Membership Development Kit
The Membership Development kit is a chapter resource that can assist your chapter in planning and organizing various chapter activities. From recruiting new members to retaining current members this tool is designed by the ASM Membership committee to engage all members.
Click here to download this tool in pdf format.
Chapter Calendar
Review Important Dates for the Chapter Year
September 17-19
Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) Conference in Detroit, MI
October
It’s never to early to submit your Trustee Visit Request Form
October
2008 Member Recognition list sent to chapter Secretary for review of 5 yr, 15 yr, 25 yr and Life Awards.
November 30
Deadline to submit nominations for ASM Fellows
December 15
Submit nominations for the 2008 ASM Nominating Committee
Awards
Nominations Sought for 2008 Class
of Fellows
The honor of Fellow of the society was established to provide recognition to members for distinguished contributions in the field of materials science and engineering, and to develop a broadly based forum for technical and professional leaders to serve as advisors to the Society.
Criteria for the Fellow award are:
• Outstanding accomplishments in materials science or engineering
• Broad and productive achievement in production, manufacturing, management, design, development, research or education.
• Five years current, continuous membership.
Deadline for Class of 2008 nominations is November, 30 2007.
Complete information including the rules, interpretive comments, and user-friendly nomination form are available on the ASM website.
Contact Carole Chesla at
ASM International
Materials Park, OH 44073-0002
440-338-5151, ext. 5330, or via e-mail Carol Chesla.
Submit your Chapter’s Nominations for the 2008 ASM Nominating Committee Now!
ASM chapters are eligible to recommend candidates for the 2008 Nominating Committee of ASM International. The Nominating Committee will have the responsibility to select three (3) trustees and one (1) vice presidential nominees for 2008. For those selected, here is what you need to know:
1) Time commitment is approximately 1 ½ day for a meeting in mid-April beginning with informal dinner meeting the first evening and full day meeting the 2nd day. An announcement of those who will serve on the Nominating Committee will be published in ASM News.
2) All expenses are paid by ASM International; this is the only committee for which ASM assumes all charges in order to not preclude any qualified eligible member form serving.
3) Click here to get the nomination form. It’s easy to fill out and submit!
4) Deadline is December 15th.
For more information contact either Leslie Taylor or Gloria Terpay for assistance.
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your nominations!
ASM-Indian Institute
of Metals Seeks
2008 Visiting Lecturers
Five lecturers have been selected to participate in a cooperative program between ASM International and the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) for 2007:
Dr. C. Suryanarayana, FASM
Prof. Ashok Kumar
Dr. Sergei Shipilov
Dr. Rajiv S. Mishra, Ph.D.
Dr. Nikhil Gupta
Qualified lecturers:
• ASM members who visit India
• Have experience with delivering technical presentations of interest to government, industrial or academic organizations.
• Lecture topics relevant to current technological conditions in India
• Will be available between April 1 and December 31, 2008
• Have definite travel plans to India using own funds
The award carries with it an $800 honorarium to be used for travel expenses within India during their visit and a certificate of recognition to be presented at the ASM Leadership Awards Luncheon scheduled for October 2008 in Pittsburgh, PA during MS&T’08.
Deadline for application is February 1, 2008.
Contact Carole Chesla for more information at
440-338-5151, ext. 5330, or click here to send an e-mail.
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Feature Article
Checkout the New Communities
Technology is a sign of the times and ASM is cruising into the future. This past year, ASM has been working with the ASM Affiliate societies and chapters to create new web communities. These communities are more interactive than traditional websites. They consist of forums for posting and answering questions, expertise finder linking members of similar interests and search engines with access to ASM handbooks, government research, conference papers and much more.
The Thermal Spray Society was the first to release their online community in May, followed by the release of the new ASM community in July and most recently the release of the Heat Treat Society Community in September. ASM staff, led by an affiliate society volunteer focus group, created these communities starting with the initial layout and design, then working up to the business plan and available content. If you haven’t already checked out these new communities, click on the links below.
TSS Community
ASM Community
HTS Community
ASM Chapter communities are currently in development. During Leadership Days 2007, a preview of the Utah Chapter, Twin Tier Chapter, North Texas Chapter, and Alamo Chapter were demonstrated. Chapters will work with staff to create their communities. A marketing kit will be supplied to the Chapter to advertise their new community release. Once the community is released Chapter will have the power to update and change their community content whenever they need or want to. ASM staff will always be there for support but the Chapters will be the true owners of their communities. These communities are free for the Chapters and will be as easy as using Microsoft word to update.
For questions or more information about the ASM Affiliate and Chapter communities, please click here to contact Randall Barnes.
Chapter Corner
 
After almost 20 years, MS&T returned to the birthplace of ASM International – Detroit, MI. MS&T is the global forum for the materials community to explore structure, processing and applications across multiple materials systems. This event is a collaborative effort of The American Ceramic Society, the Association for Iron and Steel Technology, ASM International and The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, and this year’s was co-located with the Heat Treating Conference and Exposition. The success of these two events is thanks in part to the tremendous efforts of our hosts, the Detroit Chapter of ASM International. The Chapter worked closely with ASM Headquarters throughout the planning and promotion process, to engage and encourage ASM member attendance in all areas from students to early career professionals to seasoned ASM members. This was one of the first efforts of ASM’s drive to partner with local chapters and increase the success of ASM events. For more information about how your chapter can partner for an upcoming event in your area, please click here to ontact Candace Cunningham.
Membership Matters
MEMBERSHIP DAY 2007
Recruit and Retain Members
and Win!
If you haven’t already signed-up your Chapter to join in 2007 Membership Day activities, there is still time. Simply click here to e-mail Scott Giesler, Society Programs Coordinator or click here to e-mail Karen Zapp, Member Retention Specialist, by October 19th expressing an interest in having your Chapter participate.
WHAT IS IT ABOUT: Membership Day is an opportunity for you and your Chapter to focus on membership recruitment and retention and be recognized for your hard work. ASM will provide sample phone scripts, e-mail messages, and prospect and lapsed member lists to help your team be successful in increasing membership.
WHEN WILL IT HAPPEN: The ASM Membership Committee has officially set Friday, October 26 as Membership Day, but credit will be given for all membership contacts made during the period of October 24-November 2, 2007.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Anyone can join in the fun of sponsoring a new member or renewal. Chapter officers, members of your Membership Committee, Chapter members, Retired or Life members, all can participate! Identification of a sponsor on the membership application or renewal form is all that is needed for the member to be entered in the prize drawing.
WHAT CAN WE WIN: All members serving as sponsors/recruiters will have the chance to win “ASM Bucks” up to $500 toward the purchase of ASM products and services. Plus, participating Chapters will have the chance to win $500 cash to support Chapter activities.
DEADLINE: By the October 19th deadline, confirm your participation.
NEED TO KNOW MORE: Contact Scott Giesler at scott.giesler@asminternational.org or Karen Zapp at karen.zapp@asminternational.org.
Foundation News
Planning a 2008 Materials Camp®? Let the ASM Materials Education Foundation Know.
If your Chapter is planning to hold a Materials Camp during 2008, the ASM Foundation would like to know the type of Camp, dates, times and primary Camp organizers as soon as possible to facilitate planning and funding for next year.
To confirm your Materials Camp or if you have questions about the Materials Camp program, contact ASM Foundation staff:
Teacher Camps - Jeane Deatherage
440-338-5151, ext. 5533 or jeane.deatherage@asminternational.org
Student Camps – Scott Giesler
440-338-5151, ext 5655 or scott.giesler@asminternational.org
Material Advantage 
Student Events at MS&T 2007
More than 735 Material Advantage students attended the MS&T ’07 Conference in Detroit on September 16-20. Material Advantage programs kicked-off with the Chapter Leadership Workshop on Saturday, September 15th where the young leaders learned about how to manage a Material Advantage Chapter and shared ideas on how to increase membership and program. Over the next four days, students interacted with professional society members, participated in contests and competitions and presented their individual work as conference participants.
Help us congratulate our 2007 Chapters of Excellence:
Material Advantage Chapters of Excellence
Florida International University
Virginia Tech
Penn State University
University of Connecticut
Washington State University
Most Outstanding Chapter Award
Iowa State University
For more details on Student Activities at MS&T, please visit www.materialadvantage.org or click here to contact Candace Cunningham.
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Winners of ASM Materials Education Foundation’s first Undergraduate Design Competition recognized at MS&T ‘07
Recognizing the design is a critical component for the much needed revitalization of engineering in materials education, the ASM Materials Education Foundation through its Action in Education Committee introduced this year, the Undergraduate Design Competition.
Winning teams of the 2007 competition were recognized at the MS&T ’07 in Detroit, MI during the Student Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. Dr. Lyle H. Schwartz, FASM, Chair of the ASM Materials Education Foundation presented the awards.
First Prize Winner:
Northwestern University
“Stentalloy 2000: High-Performance Superelastic Alloy for Medical Applications”
Second Prize Winner:
California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo
“Shock Dampening Neck Design for a THR to Accommodate Zirconia Components”
Third Prize Winner:
Montana Tech (The University of Montana)
“Analysis and Metallurgical Evaluation of Twin Creeks (Nevada) Oxide Ore”
For more information about the Undergraduate Design Competition program and other ASM Materials Education Foundation programs, please contact Jeane Deatherage, Administrator of Foundation Programs or visit www.asmfoundation.org.
Chapter Operations Manual
The Chapter Operations Manual is a compendium of resources to assist ASM local chapters. It's designed to help you do your job as a chapter officer as efficiently and effectively as possible by providing you with many helpful suggestions, programming options and chapter management guidelines. To download, click here.
Education
Raise Money for Your Chapter
While Helping Your Members
Improve Performance
ASM offers its Chapters a 40% discount off the non-member or "list" price of self-study materials.
Take advantage of this useful means of raising money while helping your members improve performance and keep up with the latest technological advances. When holding educational programs, chapters keep 100% of the profits, minus the cost of the materials. Many chapters around the country take advantage of this special offer with great success like Peoria, Milwaukee, Leigh Valley and Houston.
For more information contact Jim Flynn at 1-800-336-5152, ext. 5221, or visit the website.
Item of the Month
Retractable pen & pencil set with ASM logo etched in gold.
Visit the ASM Store and view other items the Signature Collection has to offer.
Authors
and
Instructors
ASM International welcomes you and your chapter colleagues to contact ASM Reference Publications with ideas for book proposals in all subjects of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites for engineers, scientists, technicians, and students.
Click here to send your book proposal ideas or for more information, visit us online.
For more information contact Jim Flynn at 1-800-336-5152, ext. 5221, or visit the website.
Papers Sought for ASM HTS/Bodycote ‘Best Paper in Heat Treating’ Contest
The ASM Heat Treating Society established the Best Paper in Heat Treating Award in 1997 to recognize a paper that represents advancement in heat-treating technology, promotes heat treating in a substantial way, or represents a clear advancement in managing the business of heat treating. The award is sponsored by Bodycote Thermal Process-North America.
The winner of the HTS Best Paper Contest receives a plaque of recognition and is automatically qualified to compete in the Bodycote Best Paper Competition scheduled for Spring 2008.
The Bodycote portion of the award includes a monetary prize of $3,000 for each of the 3 categories:
• The best undergraduate scientific or technical paper
• The best postgraduate scientific or technical paper
• The best orally presented paper (this can also be the best scientific/technical paper), as well as $1,250 to all other finalists.
To view rules for eligibility and paper submission, simply click here.
Paper submission deadline is December 21, 2007. Submissions should be made to Sarina Pastoric
ASM Heat Treating Society
9639 Kinsman Road
Materials Park, OH 44073-0002
440-338-5151, ext. 5513
Click here to e-mail Sarina.
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