FLUID POWER SOCIETY

OKLAHOMA CHAPTER - 63

JANUARY 2001 NEWSLETTER

FLUID POWER SOCIETY

The International Organization for Fluid Power and Motion

Control Professionals

CHAPTER OFFICERS

PRESIDENT: Larry Biddle (918) 756-1792

Certification Plus

certplus@hotmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT: John Quisenberry (405) 236-8065

Berendsen Fluid Power

jquisenbry@aol.com

SECRETARY: Bob Shumate (405) 943-3316

Motion Industries

Bobkatshum@aol.com

TREASURER: Steve Earl (918) 878-4897

NORDAM Manufacturing Division

searl@nordam.com

FLUID POWER SOCIETY

MISSION STATEMENT

To further the technology pertaining to fluid power and

motion control, and to advance the professionalism of

those working in the fluid power and motion control field.

- NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT -

2001 has arrived and the same fast pace of 2000 hasn’t slowed a bit. Our country finally has a new president elect, and that’s a good thing. Business is brisk, the economy is still strong, and new innovative ideas are flourishing.

The past two years have proven to be good ones for our chapter and I know the future will only be better. It has been an honor and pleasure serving as your President. It has been a joy to work with so many fine IFPS members in the great state of Oklahoma. I appreciate everyone’s help during my tenure. Thank you for the opportunity to serve. I will continue to help in whatever capacity I’m needed.

At the January 23, 2001 meeting we will be electing a great slate of new officers for the year. I hope everyone can attend and let’s get the new year off to a great start.

· Visit the October (2000 Manufacture's Directory) issue of the Fluid Power Journal:

Page 45 for Industry Directory for Internet Addresses

- Treasurer’s Note -

During tenure as treasurer, I have expressed a desire for our

chapter to establish a scholarship fund for fluid power students.

At this point, however, the chapter’s monetary resources have

been limited. Listed below are a few ideas on generating

scholarship funds and would be interested in your ideas.

Let’s discuss this issue further at the January meeting.

1) Newsletter Employment Advertisements

I was approached by an organization inquiring about the

prospects of listing employment opportunities in our

newsletter for a fee. I have contacted several other

organizations about this opportunity with positive results.

2) Newsletter Business Advertisements

The opportunity for businesses to advertise their company,

products, services, training classes, educational

literature, etc.

3) Newsletter Salesman Numbers

List local and region salesmen numbers, e-mail addresses,

business card, etc.

This is a great opportunity to establish a scholarship fund for

developing local talent with newsletter generated income.

Mark Your Calendar and Plan to Attend our January Meeting

Tuesday January 23, 2001

6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Social time

Pizza and soda compliments of Eaton Corp.

7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Meeting

Eaton Corporation

Hydraulics Division

8701 North Harrison

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 275-5500

· See Enclosed Map

8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Eaton Presentation

(Plant manager Jay Venzin)

Plant tour

Main interest (VIS motor)

· A great tune-up for the Activity:

Press release “Valve In Star”

Located at web site http://hydraulics.eaton.com/index.html

Click on Press Releases

Click on VIS (Valve in Star)

· RSVP by January 19, 2001

Call or e-mail John Quisenberry

(405) 236-8065

jquisenbry@aol.com

- NOTES AND MINUTES -

Minutes from November 14, 2000 Meeting

Meeting was held at Advanced Technology Research Center,

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Thirty-eight

people attended with a catered dinner served on location. The

staff and IFPS members at OSU contributed greatly toward this

successful meeting. Presentation was provided by Larry Kuziak,

President of the National Fluid Power Society on the role of the

Society and Industry trends.

Introductions: Larry Biddle, local chapter president made

pertinent introductions.

Treasurer’s Report: Current account balance is $372.00

New Business: Nominations for officer elections made

and seconded. Elections will be conducted

at the January meeting. Date and locations

will be advised.

Announcements: None

Adjourned: 9:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS - TENTATIVE

January 23, 2001 Changing of the Officer elections

Guards

Eaton presentation

Plant tour

March 20, 2001 Technical Item Issue is

discussion item.

Need your input on

particular needs.

May 22, 2001 TBD TBD

Need your input!

EDUCATION - CERTIFICATION - PROFESSIONALISM

Visit the Fluid Power Society Web Site:

http://www.ifps.org

Chapter and member information, industry links, activities, current

seminars, conferences, review sessions, test schedules, this

newsletter, chapter officers, chapter members, certification pre tests,

chat rooms, and much more can be accessed on this web site.

· SEE OUR OWN OKLAHOMA CHAPTER 63 PAGE!

INVITATIONS

Send names and addresses of people you think would be interested

in our chapter activities to John Quisenberry,

4825 Delcrest Dr., Del City, OK. 73115. John will send them a

newsletter and invite them to our next meeting.

CAR POOL

Bring a friend, such as a business associate, co-worker, supervisor,

boss, company president, neighbor, relative, CEO, or someone whom

has not had the opportunity to be a part of our organization,

to our next meeting. Our next meeting is January 16, 2001, so put

that date on your calendar, pick your friends up and bring them to

the next meeting.

For car pool information call Larry Biddle at (918) 756-1792 or

e-mail at certplus@hotmail.com.

FLUID POWER SOCIETY OKLAHOMA

CHAPTER 63

PURPOSE

To foster activities aiding in the development and application of

fluid power technology.

OBJECTIVES

To assist those involved or associated with fluid power and motion

control technology in the areas of education, professionalism, work,

ethics, networking, distribution, certification, and anything else to

help enhance their career and the future of the fluid power industry.

GOALS

· Sponsor Annual Oklahoma IFPS Trade Show

· Scholarship as many students as possible pursuing and

education in the fluid power field of study

· Sponsor educational seminars

· Sponsor certification review training

· Conduct either a facility tour or invite a guest speaker to

each scheduled chapter meeting

January 23, 2001 Meeting Map

Eaton Corporation

8701 North Harrison

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 275 - 5500

January 23, 2001 Meeting Map

Eaton Corporation

8701 North Harrison

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 275 - 5500