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Some Past Events:
March Program: MTD Products Inc Tour For more than 40 years, MTD has been a leader in the designing and building durable, easy-to-use outdoor power equipment. The MTD family of brands offers award-winning products designed to meet lawn and garden needs for both residential and commercial markets. Attendees will meet their fellow ASME members and MTD associates in the visitor lobby at the West entrance to the building. Attendees will then be escorted to a conference room for the presentation. The tour will begin immediately following the presentation. Attendees will tour the prototype shop and test building.
February Program: The Space Shuttle Columbia Accident Investigation Matt Melis, an aerospace engineer in the Ballistic Impact Laboratory at NASA Glenn Research Center, will give a presentation that provides an overview of the accident of the Space Shuttle Columbia and its investigation. In addition, Matt will highlight the work performed by the Ballistic Impact Lab an the accident investigation and the ongoing return to flight efforts.
January Program: Ben Venue Laboratories Tour Ben Venue Laboratories, Inc. develops and manufactures liquid and lyophilized sterile products under contract to its customers. It is the oldest, largest and most experienced contract manufacturer of lyophilized products in the United States. Through its Bedford laboratories division, the company is a leading producer of generic injectable pharmaceuticals. See the Ben Venue Website, for directions to Ben Venue Laboratories in Bedford, OH.
December Program: "Pig Skin On The Pond" Cleveland Barons Engineers Night The December program will be a joint program with the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Stop by Gordon's Restaurant in Gund Arena before the game starting at 6:00 for an opportunity to network with local engineers from other sections. The Cleveland Barons will play St. Johns starting at 7:00. There will also be current and past Cleveland Browns players present that evening to sign autographs.
November Program: CWRU Engineering Labs Tours & Senior Project Presentations Attendees will have an opportunity to network with ASME CWRU Student and Cleveland Section members, listen to mechanical engineering student senior project presentations, and tour CWRU engineering laboratories. In addition, ASME Cleveland Section Chair, Matt Wolf, will give a presentation entitled, "Engineering - What You Don't Necessarily Learn in School". Further information can be found in the November Newsletter.
October Program: Moen Tour The October program will be a tour of Moen Incorporated in North Olmsted. Moen is the #1 brand of faucets in North America. Moen is also a leading supplier of residential and commercial sinks, as well as shower and bath accessories. The program will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd starting at 5:30 pm. The program is FREE, however, attendance is limited to 30 people. So RSVP to Lisa Keil (lkeil@cesnet.org) or (216) 361-3100 at the Cleveland Engineering Society before noon on Tuesday, Octomber 21st to reserve your spot. Moen is located at 25300 Al Moen Drive in North Olmsted. Program attendees should meet in the front lobby at 5:30 pm. Further information will be found in the October 2003 Newsletter. Further information can be found in the October Newsletter.
September Program: ABB Automation Tour The September program will be a Research and Development Tour and Demonstration at the ABB Automation Division in Wickliffe. The program will be held on Wednesday, September 17th starting at 6:00 pm. The program is FREE and includes snacks and drinks! However, the program is limited to 30 people, so RSVP to Lisa Keil (lkeil@cesnet.org) or (216) 361-3100 at the Cleveland Engineering Society before noon on Monday, September 15th to reserve your spot. The ABB Automation Division is located at 29801 Euclid Avenue in Wickliffe and we will meet in the front lobby at 6:00 pm. Further information can be found in the September 2003 Newsletter.
7th Annual History and Heritage Meeting: A Culture of Innovation:
Cleveland's Flowering between 1880 and 1930 The April program will be our annual History and Heritage Meeting and will be a presentation of "A Culture of Innovation: Cleveland's Flowering between 1880 and 1930" by Dr. Virginia P. Dawson. The program will be on April 24, 2003 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at the Leonard Krieger CanalWay Center in the Cleveland Metroparks Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation on E. 49th Street in Cuyahoga Heights. The Krieger CanalWay Center provides a perfect backdrop for Dr. Dawson's multi-media presentation that will bring to life the glory years of Cleveland and shed some light into the causes of industry's decline in our hometown. The program starts at 6:00 pm with a social mixer. Dinner is from 7:00 - 7:45 pm with an Award Ceremony after dinner. Dr. Dawson's presentation will then be from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. The cost is $28 for members and $35 for non-members. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar is provided and a sit down dinner will be catered by Sammy's. Entree options are tarragon roasted breast of chicken, grilled Norwegian salmon, and a grilled portabello mushroom. Only prepaid reservations will be accepted. Please send number attending, meal preference and check to our treasurer at ASME-Cleveland Member Section, c/o Kyle Jones, 6957 Case Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039. The deadline for making reservations is April 17th. Further information can be found in the April 2003 Newsletter. A map of the CanalWay area can be found HERE.
March Program: Cleveland Auto Show and "Landspeed" Presentation The March program will be our annual trip to the Cleveland Auto Show in conjuction with SAE. The program will be on Thursday, March 6 at the I-X Center near the Cleveland Hopkins Airport. The program starts at 5:30 pm with a vehicle display. Dinner is from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. The highlight will be a presentation from 7:00 - 8:00 pm by Louise Ann Noeth to discuss her experiences at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah covering the World Land Speed Record Trials. After the presentation, attendees will have a free ticket to the Auto Show. Reserve your space by calling Jeanie at the SAE answering machine at (440) 352-6486 and be prepared to give your name (please spell), guest names(s) (also spell), phone number, company, type of member (member, guest, student). Pay with cash or check at the door. Cost is $25 for members / guests and $12 for students. No-shows will be charged. Check the March Newsletter for further details and other registration options for this program. The deadline is 6:00 pm on February 28th.
January Program: Orthoepedic Engineering The January program will be a lecture on "Orthoepedic Engineering" presented by Ms. Karen Warden, ASME Distinguished Lecturer, of the Case Western Reserve University. The program will be held on Wednesday, January 15th starting at 5:30pm at Dino's Banquet Center at I-90 and Rt. 306. Please RSVP to Matt Wolf at wolfml@asme.org. Further information can be found in the January Newsletter.
December Program: Member's Night Out: Hoggy's The December program will be an informal Member's Night Out and will be held on Tuesday, December 10th starting at 5:45pm at Hoggy's restaurant 5975 Canal Road (Next to the Cinemark theater), Valley View. Please RSVP to Matt Wolf (matt.wolf@mtdproducts.com) by Monday, December 9th. More information can be found in the December Newsletter.
November Program: The Entrepreneurial Perspective The November program will be a professional development seminar hosted by ASME and the Baldwin-Wallace College Entrepreneurship Center. It will feature Sandra M. Stark, Director of the Entrepreneurship Center, discussing how big companies can keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive and how the entrepreneurial spirit can help you be more innovative. More information can be found HERE and in the November Newsletter.
October Program: ASME Day at Fabtech International Show / Lincoln
Electric The October program will be a day at the Fabtech International Show and a tour of Lincoln Electric and Welding with demonstrations at 1:00 pm. The program is free. Please RSVP by email or telephone by October 25 to Kathy Brenenstuhl at the Cleveland Engineering Society (CES) at (216) 361-3100 or kathy@cesnet.org. Please see the October 2002 Newsletter for further details.
2002 Region V Management Training Seminar (MTS) Hosted by: ASME Cleveland Section, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) ASME Student Section, and Cleveland State University (CSU) ASME Student Section. This 1-day session is an opportunity for section leaders and future officers to meet their counterparts throughout the region. Participants will receive news of Region V activities and training in many areas of section leadership. This year the MTS will be hosted at Case Western Reserve University. Further information and registration forms are available on the ASME Region V website: http://regions.asme.org/regionv/senior/mts_general.htm
September Program: Tom Murray on Design Tools, Methods, and Products
for the Motorsport Industry The Akron Section of ASME has graciously invited members of the Cleveland Section of ASME to attend their September program on Thursday, September 19, 2002 at Goodyear's Wingfoot Lake Park. Tom Murray of Engineering Resources Group will discuss design tools; development tools and methods, and current products and techniques being marketed throughout the motorsport industry. His presentation will include the rise and fall of motorsport companies throughout the past several years. Further information is provided in the September Newsletter (PDF file). If you would like to attend this event, please send a check in the amount of your program admission fee to Kathy Brenenstuhl at CES, Cleveland Engineering Society, by Tuesday, September 10, 2002. Include your name and home phone number or email address with your payment. Make checks payable to ASME Cleveland Section. Cleveland Engineering Society If you have any further questions about this event, please feel free to contact Steve Weiler, ASME Cleveland Section Programs Chairman, at (330) 558-3919 or steve.weiler@mtdproducts.com.
2002 History and Heritage Program: A Tribute to Garrett A. Morgan
Schedule of Events: Cost: Members $25, Guests $30. RSVP: By April 17, 2002 Please note: attendance is limited to 90 people and reservations will be accepted on a first come - first served basis. Reservations must be pre-paid. Please write checks to "ASME - Cleveland Section" and send checks to Annual History & Heritage Meeting Please include your telephone number and/or email. Details can be also be found in the April
Newsletter.
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day As part of National Engineer's Week 2002, Thursday, February 21st has been designated "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day". Further information can be found HERE.
An Industry Relations "Power Breakfast" on the Benefits
of ASME Participation On Friday, March 1st a "Power Breakfast" is offered free-of-charge at the Holiday Inn at Independence, Ohio. Mr. Mahesh Aggarwal, ASME Region V Vice President, and Mr. Tom Wendt, Director of the ASME Midwest Office will present a program on the benefits of ASME participation and information on how your company can become involved and support the local chapter. Further details can be found in the March Newsletter.
March 2002 Program: 2002 Cleveland Auto Show Program
February 2002 Program: Career Reality Check The February 2002 Program is entitled "Career Reality Check: A Panel Discussion with ASME Members". It is a joint program with the CSU and CWRU student sections of ASME and will be held on Tuesday, February 19th from 6:00-8:00pm at the Stillwell Hall, Cleveland State University. There will be a buffett dinner with a cost of $15 for ASME members. Cost is free to students. Please call Kathy Brenenstuhl at CES, Cleveland Engineering Society, by February 13, 2002 to reserve your spot. She can be reached by phone at (216) 361-3100 or email at kathy@cesnet.org. Further details can be found in the February Newsletter.
January 2002 Program: Ford Aluminum Casting Plant The January 2002 Program will be a tour of the Ford Aluminum Casting Plant on Thursday, January 24th at 6 p.m. The tour will be through the sand core making facility and the aluminum casting facility. The plant will be shut down during the tour. The tour will last one to one and one-half hours. The tour size is limited to 20 people, so please call Kathy Brenenstuhl at CES, Cleveland Engineering Society, by January 23, 2002 to reserve your spot. She can be reached by phone at (216) 361-3100 or email at kathy@cesnet.org.
November Program: Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques The November program will be held on Wednesday, November 14th and will be panel discussion on resume writing and interviewing techniques. It will be held at the Case Western Reserve University as a joint program with the CWRU ASME Student Section. Further details on the event and directions can be found HERE.
October Program: Behind-the-Scene Tour of Cedar Point The October program will be held on Saturday, October 20th and will be a "Behind-the-Scenes" tour of the Cedar Point Amusement Park. The cost includes admission to the park. So plan for an interesting insight into mechanics behind the thrills and then enjoy a day at Cedar Point. Further details can be found HERE.
September Program: HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE The September program will be held on Thursday, September 20th at the Silver Lake Country Club in Stow, Ohio. This a joint program with the Akron Section of ASME and will include a presentation and display by Hotchkis Performance. Further details can be found HERE. If you are planning to attend this event, please contact Kathy Brenenstuhl at CES, Cleveland Engineering Society, by Friday, September 14, 2001, to reserve a seat. She can be reached by phone at (216) 361-3100 or email at kathy@cesnet.org. Please do not forget to provide Kathy with your name, telephone number and/or email address if you are interested in carpooling to this event. I will contact you early next week to discuss a meeting time and location.
Informal ASME Program For September: "Breaking Through" at Great
Lakes Science Center An informal program for ASME members and their families has been arranged for Saturday, September 8th at the Great Lakes Science Center. More information can be found HERE.
April Program: Fifth Annual History and Heritage and Awards Banquet:
Rocket Propulsion at NASA Glenn Research Center: An Odyssey from the Past to the Future
Thursday, April 19th is the Fifth Annual History and Heritage and Awards Banquet of the Cleveland Section of the ASME. There will be a presentation on Rocket Propulsion at NASA Glenn Research Center: An Odyssey from the Past to the Future. It will be held at the Ohio Aerospace Institute. Details on the Banquet can be found HERE.
March Program: Honda Insight Hybrid Electric Vehicle and Cleveland
Auto Show The March program will be a joint program with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) at the Annual Cleveland Auto Show with a presentation on the Honda Insight Hybrid Electric Vehicle. A FREE ticket to the Auto Show Exposition is included with dinner. "It's Show Time!" Mark your calendars for the IX Center March 5th SAE dinner meeting. We even throw in free tickets to the Cleveland Auto Show. As gas prices go up, it is becoming more important to find ways to improve gas mileage and reduce the cost of driving. How would you like to get mileage three or four times what you now get?!! It isn't a dream - but a reality - if you own the right vehicle. Come the 5th and see the sleek Honda Insight. It is a very high-tech vehicle using lightweight materials of construction and two power sources: gasoline and electricity. We will have an Insight for you to look at and speakers who can explain how it works. Michael Tebo, the Administrator of Corporate Affairs of the Honda of America office in Washington, has agreed to fly in with one of his top technical staff, John German, Manager of Environmental and Energy Analysis, to tell us about this neat little car. This vehicle was developed and built in Japan and imported to the United States and is the trend of the future. The battery power propels the vehicle to speed; then a small gasoline engine sustains the car when horsepower isn't needed. Most of the power is needed to get the vehicle moving. The gasoline engine recharges the batteries as the car cruises along. It's the first hybrid electric vehicle sold in the U.S. WHEN: Monday, March 5, 2001. 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Social and Vehicle Display WHERE: IX Center (near Cleveland Hopkins Airport). Entrance to the IX Center is from Route 237 (Berea Freeway). IX Center Parking is the first parking area when entering the IX Center from Route 237 near Hopkins Airport. Indicate to the guard that you are with the SAE; parking is free. Use the entrance marked "2E SEMINAR" on the east side of the building. There is an outside stairwell leading down to the lower conference area. We will be in Room 7. COST: $22.00 ASME members and guests; $11 Students. Make checks payable to "ASME Cleveland Section". RESERVATIONS: Make reservations through Kathy at CES by February 28th. Call 216-361-3100 or e-mail her at kathy@cesnet.org. Please leave your name, the name(s) of your guest(s), phone number, company, and type of membership (Member, Guest, or Student). ABOUT THE MEETING ORGANIZER: Robert C. Ramer is Vice President of the Automotive and General Manufacturing Division of R. E. Warner & Associates, Inc., a Westlake-based, 100-person, multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm. Bob is Vice Chair Math and Science for the SAE Cleveland Section and longstanding member of the Lorain Lion's Club, the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers, and the Lorain County Society of Professional Engineers.
February Program: Distinguished Lecturer Daniel J. Inman, Ph.D. on
Mechanics Reform WHEN: Thursday, February 22, 2001. Buffet Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Lecture at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Cleveland State University, Stillwell Hall Student Lounge, between Euclid and Chester, across from Natatorium. Celebrate National Engineer's Week by attending this co-hosted program with the CSU Student ASME Section. Dr. Inman is an Endowed Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Center for Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. COST: $16.00 ASME members and guests; Students are FREE. RESERVATIONS: Make reservations through Kathy at CES by February 15th. Call 216-361-3100 or e-mail her at kathy@cesnet.org.
January Program: The Industrial Design Work of Viktor Schreckengost:
A Slide Presentation and Access to the Museum Exhibit WHEN: Friday, January 12, 2001, 6:30 p.m. WHERE: The Cleveland Museum of Art, University Circle, 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-1797. The Cleveland Museum of Art presents its first full-scale overview of Viktor Schrenkengost's career, spanning more then 85 years, as an artist and pioneer industrial designer. Curator Henry Adams has chosen more than 150 works for this exhibition. See the Cleveland Museum of Art's web page for more information. COST: $5.00 per person (Member or Guest). Please make checks payable to "ASME Cleveland Section". RESERVATIONS: Make reservations through Kathy at CES by January 10th. Call 216-361-3100 or e-mail her at kathy@cesnet.org.
April Program: History and Heritage
Program: History of Railroads in Northeast Ohio Mark your calendars for the annual History and Heritage Program to be held Thursday, April 27, 2000 at the Pufferbelly Restaurant in Berea. Chris Dawson of the Western Reserve Historical Society will discuss the importance of railroads to the development of Northeast Ohio. Combined with Cleveland's position on Lake Erie, the railroads have literally connected Cleveland with the rest of the country and world, allowing Cleveland industries to purchase raw materials cheaply from anywhere on the globe, and send their products out to anywhere, while also attracting workers from all over the world. While Lake Erie, and later, the Erie and Ohio Canal were major contributers to Cleveland's early growth, it was the railroads intertwined with major industries that turned Cleveland into a metropolis. Where: The Pufferbelly, 30 Depot Street, Berea. From I-480 near Hopkins Airport, take Freeway 237 south. Take a left onto Front Street. Cross two sets of railroad tracks. Depot Street is first right after second railroad tracks. (See map below). Agenda: 5:30pm Social Dinner selection will be made at the restaurant. Options include: Chicken Pufferbelly, Atlantic Salmon, Filet Mignonette, Homemade Lasagna, or vegetarian (at full program price). Call Kathy at (216) 361-3100 or e-mail her at kathy@cesnet.org for reservations. Sign up now! Attendence is limited to 36 people. ASME Fellows are encouraged to attend.
March Program: The Struggle to Save the Hulett Ore Unloaders The March program will be on Wednesday, March 29 and will include a presentation by Tim Donovan, Director of the Ohio Canal Corridor, who will discuss the efforts of his organization to save the Hulett Ore Unloaders, which have been designated as an ASME Historic Landmark. Where: Leonard Krieger Canal Way Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, 4524 East 49th Street, Cuyahoga Heights. Agenda: 5:45pm Registration Directions: Take I-77 to Grant Avenue. Head west and turn left (south) onto East 49th St. The main entrance to the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation is off East 49th Street. There are signs to follow. Cost: $15. Dinner will be a light fare with coffee, soda, and dessert. RSVP: Call Kathy at CES (216) 361-3100 (or e-mail kathy@cesnet.org) by Close Of Business (COB) Monday, March 27, 2000 for reservations. Mr. Donovan joined the Ohio Canal Corridor as a volunteer in 1986, and was appointed its director in 1992. Mr. Donovan has been instrumental in bringing federal designation to the 87-mile long Cleveland to Zoar village, Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor, and, more recently, the designation of the Cuyahoga as an American Heritage River. Under his direction, the Ohio Canal Corridor has grown from a three member Board to twenty-four Trustees, while the membership/interest list has risen to 8500 individuals, companies, governmenal agencies, and other non-profit organizations.
February Program: Annual Cleveland Auto Show The February program is a joint session with the SAE and will be held on Monday, February 28, 2000 at Annual Cleveland Auto Show held at the IX Center. Timothy C. Carleton, Assistant Vehicle Line Executive, will be the guest speaker and give a presentation on the Saturn L-Series Mid-Size car. A free pass to the Cleveland Auto Show is included with dinner! The agenda for the evening is: 5:30 Social and Vehicle Display Cost is $20 each for members of sponsoring technical societies (SAE, ASME) and their guests. Cost is $10 for students. To reserve your spot, please contact Contact Kathy Brenenstuhl at the Cleveland Engineering Society, 216-361-3100, by 12 noon on Wednesday, February 23, 2000. Provide your name (please spell), guests' names (also spell), phone number, company, and type of membership (member, guest, student). Please consider your RSVP as a confirmation to attend. The IX Center is located adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. IX Center Parking is the first parking area when entering the IX Center from Route 237 near Hopkins Airport. Parking is free. Use the entrance marked "2E SEMINAR" on the east side of the building. There is an outside stairwell leading down to the lower conference area. We will be in Room 7. The L-Series project began with clear objectives - a "blueprint" that came courtesy of Saturn customers. Although they are among the most loyal in the entire automotive industry, many Saturn customers were ready for a vehicle that included the key elements of the Saturn small cars and that precisely met their changing needs:
The quest to incorporate systems that are best in class allowed Saturn to take advantage of the experience of a global community. Technology used in the brakes is from General Motors of Europe. The smooth-shifting five-speed manual transmission is from Europe. The compact V6 engine also comes from General Motors of Europe, where versions of the engine power flagships in several vehicle lines. North America provides other world-class vehicle systems, such as the automatic transmissions. And nobody knows more about polymer body panels than Saturn's team members in Spring Hill. It was the responsibility of Saturn engineers to orchestrate these systems to create a unique, new vehicle in keeping with the key elements of the Saturn brand. Timothy C. Carleton joined Saturn Corporation in 1995 as Assistant Vehicle Line Executive. He is responsible for the development of the Saturn L-Series, mid-size vehicle line-up. Carleton joined General Motors Corporation in 1965 as a Project/Design Engineer at the Pontiac Motor Division. He held a number of positions of increasing responsibility in the Pontiac Engineering organization over the next several years. In 1983 he was named Engineering Program Manager for the Pontiac Grand Am. In 1986 Carleton was promoted to Business Team Manager for Pontiac small cars. In 1989 he was named Director - L Car Planning at the Lansing Automotive Division and in 1992 Carleton became director of Validation in that organization. Carleton holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering.
January Program: Rapid Product Development: Astro Model Development The January program is a joint session between the SME, SAE, ASME, and AIAA and will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2000 at Astro Model Development. The discussions will be on Rapid Product Development. This tour was a big hit last year. Things new this year include: expanded rapid manufacturing techniques, mold development, and short run production of molded products. The agenda for the evening is: 6:00 Registration & dinner (deli tray cold foods, coffee and soft drinks) To reserve your spot, please contact Mike Beharry at 440-473-9167 or mjbeharry@technologist.com. Please give name(s), phone numbers, and identify any memberships in the technical societies. RSVP by 12 noon, Tuesday, January 25, 2000. Please consider your RSVP as a confirmation to attend. Cost is $10 for members of sponsoring technical societies (SME, SAE, ASME, AIAA) and $15 for non-members Directions to Astro: Astro is at 34459 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake, just west of Rt. 91. Curtis Blvd. is the North Marginal Road along Rt. 2. From Rt. 2, take the Rt. 91 exit and go North. Take a left onto Curtis just pass the overpass - Curtis wraps around the Radison Hotel. Astro will be on your right, enter through the Visitor's Entrance (2nd entrance).
December Program: "Beam me up Scotty" The Physics of Star Trek:
Mobility in the Next Millennium The December program is co-sponsored with AIAA, IEEE, SME, and SAE and is a dinner and talk by Physict and author Lawrence Krauss. Please click HERE for further information.
October Program: Enterprise Development, Inc. and BF Goodrich Open House,
October 20th, 5:30 pm. Join the ASME Cleveland Section for a visit to the Open House of Enterprise Development, Inc. and BF Goodrich Advanced MicroMachines for Industry on Wednesday, October 20th. Cost is $8 and an RSVP is required. More information can be found here.
September Program: Bugatti Exhibit at the Cleveland
Museum of Art, September 17th, 7:00 pm.
Join the ASME Cleveland Section for a lecture and tour of the Bugatti Exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art on Friday, September 17th at 7:00pm. Cost is $10 and an RSVP is required. More information can be found here.
May 1999 Program: Member's Night Out  It's that time again! Come join us at the Great Lakes Brewing Company and enjoy a tasty cold one with your fellow ASME members! Take advantage of this year's final program to meet other members or hang with ones you already know! Student members are encouraged to attend -- You may make contact with a potential employer! Remember, you must be 21 to drink alcohol. We'll gather for our final board meeting at 5:30 pm (all are welcome). We've scheduled a tour of the brewery starting at 6:00 pm and dinner to start at 7:00 pm. Choose from one of three dinner selections:
RSVP to Kathy B. at the Cleveland Engineering Society (216-361-3100) no later than May 14, 1999. Don't forget to give your dinner choice! Please consider your RSVP as a commitment to attend. Cost is $20 for members and other non-students, $10 for students. If bringing a check, please make it payable to "ASME - Cleveland Section".
Executive Board Nominations for 1999/2000 The time has come to nominate the officers of the Cleveland Section for the 1999/2000 program year. Election of officers will be held at the March 8th Executive Board Meeting. Nominations can be submitted using the Online Nomination Form.
Cleveland Section Student
Paper Competition The Cleveland Section Student Paper Competition will be held on April 21, 1999 at Viking Hall on the campus of Cleveland State. A cafeteria style meal will start at 5:45 (cost is $5.60) and the paper presentations will start at 6:45 PM. Six papers will be presented and judged. For more information, Please call Larry Gradwell at 440 951 5533. For reservations please call Larry Gradwell at 440 951 5533.
Ohio Engineers & Scientists
Public Policy Leadership Forum The Ohio Engineers & Scientists Public Policy Leadership Forum is being held on April 28, 1999 in Columbus. ASME is a co-sponsor. A scan of the brochure is attached: (Page 1, Page2).
April 1999 Program: The 3rd annual History & Heritage and Awards Banquet will be held on Tuesday, April 13th at the Western Reserve Historical Society and will include a program entitled "Cleveland: The Making of a Medical Center". Further information can be found HERE.
March 1999 Program: Special lecture provided for ASME by the Cleveland Museum of Art's curator responsible for the Armor Court Exhibit restoration, Stephen Fliegel. The lecture will be followed by free access to the Armor Court Exhibit and the remainder of the museum's collections.
Date: Wednesday, March 24th.
February 1999 Program: The February program will be a fun, game-based training opportunity that makes understanding the fundamentals of the business cycle entertaining and enlightening! The seminar will be brought to you by Kevin Cochran, a training professional from Aarthun Performance Group, Ltd. Futher information and directions can be found HERE. Date: Thursday, February 25th.
January 1999 Program: The January program will be a program on everything you wanted to know about Rapid Prototyping (RP). It will be presented by Astro Model Development, Inc. at their facilities. Futher information and directions can be found HERE. Date: Thursday, January 28th.
November Program:
The Advanced X-Ray Astrophysical Facility (AXAF) Jon M. Kriegel, Senior Development Engineer, Commercial and Government Systems, Eastman Kodak Company, in Rochester, New York, will speak to the Cleveland Section of ASME as part of ASME's Distinguished Lecturer Program. This program is co-sponsored with AIAA. Date: Thursday, November 19th. Mr. Kriegel will discuss "The AXAF Telescope". Eastman Kodak is under contract to design, assemble, and test the optics for this orbiting satellite telescope, which will follow the Hubble Space Telescope in the NASA Series called "The Great Observatories". This X-Ray telescope is scheduled for launch in December 1998 and will collect image information in the high-energy range. Instead of reflecting, X-Rays would pass right through conventional glass mirrors, so this telescope utilizes grazing-incidence optics to focus incident rays through a focal length of 10 meters. ASAF is almost 40 feet long, 14 feet in diameter, and weighs 10,000 pounds. The presentation will cover the technological advances made in creating the most perfect reflective surfaces ever produced; in establishing strain-free mounts for 400 pound mirrors; in assembling and aligning multi-story components in Class-100 clean room conditions; and other solutions which advanced the state-of-the-art in mechanical engineering. Due to Mr. Kriegel's very tight schedule, this will not be a dinner meeting. Snacks (sandwich and vegetable trays) and soft drinks will be served at 6:00 P.M. with Mr. Kriegel's talk at 6:30. Please come early and meet your fellow ASME and AIAA members.
October Program:
Tour of Little Tikes Company - Rubbermaid Juvenile
Products Division! The October 1998 program will be on Thursday, October 15th at the Little Tikes Company in Hudson, Ohio. The program will be A Tour of Little Tikes Company - Rubbermaid Juvenile Products Division. This is a joint program with the Akron ASME section. Please click here for more information. Dinner will be at The Cafe in Stow. Address is 4591 Darrow Road, Stow Ohio. It's across from the Mac-Tac next to Leisure Time Golf. Entree selection is 8 oz Prime Rib, Baked Cajun Whitefish, or Chicken Picata. Dinner includes salad, Italian Wedding Soup and baked potato. Price is $15.00 for adults, $12.00 for students. Please call Maria Havenhill at 216-433-3814 if interested in attending the dinner and what the entree selection is desired.
Cleveland Section to Host Annual Regional ASME Management Training
Seminar (MTS) in September The Annual Regional ASME Management Training Seminar (MTS) will be hosted by the Cleveland Section with a welcoming reception the evening of September 25th at the Willoughby Travelodge and the seminar will be on the 26th at the Willoughby Hills City Hall. The MTS is a training session for local section Officers and Executive Board members. Sessions are held in topics such as Programs and Planning, Administration and Section Operations, Leadership and Team Building, Meeting Management, Finance, and Section Communications. In addition, the Seminar offers the opportunity to make contact with Regional ASME officers and make contact with other Section Officers to work on cooperative opportunities and meetings. This years Seminar has been organized by Bill Weber, who has been active in local and Regional ASME activities for many years. The cost of the program is $18 and will be attended by many of our Sections Operating Board. Any members-at-large who might be interested in the seminar to learn what being an officer of ASME is all about should contact Bill at (440) 944-5051. A registration form is available online by clicking HERE. A map to the Willoughby Hill City Hall and the Travelodge can be found HERE. The September 1998 program will be on Thursday, September 24th at Stan Hywet Hall. The program will be An Evening with Rob Edwards of Walker Racing. This is a joint program with the Akron ASME section. Please click here for more information.
On Thursday, September 25th, the Cleveland Section of the ASME will have a program featuring tours of the NASA Icing Research Tunnel (an ASME National Historic Landmark) and the Abe Silverstein 10x10 Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the NASA Lewis Research Center . Further details will be posted here soon and will be included in the next Newsletter to be sent out shortly. © Copyright 1999 by ASME Cleveland Section. All rights reserved. |
The 6th Annual History and Heritage Meeting will be held
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The 2002 Cleveland Auto Show is coming to town.
The Cleveland Section of ASME along with SAE will offer a program in
the evening of Wednesday, March 6 on Ford's COMBATT vehicle -
a super-duty military vehicle based on Ford's F-350 commericially-available
truck. The program begins at 5:30pm and includes a dinner and presentation,
as well as, free access to the Auto Show. Sign up is by March 1st.
Further information can be found in the
Vulcan's
Forge: The Culture of Arms in Medieval and Renaissance Europe. The
pervasive image of Europe's "Knight in Shining Armor" remains a potent
one to this very day. At its greatest, armor was "moving sculpture"
and a profound symbol of its owner's power and prestige. The
embellishment of armor accorded it status as "male body jewelry". This
lecture examines the multiple roles of arms and armor in our western
culture from warfare and tournament to its function as an extension of
the male attire. Over $1 million was spent restoring the Armor Court
and this past October the fruits of this labor of love were unveiled as
this exhibit was reopened to the public. Please join us to hear what
curator, Stephen Fliegel, has to say about this remarkable time in our
millenium's not so distant past. The fusion of art and mechanical
engineering doesn't get much closer than this subject!
The next Section event will be a tour of the
