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President: Vic Baez 2008/2009

Sep 2008
If you’re like me right about now you are wondering - where did summer go? But the end of summer means the start of our new SPE year and I can tell you that plans are well underway for this year’s events. While some things may be the same, like me being the section president again, we invite you to experience an added twist to our Christmas Party, Golf Outing, and technical meetings – so get ready as we are looking to stir things up!

Last year we had many great successes including: ANTEC 2008 hosted by our section, technical meetings and company tours, and excellent social events, but this year we need to reach out to the more the 600 members who make up the Milwaukee SPE and have not taken advantage of their membership. We are meeting and planning so that many more of you will participate in the local technical presentations that not only will provide you valuable industry insight but will also open new networking channels for your careers.

Beginning with our very first organized SPE motorcycle ride we will head full swing into the many events that make our section stand out. Coming up fast is the October 21st - “Emerging Technologies & Materials” Mini-Tec co-hosted by the Injection Molding Division. Other planned events will include the annual Materials Auction as well as our Guest Night which will be held at the Harley-Davidson museum. And mark your calendars as we roll out our internationally awarded Student Essay contest and our re-vamped March “Education Night” where once again we will be awarding several student scholarships through our Education program. New this year is PlastiVan which our section Education Foundation will be helping to sponsor for five visits to local grade and middle schools.

This year our energies will be focused on providing larger venues for our members so we can draw in those of you who for some reason have chosen to hide in the shadows – AND - at the same time help to educate and excite future members into realizing the value provided by membership in SPE. In order to do this successfully we will need feedback from the silent majority out there. We are wide open to your suggestions - do not hesitate to contact us.

So get ready to find out what green, sustainability, eco-conscious really mean and what SPE can do for your business and career. Stay tuned and follow our website (www.MilwaukeeSPE.org) and newsletter for the calendar of events that will lead you to growth and success!

As always… Enjoy the day,

Vic