- NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT -
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks
and appreciation to the previous officers on their superb job in leading the
chapter for the last two years. They served the chapter well and showed extreme
dedication and professionalism in their work. Personally, I enjoyed the last
year and I would like to keep it that way.
We have plans and ideas for a lot of projects and we are
looking for more. With your input and participation we are hoping of a year
full of activities and excitement. Projects like the chapter newsletter that
would reach a large audience in Oklahoma who are interested in the fluid power
and motion control technology, sponsoring trade shows, certification reviews
training, educational seminar, scholarships for students pursuing an
education in the fluid power field, and more.
We are looking forward to the upcoming meeting at Charles
Machine Works, Inc. (Ditch Witch) in Perry on Tuesday March 20th. Please,
make an effort to participate and meet others who share the same interest, and
make sure you bring a friend.
As Larry Biddle always said: "What you get out of
this chapter is up to you, and what you put into it is most likely what you
will get out of it". So let us strive to make the best out of this, and
let us take this chapter to the next level.
·
Visit the October (2000 Manufacture's Directory) issue
of the Fluid Power Journal:
Page 45 for Industry Directory
for Internet Addresses
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- Newsletter Ad Notice-
This is a repeat of the information printed in the last
newsletter
concerning the possibilities of ads placed in our newsletter
to
generate funds for our chapters goals and objectives. Steve
Earl
our past Treasurer has volunteered to chair the committee to
handle this task. Again listed are a few ideas on generating
scholarship funds. Consider serving on this committee at the
March 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.
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Mark Your Calendar
and Plan to Attend our March Meeting
Tuesday March 20, 2001
6:15
– 6:30 p.m. Meet at the Heritage
Center (Ditch Witch Museum)
222 6th
St. (across from La Macarena Mexican Restaurant)
Perry,
OK 73077
6:30
– 7:30 p.m. Dinner
La Macarena
Mexican Restaurant
600 Cedar (6th & Cedar)
(580)
336-6000
·
See Enclosed Map
7:30
– 8:00 p.m. IFPS Chapter Meeting
Heritage
Center
Perry, OK
73077
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Presentation: Contamination Control
by
Susan W. Arterbery (Charles Machine Works, Inc.)
9:00 – 9:30 p.m. Tour
Heritage
Center
Ditch
Witch Museum
·
A great tune-up for the Activity:
Web site http://www.ditchwitch.com
·
RSVP by March 19, 2001
Call or e-mail Jim Blaylock (918)
663-3663
jimblaylock@webzone.net
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- NOTES AND MINUTES -
-
Fluid Power Society
Chapter 63 –
Oklahoma
Minutes of the January 23, 2001 meeting
Meeting
Location:Eaton Corporation
8701 North Harrison
Shawnee, OK. 74801
Attendees: 31 including 13 from the Student Chapter
Meeting
Overview:
After
registration the attendees were treated to pizza and soft drinks
complements of
the Eaton Corporation which sponsored the meeting.
We wish to
thank the Eaton Corporation, not only for the food and
drink, but also
for a very interesting plant tour and presentation. The
presentation
was made by Plant Manager Jay Venzin, and provided
insight to the
history and the future of the Shawnee Plant.
We wish to
also thank Bill
Werner and Jeff Meshew for helping to arrange
thisvisit. After the presentation by Jay the Chapter
meeting was
chaired by
Larry Biddle, (see following notes), and all attendees were
given a
complete plant tour.
Previous
Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting
were read
and approved.
Discussion Of
Old Business:The committee to review
assuming
joint
responsibility of the Engineering Trade Show and Career Fair
at OSU was
polled for any new developments. There
has been no
change from the
last meeting and the participation of Chapter 63 is
unknown at this
time.
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Election of Officers: The
election of new officers began by reading
of the nominees
made at the last meeting. Any
additional
nominations
from the floor were requested, and none was offered.
The list of
nominees were formally submitted and accepted, then
approved by a
unanimous vote. The officers for the
year 2001 are
as follows:
Abdul Maoued – President
Jim Blaylock – Vice-president
Lonnie Brown – Treasurer
Dennis Morton – Secretary
FPS Presentation: A
presentation of officer duties, a Chapter
financial recap and potential opportunities for 2001 was
prepared
by Steve Earl and made, in his absence by Larry Biddle. The
largest single opportunity being the Chapter Newsletter and
the
possible income it could generate resulted in a committee
being
formed to evaluate and report on the feasibility. Committee
members are as follows:
Steve Earl – Chair
Arlan Houghton – Member
Dennis Morton – Member
David Dumbleton – Member
March Meeting: Arlan Houghton of The Charles Machine
Works,
Inc. offered
their facility as a meeting location and a plant tour if desired.
Other: Dr. Chang asked for possible senior project
ideas for
members of the
Student Chapter. Any suggestions should
be
forwarded to
Dr. Chang at YBAE@okstate.edu
Adjourn:10:00pm
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SCHEDULE OF FUTURE
MEETINGS - TENTATIVE
March
20, 2001 Contamination Control Presentation
Charles
Machine Works, Inc.
Heritage
Center Museum
Tour
May
22, 2001 Ladies Night Out Dinner/Cards
July Golf
Tournament Social
Stillwater,
OK
September 2001Westinghouse Plant
Tour
Tulsa,
OK
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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 March 20, 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.
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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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March 20, 2001 Meeting Map
Heritage Center (Ditch Witch
Museum)
222 6th
St
Perry, OK 73077
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March 20, 2001 Meeting Map
Heritage Center (Ditch Witch
Museum)
222 6th
St
Perry, OK 73077
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