FLUID POWER SOCIETY
OKLAHOMA CHAPTER - 63
September 2000 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
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.
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- NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT -
At our last meeting Greg Tatro from United Engines brought a PowerPoint presentation on electronic engine controls. His presentation is one that is unmatched by anyone. If you missed it you really did lose out, but there is a chance Greg can come back next year and promises to bring us information about even newer technological advances. Keep in touch on this topic of interest. The next time any of you see Greg be sure and personally thank him for his efforts. We want to thank Bob Shumate and Motion Industries for the use of their facilities in Oklahoma City for the meeting. Also thanks to John Quisenberry for the refreshments. It’s not very often we get home cooked cookies for a Fluid Power function.
After a long hot summer we are coming upon a very exciting time of the year when we are all pumped for the newest and best Oklahoma IFPS Chapter 63 meetings. Just think, where else do we have the most concentrated effort being put forth by a great bunch of officers, volunteering time, talent and treasures!
On September 19, 2000 we are going to have one of the best tours ever and then a wrap up session at Chimi’s Mexican restaurant after the tour. We have been trying to set this up for over a year now and it’s finally going to happen. Take advantage of this activity the officers (especially Steve Earl) have worked so hard to arrange. The personnel at Flight Safety are very excited to show off their facilities at the Broken Arrow plant. Please call, e-mail, or write John to let him know your coming. If you want to participate in the tour only, the meeting only, or both that is strictly up to you. What you get out of your chapter is up to you, and what you put into it is most likely what you will get out of it. This is a fantastic activity so let’s get the fall started off with a large turnout.
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The following meeting will be held in November and we are expecting a great multitude of members and guests to attend. An officer from IFPS headquarters will be visiting us. He will speak about “Power Driven to Value Driven, what IFPS can do for the local chapter”. Plan once again for an exciting and informative packed event coming soon. The meeting location is set for the OSU campus at this point.
Just as a reminder, the January meeting will be for electing new officers for 2001. Start thinking about how everyone can benefit the most and how you want to help this chapter grow.
Have you gone yet?
· Fluid Power Meets Web Power! A new website
directed completely to the Fluid Power industry.
Training, technical data, buy/sell products, jobs for seekers
and seeking, chat rooms, world news, sports, stock quotes,
search engine, etc. Sign-up down and get a free
training CD-Rom.
· www.fluidpowerzone.com
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Mark Your Calendar and Plan to Attend our September Meeting
Tuesday September 19, 2000
*** Please note the early start time ***
5:30 p.m. Facility Tour
· FlightSafety International
2700 N. Hemlock Cir
Broken Arrow, OK
(918) 251-0500
· See Enclosed Map
· Enter facility using West entrance
· No sneakers or dresses
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Social Hour / Dinner / Meeting
· Chimi’s Mexican Restaurant
2604 N. Aspen Ave
Broken Arrow, OK
(918) 259-9752
· See Enclosed Map
A great tune-up for the facility tour:
“The History & Future of FlightSafety International”
by A.C. Ueltschi, Founder & President of
FlightSafety International. Located on FlightSafety’s
website, www.flightsafety.com/home.htm.
· RSVP by September 14, 2000
Call or e-mail John Quisenberry
(405) 236-8065
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NOTES AND MINUTES
June MEETING
Meeting was held at Motion Industries in OKC. Eleven
people attended including two new members. Greg Tatro
from Detroit Diesel presented “Diesel Engine
Electronic Controls”.
Introductions: All attendees introduced themselves.
Treasurer’s Report: “We are rich Boys”! Received
Year 2000 dues money from IFPS,
amount of $322.50.
New Business: Discussed the meeting locations for the
November and January meetings.
How to stimulate more interest in
the OKC area.
Announcements: September 19, 2000 facility of
FlightSafety International in
Broken Arrow, OK.
Adjourned: 9:00 p.m.
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SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS - TENTATIVE
September 19, 2000 Flight Safety Aircraft Flight
Simulators
November 14, 2000 IFPS National Officer Power Driven to
Visit Value Driven
What can IFPS do for
the local chapter?
January 16, 2001 Changing of the Officer elections
Guards
March 20, 2001 Technical Item Issue is
discussion item.
Need your input on
particular needs.
May 22, 2001 TBD TBD
Need your input!
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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 November 14, 2000, 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.
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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
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September 19, 2000 Meeting Map
FlightSafety & Chimi’s Exit off of
Hwy 51 (Broken Arrow Express Way)
Exit: 145th E. Ave / Aspen Ave
Same street in Broken Arrow
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September 19, 2000 Meeting Map
FlightSafety International
2700 N. Hemlock Cir
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Chimi’s @ the corner of W. Concord St
& S. 145th E. Av. Holiday Inn Hotel @
corner.
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