Chairperson's Message, Thursday, April 10, 2003, Sustaining Members Night
*Note - this is the second Thursday so as not to conflict with religious holidays
The April meeting - Sustaining Members Night - is one of the most important Chapter events of the year. In addition to a fantastic and prestigious speaker, there is a Mini-Exposition by numerous Sustaining Members Companies where you can learn about their products and services. There also is the 2nd Annual Graduate Student Poster Contest. This night truly has something for everyone. And remember that this meeting is on the 2nd Thursday of the month (April 10th) not the traditional 3rd Thursday due to the Holidays.
We are pleased and honored to have as our Sustaining Member speaker, Anne Stevens, Vice President of North America Operations for Ford Motor Company. Her talk is on the challenges of launching a new vehicle. It is rare that we get an opportunity to view the new car model development process from the inside, so don't miss this night. As an exciting part of the Mini- Exposition, new Sustaining Member Company - Clemex - will have their company bus at Williamson's filled with metallurgical & analytical testing equipment.
I think it is safe to say again this month that this winter's weather has been terrible. But take heart because spring is one month nearer and we have two exciting entertainment events to look forward to. First we have the always fun and well attended Spring Dinner Dance on Saturday April 12th at the beautiful Old York Road Country Club in Springhouse. Then June 2nd is the joint Golf Outing with ASNT at Limekiln Golf Club. Come out and support your Chapter, network with colleagues, and have some fun!
Finally, students remember that we have a free $25 drawing for any full time student in attendance of our Chapter meeting. See you April 10th!
Don Jordan
2002-2003 Chairperson
This Month's Meeting Features...
Dinner Menu - Soup du Jour, Fresh Garden Salad, Chicken ala Campania, Baked Stuffed Potato, String Beans Lyonnaise, Ice Cream Cake w/Chocolate Sauce
Social Hour -- 5:30-7:00 p.m., Dinner -- 7:00 p.m.
Price -- $20.00, Retirees -- $12.00, Students -- $10.00
Technical Chairperson: Alan Lawley, Drexel University
Speaker: ANNE STEVENS, VP of North America Operations, Ford Motor Company
Topic: Technical & Human Challenges in a Vehicle Launch or Blood, Sweat & Tears
Anne Stevens was appointed vice president, North America Vehicle Operations, Ford Motor Company, on August 1, 2001. She is responsible for overseeing the operations of eight stamping and tool and die plants, and twenty-one assembly plants in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Previously, Stevens was vice president, North America Assembly Operations, a position she held since April 2001.
Stevens serves on the board of the UAW Family Service & Learning Center, the board of trustees at Drexel University and an advisory board for a graduate business program at Northwestern University. In 2000, she received the prestigious Shingo Leadership award and in 2001, an Outstanding Business Leader award from Northwood University. Stevens was recently named to Fortune Magazine's list of "50 Most Powerful Women In Business" and Crain's Magazine's "Most Influential Women."
Stevens joined Ford Motor Company in 1990 as a marketing specialist in the Plastic Products Division, Vehicle Exterior Systems. In 1992, she was named manager of the Quality Services Department at the division's Saline (Mich.) Plant. In 1995, Stevens became manufacturing manager for Plastic and Trim Products Operations. Later in the year, she was named plant manager at Ford's Enfield (England) Plant and became Ford's first female plant manager in Europe.
Stevens was successful in designing and obtaining approval for a major facility expansion and product change program at Enfield. This was a major step in securing the competitiveness of the plant that manufactures electronic instrumentation and major plastic automotive moldings.
In 1997, Stevens was named assistant vehicle line director, Small Car Vehicle Center, for Ford Automotive Operations in Dunton, England, with responsibility for Fiesta, Ka and Puma vehicles.
While in Britain, Stevens was a leader in the North London Regeneration effort through work on the North London Leadership Council, the Meridian Business Park Association, the North London Training Education Councils and the London Manufacturing Group, for which she served as Acting-Chair for six months. Also, she was elected for a two-year term as a Councilor for the London Region of the Confederation of British Industries and served on the advisory boards of Middlesex University Business School and Tavistock Institutes.
Stevens returned to the U.S. to assume the post of director of the Manufacturing Business Office for Ford in North America. In this position, she was responsible for capacity planning, new program coordination for manufacturing, business and manufacturing labor strategy. Stevens also served for 15 months as an executive director in Vehicle Operations in North America.
Before joining Ford, Stevens held various engineering, manufacturing and marketing positions at Exxon Chemical Co.
Born December 3, 1948, in Reading, Pennsylvania, Stevens holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia and did graduate work at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She is married and has two children.
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.
THE 16th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Hosted By The Greater Philadelphia Section of ASNT will be a joint outing with the Liberty Bell Chapter of ASM International
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Monday, June 2, 2003
Registration - 7:00 a.m. • Golf - 8:00 a.m. (Shotgun Start) • Buffet - 1:30 p.m.
at the LIMEKILN GOLF CLUB - 1776 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, PA
The 16th Annual Golf Tournament has been scheduled and reservations are now being taken. The cost of this outing is only $80.00, if paid by May 12, 2003, $85.00 if paid after May 12, 2003. Price includes golf fees, golf cart, buffet, refreshments, and prizes.
Hole Sponsors are being sought for this event at all holes. The cost of becoming a Hole Sponsor is only $80.00. A "Sponsor Sign" is included in the cost and will be displayed at your hole.
RSVP: Golf/Hole Sponsor by Saturday, May 16, 2003
Make Checks Payable to "Greater Philadelphia Section of ASNT"
NOTE: Payment required by May 12, 2003 for discount. No refunds for Golf & Buffet after May 23, 2003.
Return to: Anthony Gatti - Kingsbury, Inc., 10385 Drummond Road; Philadelphia, PA 19154
Contact Golf Committee for Reservation form: Vince Roding (610) 461-6238, Fred Klock (215) 572-3485, Anthony Gatti (215) 824-4000
Directions to Limekiln Golf Club: Limekiln Golf Club is located in Horsham Township, Pennsylvania, on Limekiln Pike (Rt.#152), 1/2 mile north of Horsham Rd. (Rt.#463). Heading north, the driveway is on the right side of Limekiln Pike, across from Whitemarsh Memorial Park. The easiest way to Limekiln Golf Club from anywhere in the tri-state Philadelphia area is by way of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
EASTBOUND: Traveling eastbound on the PA Turnpike from the west or south (via the Blue Route; Rt. 476), exit the turnpike at Fort Washington (exit 26). After paying the toll, take the 309 Expressway north to the Norristown Rd. exit. Turn right on Norristown Road, and go 1/2 mile to the first traffic light, Tennis Ave. Turn left, and follow Tennis Ave. until it ends at Limekiln Pike (Rt. 152). Turn left on Limekiln Pike, go about 2 miles, through the large intersection at Horsham Rd. (463), until you see the entrance to the golf club on your right.
WESTBOUND: Traveling westbound on the PA Turnpike from the east (including NJ), exit the turnpike at Willow Grove (exit 27). After paying the toll, take Rt. 611 north. Follow Rt. 611 for 2 miles to Horsham Rd (Rt. 463). Horsham Rd. (Rt. 463) only goes to the left off 611, and is just past the Days Inn, and just before a Wendy's. Turn left on 463, and follow aprox. 4 miles to Limekiln Pike (Rt. 152). Turn right on Limekiln Pike (Rt. 152), and the entrance to the golf club is 1/2 mile on the right.
FROM EASTERN BUCKS CO. VIA COUNTY LINE RD.: Traveling westbound on County Line Rd., cross 611 and go 2 more miles to Chestnut Lane. Chestnut Lane only goes to the left off County Line Rd., and is just before several large power lines overhead. Make a left on Chestnut Lane, and follow to the first intersection, Limekiln Pike. Go left on Limekiln Pike, and the Golf Club entrance is 1/2 mile on the left.
ASM Spring Dinner Dance
This year's ASM Spring Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, April 12th at the Old York Road Country Club starting at 6:00 pm. Please reserve this date on your calendars. If you would like to become a Sponsor for this occasion, please contact Melissa Morris at mmm@solaratm.com
April Poster Contest
On April 10th, before our general meeting, the Liberty Bell chapter will hold our second poster contest for graduate students in our area. Last year's contest was a great success and we hope to build upon that for this year.
We will be offering cash prizes again, $500 for first place, $300 for second & $200 for third. Due to space limitations, we will need applicants to pre-register before the contest. Please contact Scott Nyce at 215-721-1502 x219 or dsn@solaratm.com.
ASM Scholarships
Philadelphia "Liberty Bell" Chapter is offering its scholarships again this year. For undergraduates, there are 4 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. For postgraduates, we are sponsoring our second poster contest with cash prizes. High school students, there is the ASM Materials Camp. This is a weeklong program at Materials Park, Ohio, all expenses paid!
For an application or information on any of these programs, contact Scott Nyce at 215-721-1502 x219 or dsn@solaratm.com.
All applications for the undergraduate scholarships must be received no later than March 1st, 2003. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!
WELCOME
Upcoming Events. . .
| 4-10-2003 | Thursday |
April Meeting - Sustaining Members Night 5:00 pm *Note - this is the second Thursday so as not to conflict with religious holidays |
| 4-12-2003 | Saturday | Spring Dinner Dance, Old York Road Country Club 6:00 pm |
| 5-15-2003 | Thursday | May Meeting - Honors & Past Chairpersons Night 6:00 pm |
| 6-2-2003 | Monday | Golf Outing - Limekiln Golf Club |
| 6-18-2003 | Wednesday |
Executive Committee Planing Meeting for 2003-04 6:00 pm Location to be determined. |
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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