Philadelphia Liberty Bell Chapter Monthly Newsletter for Thursday, March 15, 2001

Chairperson's Message for March, 2001

This message will represent my first official act as Chairman of the Liberty Bell Chapter. As he told us last month, Bob Hill has relocated out of the area and had to relinquish his duties for the balance of the chapter year. The bad news is that Bob will not be as readily available to guide my metamorphosis into Chairman. The good news, if there is any, is that Bob had a great team in place and the Chapter activities will continue to function without a hitch. I am continually surprised by the talent and enthusiasm of our volunteers in this Chapter. Whether involved in program planning, putting together communications such as this newsletter, running our education programs, or providing social programs where we can let our hair down, our members gladly put in long hours to keep the Liberty Bell Chapter the "best of the best" within ASM International.

Last month, Roger Jones provided the second of our heat treating-related programs for this year. His talk, focusing on the equipment and procedures used in vacuum heat treating, provided an excellent complement to Bill Jones's October presentation on the future of vacuum heat treating. This month's program represents the second in our mid-year sequence of awards presentations. Craig Clauser of Consulting Engineers, Inc. is this year's recipient of the Albert Sauveur award and will provide an insight into failure analysis as it applies to the litigation field.

This message would be incomplete without mentioning some of the recreational activities that are on the schedule. We try to schedule a variety of activities that will appeal to all of our members. Our annual Spring Dinner Dance will be held on March 31 at the Old York Road Country Club in Spring House, PA. Rob DeKalb and his committee have planned a first-class, memorable evening at a great facility. When spring arrives and outdoor activities are again pleasant, the Chapter will sponsor a night at the Reading Phillies. For further information, look in this newsletter or call Rob at 215-542-7600.

I would like to personally encourage every Chapter member to attend the social events and take this opportunity to get to know other members in a different, social setting. We hope to see all of you at both of these events.

John Janiszewski
2001-2002 Chairperson

This Month's Meeting Features...

Dinner Menu - Fresh Fruit Cup, Caesar Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Glazed Belgium Carrots, Broccoli Hollandaise, Ice Cream Croquette

Social Hour -- 6:00-7:00 p.m., Dinner -- 7:00 p.m.
Price -- $17.00, student/retirees -- $7.00

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.

Technical Chairperson: Mr. Edwin Neu, Forensic Sciences, Inc.

Sponsors: Carpenter Specialty Alloys and Laboratory Testing Inc.

Speaker: Mr. Craig D. Clauser of Consulting Engineering, Inc.

Topic: Failure Analysis

Craig D. Clauser, P.E., is Vice President of Consulting Engineers & Scientists, Inc., in Malvern, PA, a forensic engineering firm. He received a Bachelor of Science (1969) and a Master of Science (1971) from Lehigh University in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the states of Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey.

Mr. Clauser began his professional career with Westinghouse Electric Corporation-Power Generation Division, in Lester, Pennsylvania, where he worked in the areas of material characterization and failure analysis. His work involved super alloys and corrosion resistant materials. Electron optics and fracture mechanics were utilized intensively in component failure analysis. From Westinghouse, Mr. Clauser went to Phoenix Steel Corporation, where he worked in the areas of quality control and process metallurgy. He served as Technical Director for the corporation. Electric furnace melting, ladle metallurgy, continuous casting and ingot bottom pouring technology were used in producing the company's plate and seamless tube products. Mr. Clauser was extensively involved in the development of processes for producing clean steel and the development of armor plate. Most recently, he has been employed by Consulting Engineers & Scientists, Inc., where a major portion of his work involves material failure analysis of matters which may potentially become involved in litigation.

Failure Analysis

Mr. Clauser's lecture will address the topic of Material Failure Analysis. Basic principles of failure analysis will be addressed. These principles will be illustrated through the description of a number of the more interesting investigations in which the speaker has been involved.

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.

Sustaining Member Thank You Luncheon

A Sustaining Member Thank You Luncheon will be held on March 29 at Williamson's Restaurant from 12:00 noon until 1:15 p.m. This is a special luncheon to show appreciation for those Sustaining Member companies and institutions who help support the chapter activities. Those organizations planning to attend can bring as their guest the President, Owner or other Principal Officer. This luncheon is a great opportunity for those organizations to network with other companies within the Chapter to help promote future ventures. Contact Phil DeHennis at 215-721-1502 or by email for reservations to attend.

Sustaining Member Night & Mini-Expo

The Philadelphia "Liberty Bell" Chapter of ASM International will once again hold a Mini-exposition. The expo will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2001 at Williamson's Restaurant in Horsham, PA. All Sustaining Members are encouraged to display their products and services. We need your response by April 17th. Contact Phil DeHennis at 215-721-1502 or by email for a reservation form to confirm your place at the expo. Those members who do not already have a Sustaining Membership, you are welcome to apply and take full advantage of this wonderful opportunity to promote your company.

Annual Spring Dinner Dance

Plans are in full swing for our annual Spring Dinner Dance. Come on out and join us for an evening of fine dining, dancing, and door prizes. This year's dinner will be held at beautiful Old York Road Country Club in Springhouse, PA on March 31st at 7:00 P.M. Anyone interested please contact Robert DeKalb at 215-542-7600. The cost is $45 per person.

Also coming up on May 23rd is our annual golf outing at Pinecrest Country Club. Make your reservations by contacting Glenn Derstine at Laboratory Testing at 800-219-9095.

Professional Development

There will be a tour of the Robert Wooler Company on Wed. May 2nd from 6 to 8 pm. The Robert Wooler Company is a commercial heat treater. They are located at 1755 Susquehanna Road in Dresher. If you have questions or if you need directions, please contact either Roger Jones at 215-721-1502 or Rob DeKalb at 215-542-7600. For additional information on the Robert Wooler Company, refer to their advertisement on the back cover of your ASM Liberty Bell Chapter yearbook.

Attention Students!!

We will be giving a $25 cash door prize for all full-time students (members or guests), at each of our regular monthly dinner meetings. Just let us know at the registration table and you could be our lucky winner! Come out and join us. We'd love to have you!

Website Update

The Liberty Bell Chapter is pleased to announce a new service to its membership. A careers section has been added to our website at www.asm-philadelphia.com/career.html. You can look for a new job opening, students can post their interest in internships or coops, and employers can advertise job openings to local members and affiliates. Your listing can include up to 50 words, including any links to resumes or company information. The Careers section was designed and developed by our Webmaster, Russ Risko of AdSpeak. We appreciate this new section and hope our members, sustaining member companies and local students find it useful.

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