people interested in taking the test.
Student
Chapter Report(s):
Jennifer Warstler was absent.
Bob
Petrach mentioned talking to Elaine that it is hard to get students involved in
SME.
Bulletin
Report:
Paul Drallos reported that he needs information from the board to put in the bulletin. The new format of the bulletin has a lot more space for information.
Old
Business:
Our
summer social was not held this year.
Edwin
Marcum reported that Jack Day received the prestigious “SME International Award
of Merit”.
Nominations
Committee:
Bob
Petrach gave the report and listed the nominees. He still is looking for a Chair
Elect, Programs Chair and Membership Chair. Nominated are Chair- John
Dinovski
Treasurer-Jack
Wagner, Secretary-Alan Wolfe, Communications-Doug Ruffley, Certification-Larie
Smith.
New
Business:
Edwin
Marcum is looking for recipients for two awards. “The life time achievement
award” and “The outstanding student award” The deadline for submittal is October
1,2006.
Bob
Petrach talked about ways to get chapter members to our
meetings.
The
meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm by a motion from John Dinovski and seconded by
Scott Manning.
Respectfully
submitted,
Alan
Wolfe