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Chairman's message:

"Just a Member"

Fellow members of SME Chapter 85. I am appreciative of the votes of confidence that have recently placed me in this position. For years I have been "just a member"--attending meetings, lectures, parties, and plant tours. I have truly enjoyed associating with manufacturing professionals and friends in our chapter and related local organizations. Plant tours and lectures have given me exposure to other people's and companies' ways and ideas. This networking and learning has been invaluable to my education and career--well worth the dues I have paid every year. More than once I have been able to apply what I learned at SME for the benefit of my employers as well as myself. So it's a win-win situation.

The SME Mission Statement is: "The Society of Manufacturing Engineers serves its members and the international manufacturing community through the advancement of professionalism, knowledge and learning."

They're not kidding.

Now it is my turn to serve you. Some of you will also be asked to help in our chapter by serving on a committee or in a support position. Although you may be "just a member", remember, all the members are important to the body, and "you get out of it what you put into it." I look forward to this next year, working, learning, and associating with you.

Thank you.

Doug Anderson, CMfgT