Meeting Minutes

Date:  Monday Apr 04
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Razzis Pizzeria 8523 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103

Meeting Agenda

1. Introductions & Updates on Member Societies’ Events: All
   • See attendance above
2. Approval of Agenda: All
   • Agenda approved (motion by John, seconded by Chris)
3. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes: All
   • Minutes approved (motion y John, seconded by Steve)
4. Treasurer’s Report: Chris Roberdeau (AIAA)
   • One correction was noted on the cost of the awards plaques
   • Chris noted that some checks for the banquet turned up missing so stop payments were placed
   • Banquet expenses were lower this year compared to last year. This was because of the lower priced menu.
5. Website Updates: Stan Dyck (IEEE)
   • See the linked report. Please see the discussion on the Website subcommittee
6. Nominations Committee : Luis Leon (ASMI)
   • A committee is being formed. So far it includes Luis, Steve and John
   • A nomination slate will be brought to the next meeting
   • Please bring nominations to the attention of one of the committee members
7. ISOW: Dave Butcher (IEEE)
   • A flyer has been created and will be sent out soon. Dave and Carmen will work with Stan to update the PSEC website.
   • There will be three tables again this year
     1. Programs – What types of meetings do societies have and how to they handle remote members
     2. Communications – How do societies keep in touch with their membership
     3. Awards Nominations – Paul agreed to speak a bit on how the ASCE is able to produce quality nominations every year for the banquet.
   • Concessions still need to be worked out. Dave agreed to work with Neal on this
   • Dave will also work on drumming up attendance for the event.
8. Mentor Nights:
   1. Everett CC Dinner With Industry: Steve Snelling (IIE)
      • Will be held on Friday. SWE is coordinating. There will be a raffle.
   2. Highline College Mentor Night: Luis Leon (ASMI)
      • Coming up in 3 weeks
      • 6 mentors so far, we would like to get 25.
      • Luis will be sending a note out soon.
   3. Bellevue College Mentor Lunch: Dave Butcher (IEEE)
      • This is a new format this year. A lunch event.
   4. Shoreline CC Mentor Night: Steve Snelling (IIE)
      • Eventbrite site is up. There has not been a Mentor Night at Shoreline for about 6 years
9. Request for Endorsement for Washington State Commissioner: Peter Opsahl (SEAW)
   • Peter asked the PSEC to endorse Marjorie Lund for an open position on the State Board of Engineers. Her resume was presented
   • Steve stated that the IIE rules prohibit endorsements
   • Paul suggested that perhaps only a few of the member societies would be allowed
   • There is nothing in the PSEC bylaws that prohibit it
   • it was decided not to extend an endorsement. Sam will contact Peter.
10. Events Calendar for 2015-2016: Sam Gheesling (ASME)
    • Events calendar is set for the remainder of the program year.
11. Open Discussion: All
    • Steve brought up the issue of the High School speaker program. It is currently moribund since Gary Foss has retired. It needs a new organizer. Steve will ask around. It was agreed to wait to see if a person could be located but this issue will be revisted if no candidate is identified.
    • Luis noted that the ASMI magazine had a memorial notice for Don Goehler who passed away earlier this year. It was agreed that we should place a similar notice on the PSEC website. Stan will see to it.
12. Action Items from Previous and this Meeting Review: All
    • See list below

Action Items

• Check Societies Page to make sure it is correct [All]
• Bring camera for officer photo [Jason]
• Create banquet post [Luis]
• Look into photo subject rules for events [Jason]
• Need food options for ISOW [Dave]
• ISOW Website needs updating [Dave]
• Send email to Peter about endorsement [Sam]
• Nominating committee should consider finding a high school coordinator [Dave]
• Post a memorial to  Don Goehler like the one on the ASMI site [Stan]