SME Chapter 082 MEMBER NEWS                                     MARCH 2009

In this issue:

Chapter News

Recent Events

Upcoming Events

Chair’s Message

Upcoming National Events

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2009 Chapter 082 Executive Board

 

Johnnie Wade

Chair

 

Mario Barbu

Chair Elect

 

Doug Agner

Treasurer

 

Kris Wilson

Secretary

 

John Beierwaltes

Webmaster

Retention

NC M-Con

 

Dr. Alton Kornegay

Student Chapter Advisor NCA&T

 

D. Wayne Ammons

Programs Chair

 

Mark Smith

Newsletter Editor

 

Chapter News

Chapter Programs to Get a Boost
 First, we would like to welcome new member D. Wayne Ammons to SME Chapter 82. Then we want to congratulate and thank him for getting engaged in the chapter right away.  Wayne attended our board meeting last month and has agreed to help out with program planning and delivery, taking over for John Beierwaltes, our program chair since 2003 and Webmaster (and SME Membership Consultant for all of NC). Of course, John and the rest of the executive board will still be involved, but this will provide some needed focus. Wayne has called together a “group of passionate and faithful individuals who have a sincere interest in the dynamic growth of 082” to best determine how to meet the needs of our customers…that’s you our members! Please help Wayne and the committee by providing your feedback regarding your wants and needs. Future programs will be developed to meet those needs. Thanks again Wayne and good luck!

Recent Events

Review of Sandvik Tour Feb 26th
 On February 26th, Jon Barber, General Manager of Sandvik Tool Supply Mebane gave us an in-depth look at Sandvik’s “soft tooling” operation (milling cutters, tool holders, etc.). We thank Jon for opening up his facility and sharing his team’s lean culture with us. From heat treat to turning to 5-axis machining to packaging and shipping, all parts of the operation were impressive, including the people. This was also one of the cleanest machining plants we have ever seen. We can see why this is Sandvik’s best performing facility of this type. Thanks again, Jon!

Upcoming Events

Technical Meeting March 19th
 Strategies for Weathering the Economic Downturn by Rich Scott, MSEM, Sr Sales Engineer for Offshore Business Development at TechniGraphics.  tgstech.com  March 19th, 2009 at 6:00 PM at NCA&T University’s Smith Hall. 

Click here to RSVP to Dr. Alton Kornegay: RSVP  or  RSVP@SME082.com

Click the link below for further details and map to Smith Hall:

Plant tour of GE April 23rd
 SME will visit the GE facility in Mebane, NC on Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 for a daytime tour. We will meet at the plant at 10:30 AM. This facility manufactures electric distribution panels and has some slick automation. Click here to RSVP to John Beierwaltes: RSVP@SME082.com

Click the link below for further details and map:

Plant tour of Bright Plastics May 21st
 Mario Barbu (Chair-Elect of Chapter 082) will host a tour of Bright Plastics in Greensboro brightplastics.com on May 21st, 2009. We will meet at the plant at 6:00 PM for a light dinner snack (subs or pizza) prior to the tour. Click here to RSVP to John Beierwaltes: RSVP@SME082.com

Click the link below for further details and map:

Plant tour of Antilles Seaplanes March 16th 5:30 PM
 Greensboro Engineers Club has invited us on their tour of Antilles Seaplanes Gibbsonville & Graham Facilities. RSVP@SME082.com  by Mar 16th 11:00am. Follow the link below for further details.

Plant tour of Honda Power March 17th Noon
 We have been invited by ASME to tour Honda Power near Mebane for a daytime tour, lunch included for a $10 Donation. Follow the link below for further details.  RSVP@SME082.com  by Fri Mar 13th.

Chair’s Message

Speaking of Life
"In the midst of adversity, always remember that things happen for a reason, and every being has its season."

Johnnie Wade, 2009 Chair SME 082

Psalms 1:3

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