| VOL. XLVIII
NUMBER 18 Published Weekly |
CHATTANOOGA ENGINEERS CLUB May 12, 1997, 12:00 Noon UTC UNIVERSITY CENTER - Chickamauga Dining Room |
| COMING PROGRAM | Old Fashion Research Albert and Doris Hicks What past accomplishments may be lurking in your family tree? By the time Albert and Doris Hicks had completed their safari, they had discovered inventions patented by Albert's grandfather, great-grandfather and great uncle (15 his alone!), as well as Doris' grandfather. Come and see copies of the actual drawings for chain-link fence, a voting machine, a safety-pin manufacturing machine, clay grinding equipment and much, much more. Maybe you will be inspired to do some detective work into your own family tree. There may be more there than just pirates and horse thieves! NOTE LOCATION CHANGE TO THE UTC UNIVERSITY CENTER, 2nd FLOOR CHICAMUNGA ROOM. SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW. Program Chair: Terry Reynolds |
| LAST MEETING | Mr. John Homa, project manager of TVA Environmental services, presented
the Tennessee Valley Authority's Waste Stream Reduction Program. The comprehensive
program was driven by regulator requirements, community citizenship and
environmental responsibility. The 1983 TVA waste of 200 million kilograms
was reduced by 81.5% and realized a cost savings of $350,000. The waste
consisted of 40% paper, 25% food, 15% cardboard, 10% glass, 5% plastic,
5% aluminum/steel and 5% varied waste. A comprehensive program was established
which included: desk side paper recycling bins, coffee mug replacement
of Styrofoam, office furniture refurbishing, reuse of materials, purchasing
emphasis on environmental friendly products, team formation for waste reduction
ideas and donations of dimmed lighting tubes, computer disks, and carpeting
to local schools. This comprehensive program continues today with waste
source audit which identify more reductions. More information can be obtained
by calling 1-888-871-5201.
Program Chair: Richard Smith |
| FUTURE PROGRAMS | May Program Chair: Jack Wagner May 12 Inventions and Inventors, Albert & Doris Hicks. Program Chair: Terry Reynolds May 19 Digital Video Technology. Meet at Old IBM Building. Lunch is own your own. Program Chair: Uwe Zitzow May 26 Memorial Day No Meeting |
| FELLOWSHIP | Report fellowship items to Ron Burton 886-4693, or 825-8233. |
| ANNOUNCEMENTS | The May 12 meeting will be held on the University of Tennessee Campus. The meeting will take place in the University Center in the Chickamauga Room located on the second floor. Parking is available in Lot 31,32 and 33 which is across the street from the Hamilton County Arena (UTC Roundhouse). Parking passes were distributed at the April 28 meeting and we will attempt to have someone in the lot directly across the roundhouse with passes. These are the only lots available with free parking. There are a limited number of parking meters and handicap spaces available in the lot next to the University Center. Future parking will be available in the parking garage. There will be a nominal charge for parking in the garage. We ask for your patience during this transitional period for the Club. Any special needs should be conveyed to Greg Sedrick at 755-4718. |