Date: Monday, May 1, 2017
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Razzis Pizzeria 8523 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103
Next Meeting: Monday, June 5, 2017
Attendance
Stan Dyck | IEEE |
Sam Gheesling | ASME-WWS |
Louie LeFevre | SAME |
John Schaufelberger | WSPE-SEA |
Luis Leon | ASMI |
Frank Portello, Turner Joy | Bremerton Historic Ships Assoc. |
John Hanson, Turner Joy | Bremerton Historic Ships Assoc. |
Jason Salazar | PSEC Volunteer |
Paul Grant | ASCE |
Kathi Shoemake | ASHRE |
Art & Jude Moss | ASQ |
John Hicks | Guest |
Agenda
- Introductions & Updates on Member Societies Events: All
- See attendance above. Sam ran the meeting.
- Approval of Agenda: All
- Agenda approved with some rearranging.
- Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes: All
- Minutes approved as written
- Turner Joy Presentation: John Hanson, Frank Portello
- John and Frank gave a presentation and an introduction to the programs they run on the USS Turner Joy. They offer classes that target the 5th-7th grade level students that present STEM topics.
- The seek a partnership with the PSEC perhaps using our Mentor program as a resource.
- Some discussion ensued. Louie agreed to present a more formal list of ideas to be brought to the next meeting.
- Treasurer’s Report: Julie Bennett (SWE)
- Julie was not in attendance. Some report will need to be delieverd for the June meeting.
- By-Laws Update: Julie Bennett (SWE)
- John sent out an email before the meeting with the suggested language changes in the bylaws required to maintain our tax status. Some rearranging of the text was made (PSECBylaws-2017 revision proposal -May 1).
- John agreed to collect the changes and send it out with the goal of voting on the changes at the June meeting.
- Website Updates: Stan Dyck (IEEE)
- Stan updated the registration for the pseconline.org domain for another year.
- ISOW: Kathi Shoemake (ASHRAE)
- To be held this weekend. An announcment has gone out. RSVPs were requested.
- Kathi will work to get an announcement on the website.
- Mentor Nights: Jason Salazar (PSEC)
- 2 more events in May
- Jason repoted on the Bellevue event. It was the largest such event yet there with 70+ students and 9 mentors
- Luis reported on the Highline College event. It had around 50 students and 10 mentors. He got a good list of recommendations/feedback which he will use for future events.
- Luis also reported that the upcoming Seattle Central event has about 66 students and 14 mentors signed up so far. He will send out another message to solicit more.
- Art reported on the Everett event. There were around 7 mentors and lots of students in attendance.
- An SPU event was added for October 17th.
- 2017-2018 Officer Elections: Sam Gheesling (ASME)
- A new slate of candidates was approved for election at next months meeting. They are
- Chris Roberdeau – President
- Charles Beard – President Elect
- Dave Butcher – Treasurer
- Kathi Shoemake – Secretary
- A new slate of candidates was approved for election at next months meeting. They are
- Open Discussion: All
- Art reported from the AmCon show. There was a lot of 3D printing displays this year. Art will bring leftover materials to the ISOW
- Stan reported that he will not be able to attend the June meeting. Kathi agreed to handle the secretary duties.
- Action Items from Previous and this Meeting Review: All
- See below
Action Items
- Look into getting a new Outreach Coordinator [Chris/Dave]
- Ask for volunteers for k-12 STEM coordinator
- Add some banquet photos to website [Stan]
- Add ISOW announcement to website [Kathi]
- Get treasurers report from Julie [Stan]
- Send revised bylaws to John for distribution [Stan]
- Ask Dave to bring the trifold to the ISOW [Kathi]