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College Relations |
This Committee coordinates all efforts regarding how the Akron
section interacts with the local colleges and universities. |
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Finance |
The purpose of this Committee is to review the Akron ASME section's
books at the end of the year (July/August time frame) to ensure
financial responsibility and timely filing of the year-end reports with
national ASME. |
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Government Relations |
This Committee monitors both the state and federal governments to
look for legislation that may impact mechanical engineers. In addition,
members from this Committee take part in Ohio Council meetings. The Ohio
Council is an assemblage of representatives from different engineering
societies that takes an active role in Ohio's state government by acting as
technical consultants. |
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History & Heritage |
This Committee records and maintains the history, traditions, and
engineering landmarks of the Akron section. |
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Honors & Awards |
Each year, ASME recognizes the contributions of its members and the
dedication of its volunteers through several awards. The Akron ASME Honors &
Awards Committee performs the task of identifying and recognizing outstanding
individuals within the Akron section. |
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Industry Relations |
The success of the Akron section depends in large part on the
support of the companies within Akron ASME's area. In return, Akron ASME
tries to assist the companies by providing services that benefit both the
individual engineer and their employer. The Industry Relations Committee
provides a vital link between Akron ASME and the local companies. |
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K-12 |
This Committee seeks to foster a link between Akron ASME and the
K-12 classrooms in our area, by offering our services to interest young
persons in future careers in science and engineering. |
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Member Interests (MI) |
This Committee periodically polls the membership to determine how
Akron ASME can be of value to its members. |
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Membership Development (MD) |
This Committee deals with all aspects of membership development not
of a professional nature. Areas covered by this committee include: ASME's
personal financial programs, ASME's insurance programs, ASME's minority
programs, and ASME's employment services. In addition, this Committee
spearheads efforts to recruit new members into the Akron section. |
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Minorities & Women |
This Committee is responsible for promoting scientific and
engineering careers to minorities & women. |
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Newsletter |
This Committee handles all aspects of gathering information for and
publishing Akron ASME's monthly newsletter. At this time, it also
coordinates timely feed of information to our Akron ASME webmaster at The
University of Akron (host for our web site). |
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Nominating |
This Committee convenes each spring to get a slate of Officers and
Directors together, upon which the membership is asked to vote before the
April general membership meeting, so these new Officers and Directors can have
a couple months' overlap with the current Officers and Directors. Note the
administrative year is July 1 through June 30, with summers essentially off.
This Committee is generally comprised of the Executive Committee and the MI/MD
chair(s). |
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Professional Development |
This Committee looks after the continued professional development of
Akron ASME's membership, by providing continuing education classes and
referral to institutions offering ones our section does not offer. |
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Professional Practice & Ethics |
This Committee assists engineers in obtaining and maintaining their
Professional Engineer's license, by disseminating information about the PE
exam and PE refresher courses; and, promotes ethical conduct among engineers,
by making available to the section information on ethical conduct and new
ethics training aids. |
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Programs |
This Committee plans the programs for Akron ASME's monthly
membership meetings; coordinates with the host site and speaker, including
reserving meeting room(s), specifying food and beverages, and obtaining
audio/visual equipment; and, takes the meeting reservations from our
membership. |
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Public Information |
This Committee handles all aspects of publicizing Akron ASME's
activities to its members and to the community. |
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Technical Activities |
This Committee is liaison for Akron ASME with the ASME Technical
Divisions. Each year, ASME broadcasts several satellite programs that cover a
wide range of mechanical engineering topics. The purpose of this Committee is
to identify those broadcasts that would be of most benefit to Akron ASME's
membership and to arrange a location for the satellite downlink. This
Committee also handles registration and finance for the broadcasts. |
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Unemployed Member |
This Committee assists Akron section members in finding engineering
employment. |
