Topic: Two Way Traffic On McCallie and Bailey Avenue-Ralph Kelley
Ralph Kelly, Former mayor of Chattanooga, will discuss the planned change of traffic flow if the pending resolution before the city council is approved. Changing to two way traffic on McCallie and Bailey Avenues will be approved or killed within the next two weeks. Several prominent engineers and politicians are opposed to the proposed changes, come find out why and discuss the issues involved! This is a talk of general interest feel free to invite your friends to lunch.

OUR PREVIOUS MEETING - May 13 ___________________________________
Katie Vandergriff had worked as an engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Robotics Division when she took an "entrepreneurial leave of absence" about two year ago to help start an engineering consultant company, MK Technologies. The Knoxville-based firm serves as a one-stop shop to companies and government facilities needing specialized engineering and technological services. Her recent experience has provided her unique insights into what it takes to not only start a high tech business, but also, to make it successful. For those interested in starting a new venture or for those already involved, Katie gave us some tips on what to do and told us about the resources that are available to help us do it. These include such organizations as the Center for Entrepreneurial Growth, The Tennessee Technical Development Corporation and the Tennessee Technology Transfer and Economic Development Office of ORNL. Web Address www.mktechnologiescorp.com

FUTURE MONDAY MEETINGS _____________________________________
May 27 No meeting in observance of Memorial Day
June 3 Topic: Green Power - Gary Harris, TVA
June 10 Topic: Invasive Plants – Steve Manning
June 17 Topic: Hamilton County Regional Bike Plan - Bill Allen
June 24 Topic: Advanced Distribution Technology - Gilbert Davis

WHERE WE MEET _____________________________________
Our weekly meetings are usually held at the Cellar Restaurant of the Tallan building, Union Square, Downtown Chattanooga from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Our meeting room and luncheon service are open by 11:30 a.m. Lunch buffet is $10.00 per person. No reservation is required. Free parking is available for these occasions at the Days Inn Motel (on Carter St. and MLK Blvd.) courtesy of the Days Inn management. When you park there, be sure to place a note on your dashboard indicating you are attending the Engineers Club meeting.