Student Chapter S060
Meeting Minutes 
September 12, 2001
Location: Three Rivers Community College, Thames Campus, Room 119
Time: 5:00 PM - 5:45PM
Attendees: Harry Ogden, Advisor
Ken Szablewski, Chairman
Rick Gibeault, Co-Chairman
Jen Topham, Secretary
Pete Shafer, Acting Treasurer
Bill Roberts, Member

     Our first meeting for the school year commenced promptly at 5:00 PM, Wednesday, 
September 12, 2001. Pizza and soda was provided for the occasion.

     Our guest speaker Karen Westerberg was volunteering for activities in support of the 
recent tragedy in Washington and New York and could not attend our meeting. I would like
to commend Karen for her dedication in this regard. It is expected that Karen Westerberg 
will be rescheduled to speak at our meeting again at a future date.
On that note, I would like to express deep sympathy and condolences for the victims and 
their family and friends of this massive tragedy. We have all been affected by this tragedy. 

     In respect for the diversity of our student body, I extend to you the following: May you 
find peace and blessing as the future unfolds.

     There are three proposed places of business that are potential future field trips for our 
Chapter. They are Trumpf (Bloomfield), Metal Pro (East Lyme) and Phelps Dodge (Norwich). 
Some of these proposed field trips may include joint attendance by other student technical 
organizations. Harry Ogden stated that Ron Greenier and himself would act as "member boosters" 
by announcing the SME chapter activities and the benefits of joining during their 
classes throughout the school year. 
     It was announced during the meeting that the SME Region 5 meeting is scheduled for this 
Saturday, September 15, 2001 in Massachusetts. Our Chair, Co-Chair and member Mark Homand 
are expected to attend this event. A summary report of this event is to be generated for the 
membership.
     A proposal was presented to offer as incentive, business cards to new student members. 
Two of our officers already have the software to create the business cards. Rick Gibeault is 
going to check on the cost of the business card stock so that this endeavor can be fully supported.
     At the meeting it was announced our Advisor Harry Ogden has appointed Pete Shafer as 
Acting Treasurer. Pete's duties begin promptly. Welcome Aboard, Pete.
     A Student Mentoring proposal has been presented at the meeting. A general question was
asked regarding whether the membership would be willing to participate and support the 
Student Mentoring Program. Majority response was positive and supportive. A request was 
made by Jen Topham to invite Lisa Tronco to speak about the particulars of Student Mentoring. 
Harry Ogden will contact Lisa and make an appointment with her to come and speak at one our 
future meetings.

     Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 3, 2001 at 5:00PM -5:45PM.