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

Agenda

1. Introductions & Updates on Member Societies’ Events: All
   • See attendance above. Sam ran the meeting.
2. Approval of Agenda: All
   • Agenda approved with some rearranging.
3. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes: All
   • Minutes approved as written
4. 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.
5. Treasurer’s Report: Julie Bennett (SWE)
   • Julie was not in attendance. Some report will need to be delieverd for the June meeting.
6. 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.
7. Website Updates: Stan Dyck (IEEE)
   • Stan updated the registration for the pseconline.org domain for another year.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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
11. 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.
12. 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]