SME Chapter 082 MEMBER NEWS                                                 APRIL 2009

In this issue:

Chapter News

Recent Events

Upcoming Events

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

Programs

Webmaster

Retention

NC M-Con

Dr. Alton Kornegay

Student Chapter Advisor NCA&T

Mark Smith

Newsletter Editor

Chapter News

Parker Appointed to Baldridge Board
We are happy to report that one of our local members, Clyde H. Parker has been selected to serve on the Malcolm Baldridge Board of Examiners.  The esteemed Baldridge award is given annually to organizations exhibiting excellence in quality improvement programs. A seasoned manufacturing executive, Clyde is identified as a “Guiding Star” by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He is recognized world-wide for innovative applications of Lean Six Sigma and has been invited many times into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to consult with manufacturing executives. He will serve as Chairman for the 2009 Asian Six-Sigma Summit in Singapore. Clyde is also active in our local SME chapter.

Way to go, Clyde!  more...

Recent Events

Rich Scott Mar 19th
Another of our members and past Chair of former SME Chapter 304, Rich Scott gave an interesting talk called “Strategies for Weathering the Economic Downturn” at NCA&T University’s Smith Hall on March 19th. A few of the senior chapter members and several student Chapter 044 members at NCA&T enjoyed an engaging discussion with Rich about offshore business opportunities in non-core engineering functions. Rich is a Sr Sales Engineer for Offshore Business Development at TechniGraphics tgstech.com.  Thanks Rich, for your time and your insights!

Great Tours!
Thanks go to John Beierwaltes for using his connections and getting us invited on some great tours in March as guests of other organizations. We also thank GEC and ASME for the invite! Remember to stay tuned and check our website for updates often so you don’t miss opportunities like these. www.sme082.com

Antilles Seaplanes in Gibsonville March 16th by Greensboro Engineers Club

Honda Power in Mebane March 17^th by ASME

Upcoming Events

Plant Tour of GE April 23rd 10:30am
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:

• GE Tour Details

Clyde Parker May 21^st 6:00pm at Smith Hall on NCA&T Campus
We are privileged to present to you... Clyde Parker, the keynote speaker of The Asian Six-Sigma Summit in Singapore - June 2009. This will be an informative and entertaining presentation about Lean & Six-Sigma. starswin.com. RSVP to Dr. Alton Kornegay at alkorneg@ncat.edu by Noon Tues May 20th.

Click the link below for further details and map:

• Clyde Parker Presentation Details

Plant Tour of Bright Plastics (date change) June 18^th 6:00pm
Mario Barbu (Chair-Elect of Chapter 082) will host a tour of Bright Plastics in Greensboro brightplastics.com on June 18th, 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:

• Bright Plastics Tour Details

Upcoming National Events & Webinars

• Concurrent Engineering Webinar
• SME Annual Conference

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Do you have a member-related news item, an upcoming event you'd like publicized or want to submit feedback on this newsletter? E-mail: Ch 082 Editor