www.ChattanoogaEngineersClub.org
NEXT MEETING____________________________
Monday, September
28 - Noon
– DOUBLETREE HOTEL, Second Floor,
Inspiration Room (
“The Take
Root Project and the Benefits of Urban Tree Planting” -
In the fall of 2007, members of
Leadership Chattanooga partnered with the city’s Urban Forester and the
Chattanooga Tree Commission, looking for ways to make an impact on
Designated as the “Take Root
Zone,” this urban core became a canvas for an ambitious project. In March
2008, Take Root launched an effort with one goal, to double the percentage of
tree canopy cover in the urban core. Take Root is growing a healthy and
resilient urban forest in
Preston Roberts will discuss the
various environmental, economic, and social benefits of trees, and
will explain how a well-maintained urban forest provides millions of dollars in
benefits to our community. He will also discuss Take Root's success
in enlisting a diverse cross-section of supporters to work
toward their tree-planting goals.
Preston Roberts is the Project
Coordinator of the Take Root Project.
FUTURE MEETINGS________________________
The DOUBLETREE staff has asked our
Club members to arrive no earlier than 11:30 a.m. Speakers may arrive 15
minutes before then. Since the DOUBLETREE staff bills the Club for those who sit at
designated dining tables, the Club asks that if you do not plan to purchase a
lunch, please sit in a chair at the perimeter of the room.
Monday, October 5 - Noon – “Using Digital Technology to Create Global Maps
That Can Fit Together”
Speaker: Alan Stevens, PhD,
Scientist Emeritus, Federal Geographic Data Committee
Monday, October 12
– NO MEETING – In observance of Columbus Day
Monday, October 19 - Noon - "Micro Chemical Processing Technology for Production of Biodiesel
Fuel"
Speakers: Trip Dacus and Jennifer
Lewis, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, UTC
Monday, October 26 – Noon – “World-Wide Web-Based Engineering Student
Laboratories”
Speakers: Jim Henry; Alan Voss, TVA
Retiree
Monday, November 2 – Noon – “Rethinking the Nature and Fate of Our
Universe”
Speaker: Dr. Robert Marlowe,
Professor of Physics at UTC
Monday, November 9 – Noon – “Air Permitting Process for the New Volkswagen
Plant”
Speakers: Bob Colby, Director of
the
Monday, November 16 – Noon – To be
determined.
Monday, November 23 – Noon – “New Events and Activities at
Speaker: Henry Schulson, Director
at
PREVIOUS MEETING_______________________
UTC’s Foundation
Professor of Economics, Dr. John Garret, is a microeconomics expert. He
described where the
Dr. Garrett reviewed the
beginning of the mild recession in December, 2007.
In August 2009 we
experienced “recovery euphoria” with the stock market up 40% since
March 2009. The media reported that the August payroll showed job loss figures
less than 250,000, instead of 600,000, reported in earlier months. The actual
August job report reflected the second worst recession since the great
depression.
Consumers started
cutting back beginning in early 2008. The reduced spending
“cutting” helped improve the economy. Why do we seem to be
recovering? The consumer is spending a little more money. He is cautious. He
is buying consumer durables at a moderate rate. Now businesses are ordering
more goods to replenish low inventories. The economy started improving and
made a sharp recovery as businesses rebuilt inventories. Government’s
Fiscal Policy and low taxes have helped during recessions in the past.
Where are we headed
now? The recovery is in its early stages. Many myths and few facts are out
there. The politicians worry about the following: 1.If there is inflation, will
the economy prosper?; 2. 1% of inflation affects GDP by 0.03%; 3. The 2007-2009
recession will cost us $7 trillion in lost GDP or $40,000 per working person
spread over 7 years; 4. Interest rates should rise 1% for each 1% in inflation;
5. Is the U.S. Government Bankrupt? No.; 6. Since WWII we have had large
deficits during the recessions; 7. We have had 12 recessions since 1947. The
debt to GDP ratio was lowered by 6 Presidents and raised by 3 Presidents.
Budget discipline requires good leadership.
ITEMS OF INTEREST_______________________
The Chattanooga
Engineer's Club meets at the DOUBLETREE HOTEL,
Looking
for details on a local society meeting? Links to local engineering societies
are available to you at: http://www.chattanoogaengineersclub.org/engineer
Thursday,
October 15 – Luncheon, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at Chattanoogan Hotel
“Moving
Chattanooga Companies Forward in a New Economy” - Dr. Phil Swan,
IBM Chief Economist - Cost: $15 for
non-tech council members
Reservation deadline is Wednesday,
October 7th. To make a reservation, call (423) 209-6813 or email Kelley
Evatt, kevatt@chatc.org.
Wednesday, October 28 - 9:30
am to 11:00 am at UTC University Center Auditorium - “Making Chattanooga a Smarter City” -Mark
Cleverley, Director Global Government Solutions, for IBM presents
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The State of
Understand the criteria for
advancing through the TP3 levels
Hear innovative P2 projects and the
benefits of TP3 membership
Network with and get assistance
from TP3 members in your area
Share your ideas on what TP3 can do
for you
There is no fee for these workshops. All workshops
are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. local time. Please register by the deadline. Send an Email to the Regional Workshop Coordinator listed
below.
|
Workshop |
Location |
Regional
Workshop Coordinator |
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(Thurs) 10/8/09 8:30a-12:30p Register by 10/1/09 |
B&W Y-12 |
Mark Penland 865-594-5512 mark.penland@tn.gov |
|
(Fri) 10/16/09 8:30a-12:30p Register by 10/9/09 |
Bridgestone |
Charles Jobe 615-687-7074 charles.jobe@tn.gov |
|
(Wed) 10/21/09 8:30a-12:30p Register by 10/14/09 |
Volvo Penta Marine Products |
Vaughn Cassidy 731-512-1343 vaughn.cassidy@tn.gov |
Resumes:
Captain
Jon Norquist is searching for employment in
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A multi-disciplined field engineer, specializing in coal-fired
boiler combustion optimization and FGD systems, is actively seeking a new
professional assignment. If you are aware of an opportunity appropriate for this
individual, please contact Doug Mueller, Express Employment Professionals, at 314-968-2700
doug.mueller@expresspros.com
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A local company is seeking a structural
engineer to specifically provide drawings and electrical prints for a large
sign being planned along I-75 in Ooltewah. For engineer recommendations,
please contact Jerry Sterling at 423-619-9111.
QUESTIONS and SUGGESTIONS______________
If you
have any questions, items that would be of interest to the Chattanooga
Engineers Club, or suggestions for future programs, please contact Joe Robbins
by e-mail at jrobbins@robbinsbohr.com or by phone at 423-756-4430. You can
find membership application forms, references to future programs, historical
data, and other info at: http://www.ChattanoogaEngineersClub.org. To receive future meeting announcements
by email, join the Chattanooga Technology Organization mailing list at: http://www.ChattanoogaEngineersClub.org/email.