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Oakland/Macomb
Chapter No. 69 |
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Chairman’s Message |
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January 14, 2008 |
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Chapter 69
started 2008 with a great presentation by Jamie Flinchbaugh
of the Lean Learning Center. We started the
meeting with networking and dinner followed by Natalie Lowell, our SME Member
Relations Manager, administering the oath of office to our guests, the
Detroit, SME Chapter 001, Executive Board. We were also honored to have Dr. Virinder Moudgil, Vice
President for Academic Affairs and Provost of Oakland University, say a few
words about future opportunities to work together. Natalie said a few words
about the SME Annual Meeting held this year at the Detroit Marriott
Renaissance May 31 – June 3, then we had Jamie’s
presentation and discussion. If you missed
the meeting, you missed a great opportunity for both learning and networking.
Our Chapter’s Throughout the
year, we provide a variety of events and volunteer opportunities. When I wrote my
“Chairman’s message” in Nov. 29, 2004 Chapter 69 had 650 members, today we
have 350. While fewer members make fulfilling our mission more difficult, we
have improved the opportunities. Our programs are as good as, if not better
than, they were in 2005. We also are refocusing on collaboration with other
SE Michigan Chapters and were very pleased to welcome a large contingent from
Continuous
learning is the way to gain a competitive advantage. In today’s terrible job
market, it may also be the differentiator that gets you the job over someone
else. The more you
take advantage of SME events and activities, the more you will learn and
grow. SME will add value to both you professional and personal life. Come see what
more you can get out of your membership, check us out. Yours truly,
Bob
Petrach, CMfgE
2008 Chairman |
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