Welcome to the Local Sections Committee LSC Meeting

1. Welcome to the Local Sections Committee (LSC) Meeting Monday – April 7, 2008 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM Room 298 (2nd Level) New Orleans Convention Center

2. 2 Meeting Agenda LSC Introductions John McKetta ProjectConnect Grants Revival of Program Planning Grants AIChE Volunteer Recognition Awards Young Professionals Activity Update Thailand Local Section Formed Leadership Development Conference Update Ambassador’s Program ScaleUp (Student Membership Initiative) New Web Functions / Annual Reports Update Enhanced CareerEngineer.com Job Search Website Question and Answer Session

3. 3 LSC Executive Officers Spring 2008-Spring 2009 Craig Wildemuth - Chair (Rocky Mountain) Dave Jacobs– 1st Vice-Chair (Central Savannah River) Opportunity – 2nd Vice Chair Mac Qadir - Director, Meetings (Northern California) Opportunity - Director, Communications Jim Klein - Section Liaison, (Central Savannah River) Ed Bergen - ProjectConnect Sub-Committee Chair, (North Jersey) Opportunity - CEOC Liaison Peter Sibilski – Past Chair (North Jersey) Felicia Guglielmi - Director, Volunteer & Membership Activities Lowell Aplebaum - Volunteer & Membership Activities Liaison

4. 4 LSC Mission To strengthen AIChE’s Local Sections through: Resource development Networking Opportunities for sharing information Long-term support focusing on Local Sections

5. 5 LSC Goals for 2008-2009 Award up to $7,500 in ProjectConnect Grants Re-introduce Program Planning Grants Assist Local Sections “In Need” Facilitate Information Sharing between Local Sections

6. 6 Local Section Resources AIChE Local Section Leaders Page http://www.aiche.org/LocalSections/ Local Section Resource Guide http://www.aiche.org/LocalSections/Resources/index.aspx AIChE Leaders Tool Box http://www.aiche.org/MemberCenter/Leadership/index.aspx Local Section Newsletter and Calendar Get Publicity for your Local Section Events Downloadable templates Certificate of Recognition template Local Section Member Survey template New Member Welcome Letter template Model Bylaws

7. 7 Local Section Resources What are other things that the LSC can, or should be doing, to help the Local Sections? Please jot your suggestions down on the index cards provided on the tables

8. 8 Local Section 50 Year Anniversaries Congratulations to the: Central Florida Local Section Central Illinois Local Section Indianapolis Local Section North Jersey Local Section Peninsular Florida Local Section Southwest Louisiana Local Section All of which were founded in 1958!!

9. John J. McKetta ProjectConnect Grants Presented By: Peter Sibilski, P.E., FAIChE Past Chair, Local Sections Committee

10. 10 John J. McKetta ProjectConnect Grants Supports outreach efforts to students, recent graduates and new engineers. Typically single-event programs Grants awarded quarterly – Apr, Jul, Oct, Jan Eligibility is one ProjectConnect grant every 12 months Maximum grant amount increased to $600 Applications are available from the AIChE website www.aiche.org - Local Sections - Resources for Local Section Leaders - Grants

11. 11 John J. McKetta ProjectConnect Grants cont’d. Event evaluation criteria Appeals to students, recent graduates and young professionals Program/Event provides a welcoming environment to students, recent graduates and young professionals Program/Event is innovative and/or interactive in its design Provides networking opportunities for all attendees Program/Event has a metric to measure its success

12. 12 John J. McKetta ProjectConnect Grants cont’d. 178 grants awarded since September 2001 4th Quarter 2007 ProjectConnect winners: Central New England Local Section Central Savannah River Local Section Delaware Valley Local Section Ohio Valley Local Section National Capital Local Section Susquehanna Local Section Next Deadline: June 30, 2008

13. Revival of AIChE Program Planning Grants Presented By: Peter Sibilski, P.E., FAIChE Past Chair, Local Sections Committee

14. 14 Program Planning Grants What are the Program Planning Grants? Initiated in 1997 to help Local Sections with their yearly programming Supports outreach efforts to broader Section membership Aids Local Sections in holding activities they otherwise might avoid due to financial considerations Encourages innovative & interactive programs

15. 15 Program Planning Grants What’s available? Grants will be available in three denominations: $1,000, $500, and $250 Grants will be awarded twice a calendar year Total grant amount available in any year is determined by AIChE Board of Directors To obtain a grant: Have to apply Spend the money Tell us how the event turned out in a summary activity report submitted to the LSC

16. 16 Program Planning Grants Application & Award Timing: For 2008 only – Apply by September 30th – awarded by October 31st For 2009 and beyond: Apply by March 31st – awarded by April 30th Apply by September 30th – awarded by October 31st Eligibility is one grant every 12 months Applications are available from the AIChE website www.aiche.org - Local Sections - Resources for Local Section Leaders - Grants Applications are also available at this meeting

17. AIChE Volunteer Recognition Awards Presented By: Peter Sibilski, P.E., FAIChE Past Chair, Local Sections Committee

18. 18 Volunteer Recognition Awards What are the Volunteer Recognition Awards? Initiated in 2007 to recognize AIChE volunteers nation wide for their tireless efforts Support volunteers in attending national AIChE meetings throughout the year Aid Local Sections in helping their volunteers to continue to volunteer Recognize those that go above and beyond in their service to AIChE

19. 19 Volunteer RecognitionAwards What’s available in 2008? There are: 2 – $1,000 awards Total – $2,000 in Free Money!!! Free Admission to the Annual or Spring Meeting Award Obligation Have to apply Attend a national meeting (Annual or Spring) Submit travel expenses to national for reimbursement

20. 20 Volunteer Recognition Awards How Do I Get One? For 2008: Apply by 30 November For 2009 and on: Apply by 30 September Applications are available at this meeting Applications will soon be available from the AIChE website www.aiche.org - Local Sections - Resources for Local Section Leaders

21. Young Professionals Activity Update Presented By: S. Tom King, Chicago Local Section Young Professionals Chair UOP

22. 22 Young ProfessionalGroups Chicago National Capital Pittsburgh New York City Minneapolis (Upper Mid West) South Texas

23. 23 YPAB activities Activities at the 2007 Annual Student Conference Presenting two career workshops Tips for After Graduation Success The Next Transition: Starting Your Job and What Employers Expect in the First Five Years Participating in the student mixer and bash

24. 24 YPAB activities New Horizons program at 2008 AIChE Spring meeting in New Orleans Formally recognized by EBPC as a programming entity Brian Daly, Cheryl Teich and Ramesh Rameswaran are leading Topics so far: Process and Design Safety, Distillation Operations and common failures, Heat Exchanger operation and design, Engineering Ethics, Refinery Overview. Looking for presenter on topic of rotating equipment Looking for more local AIChE members to assist with program

25. Coming soon – Thailand Local Section  Presented By: Felicia Guglielmi Director, Volunteer & Membership Activities

26. 26 Thailand Local Section Formed AIChE Thailand Club officially established in 2003 LS Chair: Dr. Pomthong Malakul, Petroleum & Petrochemical College Will receive Local Sections status shortly Meetings and Programs Hold club meetings every 2-3 months at the Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University Dinner meetings with invited speakers from all over the world (USA, Canada, Japan, Thailand) In 2006 the section set up a program to send 3 Chemical Engineering undergraduate students to U. of Regina (Canada)

27. 27 Thailand Local Section Formed, cont’d Fundraising Events AIChE Golf Tournament Bowling Tournament with Thailand Institute of Chemical Engineers (TIChE) for fund raising Currently 12 members and growing…………

28. 28 Organizing a Local Section First, make certain that a local section does not already exist in the area. Then, Establish a committee Organize a group of interested members in your area to help share the work of forming a new local section. Determine boundaries Identify the counties the new section would like to include. Boundaries within a 50-mile radius are suggested. Solicit membership Contact the Volunteer & Membership Activities Department for a list of names and addresses of AIChE members within the defined boundaries. 

29. 29 Organizing a Local Section,cont’d Obtain company support/sponsorship Many area industries are eager to see AIChE local sections started, and are willing to offer financial support or help with publicity. Utilize the resources available from AIChE – “Guide for Organizing a Local Section” – a downloadable booklet available from: http://www.aiche.org/LocalSections/StartSection/index.aspx 

30. 30 Organizing a Local Section,cont’d

31. Leadership Development Conference Update(and Centennial) Presented By: Peter Sibilski, P.E., FAIChE Past Chair, Local Sections Committee

32. 32 AIChE, established in 1908, is celebrating it’s 100th Birthday! Visit the Centennial Website for activities throughout the year http://www.aiche.org/About/Foundation/CentennialCelebrationActivities.aspx Formal celebration to take place at the 2008 AIChE Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, November 16-21, 2008 HIghlights: A Century of Triumphs: Ten Lasting Chemical Engineering Achievements Historic & Modern Era Engineers Future Focus Mini Histories Centennial ChemE Car Competition Centennial Black Tie Gala with top CEOs Centennial Student Gala How will your local section celebrate? Please share your ideas via the local sections discussion forum located in the member center at www.aiche.org

33. 33 Leadership Development Conference Update No Separate Leadership Development Conference in 2008; however, “LDC Lite” Program is being developed with the intent of it being held at the Centennial Celebration Formal Leadership Development Conference returns in 2009 Host applications will be sent after Spring Meeting Many LS have shown interest Seeking more financial support from AIChE

34. 34 Leadership Development Conference Update, cont’d “LDC Lite” Program under development – working topics currently include: “You are not alone” Discussion of challenges and best-practices shared by all Sections “Resources for Local Sections” Discussion of what’s available from AIChE, (templates, grants, speaker’s directory, etc.) “Benefits of AIChE and attending local section meetings”

35. Ambassador’s Program Update Presented By: Lowell Aplebaum Volunteer and Membership Activities Liaison

36. 36 New and Improved Ambassador’s Program Purpose: To offer to every student chapter of AIChE a professional in the field who will come to their chapter and speak about the benefits of membership as well as on a mutually agreed upon topic of professional interest.

37. 37 New and Improved Ambassador’s Program Ambassador visits are commencing at 55 student chapters nationwide Over 150 professional AIChE members have volunteered to be an Ambassador Wherever possible, Ambassador and student chapters were matched locally to provide a stronger connection to the Local Section

38. 38 New and Improved Ambassador’s Program Ambassador presents on an agreed upon topic of interest, as well as on the benefits of affiliation with AIChE Evaluation by the chapter and the Ambassador happens soon after visit Ambassadors will be recognized at the Annual Student Conference

39. 39 New and Improved Ambassador’s Program Goal is to expand to at least 70 chapters next year Possibility of greater involvement of Young Professionals/Recent Grads as future Ambassadors

40. ScaleUp - Student Membership Initiative Update Presented By: Lowell Aplebaum Volunteer and Membership Activities Liaison

41. 41 New Student Member Initiative (ScaleUp) provides free membership to undergraduate students funded by generous corporate sponsorships Student Membership has increased by 3,000 students in the first 6 months of the program

42. 42 Sponsors receive greater interactions with students at career fairs and chapter visits, as well as national recognition in AIChE events

43. 43 Through marketing, expanded communications and chapter visits, there is a stronger relationship between student chapters and the national organization Program expansion Ambassador’s Program SACHE Safety Certificate Program AIChE Facebook Club

44. New Web Functions Presented By: Bette Lawler Director of Operations

45. 45 New Tools Second Life Roll out Phase one – July 2008 Roll out Phase two – October 2008 Social Networking Sites FaceBook MYspace Sharepoint Upgrade (Leaders tool) 50 unique sites with 601 users Wiki Application Completely intergraded to Microsoft Office Collaborative Templates

46. 46 Web Tools On-line Community (all members) Forums 10 forums 8 Strategy Discussions on-going On-line calendar Private messaging/emailing Web Casting for Divisions and Local Sections Cheme Car Safety Committee CAST Division CCPS Local Sections and Divisions

47. 47 Web Tools Hosted Local Section Sites – 10 ( 2 in the works) On-line access for LS Leaders to database lists RSS News Feeds (all members) MIT Technology Review CCPS only so far ( full time blogger) Pod casts Blogs

48. 48 Web Tools CareerEngineer – new enhanced platform 60-80 jobs currently Industry Specific Potential national job pool sharing Generates revenue for the Institute CareerToolPlus! Support services Industry research Resume creation Career management tools Knovel – 5600 users/re-negotiating contract

49. 49 Webinars 2007-2008 3 Webinars 3rd and 4th quarters of 2007 Advancing from the cubicle – 38 attendees Ethics In Engineering – 69 attendees Networking – 34 attendess 2 Webinars 1st quarter of 2007 Industry Process Safety Metrics – 94 attendees Nanotechnology – 148 sold out, second one schedule 3/08

50. 50 Local Sections Annual Reports If you have not already done so, please fill out your local section’s annual report! We’ll compile answers and will send findings to you Thank you!

51. Enhanced CareerEngineer.com Presented By: Camille Belcuore Benefits Consultant

52. AIChE’s New CareerEngineer Updated and launched March 2008 delivering new technology and  enhanced end-user tools through AIChE’s partnership with JobTarget

53. 53 For AIChE Members… New features include: AIChE Members are placed on top of the candidate list for employers to access their resumes first  Personal account to store cover letters, posts, communications with employers and notes from job searches Anonymous profile so employers will come to Members, leaving decision to respond up to the Member (this is great for Members who are “just looking…” yet want to stay active in the employment market Job Alerts feature to automatically get emails when jobs post matching Member’s criteria

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55. 55 For Employers … New features include: Employers set up and manage own accounts, as per industry practice Search for qualified candidates focusing on AIChE Member preferential placement in resume database View resumes and pay only for selected resumes Post internships free Contact candidates directly through Anonymous Profile database

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58. 58 THANK YOU!For attending the Spring 2008 Local Section Committee Meeting

59. Question & Answer Session