Tech Fest Winners For 2013 - Honda Transmission Manufacturing of

Tech Fest Winners for 2013
DTC/PQ Cryogenic Treatment
For Tool Wear Improvement
PESC
Best of
the Best
HTM
1st
Place
Adam Feick, Jared Bridenstine,
Mike Montgomery
Issue 28
HPDC Melting Furnace
Technology Improvement
Karl Schroeder,
Chuck Drake
The Point / 90 Ki 2nd Quarter
Notes off the Cuff ………
Gary Hand, VP
Hello to all HTM associates. Again, I want to express my sincere appreciation to all, for our continued
stable production of high quality products. Your passion and dedication are recognized and appreciated.
Some thoughts on some current activities……
1. Industry update, sales results through August 2013. The U.S. market continues to remain strong,at a
16.1 million average annual sales rate (highest level since Nov. 2007). American Honda sales results were
+26% for the month and +11% year to date, as compared to August 2012. Best sellers are the Civic
(no. 4 in overall vehicle sales), Accord (no. 5) and CRV (no. 6). Inventory of Accord L4 (equipped with
CVT) is at 41 days, Accord V6 (6AT) at 47 days and CRV (5AT) at 31 days (ideal level is between
45 ~60 days). What this means at this point is our production schedules will continue to be strong to
satisfy sales expectations.
2.Tech Fest 2013 took place at HTM on August 19th. This year, there were twelve themes, including
presentations from the following departments: 4WD, AP, ATG, HPDC, IS, PED and PQ. Each of the
presentations displayed ways to do things better, promoting a Challenging Spirit and a positive impact on
our SQEDCM, ultimately improving our company’s competitiveness. Overall, I was very impressed with the
level of analysis and impact of the themes! Thanks to all who participated and I hope this activity
continues to grow. Associates from four themes will go on to compete with other Honda sites in North
America.
Continuing with the theme of associate involvement, our NH Circle teams will be travelling, also, and
presenting in Brazil (HDM) and Alabama (HMA) in the next two months. Also, our AWARDS participation
continues to be very active, with total themes up 10% year-to-date. This is great news. Associate involvement is a great way to get involved and make a difference, improve our skills, and improve our company.
3.Update on our CVT localization activities.
14 Model:
HTM started to use the AEP-made Pulley on line 3 from August 13th. There have been some issues and extra
activity has been required for assuring quality and daily production. Cooperation has been very good
between the HTM and AEP teams to control and countermeasure the start up issues. HPDC is on schedule
for CVT Case localization to start MP supply from November end.
15 Model:
AP line 4 equipment will be arriving and installation start at October end. This will allow us to increase
our CVT production for 15 model and beyond. ATG is preparing for the localization of some CVT gears.
Approximately 34 pieces of equipment will start arriving at September end. Procurement is working closely
with suppliers for a big increase in CVT local parts supply.
All of this activity helps to improve our product’s cost and,therefore, our competitiveness. You may think
I am so repetitive on this subject, however, I strongly believe we need to always be improving to maintain
our position.
4. Recently, we announced the AP line 2, B shift associate transition plan. I appreciate everyone’s positive
approach to this. By human nature, we sometimes do not like change. However, I do believe change in our
work experience periodically is good. It is a good chance for us to learn and get new experience. The AP
management team is taking all efforts to make this transition as accommodating as possible.
Facilities update.
The ALMC expansion is on schedule. HTM will take occupancy of the expansion area November beginning,
followed by equipment arrival and installation in November. 4WD has relocated Front Transfer line to the
new Assembly building, located in the same bay as the Rear Diff.line. The 4WD team executed a well planned
move! In the near future, ATG will begin preparation (of the old 4WD area) for additional gear production.
Have a good day!
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The Honda of America Racing Team recently returned from four days of competition at
the 2013 Tire Rack SCCA Solo National Championships, held annually in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Solo, more popularly known as autocross, is a motorsports event where competitors are
timed on a course marked with cones. The driver with the fastest time is the winner.
Jeremy Briggs and Dean Rindler, both of the Anna Engine Plant, represented HART in the
E Prepared class driving a heavily modified 2002 Acura RSX Type-S. They finished 2nd
and 3rd, respectively, in a field of ten earning Nationals trophies. Chett Wohlgamuth (10th)
and Kevin Sheipline (15th), from HTM, competed in G Stock with a 2012 Honda Civic Si
against eighteen drivers. Brad Elliott (17th), also from HTM, drove a 2013 Honda CR-Z in
the Street Touring FWD class totaling twenty-four competitors.
All told, Honda/Acura cars and Honda-powered vehicles claimed 14 National Championships
and 45 other trophies, more than any other manufacturer.
HART hosted a cook-out for all entrants in Honda/Acura cars or other Honda powered
vehicles. Over 100 entrants attended, including many multi-time nationals champions.
Attendees were treated hot dogs, chips and soft drinks, engaged in Honda camaraderie
and competed in “Cone Darts” for Honda hats! Many Honda competitors from all over the
United States (and beyond) expressed their love of Honda vehicles and engines, their
appreciation of Honda’s commitment to Racing Spirit, and Honda’s continued support of
grassroots motorsport competition.
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HTM Loss Reduction
We have made progress, but not enough. We need to keep our Focus on
Loss Reduction!
Each Associate needs to continue to focus on Loss Reduction.
Our Facility must be competitive in the world market place,
optimizing our operations to insure HTM will “Be the Leader in
Drivetrain Mfg.”!
Data Source Honda.com
Optimization of our operations needs to continue!!!
For HTM to Stay Competitive in the Market Place
We need to continue our daily efforts to find inefficiencies and eliminate them, we need
true long term innovation. Eliminating wasteful spending forever!
How to get involved:
•
Find out from your Department Head how you can get directly
involved in true innovation activity to reduce loss within your
department.
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PREPARE for the NEXT DECADE 2010~2020
By Dave Schmitt
Aug-28-2013
Be the Leader in Drivetrain Mfg., with Challenging Spirit, Flexibility,
and Speed, to maximize Joy for our Customers.
Vision making is
process that we need to go through, and when we do, we should become “Visionary
Leaders”. So what does that mean? See the diagrams below. They show the meaning in 4 components
& 4 directional views. As you know, everyone, to various degrees, wants & needs direction, but those
who can accurately assess a situation, then plot a course for a team to follow to a better future, are
vital to a successful organization. Please discuss & try to utilize these concepts as you build your future.
We need to create more “Visionary Leaders” in Honda:
SPOKESPERSON
OUTSIDE VIEW
- Leads with the Company’s Vision in
mind, able to be the chief advocate /
negotiator with outside
constituencies, to build a network of
external support relationships.
DIRECTION SETTER
- Leads with a Vision so
compelling & representing real
progress, that everyone wants to
help make it happen.
PRESENT
PAST
FUTURE
COACH
CHANGE AGENT
- Leads as a team builder / mentor,
showing commitment & supporting
everyone to become successful.
LEAD by holding a torch,
INSIDE VIEW
- Leads as a “catalyst” for change;
anticipates outside developments,
assesses impact, creates sense of
urgency for change, encourages and
promotes improvements.
LEAD by
DISCUSSING 2 steps ahead…
LEAD by
LIGHTING THE WAY 1 step ahead…
THINKING 3 steps ahead…
What about x,y,z?
2
1
NOW
NEXT
3
FUTURE
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From Mike Fagan
Expansion PL
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2013 HTM Technical Festival
North Americas
Technical
Festival
The Technical Festival is a Honda Worldwide activity.
The purpose is to motivate and challenge the development of
technical themes for improvement. These themes are then
shared regionally and globally with the potential of expanding
the theme benefit. HTM completed a total of 12 themes in
2013, with 25 associates participating. Themes were presented
and evaluated by Koji Suzuki, Gary Hand, Keith Craig, Charlie
Hasegawa, & Dave Schmitt. The top 4 themes then moved on
to the Sub Regional Event on September 17th, here at HTM,
where PESC evaluators awarded a “Best of the Best” trophy.
The PESC (Production Engineering Strategic Committee) group
goes to each plant to review the theme presentations and
confirm the theme results at the actual spot. Congratulations
to all those who participated!
ATG Gear Training
Room
ATG Heat Treat Gas
Generator
Brian Wildermuth,
Yuki Takahashi
Adam Kuhn
‘
AP/MIS Call Help
Modification
4WD LVDT Characteristic
Improvement
Nathan Bailey,
Charles Bair
Mike Spillis, Craig Lehmkuhl,
Kevin Hess
ATG T4 ID Collet
Improvement
Nate Heitman
‘
4WD Model Change
Efficiency Improvement
Kevin Holtzapple,
Keith Schulze
2013 HTM Technical Festival
HPDC Melting Furnace
Technology Improvement
PED Add Check Engine
Light on Dyno
HTM
1st
Place
Mike Montgomery, Dustin Robinson
Dave Baustert
Chuck Drake,
Karl Schroeder
Ryan Ludwig, Shane Everhart,
Kevin Kawakami
The HPDC Team of Chuck Drake and Karl Schroeder presented their project on HPDC’s latest
Melt Furnace. The project improvements included De-Coupled furnace to launder, Twin tower
material feed system, quiet ingot bucket loading, and a molten aluminum circulation pump.
Some of the benefits gained from this project are improved delivery/material PPA, downtime
reduction, improved decibel levels in the area, and metal quality and furnace efficiency.
4WD RR Diff Line Move
Efficiency
DTC/PQ Cryogenic Treatment
For Tool Wear Improvement
ATG/PED Gear Tooth
Profile Maturation
PESC
Best of
the Best
Dennis Schmid, Ken Rogers,
Scott Norviel
Adam Feick, Jared Bridenstine,
Mike Montgomery
Yuki Takahashi,
Eddy Sugyarto
The DTC/PQ MA Lab Team of Jared Bridenstine, Adam Feick, and Mike Montgomery presented
their project on the Cryogenic Treatment of Cutting Tools. The project improvements included
strengthening cutting tool wear resistance. Some of the benefits gained from this project are
improved tool life, reduced part scrap, and tool cost improvement.
Plan for your Health – get proper Sleep !
Shiftwork
Demanding work schedules are a fact of life in a modern, 24-hour society such as ours. Goods are
produced and services are provided at all hours of the day and night. Because of this, approximately
15.5 million people in the U.S. work unconventional hours, including permanent nights or rotating
shifts. These schedules help keep businesses running, but for the people that have to function within
them, they can have a negative impact if not managed correctly.
Circadian rhythms
Circadian: (circa = about, dia = day) Behavioral or physiological rhythms associated with the 24-hour
cycle of the earth's rotation.
Biologically, humans are day-oriented. We function better during the day and sleep better at night.
Our circadian rhythms have regular ups and downs in a 24-hour day and they try to synchronize body
functions with behavior. Typically, body functions are high during the day and low at night. Trying
to reverse this is difficult. Night shift workers are at work when their circadian rhythms are low and
asleep when they are high. These rhythms affect safety because they control how alert we feel. We
are more alert when our internal body activity is high, therefore, perform best during those times.
However, night shift workers are at work when they are low, when their level of alertness is
diminished.
Loss of sleep
Working at night often leads to poor sleep. Workers on rotating shifts are among those who sleep
the least of all. Switching from a day schedule to a night schedule is more demanding because they
are trying to reverse their body's internal clock within a short time frame.
Not only does working at night make it difficult to get enough sleep, the sleep gotten is often less
refreshing or satisfying than sleep during the normal nighttime hours. This impact on sleep can have
immediate, short-term effects such as difficulty in concentrating. Unfortunately, many tasks, such
as operating dangerous machinery, or driving to and from work, require full-time concentration. This
lack of attention can increase the possibility of error or job-related injury.
In addition to the short-term effect of loss of sleep, shiftwork may have long-term health effects.
It can aggravate health conditions such as heart disease or digestive disorders. It can also interfere
with family and social life. Collectively, the stress of these alternate schedules can have an effect
on the safety of your workplace.
Minimizing the effects
Share the following practical tips with your employees to help them reduce the detrimental effects of
shiftwork:
Get enough good sleep
Everyone needs at least six hours of sleep, but most people need more than that. For night workers,
the best time to get enough sleep varies. They should try different times to see what works best for
them. It may help to keep a record to identify which time works best.
If a shift worker switches from nights to days, it is best for them to get most of their sleep the
following night. They should sleep just a couple of hours shortly after the night shift to shake off
sleepiness,then stay awake all day long and go to sleep at their regular bedtime that night. The
following are some more tips you can give to your shift workers to help them stay awake.
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Plan for your Health – get proper Sleep !
Protect your sleep
A few tricks to protecting sleep during the day include:
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Sleep in the bedroom - not on the couch.
Locate your bedroom in a quiet place.
Follow your regular bedtime routine every time you go to sleep.
Place heavy curtains on the windows to block out light.
Block out whatever noise you can.
Use a fan to act as a sound barrier.
Keep the temperature in your room between 65-68 degrees F.
Exercise
Always consult a doctor before starting an exercise program. It's also a good idea to get an
annual checkup with an emphasis on sleeping, eating, and exercise habits. The best exercise
schedule is a 20 minute aerobic workout soon after waking, but before work. This is enough to
help you wake up and get going, and also keep your heart in shape.
Don't forget to warm up before exercising. Your muscles will need time to wake up, too.
Aerobic exercises include, but are not limited to:
▪Walking
▪Biking
▪Swimming
▪Running
Relaxation
When not at work, take time to relax and get rid of work-time stresses. It could be
meditating, reading, taking a bath, or watching TV. If none of these methods work, try:
* Lie down on a comfortable surface, or sit in an easy chair.
* One by one, slowly tense each muscle group in your body, then slowly let them relax.
* Breathe deeply and go slowly.
* Try to feel all the muscle tension draining away.
Diet
It is recommended that sticking to a diet that, along with exercise, helps you stay physically
fit. This means avoiding fatty and sugary foods. Heavy, greasy foods act against sleep because
they are difficult to digest and can lead to possible stomach upsets.
Caffeine is a mild stimulant that helps you feel more alert. It is the most widely used drug in
the world. It is a fairly safe drug if used in small doses. A small dose is one to three cups of
coffee, tea, or caffeinated soft drink. However, caffeine can make relaxation difficult.
Another substance to use with caution is alcohol. Although it may make you feel sleepy, it will
also wake you up too quickly after falling asleep.
While at work
Pay attention to your work environment, with particular focus on lighting, heating, and air
quality. A well-designed physical workplace can help reduce some of the effects of shiftwork.
Other ideas to keep in mind while on the job include:
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*
*
*
*
Take breaks. Get some fresh air or walk around.
Know your limitations. Don't ignore how tired you may be.
Don't rush. Use checklists to follow procedures.
Eat healthy foods. Avoid sugary or fat-laden meals and snacks.
Keep in touch with co-workers. You can work together to help each other stay alert.
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The 2013 HTM Quality Slogan Contest was held August 30th ~ September
7th. This year’s participation was one of the highest we’ve ever had with
682 associates participating. The Quality Division would like to thank all
associates who participated. There were many great slogans submitted
from all departments. It is evident that the Quality Spirit is thriving here at
HTM. The 2013 HTM Quality Slogan Plant Wide Winner is Kyle Woodell
from the Aluminum Machining Department and his winning slogan is...
Our Transmission Might
Be Continuously
Variable, But High
Quality is Automatic
Department Winners
Brandon Swiger – Facilities
Scott Case – MQ
Rhyan Ashbaugh – 4WD
Toyohiro Haba – Accounting/OPS
Ken Winkle – TQ
Brian Regula – HPDC
Jason Kuhn – NMC
Gloria Hilterbrand – PED
Jerry Cline – Administration
Ric Van Horn – Procurement-Receiving
Jamie Dixon – Procurement-Delivery
Justin Dulebohn – ATG
Greg Wooley – Procurement-NM/Planning
Nate Bowers – MIS
Greg Buxton – RSG
Dean Sibold – AP
Ron Zapp – PC
Justin Kempfer – Procurement Quality
Lucky 2nd Chance Winners
David Hollon – AP
John Morgan – HPDC
Tim Weyant - ALMC
Emma Fout – PC
Ray Breidenbach – ATG
Upcoming Events


T-Shirt Distribution – 1st Week in October.
Quality Quiz – Whole Month of October
 Weekly $50 Gift Card Drawings for all who answer correctly.
 Associates who answer all 4 Weeks correctly will be entered to win a
32” Visio Flat Screen TV!
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A special thanks to all the HTM associates who supported the United
Way campaign this year. The final total came to $57,183.38. HTM
matches each dollar donated so our actual total came to 114,366.76!
HTM donated to 15 counties this year. For Logan County alone, we
collected $31,855.00 and with the HTM match, the final total for
Logan County came to $63,710.00.
Kelley Ulis and Julie Preston
Ohio State Basket
Doyle Turner
Kindle Fire
Don Mumford
Michigan Basket
Amber Thompson
“Let’s go to the Movies” Basket
Andrew Crawford
Columbus Zoo Family Pass
Deborah “Lynn” Johnson
The associate who guessed closest to the final total was Michael Spillis. He will receive a
$100.00 VISA Gift card. The following associates’ names got drawn for the “United Way
Supporter” reserved parking space starting January 2014.
January – Akitoshi Shibazaki
February – Marius Meiring
March – Connie Akers
April – Warren Marsh
May – Brian Young
June – Polly Cotton
July – Brant Dunn
August – Lori Daniels
September – Zachary Grant
October – Matt Bost
November – Jeromie Martz
December – John Evans
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A warm summer day in June turned into an adventure that Michelle (Shelley) Kent and Brenda Long won’t forget
anytime soon. The weather was beautiful, the sun was shining, nice warm day for the beach or a boat ride.
Until…….. THE STORM CAME ROLLING IN!!!!
The storm rolled in about 3:00 pm and lasted about 15 minutes. It came very quick, causing a lot of wind damage.
Trees and power lines went down all over Russell’s Point / Lakeview area.
They both live on Orchard Island with one way on to the island and one way off by car. They were preparing to
come to work (both work B shift in Assembly, line #2). Brenda gets a call from Shelly asking if there’s another
way off the island. Brenda said no, and asked, “What’s the Problem”? Shelley noted there was a power line down
at Beatley’s Trailer park and the traffic was already backing up. Brenda knew then they could be in a potential
situation as far as making it to work on time.
They headed out and made it to the other side of the bridge where they saw multiple vehicles waiting to get
through. Many of the people waiting were Honda of Marysville associates. In a short amount of time, the Russells
Point Police Department informed them they would have to return home as there was a gas leak found in the
trailer park. No one was going to be able to pass through. Needless to say, they were all in a panic as they were
not going to make it to work on time.
Brenda commented that if they could get to her boat (docked off the island at Point Harbor) they could get off the
island, but wouldn’t have a way to get to work from the dock.
Brenda thought about her neighbor, who was at work at the time and called him at work. He suggested that she
take his boat to McDonalds and he would meet them there and take them to work. He would then take the boat
home and leave his vehicle at McDonalds for them to drive home at the end of their shift. What a great neighbor
and life saver he was!
The boat trip was slow as there were a lot of tree limbs in the lake from the storm. They finally made
McDonalds and docked the boat. The patrons in McDonalds looked at them and were probably wondering
ladies in Honda uniforms were in a boat in the afternoon. Some patrons did comment and they explained
they were on their way to work and the only way off the island was by boat. Their neighbor was there
for them and drove them to HTM.
it to
why 2
that
waiting
They want to thank their neighbor, Scott Brown, for the use of his boat and van, otherwise, they would not have
made it off the island until around 8:00 p.m. They managed to make it to work with only being 12 minutes late.
Brenda Long
Michelle (Shelley) Kent
Shelley
Brenda
We live in a time where you can find just about anything on
the internet. Want to know how to fix your car, there is a video
out there. Want to see how to hunt white tail deer; Greg has a
video for that. Greg McElroy has been hunting since he was 14
years old. He loves spending time outdoors and he has turned this
passion into hunting videos as part of the Pro Staff for Midwest
Whitetail.com. Hunting videos are much harder to create than
other videos. Wildlife is not a cooperative group! You must be
patient and wait for them to come to you. Seeing a deer does not
mean that you will get a shot.
Even if the hunter has a shot, it does
not mean that the camera person
can get into position to film. Beyond
patience there is skill. No one wants
to watch a hunting videos that looks
like it was taken during an
earthquake. The videographer must
be able to film effectively, panning
back and forth without making too
much noise. Good quality filming can
then be edited adding in the hunter’s
narrative making the video come to
life for the viewer. Greg is looking
forward to many more years of
hunting and filming with his son and
friends. Greg works in Planning.
Greg McElroy
and his son,
Zander
Archery has a long history covering many continents. There are 3 major types of
bows: recurve, compound, and longbow. Many hunters have their preference; however,
there are some who love them all. Josh Prater took his love for the sport and turned it into
a business. He is excited to help everyone, whether it is a new comer to the sport or a long
time pro. When buying a bow there are a few things that need to be considered. First are
you right handed or left handed. Second, if choosing a compound bow what weight range
for the limbs and third the overall decision of the optimal draw weight. Then one of the
most important parts of setting up a compound bow is determining the draw length. If the
draw is not correctly adjusted the outcome is a string slap to the forearm. As you see, set
up is no easy task. So just ordering a bow off the internet will not give you the outcome you
would like. A bow can be used to hunt anything from an animal as small as a squirrel to
beasts as large as an elephant. There is no limit; however, there is a difference in what
equipment you use and how you set up that equipment. Josh, an archery aficionado,
works hard to make sure that the sports men and women who visit his shop leave with
the knowledge and equipment needed to be successful. Josh works in Machining Line 1.
Lisa and Josh Prater
Nate Lattimer
Taxidermy is a full-fledge
form of wildlife art. Taxidermy dates back to the
beginning of time, but it was during the Victorian period when it
began to evolve. While early methods were crude, in the late
19th century Louis Defense began to change the craft and started
it down the road to the practices used today. As the art
improved, mounted animals were not only found in museums,
but became a part of interior design.
Nate Lattimer began developing his taxidermy skills as a youth
beside his father in Virginia. He has had developed several
skill sets to be a taxidermist: science, tanning and art. As a
modern day taxidermist, Nate spends hours creating
anatomically accurate mounts that reveal every detail, down
to each muscle and tendon. No detail is left to chance, from
the angle of the eye, the shape of the ear to the direction of
the fur. Nate attended Columbus College of Art and Design
where he honed his sculpting skills, which make his mount
look more lifelike.
When an animal is brought to Nate, precise measurements
are taken and a form is pick by the hunter and ordered by
Nate.
From that point Nate will put 9-12 hours into the mount. The
process will however, take several weeks. The first step is “caping”
or skinning the animal. The hide is then fleshed and is ready for
tanning. The skinning and fleshing are two of the most important
parts. If not done correctly, the work for the taxidermist is difficult.
The prepared hide is then tanned and dried. Now Nate begins
creating his master piece. As Nate begins the mounting process he
focuses on every detail. Adding air drying clay to build up the eye
socket, septum placed in nostrils, and ears are uniquely created for
each mount from a bondo, fiber glass and resin. Once Nate has
everything where he wants he meticulously sews the hide shut and
begins detailing the mount. Detailing includes cleaning, brushing,
adding Apoxy sculpt to eyes, nose and lips. He finishes by clear
coating the nose and airbrushing where needed. Nate works on
Line 2.
Heather Holland – Proc.
e: 1/18/1988
Hire
Date:
8/8/1988
Linda Petry – A.P.
e:Hire
1/18/1988
Date:
8/8/1988
David Oglesbee – ATG
e: 1/18/1988
Hire
Date:
8/29/1988
Frank Ulrey – Purch/MP
e:Hire
1/18/1988
Date:
9/19/1988
Tony Newland – Proc.
e: 1/18/1988
Hire Date:
6/27/1983
Tony Newland – Proc.
e:Hire
1/18/1988
Date:
6/27/1983
Gaye Webb – Purch / MP
e:Hire
1/18/1988
Date:
7/18/1983
Sheila Vermilye– ALMC
e:Hire
1/18/1988
Date:
7/18/1983
Dan Henkle – AP Line 2
e:Hire
1/18/1988
Date:
7/26/1983
Stime Davis – AP/CVT
e:Hire
1/18/1988
Date:
9/12/1983
Happy Retirement
Lester Haney
Hire Date: 9/6/84
End Date: 9/19/13
Won Bong Cha
Hire Date: 5/3/90
End Date: 8/19/13
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Mick Harpel
Hire Date: 7/9/98
End Date: 9/1/13
Charles Thornburg
Hire Date: 4/23/98
End Date: 8/1/13
Mike Wallace
Hire Date: 6/11/07
End Date: 8/9/13
HOW CAN YOU REDUCE WASTE?
Turn Off
Lights
Shut Off
Electronics
Waste Management,
Put Items in Correct
Containers
Keep Doors
Closed
Turn Off
Water
Honda
Associate
Report and Fix
Compressed Air
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Adopt-A-Highway History
Have you ever been riding in a car and saw a plastic bag, can or other litter along the
road? You may not know it, but that trash is costing you and your family. Due to safety
and environmental concerns along with possible injury to wildlife, states still must hire
workers to pick up trash from the roads. What could be done to help solve this problem?
In 1985 a program was developed in Texas to address this problem. It is now called the
Adopt-A Highway Program. This program spread to 49 states, including Ohio, and even to
some other countries. Honda Transmission Manufacturing adopted two miles of St Rt 274,
East of Indian Lake High School, St Rt 235 from the traffic light at the intersection of
ST Rt 274 to the stop sign at St Rt 235 North and St Rt 708 and St Rt 708 from the
stop sign to Township Rd 61. The roads are cleaned spring through fall completing at least
four clean ups per year. Participation from our associates is outstanding. Those who
participate in the Adopt-A-Highway Program and take the commitment seriously provide a
valuable resource—not just to ODOT, but to the people of Ohio. Their services save
taxpayers millions of dollars every year.
Have you ever thought about how long discarded litter lasts? Some things might have a
longer life span than most humans. Since many items last a long time, this means that
litter on the highways will not just decompose quickly, as some people think. Here is a list
of some common items found along road ways and the time needed for them to decompose.
COMMON LITTER DECOMPOSITION TIME
Glass Bottle
1 Million Years
Aluminum Can
80-200 Years
Tin Can
50 Years
Plastic Bag
10-20 Years
Cigarette Butt
1-5 Years
Newspaper
6 Weeks
Litter anywhere is unsightly. Please do your part by not littering.
This does include the HTM parking lot!
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JOHN GEESE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR 2013
The John Geese Scholarship was established in memory of John
Geese the first Plant Manager of Bellemar/HTM. The scholarship
is awarded annually to a full-time associate with at least 6 months
of service, or the spouse or dependent of a full-time associate.
The recipient must be pursuing a BA or BS in Business
Administration, with an emphasis on Management/Human
Resources. The scholarship consists of an annual grant of $2,500.
Congratulations to our scholarship recipients below.
Elizabeth Weyant
OSU
Mike Fagan
Rhodes State College
Daughter of Tim Weyant,
ALMC Tooling
Sr Mgr CVT Project
June 2013
6/17/13
6/17/13
6/17/13
6/17/13
6/17/13
6/17/13
6/24/13
6/24/13
August
8/12/13 Aaron Panning – 4WD
8/26/13 Matthew Neise - AP
David Yanchik – FAC
Matthew Stechschulte – Proc MP
Marvin Little - HPDC
Frederick Crawford – AP
Theresa Prater – AP
Matthew Jarvis – AP
Eddy Wang - ATG
Michael Chapman – HPDC
September 2013
9/23/13
9/23/13
9/23/13
9/23/13
9/30/13
Robert Price – Proc NM
William Mervine - HPDC
Joshua Seiber - HPDC
Joshua Handshoe – HPDC
Jacob Schrader – ATG
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Flu Shot schedule of times and locations
Tuesday, Oct 8th
Wednesday, Oct 9th
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Shelby Room
6:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Buckeye Room
Assembly
ATG/4WD/CVT
Thursday, Oct 10th
6:00 - 8:00 a.m.
First Aid
All Associates and/or spouses
Thursday, Oct 10th
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Tech
All Tech Associates
Thursday, Oct 10th
Wednesday, Oct 16th
Thursday, Oct 17th
Tuesday, Oct 22nd
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Aid
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Aid
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
First Aid
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
First Aid
All Associates/Spouses
All Associates/Spouses
All Associates and/or spouses
All Associates and/or spouses
“Don’t let myths keep you from getting the vaccination”
This is the time of year that we need to talk about the cold and influenza season and the need
for a flu shot. Flu season is just around the corner and having the vaccination improves the odds
of staying healthy.
Occasionally, people become reluctant to get a flu shot. Possibly, based on adverse experiences
with the vaccination in the past. That’s understandable, however, some people who resist getting
immunized make up their minds based on myths about the flu and the flu shot. It is important to
separate fact from fiction.
Flu Facts
1. Each year, 30,000 to 35,000 Americans die from the flu and its complications.
2. Because the flu is caused by a virus, anyone can get it.
3. Kids under 5, adults over 50, and people with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma,
chronic bronchitis or heart disease, are at high risk for complications.
4. Being immunized by a flu shot or the inhaled FluMist (FDA-approved only for healthy
people ages 5 to 49) significantly reduces the risks of getting the flu.
5. Most folks who get the flu shot have no reaction. Up to 25% may have some redness
and slight swelling at the site. A small percentage may experience a slight fever, chills
and headache within 24 hours. These symptoms end within a few days.
Flu Fiction
* You can get t he flu from t he flu shot . N o, you can’t. The vaccine is not made from the live virus.
* You can get t he flu from w et hair or cold w eat her. N o, you get the flu by coming into contact w ith someone
w ho is infected. In the cold of w inter, w hen people cluster indoors, exposure to the flu virus is more
likely, but cold w eather itself doesn’t cause the flu.
* The flu shot is only for high-risk people. False. People at risk definitely need the vaccination, but those at
low risk also should get the shot to help keep the flu from spreading.
* If I hav en’t had t he flu by December, I’m in t he clear. Flu season can extend through May. It’s never too late
in the season to get the shot, ideal period for immunization is from mid-October to mid-N ovember.
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October 7~11 – North Americas Bloc Convention in Alabama – Special Ops of CVT
and Team Machining presenting
October 15 ~ 29 – 2014 Open Enrollment for Benefits
October 21 – Deadline for retirement plan option selection
October 28 ~ Nov. 1 – CAN Supplier Convention in Canada
November 3 – Daylight Saving Time
November 21 – The associates’ Thanksgiving dinner will be held
November 27 – Fall Bonus sharing (Direct Deposited)
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