Chairperson's message for October 2007

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View from the chair. . . I am honored to be the new chairperson of LASPE and look forward to communicating with you through this column regarding our section’s activities.  I would like to thank Scott McGurk, the 2006-2007 Chairperson, for all of his hard work over the last year.  I would also like to thank Allan Spivak and Vivian Bust for their service and commitment to SPE for these past several years serving as Director and Treasurer, respectively. I would like to welcome our newest members to the LASPE board: Vanessa Perez, Robert Visser, Sam Sarem and Candra Janova.  Vanessa will fill a vacancy on the board serving as a Director through 2009 and Robert Visser will fill a vacancy on the board serving as a Director through 2008.  Candra Janova, will serve as the new Young Member Liaison through 2008. Sam Sarem will serve as the new Treasurer.  All of the new members bring a knowledge and enthusiasm to the board that ensures the local chapter continued success.  This will be a busy year for LASPE starting with the 2007 Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition to be held in Anaheim from the 11th through the 14th of November.  LASPE must provide 170 volunteers to help in the technical sessions, the registration area, and with student tours of the exhibit hall.  We are still in need of volunteers.  Please contact me if you can donate a half-day of your time.   LASPE will continue efforts towards education of its members through monthly forum meetings and continuing education.  We will continue efforts in public out-reach granting scholarships to deserving high school seniors and college students as well as working with school-aged children to promote interest in engineering and sciences.     Our section’s programs and activities must continue to be relevant to the needs of members.  This month Arlie Skov, SPE Past President, will give a talk entitled “You, Your Career, and SPE”.  I invite you to send me your thoughts on what you value and expect from your local section.  Please email me at the address given below. Sincerely, Brandy Fellers LASPE Chairperson 2007-2008 brandy_fellers@earthlink.net Archive of Previous Chair Messages