Chattanooga Engineers Club

P.O. Box 4031

Chattanooga, TN 37405

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THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM - September 17 – “A Community Plan for Sustainable Energy and Food”

Bob Hoagland will discuss the Jumpoff Community Land Trust and its mission, as well as the community's strategy for creating greater energy and food independence over the next ten years. This community was formed in 1990 and established in 1992 with the aim of promoting and encouraging environmental awareness by maintaining the land for wilderness, educational, and homestead uses. Members live on 30 cleared acres of a 1,110-acre property in Sewanee, Franklin County, Tennessee; the balance of the property is woodland that has been protected for over 55 years. A plan to obtain 90% of the community's food supply from within a 30-mile radius will be presented. The presentation will include a discussion of the relative merits of solar power, mini-hydro, wind, and produced biodiesel, and ethanol. Energy issues will be discussed in the context of lifestyle changes required to reduce consumption, more aggressive mass transit strategies, and the changing perspective on nuclear generated electricity among environmental groups.

Lunch will be available for $11 beginning at 11:30 am, and will be from the outstanding Cellar Buffet. Location: Tallan Cellar Restaurant, 200 West ML King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Parking: use on street meters or the commercial lot in the rear of the Tallan Building, or in one of the commercial lots nearby.

FUTURE MEETINGS

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Sept 24, Barron Tasker of Floodbloc confirmed to speak on technology for flood control. Floodbloc, LLC was created to commercialize products incorporating two unique absorbent polymers invented by Mr. Tasker. Capable of absorbing hundreds of times its own volume, the super absorbent polymer can be packaged for a variety of applications.

October 1, Tim McGhee confirmed to discuss plans for a new Construction Management degree program to be developed by UT Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Technical Community College.

LAST WEEK'S MEETING - September 10 - "History, Present and Future for U.S. Pipe" - Jim Smallwood, USPipe, Chattanooga. U.S. Pipe began operation in Chattanooga more than 125 years ago. Jim Smallwood described about the evolution of pipe manufacturing processes and the history of U.S. Pipe leading up the changes that are now taking place at this historic Chattanooga company.

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ITEMS OF INTEREST

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ASME Fall Programs: Mark your calendar

- September 19, 2007 Annual Picnic, Southern Barbeque, West Pavilion Tennessee River Park, 6 to 8 pm.

- October 17, 2007 Dinner & Presentation, Speaker: Scott McKenzie, March-Adams Engineers, Topic: Engineering Challenges of the Tennessee Aquarium Butterfly Exhibit, UTC Engineering Building, Maytag Room, doors open at 6, program at 6:30. Free parking in Lot 10 (immediately behind Engineering Building) PDH: 1 hour

- November 14, 2007 Presentation & Plant Tour, Speakers: Aaron Haluska & Chad Gentry, Miller Industries, Topic: Pro/Engineer® and the Design of Towing Equipment, Miller Industries, Ooltewah, TN PDH: 1 hour

Contact Ron Goulet ron-goulet@utc.edu ; or Bryan Eldridge Bryan_Eldridge@mckee.com .

Career Mentors Needed!!! The Alumni Career Mentoring Program is a great way for UTC students to get in touch with other UTC graduates who can provide information or direction about career choices. The program consists of a database of alumni who have volunteered to share their career experiences and advice with students and other alumni. These individuals have diverse academic backgrounds and represent many industries, career fields, job functions and locations. The UTC Alumni Career Mentor Program is sponsored by the Placement and Student Employment Center. The time commitment is minimal and is a much appreciated way for you as an alum to share your expertise in your career area and provide information or direction about career choices with current students. As an Alumni Career Mentor a few of the ways you can participate include: Career contact & networking, Company & industry information, Employment trends (profession or industry), Job function information, Job search strategies, Job shadowing. For more detailed information and to complete the Alumni Career Mentor Participation form visit: www.utc.edu/placement Click on Career Mentor Program under Quick Links on the left side of the page. If you have questions please feel free to contact Stephanie Hollis in the Placement and Student Employment Center at 423-425-4184.

Fire Eye Productions, Inc. has made available many video recordings of events in our community by creating the Local Webcast Network. Several Chattanooga Engineers Club programs are included; you may be on there too! Go to www.localwebcastnetwork.com .

Speaking Opportunities! Volunteers needed to address speaker requests from elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and youth groups to visit classrooms, assemblies, and group meetings. High school student groups may schedule tours of CSTCC to visit mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical technology classes and other locations of the campus. Contact Jackie Rutledge at (423)697-2698 or lulu.copeland@chattanoogastate.edu .

QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS? If you have any questions or suggestions about program items please contact Ron Bailey at 423-425-5536 or by email at Ronald-Bailey@utc.edu. You can find membership application forms, references to future programs, historical data, and other info at chattanoogaengineersclub.org. To receive future meeting announcements by email, join the Cha. Technology Organization mailing list at chattanoogaengineersclub.org