IEEE Seattle Section
Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Tuesday,
December 12, 2000
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30
p.m.
Place: Seattle
University, Bannan 215
900
Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Attendees: John Nierenberg, Sheri Rees,
Rich Christie, Curtis Lu, Steve Brown, Al Moser, Duane Carlson, John Thompson,
Janet O’Neil, Leonard Carlson, Erik Godo, Karen Pavletich
Chair’s Report - John Nierenberg:
·
John got the financial report in to headquarters
on time.
·
Was
contacted by Alexander Mamishev regarding his search for financial support for
his team’s entry into the FIRST robotics competition.
·
We
discussed a recent e-mail about irregularities in how Student Branch counselors
are chosen.
Vice Chair’s Report - Sheri Rees
·
We
discussed possible venues for the Spring banquet and price range. The Chateau
Ste Michelle site of two years ago was popular. Will also look into Medieval
Camlin. About $30 was deemed acceptable. We also discussed moving the date from
the traditional third Thursday of May.
Secretary’s Report - Al Moser
·
Last
month’s minutes were discussed and amended.
·
The
calendar was passed around as well as a partially updated roster for further
markup.
·
The
PE Refresher course is on track and has a Web presence, with a link from the
text publisher’s home page.
Treasurer’s Report - Rich Christie
·
Rich
reviewed the treasurer’s report
·
We
will be getting a booth for Engineer’s Week.
PACE Report - Steve Brown
·
Steve
presented to the UW branch president a $700 check for sponsoring two tables at
UW’s upcoming S-PAC.
·
The
IEEE booth at the Engineer’s Week fair needs to have a good display gimmick to
get people to stop. Janet O’Neil has a good EMC video. Rich Christie has a
Power Engineering recruiting video.
Northcon -
·
Rob
Tiplin was not present. John N. reported on his behalf that the Northcon books
are still in the process of liquidation..
Standing Chair Report - Duane Carlson, Leonard
Carlsen, Karen Pavletich
·
Len
is looking at starting a Life Member’s club in the Seattle Section. He
mentioned that the prize for the student paper contest comes from the Life
Member committee and will be increased this year.
·
Karen
met with Heather Baumgard at Puget Sound Energy to get financial support for
the Future Cities competition.
·
Karen
hasn’t gotten a response to her request for nominations for the PSEC awards
program. We discussed ways to make the process more proactive and earlier in
the season.
·
Duane
is making a list of companies as part of his industry relations duties. He also
reported that the Industrial Applications conference will be coming to Seattle
on Oct. 3-8, 2004. Duane and Erling Hesla will be serving on the local
committee.
Student Chapters -
·
UW
- Curtis Lu reported on a technical talk that AvenueA sponsored. They also held
a Poker Night. An officer election is coming up in the new year. They will also
be trying to hold an S-TAC to be coordinated with the College of Engineering’s
Engineering Week in April. Pizza Feed plans are still pending.
Chapter Reports
·
Circuits
– This week’s meeting is about a zero oil and lubricant engine.
·
EMC
– Janet reported on recent meetings. In September there was a 4 hour tutorial.
In October EMC provided a speaker for Milwaukee, but turnout was poor. In
November the session focused on a product launch. January’s meeting will focus
on emergent EMC standards. March’s meeting will have Lynne Green talking about
EMC and signal integrity. In April, an FAA representative will talk about
recent lightning effects on aircraft. The EMC society needs to find a new
meeting place.
·
Ocean
Engineering – Sheri reported that the November meeting focused on restoring a
man made island near Everett.
Old Business - none
New Business - none
Meeting Adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Submitted
by
Al Moser