• ACESS Honors and Awards Banquet
  Thursday, November 6, 2008

Future Meetings and Events

• The State of ASME
  Thursday, November 13, 2008
• The Unique Capabilities of Selective Brush Plating and Anodizing
  Wednesday, January 21, 2009
• Ohio Engineering Law Updates
  Thursday, January 22, 2009
• Akron Area Engineers Week Banquet
  Thursday, February 19, 2009

Modern Computer Gaming

Eric "CyToG" Beavers, Computer Gamer

Joint meeting with ASME-CAM

Want to know what is going on at the National and District level of ASME? Want to know what is new in ASME? Come join us at the 356th Fighter Group on November 13th for a joint meeting between the CAM and Akron Sections to get the answers. Tom Davis, our District Leader, will let us know what is happening at the national level (directions, priorities, activities, etc.) and within District B (Section activities, Student Section activities, etc.), as well as plans for the future of District B. This is your opportunity to hear firsthand what is happening within ASME and what it means to you. Tom will also be asking for your ideas to help make District B better and provide you with more value for your membership.

Joint Akron ASME/Akron ASM Meeting

Mr. Rick Reiter
Sales Manager, North America
SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts

Rick Reiter will be presenting an overview of the unique capabilities of selective brush plating and anodizing, a process whereby the electroplating process is brought to the part, versus dipping the part in a tank. It is ideal for selective areas of metallic parts or components where functional improvements are needed. These functional improvements include increased hardness, improved wear characteristics, better corrosion resistance, improved conductivity, preparation for brazing, imparting anti-galling or slip properties, and carburizing stop-off. The process is also used extensively for repair or refurbishment of worn or mis-machined components. Information on the materials which are plated, including some of their properties and structures, will be presented as well. In particular, a new process for plating on titanium alloys will be highlighted in the presentation. Specific engineering design and repair planning considerations will also be discussed.

About the Speaker

Mr. Rick Reiter, currently Sales Manager, North America for SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts, a division of SIFCO Industries. Rick has been involved in various sales, marketing, and engineering roles with SIFCO ASC for over 10 years. Prior to that, Rick was a manufacturing consultant for C.A.M.P. in Cleveland (now MAGNET), and in management roles for AstroCosmos Metallurgical in Wooster, OH. Rick received his MBA from Cleveland State University in 1989, and his BSChE from the University of Toledo in 1975. Rick resides in Medina, OH. SIFCO ASC, located in Independence, OH, is the world leader in selective brush plating technologies and services, and has been in the business since 1959. SIFCO ASC's parent company, SIFCO Industries, is headquartered in Cleveland, OH at the location of its Forge division, and has been in business for nearly 100 years.

Akron ASME has been invited to join Akron/Canton IEEE for a presentation from John Greenhalge, Executive Director, Ohio State board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. Mr. Greenhalge will be discussing recent changes to RC 4733 and OAC 4733 (Engineers & Surveyors registration act), upcoming/proposed changes and important sections of the laws and rules that are overlooked or misunderstood.

Mr. Greenhalge has been with the Board since 1998 previously serving as the Board’s Enforcement Officer and as the Assistant Executive Director. Prior to joing the Board, Mr. Greenhalge worked for the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s office and Sears Roebuck & Co. Mr. Greenhalge earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Masters of business Administration degree from Ashland University. Mr. Greenhalge is a member of the Ohio Investigator’s Association and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) where he serves as Chairman of the Committee on Law Enforcement. Mr. Greenhalge is also a member of the Ashland University Alumni Board of Directors. Mr. Greenhalge is a frequent lecturer on regulatory investigation and professional ethics.

Mail your check or money order to:

Akron Area Engineers Week Tickets
c/o Brent Sisler
2077 Stabler Road
Akron, OH 44313

Please make checks payable to "Akron Area Engineers Week".

For your added convenience, tickets can now be purchased by any major credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover), by e-checks, or even bank transfers. All personal information is safe since purchases are made through Paypal; no credit card or bank information is shared with our group. See the Akron E-Week website, www.AkronEweek.org, for details.

To receive the lower price of $25, and have your tickets mailed, your payment must be received no later than Monday, February 2, 2009. If payment is received after Monday, February 2, the price is $30.

All reseervations must be received by Thursday, February 12. No ticket sales at the door

Local website for ticket ordering and further information www.AkronEweek.org

An order form is also available in the January 2009 newsletter (pdf).

Ticket Sales Contact: Brent Sisler, 330-864-7555 (please leave message); tickets@akroneweek.org.

Please join us to

• Acknowledge the scholastic accomplishments of our future engineers!
• Salute our local professional engineers and engineering educators!
• Recognize local area engineering achievements!
• Enjoy an evening of fellowship with colleagues, friends and family!
• Celebrate Akron Area Engineering!

Sponsorship

Various opportunities are available. Platinum Corporate donors can exhibit a table-top display in the banquet hall. New this year! Photo slideshow, ask for details (submission deadline February 2). To participate or for more details, email coordinator Gary Lanier at glanier@lanierconsult.com.

Scholarship

The scholarship committee is taking nominations for the 2009 awards. Applications can be downloaded from www.AkronEweek.org.

MATHCOUNTS

The Akron Area MATHCOUNTS contest is Saturday, February 7, 2009 at The University of Akron. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Brent Sisler at 330-836-9238 or marybrentsisler@cs.com.