Chairperson's Message for Thursday, January 17, 2002, National Officers Night
As Redd Foxx used to say, this is the big one! It's the time of year when ASM sends the big guns to Philadelphia so they can hear what's been going on in our chapter, and to give us a chance to have the ASMI President talk to us about what's going on at the national, and now international, levels.
This year presents some unusual situations. First, of course, is the new state of the world. Dr. Gordon Geiger, ASMI President for 2001-2002, has spent a considerable part of his career in the steel industry. It will be most enlightening to hear his perspective on the changes to world markets in the short and long terms. From an ASMI perspective, another change concerns the national leadership. By the time of the meeting, we probably won't know who Mike DeHaemer's successor will be. However, it will certainly be fun to ask!
This is also a good time to take a mid-year look at our committee activities and see how we're doing. The first half of the year saw a considerable amount of progress in our young member and scholarship activities, particularly with Drexel University. Scott Nyce, Ken Moyer, Michelle Morris, and Don Jordan have done a tremendous job, with the assistance of Jeff Waldman and John DeLuccia, and we look forward to building on their efforts for the rest of this year. The advertising and yearbook committees are hitting full speed and by the January meeting the information for next year's book will be in the hands of the advertisers. The sustaining members committee has two activities coming up, with our annual appreciation luncheon and sustaining members' night in April. And, as always, entertainment is busy planning the Phantoms game on January 12 (call Mike Drakeley at 215-721-1502 for tickets) and the Spring Fling dance (date to be announced). I also do not intend to slight those committees that weren't mentioned; there are a considerable number of committees who work consistently throughout the year without having the single "big event", but who nevertheless provide valuable support to the chapter. To all our volunteers, thank you.
Which brings me to a final point. Selections for next year's committees will begin in January and continue until the open slots are filled. I encourage anyone who is interested in chairing or serving on a committee to contact either myself (215.641.8849) or Don Jordan (215.721.1502). Experience is not necessary; enthusiasm is!
As usual, I would like to encourage all ASM Philadelphia Chapter members to attend the January 17, 2002 meeting and take advantage of the comradeship of the materials community. Hope to see you there!
John Janiszewski
2002 Chairperson
This Month's Meeting Features...
Dinner Menu - French Onion Soup, Fresh Garden Salad, Roasted Top Sirloin of Beef, Baked Stuffed Potato, String Beans Almondine, Chocolate Parfait
Social Hour -- 6:00-7:00 p.m., Dinner -- 7:00 p.m.
Price -- $18.00, Retirees -- $9.00, Students -- $7.00
Technical Chairperson: Mr. John Janiszewski, LTK Engineering Services
Speaker: Dr. Gordon Geiger, ASM International 2001-2002 President
Topic: Management Topics in the Steel Industry
Dr. Gordon H. Geiger is Chairman of the Board and CEO of Qualitech Steel Corporation, Indianapolis, Ind. He earned his B.Eng. degree in metallurgy from Yale University in 1959. He received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in metallurgy and materials science at Northwestern University in 1961 and 1964, respectively.
Dr. Geiger worked for Allis-Chalmers and for Jones and Laughlin Steel Company before joining the University of Wisconsin as an assistant professor of metallurgical engineering in 1965. After becoming associate professor, he moved to the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he became professor in 1971. In 1973 he joined the University of Arizona as professor and department head of metallurgical engineering. He trained over 50 graduate students, published several textbooks, and consulted for industry and government. He chaired an advisory committee to the U.S. Congress dealing with the financial and technological needs of the steel industry.
After 15 years of teaching, Dr. Geiger returned to industry as an internal consultant at Inland Steel and as a vice president of Chase Manhattan Bank. From 1983 to 1993 he served as vice president of North Star Steel, helping it grow from three to six plants, and as senior vice president of Cargill, North Star Steel's parent company, in charge of Cargill's Research and Quality Management programs.
In 1993 he left North Star and Cargill to start a new company. Qualitech Steel was incorporated in 1995. A state-of-the-art special quality steel bar mill in Pittsboro, Ind., and a plant to produce a new source of iron for melting iron carbide, in Corpus Christi, Texas are currently under construction. Start-up is expected in July.
A member of ASM since 1955, Dr. Geiger was elected Fellow in 1982. He was honored with ASM's BradleyStoughton Award for Young Teachers in 1972. He was the 1984 Alpha Sigma Mu Lecturer, and is an ASM Life Member. He has served the society on the Long Range Planning Committee (1972-77), the Editorial Board for "Ironmaking and Steelmaking" (1978-80), and the Finance Committee (1987-98).
Dr. Geiger maintains professional memberships in a number of societies, including TMS-AIME, where he served as president in 1992. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors of Pacific Iron Carbide Corporation and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Topic: How A New Steel Company Started -- The history and process followed to start Qualitech Steel will be described.
Spouses and guests are invited and welcome. This meeting will be held at Williamson Restaurant, Easton Road, Horsham, PA. Reservations are necessary - Call: (215) 643-3369 (OH-DE-FOX), or you may register using our online form. Please don't call if you have already reserved via this web site LINK.
January Exec./Oper. Committee Meeting Invitation
The Chapter leadership has decided to extend a special invitation to all Chapter members who are interested in active participation in Chapter committees to attend the January 17, 2002 Executive/Operating Committee meeting. Dr. Gordon Geiger, the current President of ASM International, and Karen Williams, Senior Manager of Chapter Relations, will attend the meeting as part of their visit to the Chapter. This meeting will present an opportunity to hear a series of committee reports. These reports will provide more detail on the present status of chapter activities than is normally visible.
The Executive/Operating Committee meeting will start with a half-hour social at 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be served at 1:30. The committee reports will begin at 2:30 and will finish in time for the evening social hour at 6:00. The meeting will be held at Williamson's Restaurant.
Anyone who intends to attend this luncheon should notify Rob DeKalb at 215-542-7600. Please call the chapter hotline (215-OH-DE-FOX) to make your dinner reservations.
Bus Boosts Student Attendance
This year ASM is making a push to increase student attendance. At the October meeting the chapter provided a bus from Drexel University to the Williamson Restaurant and back. The result was that 20 students from Drexel attended the meeting. As a result, at the November board meeting a decision was made to provide a bus for the balance of the year. For the January, February, March, April, and May meetings the chapter will have a bus available to transport students from Drexel University as well as The University of Pennsylvania to the meetings. If you need more information please contact Professor Jeff Waldman at Drexel, 215-895-2331.
Blue Angels Pilot to Speak at April Meeting
Commander Wm Scott Moyer has agreed to speak at the April Sustaining Members Night meeting. Cdr. Moyer is is native of North Wales and a graduate of North Penn High School. He will speak about his experience in Desert Storm, Kosovo, and his tours with the Navy's Blue Angels.
Is Your File at ASM International Correct?
Do you have any questions about your ASM status. Did you change your address, your employer, etc. You can now change your own ASM records by accessing the ASM Website at www.asminternational.org. Also, please let our membership chairperson, Al Singmaster know. Al is at 610-687-4970 or at alsing@gatewaynet.
Want to Help?
All of our ASM committees at the Philadelphia Chapter would welcome your participation. Are you interested in Career Development, Yearbook or Newsletter, Entertainment, Scholarship or any of the other chapter activities. Please feel free to call our Chairperson John Janiszewski at 215-641-8849 to discuss your interests or simply to express your willingness to get more involved. John can also be reached at janiszewski@ltk.com. You should also feel free to approach any of the officers, directors, or committee chairpersons. If you don't know who, just ask.
ASM Philadelphia Scholarships
The Philadelphia Chapter currently awards five scholarships each year of up to $1500 each. A one page essay is required as part of the application. This year's deadline is March 1st. Contact Scott Nyce at 215-721-1502 for additional information.
WELCOME
The Philadelphia Chapter of ASM and all its members welcome the following new members or transferred members to the chapter:
Solar Atmospheres Opens New Facility
ASM 2001 President Aziz Asphanhani, FASM (left), and Solar Atmospheres president Bob Hill cut the ribbon at the grand opening of its new facility in Hermitage, PA in August. The plant features a 24 ft. vacuum furnace with a load capacity of up to 50,000 lbs.
Hockey Game Set for Jan. 12th
Although we are expecting a sellout, there may be a possibility of either a few remaining tickets or some cancellations for the Phantoms hockey game on Saturday January 12th. If you are interested you can call Mike Drakely at 215-721-1502 x 203. The cost is $13.
Dinner Dance Set for April 13th
The date for this year's dinner dance has been set for Saturday April 13th. It will again be held at the Old Your Road Country Club, which was also our host last year. Mark your calendars and watch your newsletter for more details.
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