February 2016 - Lehigh Valley Engineering Council

Lehigh Valley Engineering Council
Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 01, 2016
Attendees:
Robert Peruzzi (Chairperson) (IEEE)
Rich Wagner (ASQ)
Mike Derr (ASCE)
David Toler (SAE)
Agnes Muranyi-Walp (SWE)
Alfred Gruenke (PSPE)
Carl Tatay (ASME)
Frank Paretti (ASHRAE)
Location: Lehigh University, Packard Lab, Room 360, 6:00pm
I.
Call to order
1. Meeting called to order: 6:02 PM
II.
Approval of meeting minutes
1. January 4, 2016 Meeting Minutes
a. Motion: Al
b. Second: David
c. Vote: 8 Aye 0 Opposed
2. Officers for 2015 to 2016 year (Term: July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016)
Chairperson: Robert Peruzzi
Vice Chairperson: TBD
Treasurer: Rich Wagner
Secretary: Mike Derr
Webmaster: Agnes Muranyi-Walp
III.
Treasurer’s Report
1. Rich provided update on bank statement. $7,627.49 ending balance
2. Voted and decided upon invoicing PSPE via email prior to meeting ($1,680 which was their
amount.)
3. Approval
a. Motion: Mike
b. Second: David
c. Vote: 8 Aye 0 Opposed
IV.
Old Business
New Discussion in Bold Font
1. Topic
It was decided that via an email vote that Think Like Engineer, Speak Like a Leader would be the
presenter. David Toler provided a description this morning.
i)
Does the speaker need any accommodations? Hotel? Travel expenses?
Speaker is from Lansdale Area and does not need accomodations
Decided to pay travel expenses from Lansdale + $500 + small gift
ii) Does the speaker need anything specific for the day of the banquet?
No
iii) Anything else?
Rich to contact hotel to verify setup requirements, food choices and deadline to final
headcount. Alan also volunteered via email to do this. Alan, Rich, and Mike to meet with
hotel
2. Minuteman volunteered to print programs. Will help with new layout. Timeline discussed to be
Jan ’16, about 2-3 week lead time. Mike will pickup
3. EBC may be used to make some reusable boards with membership logos and sponsors on it.
Alan to speak with owners. Need to get high quality logos from member societies. Dead item
4. Alan provided an update on LiN Cream from Air Products. Air products no longer providing
service free of charge. LVEC to inquire about paying for the ingredients to continue having the
LiN Cream at event due to popularity. Will wait for later in the year to contact Air Products.
Board did tentatively approve paying for ingredients if necessary.
Via email: Board approved to pay for ingredients and any other items Air Products needed as
well as providing dinner/seats for each of the volunteers
5. Web services:
a) Agnes?
b) PSPE verified their website use for registration.
6. Placement and timing of putting a SAVE THE DATE announcement on the website and to the
member societies so they know the date and place. Save the date not on front page of website!
Now that speaker is decided upon, should we update website with an announcement?
7. Email Announcement as well?
8. Sponsorship letters were to be sent out by October 31 last year. There may have been a draft
sponsor letter from last year. Mike provided with an electronic copy.
Can anyone volunteer staff or resources to send out the sponsorship letters or do we just do
email? Rich volunteered
9. David Toler to send out link, username, and password for Google Docs page for contacts list.
10. Go through Banquet Summary sheet on last page to see if there is anything that needs to be
ordered or done in January. Board went through list and verified.
11. Agnes’ email hot list
12. Menu Choices
Meal Choices
a) Roast Chicken Breast Topped with Caramelized Onions & Brie ($25.95).
b) Herb Encrusted Sliced Tenderloin with Red Wine Demi Glace ($31.95)
c) Pan Seared Salmon ($28.95)
d) Vegetarian Meal: Chef’s Choice. Any recipient is welcome to take the lead in
negotiating this choice, else, I’m leaving it up to the chef. They’ve done vegetarian
lasagna, eggplant parmesan, black bean corn cakes with salsa, etc.
e) Added requests (not confirmed yet by caterer):
i. Salad: Iceberg Wedge
ii. Dessert: Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
f) Hors d'oeuvres
i. Dave Toler is providing a fruit platter and veggie platter from Wegmans, and a
platter of pretzel bites from Philly Pretzel, and crackers for the cheese
ii. Dave heard back from Bernie Telatovich regarding his regular donation of
Cabot’s cheese. Dave to pickup from wegmans as well.
13. Guest List:
a) Director/Dean of Engineering at Lehigh & Lafayette NO
b) Lehigh Valley Business Yes
c) Minuteman Press (2) Yes
14. LV Business Journal Ad? Pay/negotiate price for Ad? 1/8 page ad bw $630 vs. $875 Decided to
not do ad
V.
Future Meeting Dates:
1. April TBD via email
VI.
Adjournment:
1. Meeting Adjourned at 7:10 PM.
2016 Engineer’s Week Banquet Summary
1. Date of the event was confirmed as Feb 26, 2016.
2. Sponsor letters? Each board member to find 5 unique contacts by September Meeting.
a. The shared document on Google docs for sponsor contacts works great.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DY1ART2hWz1EVq2Bs7aj_mEZBNC_u1CE8aLJmUANNTU
3. Tentative registration deadline was set for 2/22/16. Early bird discount 2/10/16 Societies to
perform additional email blasts.
4. Ticket prices: $45, $35 early bird discount, $20 Students discussed pre-registration being
required for students (no pay at door).
5. Speaker: Andrei G. Jablokow, PhD “Think Like an Engineer, Speak Like a Leader” BIO
Attached.
6. State PDHs? PSPE $10, email out afterwards
7. Minuteman Press – Donating booklet? Mike to Pickup
8. Cheese Plate? Dave
9. Fruits, Veggies, and Crackers? Dave
10. Pretzel Factory? Dave
11. Lehigh Valley Business Calendar? Agnes
12. Newspaper Announcements? Agnes
13. PSPE Online Registration? AL
14. ASCE Awards – 10 minutes Mike
15. Societies to write articles? Deadlines? Complete
16. Engineer of the Year? PSPE
17. Young Engineer of the Year? PSPE
18. Air Products LiN Cream? Will be there, two staying for presentation
19. Speaker Gift and Price? Small
20. Name Tags? Derr
21. Registration Table? Rich
Think Like and Engineer, Speak Like a Leader
The ins and outs of high-performance engineering leadership
General Session / Breakout / Webinar
Engineering management done correctly balances the needs of technical
requirements, growing people, and keeping an eye on the business. As an
engineer, technical lead, engineering manager, or engineering executive, your
ability to build trust and influence is key to your success and the success of the
people you lead. Whether it's a functional team, a team of managers, or a project
team, people get more done when they work together effectively and
harmoniously. That's not as easy as it sounds. Almost all engineering leaders
struggle with what role they play at some point or another.
On the other hand, successful engineering leaders deliver results, carry out
difficult tasks, and make better decisions. This program will show you how to
leverage your ability to think like an engineer in the context of performance
leadership and help you move to the next level, no matter where you are right
now.
Andrei understands leading for performance in the context of engineering and
how you can become more effective. He can help you unlock your team’s
potential and accelerate your team's success.
You will learn…
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How to create the conditions that enable team success
How the Five Laws of Success make it easy to build trust and influence with
others
 How getting your best thinking on one page can catapult your ability to
bring the best out of each person on your team.
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Testimonials
His delivery is fantastic, providing quite a bit of content and knowledge, while keeping the delivery
interesting and fun. I would be completely confident in suggesting Andrei as a speaker, business
consultant and coach.
- Bill Knapp, Esq. - Keynote Speaker and Success Coach
He demonstrated an extraordinary presence on stage with a unique, captivating style of
delivery. His presentation was thought-provoking and to the point. Dr. Jablokow was stellar.
- Dr. Kyle E. Rarey, Professor, University of Florida College of Medicine
Do NOT have Andrei work with you unless you want the best in his industry. Absolute! This
man knows his 'stuff' has a deep interest in helping others and is totally committed to YOU.
Highly recommended.
- Charles G Read, Chartered Financial Consultant
Bio for Andrei G. Jablokow, PhD
Dr. Jablokow has a diverse background in interpersonal communication,
speaking, learning facilitation, sales, marketing, engineering, education,
and accelerated learning. His background and skills enable him to guide
professionals in reaching their highest levels of mastery so they are able
to maximize and sustain their performance.
Andrei has a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison and a BS and MS from Drexel University. He's taught
engineering at Penn State University and Drexel University. Dr. Jablokow is currently the Associate
Department Head for Undergraduate Affairs of the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department
at Drexel University.
He's is a Licensed OnePagePlan Consultant, Certified Go-Giver Speaker, Certified Book Yourself Solid®
Coach, Licensed Structogram® trainer, and Belbin® Team Role Accredited. Andrei lives with his wife
Kathryn and their two sons in Mongtomeryville, PA, near Philadelphia.
To Book Dr. Jablokow as a Speaker
Email:
Andrei@AndreiJablokow.com
Phone: 215-353-1347