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SPECIAL EVENT

KALAMAZOO--Fifteen Southwest Michigan engineering societies join with Western Michigan University
for the 61st observance of National Engineers week.

WMU and the Southwest Michigan Societies will take part in the annual Engineers Week Dinner on
Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Fetzer Center on WMU's Main Campus.

A social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by a program at 7:30 p.m.

The featured speaker will be Dr. Harold Glasser, executive director for campus sustainability at WMU. Glasser will talk about designing sustainable strategies for providing energy, water, food, fiber, transport, shelter, goods and services for a growing global population. This presents potential fields of unprecedented growth for future engineers and scientists.

Earlier in the day, area high school students interested in engineering or related technologies, and their teachers will attend a program at WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences on the Parkview Campus focusing on several specific applications of engineering.

Reservations for the dinner are $25 for professionals and $10 for students. Reservations must be made by Friday, Feb. 17. For more information and reservation forms, visit wmich.edu/engineer/eweek or contact Jorge Rodriguez in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at jorge.rodriguez@wmich.edu or (269) 276-3374.

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Newsletter -- January/February 2012 (*.PDF)
Newsletter -- January/February 2012 (*.DOC)

SPECIAL EVENT

ASME CENTRAL MICHIGAN SECTION
JANUARY MEETING & TECHNICAL PRESENTATION

Members and Guests are invited to a FREE tour of the Facility for Rare Isotope
Beams on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. This is a state of the
art research facility sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy to
increase knowledge of rare isotopes.

An explanation of the facility is found at:
http://www.nscl.msu.edu/files/NSCLbrochures.pdf

Driving and parking instructions are:
http://www.nscl.msu.edu/files/NSCLTourInstructions.pdf

Please contact: Peter Thelen for reservations.

SPECIAL EVENT

ASME CENTRAL MICHIGAN SECTION
AUGUST MEETING & TECHNICAL PRESENTATION
5:30 PM - Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Kalamazoo Holiday Inn - West
2747 South 11th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
p(269) 375-6000

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The powerful 9.0 magnitude Tohoku earthquake and accompanying tsunami of March 11, 2011 quickly devastated much of the island nation of Japan. Widespread destruction was met with courage and determination as a massive rescue and recovery effort became a daunting clean-up that continues today.
Scientists, engineers, and technicians struggled to understand and bring under control, the effects wrought by this catastrophe on the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear complex. In spite of similar sustained and heroic efforts, the consequences of this earthquake would become the most significant event in the history of nuclear power since the Chernobyl accident of 1986. Its effects stretch far beyond Japan and will be the subject of intense scrutiny, influencing decision-making over the next decade.

Presentation Summary:

Technical perspective on Fukushima, a summary analysis of the recently-released NRC Task Force report, an examination of the facilities and reactor designs, along with a discussion of the implications for licensing, power uprating of the existing fleet, and the commissioning of new plants in the United States.

Distinguished Speaker:

John Blomgren, retired Director of Steam Generator and Reactor Vessel Projects, and Steam Generator Replacement Project Director, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and his Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering prior to joining the Technical Staff for construction completion and start-up of the Zion Nuclear Plant of Commonwealth Edison. His range of experience included training Chemistry and Radiation Protection Technicians, participation and leadership of an International Research organization within the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the NEI (Nuclear Energy Institute), addressing operation, degradation, inspection and repair of PWR steam generators, BWR reactor Piping and reactor vessel internals.
Mr. Blomgren retired from ComEd as a Senior Corporate Manager in1998 and has been an active consultant and contractor to utilities, engineering organizations, and accounting firms. His experience has expanded to include Due Diligence Assessments, Nuclear Oversight, Licensing Basis Compliance, Design Basis Assessments, and Research Analyses for a number of clients.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED

Online registration and payment is required by Friday August 12, 2011 at the following URL:
<http://cmichasme.eventbee.com/event?eid=843925393>
Payment by credit card only is accepted during on-line registration. Payment by check will be accepted at the door only with advance on-line registration and prior approval.

Buffet dinner & presentation: $35.00. Please note any specific dietary restrictions.

Contact Jerry Dahl with any questions at p(616) 886-1021 or e<dahlj1@asme.org>.

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Event Flyer -- August (.PDF)
Event Flyer -- August(.DOC)

SPECIAL EVENT

ASME CENTRAL MICHIGAN SECTION
JUNE SOCIAL MEETING & DINNER
JUNE 25, 2011

June is the Central Michigan Section's social event month. This year the Executive Committee made arrangements for attending the play 'Consider the Oyster' at the Purple Rose Theater in Chelsea, MI, one of America's most celebrated regional theaters and a training ground for local talented people.. Consider the Oyster was written by Michigan native David MacGregor and is directed by Guy Sanville.

This season the Purple Rose Theatre has celebrated their 20th anniversary by hosting an, “All New, All Michigan” season. In a season with four World Premieres by Michigan playwrights, each playwright took some time to share their thoughts on the play they wrote, on being part of this special season, and on making their creative home at the Purple Rose. Mouse click <here> for a link to comments by the playwright.

Following the play, we will meet for dinner at The Common Grill, just around the block from the Purple Rose.

The Common Grill has received many accolades including being named as one of Detroit's 10 best restaurants in the national Zagat guide.

Members and families are invited.

Date; Sat June 25, 2011, 3PM
Ticket Cost: $31

Reservations contacts:
Paul Gies at 517-783-3462 / paulegies@comcast.com or
Robert Morgan at 269-746-5777 / morganR1@asme.org

RSVP by Friday June 17 - Please indicate if interest in carpooling

Purple Rose Theater: 137 Park Street, Chelsea MI 48118

The Common Grill: 112 S Main St Chelsea, MI 48118

Attendance is limited. To ensure a place please do not delay and RSVP.

Please indicate if interested in carpooling.

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Newsletter -- June 2011 (.PDF)
Newsletter -- June 2011 (.DOC)

SPECIAL EVENT

ASME CENTRAL MICHIGAN SECTION
MAY MEETING & TOUR
May 21, 2011

OmniSource Corp. Michigan Division Jackson Plant

OmniSource is a premier metals recycler and one of North America's largest processors and distributors of scrap and secondary metals. The company recycles 7 million tons of ferrous scrap and more than a billion tons on nonferrous metals annually.

OmniSource's Jackson site operates five yards including a shredding yard where a 6,000 horsepower super-duty shredder chews a car into fist-size chunks in 42 seconds. For this meeting OmniSource agreed to allow the ASME Central Michigan Section to watch the shredder in action.

In addition to metals recycling, OmniSource offers other environmental programs such as refrigerant recovery, a state-of-the-art enclosure for capturing and controlling emissions from torch cutting operations and cutting edge treatment facilities for storm water management.

Attendance is limited. To ensure a place please do not delay and RSVP.

Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011 Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 711 Lewis Street Jackson, Michigan 49204
Lunch: OmniSource will graciously provide lunch to all attendees

Reservations are required for the tour. To RSVP, please contact John Lobo at (269) 342-3342 / gracaloboj@asme.org or Paul Gies at 517-783-3462 / paulegies@comcast.net. Please indicate if interested in carpooling.

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Newsletter -- May 2011 (.PDF)
Newsletter -- May 2011 (.DOC)

SPECIAL EVENT

OCTOBER DINNER MEETING & Tour October 21, 2010

The Lansing Board of Water & Light has invited the ASME Section to tour and view the work in progress to rebuild the No. 1 turbine-generator.

Date: Thursday October 21, 2010

The Erickson Station was completed in 1973 and contains a single generator capable of producing 159 MW of electricity. It was recently rated one of the most efficient plants of its size in the United States.

We will meet at the Christe’ Bistro in the Sheraton at 6:30PM. The Sheraton is located at 925 Creyts Rd, Lansing Mi 48917 (517) 323-7100. The menu will be limited to sandwiches, salads, soups, etc. The exact menu offering will be known on Monday, 10/18/2010.

So far Mr. Mark Carslake, Outage Supervisor is planning to attend. The General Electric Turbine/Generator Field Engineer may be able to review the rebuild over dinner.

Click here for a preview of what we can expect to see. Turbine shell prepared for removal. Turbine shell removed. Turbine shaft lifted away.

Please make a reservation with Dean Cross @ phone: (517) 702 - 6443 or email

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Newsletter -- October 2010 (.PDF)
Newsletter -- October 2010 (.DOC)

SPECIAL EVENT

POSTPONED - PLEASE CHECK BACK

Technical Presentation and R & D Center Tour of PULVERDRYER

About PulverDryer:

PULVERDRYER USA, Inc. are the designer and manufacturer of advanced technology for pulverization and drying systems
that utilize the unique features of the PulverDryer system to reduce costs and improve process throughput and yields.
Please visit the PULVERDRYER web-site by mouse clicking HERE.

HOW THE PULVERDRYER SYSTEM WORKS:

Materials processed by the PulverDryer™ include:

Because of customer confidentiality and security concerns, advanced resistration is required for this meeting.

Please register with Robert Morgan or Dean Cross via email

The PULVERDRYER R & D Facility is located at 139 Vanbruggen Street, Galesburg, MI 49053

LINK TO GOOGLE MAPS

For carpool from the Lansing, MI area, contact Dean Cross

"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about Creating Yourself"

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The 31st Annual Engineers Week Dinner Presents

Interstate Traveler Company
"Building the World Wide Hydrogen Super Highway"

February 16, 2010

Announcing the 31st Annual Engineers Week Dinner, held on Tuesday evening from 5:30-9:00pm, February 16, 2010, at the Western Michigan University Fetzer Center. Our topic this year is "Building the World Wide Hydrogen Super Highway…," featuring Justin Eric Sutton, the Founder and Managing Partner of the Interstate Traveler Company.

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Click HERE for a link to the event webpage for more information and reservation forms

SPECIAL EVENT - Saturday, January 23, 2010

Time: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Gerdau MACSTEEL

A rare opportunity to tour an operating "state of the art" steel plant. This opportunity is limited to the first TWENTY (20)  people to sign up!
The program will start promptly at 9:00AM with a safety briefing and welcome video - MacSteel and Central Michigan Section will have donuts and coffee.

Location: Gerdau MACSTEEL
3100 Brooklyn Road 
Jackson, MI 49201
Near the intersection of US 127 and MI 50  Link to Google Map

For Reservations Contact: Dean A. Cross, P.E. at (517) 702-6443 W, dac@lbwl.com

For carpool from the Lansing, MI area, contact Dean Cross
For carpool from Kalamazoo, MI area, contact Peter Ried 

The program will continue with lunch after the tour at the Ella Sharp Museum of Art & History

Cost: Select lunch from menu. A lunch beverage is complimentary with the purchase of a museum entry.
Click on image for a link to the Ella

LINK TO GOOGLE MAPS

SPECIAL EVENT - Thursday, October 22, 2009

Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Technical Program and Tour of Solar Array at Lansing Board of Water and Light

Location: Downtown Lansing, LBWL Water Reservoir across from John Dye
Water Conditioning Plant at 148 S Cedar St.

Parking: Lot just south of the corner of Michigan and Cedar.

Speaker: Mr. Jan G. Nelson, P.E.

Contact Person: Dean A. Cross, P.E. at (517) 702-6443 W, dac@lbwl.com

BWL powers up Michigan's largest solar array

Solar-generated electricity began streaming into the Lansing Board of Water & Light's power grid December 23, 2008, as Michigan's largest solar array became operational.

BWL General Manager J. Peter Lark "threw the switch" at the Cedar Street Solar Array, formally signaling the BWL's entry into solar generation. "We have now added solar to our portfolio of renewable energy sources, which I believe is a powerful statement of our commitment to remain Michigan's leader in 'green' energy," Lark said. "This solar array is just the beginning. We intend to build others in the future. Additionally, we are expanding our renewable energy portfolio with electricity generated by landfill gas, hydro, wind and biomass."

The solar array, located near downtown Lansing, consists of 432 solar panels. They will provide electricity sufficient to power about 50 Lansing-area homes. The panels are manufactured by a Michigan company, and are capable of generating electricity even when skies are overcast.

In 2007, the BWL became the first utility in Michigan to adopt a Renewable Portfolio Standard. This policy sets a goal for the BWL to acquire 7 percent of its generation from renewable energy by 2016.
A 2008 Michigan law now requires all state utilities to have 10 percent of their energy originating from renewable sources by 2015. "Our early commitment to acquiring renewable energy puts the BWL ahead of the curve," Lark said. "I am confident the BWL will meet or exceed the state's 10 percent renewables mandate."

The program will continue after the tour at the local coffee shop for
those interested in further discuss of alternate energy.

Cost: None

Great Lakes Chocolate & Coffee Company Locations LANSING, MICHIGAN
Location:
Stadium District
500 E. Michigan, Ste. 190
Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: 517.999.3405

LINK TO GOOGLE MAPS

SPECIAL EVENT - Thursday, May 28, 2009

AIAA/ASME Joint Dinner Meeting & Tour
GE Aviation

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SPECIAL EVENT - Tuesday, May 5, 2009

The ASME Central Michigan Section is pleased to announce an upcoming tour event at the Bradford White Manufacturing facility at 7 PM on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. The Bradford White Manufacturing address is 200 Lafayette Street, Middleville, MI 49333.

Bradford White has a history dating back to 1881. Today it is one of the most technologically advanced manufacturers of water heating, space heating, combination heating and water storage products in the world. The 800,000 square foot manufacturing operation in Middleville, Michigan, builds all of its products strictly for wholesale distribution. Bradford White products for residential, commercial and industrial applications are designed for installation by plumbing and heating professionals.

The Middleville facility is the largest employer in Barry County and participates in many ways to support the local and statewide community as a good corporate citizen. Bradford White has an ongoing commitment to provide water heaters to Habitat for Humanity throughout the region.

For tour reservations, please contact Jerry Dahl at dahlj1@asme.org or by telephone at 269-353-7276 with the name of attendees. Security requirements dictate that all tour attendees be preregistered and identified prior to entrance to the plant. Registration for the plant tour closes on Tuesday April 28^th, so please plan accordingly to respond.

Local dining selections are limited, so please plan to have eaten before the tour begins.

SPECIAL EVENT - Thursday, March 26, 2009

Keynote Speaker:
Mr. Jim Medsker,
Keystone Product Development

"There is Good News Out There:
a Michigan company perspective."

Western Michigan University's Student Chapter of ASME presents the
Annual Junior/Senior Meeting at the College of Engineering.

With Graduate Speaker:
Mr. Ryan Clark
"Onboard Monitoring of Engine Oil" Undergraduate Speaker:

Mr. Jeff Terry and WMU Formula SAE
"Preparing for the future:
Student Designed Formula-Style Race Car"

Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 6:30PM
Western Michigan University,
College of Engineering
Room D-201

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Calendar of Meetings/Events

Newsletters 2008 - 2009

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Newsletter -- November 2008 (.PDF)
Newsletter -- November 2008 (.DOC)

SPECIAL EVENT - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

An Evening with Sarah Fisher in Kalamazoo

Sarah will share her IndyCar driving experiences and
her new venture as an team owner.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Fetzer Center
Western Michigan Univ.

Follow this link for more information and early registration. (CLICK HERE)

Learn more about Sarah Fisher @ Her Official Website: http://www.sarahfisher.com/faq/faq.html

Sarah Fisher's profile on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Fisher

Newsletter -- October 2008 (.PDF)
Newsletter -- October 2008 (.DOC)

Newsletter -- February 2008 (.PDF)
Newsletter -- February 2008 (.DOC)

January Dinner Meeting & Tour - January 16, 2008

Benteler Automotive Corp. Manufacturing Plant
Galesburg, Michigan

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Newsletter -- January 2008 (.PDF)
Newsletter -- January 2008 (.DOC)

Tour of Benteler Automotive Corp.Manufacturing Plant
Date: January 16, 2008
Location:
Dinner: Time Out Lounge
400 E. Michigan Avenue
Galesburg, MI (mouse click HERE for map)
Cost:
Order from restaurant's menu
5:30 PM Registration and social Hour
6:00PM Dinner
7:30PM Tour -- (For those who are planning to attend the tour only, please plan to be at the Benteler plant by 7:15PM. Please use the front entrance by the flag poles.
Guest parking is located in front of the building)

RSVP by Monday, January 14, 2008.
(Indicate member's name, guest and company or student and school)
RSVP Contact: John Lobo (269) 342-3342 or JohnCLobo@Eaton.com


Benteler Automotive - Galesburg The Galesburg facility is one of fourteen Benteler Automotive plants located in North America. Automotive chassis weldments are produced on 13 production lines for use by GM, Ford and Chrysler LLC. Products range from trailing arms to front and rear subframes. The plant employs over 250 associates.

Our tour guides are Ted Robinson, Quality Engineer and Doug Dubai, Engineering Manager.

Benteler Automotive is part of Benteler AG, a privately held global automotive, steel and distribution company with sales of 5.6B Euros operating at 150 locations in 34 countries with a workforce of over 22,000 associates. Strong emphasis is placed on Continuous Improvement principles thru lean production and efficient processes.

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