ASM International Philadelphia Liberty Bell Chapter Newsletter for Thursday, May 19, 2005, Honors & Past Charimen Night

Incoming Chairperson's Message
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Honors & Past Charimen Night

As Spring arrives, another ASM year ends and a new one begins for the Philadelphia "Liberty Bell" Chapter. Much as we have for the last 86 years, we will continue to work towards the betterment of the materials science and engineering industries: supporting, educating, networking and fellowshipping with each other in order that we all might grow in our respective professions and lives.

So what's different about this coming 2005-06 season? Plenty. The Liberty Bell Chapter is about to hold its first ever Materials Camp at Drexel University, hopefully one of many to come. The future leaders of our profession will be attending this camp, and it falls on us to show them that the science of materials would make worthy pursuit for a life's work. It also falls on us to make sure that the Camp has everything it needs to accomplish this task, and to this end, we must collectively support this endeavor, both financially and with our time, knowledge and energy.

Another difference this year will be the schedule of events. National Officer's Night will fall in November this year, rather than January, giving our Chapter one of the first opportunities to meet the incoming President of ASM International.

On a much smaller scale, I personally am privileged (and just slightly terrified) to have been selected the local Chairperson for this year. Because of my relative youth and inexperience, I cannot help but feel entirely inadequate for the task set before me. Nevertheless, in my brief tenure with the Executive Committee, I have been continually impressed both by the tradition in which the history of this Chapter is steeped and the innovation with which its leaders guide it. I have no doubt that this leadership team's wealth of experience and knowledge will be there throughout this year to support and guide me in this immense undertaking.

More importantly, I am confident that we will together continue to find ways to serve the materials community and our members as individuals. As always, we hope to see some new faces at the monthly meetings, social events and educational courses, so bring a friend or co-worker. In addition, believe it or not, your knowledge and experience is needed on the Executive and Operating teams.

So volunteer now. You can thank us later.

Travis Nelson
2005-06 Chairperson

This Month's Meeting Features...

Dinner Menu: Baked Salmon in Dill Sauce, Beef Burgundy w/Two Grain Rice, Breast of Chicken Mornay, Stuffed Shells, Waldorf Salad, Potatoes au Gratin, Peas with Mushrooms, Fresh Fruit Watermelon Boat, Beverage & Rolls, Chocolate Mousse.

Social Hour -- 6:00-7:00 p.m., Dinner -- 7:00 p.m.

Price -- $23.00, Retirees -- $15.00, Students -- $12.00

Technical Chairperson: Roger Jones, Solar Atmospheres, Inc.

Meeting Sponsors: Donovan Heat Treating, Vacuum Furnace Systems, Air Products

This Month's Meeting Topic...

ASM members who have devoted their time and energy to the Liberty Bell Chapter will be thanked at the Honors and Past Chairmen Night.

The Awards Committee selects the award recipients, the Chapter Chairperson makes his selection for the Presidentâs Award and the Scholarship Committee chooses the Scholarship winners.

The contributions of Chapter members and Past Chairmen are recognized at this final general meeting of the year.

Meeting Registration -- Spouses and guests are invited and welcome. This meeting will be held at Williamson Restaurant, Easton Road, Horsham, PA. Reservations are necessary - you may register using our online form, or if you do not have access to the website, or if you have a large group attending, please contact Rob DeKalb at 215-542-7600 to register. Please don't call if you have already reserved via this web site LINK.

Sponsor A Student

ASM Liberty Bell Chapter Materials Camp

The Liberty Bell Chapter is conducting a one-week camp being hosted at Drexel University from June 27th - July 1st, 2005. We are seeking supporters to sponsor a student ($250) or provide any other level of support. Sponsors will be invited to attend the Graduation Ceremony Luncheon on Friday, July 1, 2005. Student sponsorship is key in enabling the Liberty Bell Chapter to continue offering a high quality Materials Camp, so we appreciate your consideration and contributions.

For information on sponsorship, please contact by June 15, 2005:
Dr. Ronald Smith, FASM
Materials Resources International
811 W. Fifth Street, Lansdale, PA 19446
215-631-7111 x 102
rsmith@materialsresources.com

Welcome New Members

M. A. El Sherif, Photonics on Fiber Devices Inc.
William F. Ford, Penn Manufacturing Inc.
Wade Krejdovsky, Morgan Construction
Erin Murcko, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Div.
Anthony Rutkowski, Sunoco Inc.

Upcoming Events. . .

2-17-05, Thursday, Eisenman Award Night: The Business of Putting Things Together, Williamson Restaurant, Horsham, PA 6:00 pm

3-17-05, Thursday, Albert Sauveur Night: Materials Technologies & Trends on Boeing Aircraft, Williamson Restaurant, Horsham, PA 6:00 pm

4-5-05 thru 4-7-05, Tues-Thurs, Delaware Valley Science Fairs Fort Washington Expo Center

4-21-05, Thursday, Sustaining Members Night: Quality Systems & Their Application in the Dale Earnhardt Engine Shop, Williamson Restaurant, Horsham, PA 6:00 pm

4-23-05, Saturday, Spring Dinner Dance, Old York Road Country Club 6:00 pm

5-19-05, Thursday, Honors & Past Chairmen Night: Awards & Honors, Williamson Restaurant, Horsham, PA 6:00 pm

6-05, Monday, 18th Annual Golf Outing, Limekiln Golf Club, 1776 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, PA, 8:00 am

6-27 to 7-1-05, Mon-Fri, Materials Camp, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

The 18th 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 6, 2005

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 18th Annual Golf Tournament has been scheduled and reservations are now being taken. The cost of this outing is only $85.00, if paid by May 20, 2005, $90.00 if paid after May 23, 2005. 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 $85.00. A "Sponsor Sign" is included in the cost and will be displayed at your hole.

Golf Outing Reservation, Limekiln Golf Club, Monday, June 6, 2005
RSVP: Golf/Hole Sponsor by Monday, May 23, 2005
Cost: $85:00 - Golf & Buffet ______ (Number); $85:00 - Hole Sponsor ______

Foursome:
Name: ______________________________ Name: _______________________________
Name: ______________________________ Name: _______________________________
Amount Enclosed: __________ Checks Payable to "Greater Philadelphia Section of ASNT"

NOTE: Payment required by May 20, 2005 for discount. No refunds for Golf & Buffet after May 27, 2005. Return to: Anthony Gatti - Kingsbury, Inc., 10385 Drummond Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154

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.

Reading Phillies Game

A trip to see a Reading Phillies game is scheduled for Wednesday, July 27th 2005. We have 50 tickets reserved in the 3rd base picnic area. These are great seats with a great view of the entire field. BBQ Chicken, BBQ Ribs, Hot Dogs, Baked Ziti, BBQ Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Lemonade, and Iced Tea will be served buffet style from 6:00-8:00PM, and the game starts at 7:05PM. The cost is $22 per person. Beer is available, but must be purchased separately.

This will be a joint venture with the Lehigh Valley and South Central PA chapters as well as the Liberty Bell Chapter of ASM, and there are only 50 seats available, so call Rob DeKalb at 215-542-7600 or Jamie Jones at 215-721-1502 to sign up now!

2005 Scholarship Winners

AW (Doc) Grosvenor Scholarship
Stephen Niezgoda - Drexel University

Anthony Gallacio Scholarship -
Madeline Flynn - Villanova University

Joseph J. Weisser Memorial Scholarship -
Anthony Coratolo - Drexel University.

Support Your Local Chapter

by advertising in the 2004-2005 Liberty Bell Chapter Yearbook. Please contact Mike Drakeley at 215-721-1502 x 213 or mjd@solaratm.com to reserve your space..

Changes To Your Membership Information

Any Chapter Member who needs to make a change to their membership listing or to their company affiliation listing must call Membership Service, ASM International at 1-800-336-5152 or use the ASM website at www.asminternational.org. This will permanently update your information.

We depend on ASM International to receive our updated mailing list for this newsletter. So please do not sent information to the return address on this newsletter.

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.

Do you have news...

that should be shared with the other members of the "Liberty Bell" Chapter? If so, please email your info to Anna Whitehead at aj.whitehead@att.net. Be sure to add the phrase "Item to add to the ASM Chapter newsletter" in the subject line. We'll be sure to include it in the next monthly Chapter newsletter.

For more info about the ASM Liberty Bell Chapter. . .

Contact Chapter Chairperson Travis M. Nelson at 215-631-7111 x 103 or email: tnelson@materialsresources.com.

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