Chairperson's Message, Thursday, September 19, 2002
Almost always, and as it should be, the incoming Chairpersons' message needs to start with acknowledgement of the stalwart dedication and work of past and present volunteers who consistently make the Philadelphia Chapter one of the envies of the world. (We received the honor of "Chapter of Excellence", or "Best Chapter in the World", in 1999-2000 under Jeff Waldman's Chairmanship.) We have over 80 years of tradition backing us in the materials industry, and no organization serves its community better than our Chapter. Everyone knows that the Philadelphia area is the original capital of the metals industry in this country, and that we have a bloodline that will never stop pumping.
The past year was very exciting for us as we strived to have new and different events happen, like the graduate student poster contest. This poster contest was the most enthusiastically talked about meeting change we have had in recent times. So, following this response, we open the year's program with a new and refreshingly different topic: Understanding Patents in Materials Engineering, by patent attorney Eric LaMorte. I have heard Eric present his talk and I can assure you that you will want to hear this presentation. If you don't feel you have any insider knowledge of patents, don't let the title scare you away from coming. The talk is for technical and non technical people alike. In Eric's world, toys constitute engineering. Come and see what I mean.
At ASM International "Leadership Days", which happens every summer (note that this is free leadership training for you), the Philadelphia Chapter gets the highest possible praise for the quality and comprehensive content of its annual yearbook. I request that you read your yearbook and distribute the extra copies that we have at every meeting to your associates. Also, please read my incoming Chairperson's message, which emphasizes our need for volunteer help. It is only through the participation of the whole that we succeed and maintain our admired worldly status. We have new and young committee chairpersons and directors this year to establish a program that is enticing to all. One of our Directors is Drexel University graduate student, Jonathan Thomas, whom I've asked to oversee our website. Also of Drexel University is the incomparable group of the Young Members Committee: Milan Ivosevic, Svetlana Dimovski, and Elizabeth Hoffman. If you thought the first annual graduate poster contest was great, wait till you see this year's event, when the best and brightest help run it!
Obviously, my message here is let's have an excitingly new and refreshingly young outlook to our Chapter. Please come out and support Opening Night. It will help us continue to be one of the best in the world! Don't forget that the networking and fellowship amongst Chapter members is an extremely valuable career tool; I know it has been for me.
Don Jordan
2002-2003 Chairperson
This Month's Meeting Features...
Dinner Menu - Soup du Jour, Fresh Garden Salad, Breast of Chicken Taylor, Peas with Mushrooms, Potato Rosette, Chocolait Parfait
Social Hour -- 6:00-7:00 p.m., Dinner -- 7:00 p.m.
Price -- $20.00, Retirees -- $12.00, Students -- $10.00
Technical Chairperson: Don Jordan, Solar Atmospheres, Inc.
Speaker: Eric LaMorte, LaMorte & Associates
Topic: Understanding Patents in Materials Engineering
Eric LaMorte is registered patent attorney and principal owner of the firm LaMorte & Associates. For the past 13 years Eric has practiced intellectual property law (Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights). In that time he has written over 1000 patents in most every field of technology, including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering and computer science. Eric has written patents for many Fortune 500 companies including AT&T, Lucent Technologies, ITT, Sony, Seimens and Harris Semiconductor. Throughout his career Eric has presented lectures to both corporations and the public informing them of all matters of intellectual property law. His most popular lecture is "How to Patent & Profit From Your Invention", which is heard by between 500-100 people annually. Eric has a BSME from Villanova, Class of 86, and a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall, Class of 89. He is a member of the Bars for the State of New Jersey, the State of Pennsylvania and the United States Patent Office.
An introduction describing what a patent is, and what is and is not patentable will be presented. Insight will be provided on how to side step competitors' patents and prevent competitors from side stepping your patent. The talk will emphasis patents Eric has written that relate to the field of materials engineering.
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.
MEI Course - "Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist"
When: Starts Tuesday, November 12, 2002
COURSE OVERVIEW:
The Liberty Bell Chapter of ASMI and the Greater Philadelphia Section of ASNT are announcing this year's MEI Course "Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist". The first class will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2002, and will run for 15 weeks at SPS Technologies. Information and applications will be in the October and November newsletters. The Career Development Committee is seeking volunteers to be instructors. Any instructor who would like to conduct the same class that they did when this course was offered in the past should contact Bob Rich or Fred Klock at 215 572 3485 or send e-mail to fklock@spstech.com.
Peco Nuclear Facility Tour - Oct. 22nd
A tour of the PECO Nuclear Facility in Limerick PA has been set up for Tuesday, October 22nd at 3 pm. It is open to all ASM members. Because of 9/11, visitors are no longer allowed into the reactor building itself. However, PECO has an excellent visitor center, including models and displays. We will be given a formal presentation, and there will be time for questions and answers. If you have a technical question you can even submit it in advance. The entire program is expected to last an hour and a half. The visitor center is no longer open to the general public it is only open by invitation. You must register at least a week in advance for this program, and you will be required to give your social security number when you do register. This is another security precaution. You should call or email Roger Jones to register at raj@solaratm.com. If you prefer not to email your social security number you can call Roger at 215-721-1502. Questions for PECO should be sent to Roger as well. PECO understands that many of us are PECO customers as well as PECO suppliers, and they plan to have technical personnel available to answer your questions.
Philadelphia Chapter Awards Announced at May Meeting 2002
| Adolph Schaefer Special Achievement Award | Alan Lawley |
| Outstanding Company Support Award | Hoeganaes |
| Young Member Award | Christopher Constable |
| Metallurgical Engineering Assistant's Award | Michael Moyer |
| Philadelphia Chapter Distinguished Service Award | Kenneth Moyer |
| Meritorious Service Award | John Sunderland |
| Delaware Valley Metals Man of the Year | John DeLuccia |
| President's Award | Scott Nyce |
| The following two awards will be presented in 2003: | |
| William Hunt Eisenman Award | Toni Brugger |
| Albert Sauveur Lecture Award | Charles McMahon |
The following four $1500.00 Scholarship Awards were announced at the May meeting:
AW (Doc) Grosvenor Scholarship - Steven Szewczyyk- Drexel University
Anthony Gallacio Scholarship - Elizabeth Hoffman- Drexel University
Joseph J. Weisser Memorial Scholarship - Beth Carroll- Drexel University
Charles F. Burns, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Ethan Hackett- Drexel University
2002 Postgraduate Poster Winners
The following three winners were announced at the May meeting:
Milan Ivosevic - Drexel University - $500.00
Nevin Naguib - Drexel University - $300.00
Jonathan Thomas - Drexel University - $200.00
WELCOME
Meeting Cancellation Notification
In the event of cancellation of a meeting due to inclement weather, we will broadcast the news as part of KYW News radio's (1060AM) Storm Center Service. ASM cancellations will be specifically announced when KYW airs community cancellations at :20 and :50 past each hour during the afternoon of the day of the meeting; ASM's name will be specifically mentioned, so listen for the name rather than an organization number as is used for schools.
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