ASM CHAPTER NEXUS
Volume 6 Issue 4
MAY 2006

LEADERSHIP DAYS PROGRAM ANNOUNCED!!

The program for Leadership Days 2006 has been finalized and is now available by visiting the ASM International website or by just clicking here.
To register for Leadership Days, visit: www.asminternational.org/leadershipdays.

Just a reminder, all chapters are required to send at least one representative to Leadership Days once every two years to remain a chapter in good standing.

Chapters required to attend in 2006:
Alamo, Albuquerque, Birmingham, Beaver Valley, Brandywine Valley, British Columbia, Calgary, Calumet, Canton-Massillon, Central Iowa, Central Virginia, Czech Republic, Eastern Virginia, Finland, Fort Wayne, Greenville/Old South, Gujarat, Indianapolis, Italy, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Manitoba, Milwaukee, Mohawk Valley, Montreal, Muncie, North Alabama, Northeast Iowa, Notre Dame, Orange Coast, Oregon, Phoenix, Quebec, Rhode Island, Rockford, Rocky Mountain, San Diego, Santa Clara Valley, Singapore, SCTE Rockford/Beloit, Southern Connecticut, South Central PA, Southwestern New York, Sweden, Syracuse, Twin Tier, Wabash Valley, West Michigan, West Virginia, Western Kentucky, Worcester.

If you have any questions regarding Leadership Days 2006, just ASK Candace!

ANNUAL CHAPTER REPORTS – Due June 30, 2006

The Annual Report packets have been sent and the deadline will be here before you know it.  Forms are also available on line, several of which are also available for online submission. Any questions about the reports, or for help in completing them, contact Candace. Report deadline: June 30.

Please note that in order to receive your annual rebate and be considered a chapter in good standing your chapter must submit all sections of the annual report by the June 30th deadline.

The annual reports for chapters include:

The Technical Program Report detailing the upcoming year's program schedule. The more detail provided on this report the better because this information is entered into the searchable chapter meeting schedule online.

The Chapter Officer Report listing all incoming officers and executive committee members for your chapter. Updated contact information and telephone numbers are important ensuring the information on file is the most current.
Quality & Recognition Program Report is used to award the three, four and five star chapters.
Financial Report (due Feb. 15 each year) detailing the chapter's financial status. It is used by headquarters to prepare federal income tax filings if necessary.
Chapter of Excellence Award Nomination (optional) is used by Chapter Council to determine the best of the best in each of the five chapter size categories.


All report links can be found by visiting the Chapter/Committee section of the ASM website.

THREE STUDENTS TO BRING ENTHUSIASM, IDEAS TO ASM BOARD

The leadership of ASM is about to get a TRIPLE DOSE of student-generated ideas and enthusiasm from the first student members selected to the board.

"We're very proud to announce that the first three Material Advantage Student Members of the ASM Board of Trustees have been selected," says Melanie Walker, Coordinator, Chapter Relations & Membership.  "These three students will participate in board meetings and the strategic planning process, starting this month in Seattle."  Please join us in congratulating:

Lindsey Campbell, University of Missouri, Rolla

"As leaders in Material Advantage, we have the responsibility to meet the needs of our students and I can contribute in this area….Mainly, I want to find out what the students need and find a way to meet those needs.  I also want to learn more about ASM and how I can contribute to the society during and after college."

Deborah Carlson, South Dakota School of Mines

"The opportunity to impact the future of ASM by representing the student members of Material Advantage is a unique challenge that I am enthusiastic for and willing to dedicate time and energy towards….I'm eager to demonstrate my qualifications and passion for this position and to contribute to the advancement of ASM in the upcoming year."

Marian (Molly) Kennedy, Washington State University

"The success of ASM is tied to its ability to serve all its current members and prepare for the needs of its future members also.  As a graduate student, I have the unique position of being able to convey the current concerns and opinions of your youngest members—the undergraduate and graduate students….Serving as a student representative to the Board of Trustees will be an honor."

President Reza Abbaschian believes ASM "will learn as much or more from the students as they do from us."  We will be announcing this exciting news to the membership and to the materials science and engineering professions in the weeks to come.  Great things are happening at ASM…and our student members are at the forefront!

ANNOUNCING THE 2006 ASM MATERIALS CAMPS SCHEDULE!!!

For more information, please visit: http://www.asminternational.org/Content/NavigationMenu/
ASMFoundation/Materials_Camp/Materials_Camp.htmor contact Jeane Deatherage, administrator of Foundation programs at jeane.deatherage@asminternational.org.

ASM INTERNATIONAL EMERGING PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM

Do you know an Emerging Professional within the ASM community? Are you an Emerging Professional who wants to learn more about ASM committee involvement?

In recognition of the importance of young professionals to the future of ASM International, we are seeking recently graduated ASM members (one to five years post graduation) to make up our first class of emerging professionals! Each year, this committee will organize and execute a program for the ASM Annual Meeting held at MS&T, giving its members first hand experience with the inner workings of an ASM committee. Emerging professionals will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from a diverse group of professionals who are acknowledged leaders within ASM International and within the field.

This program is designed to build loyalty to ASM International among young professionals. ASM is embracing young professionals and assisting them in the transition from student member to professional member. ASM will pay up to $500.00 for both hotel and airfare for an emerging professional to attend the ASM Annual Meeting. Prior to the meeting, the recipient receive a schedule of activities s/he is invited to attend. An RSVP is required of the award recipient. Not only does involvement serve as a precursor to further ASM committee participation, this award can be included in the emerging professional’s resume. Induction into a class of emerging professionals gives the recipient immediate camaraderie and friendship within the society.

Please submit an application package consisting of:

1. A current resume highlighting prior interest in ASM, demonstrated through participation in a student chapter, local chapter, or conference.
2. A one-page essay (typed and double-spaced) addressing the aspects of ASM that most interest you, specifically which committees you would like to become involved with in the future. Please address the following points:
   • What experiences led to your interest in this program?
   • What qualities, characteristics and skills do you possess that make you a strong candidate for the Emerging Professionals Program?
   • What do you hope to learn/gain from this program?
3. One to two letters of recommendation

Please send your application package via mail or e-mail by July 3, 2006, to:
ASM World Headquarters
ATTN: Student Chapter Relations
9639 Kinsman Road
Materials Park, OH  44073-0002
students@asminternational.org

For more information on this program please visit:
http://www.asminternational.org/emergingprofessionals

The group will be chosen by July 2006, and will meet at MS&T 2006 to plan a program for MS&T 2007. The inaugural/incoming class of Emerging Professionals will be announced at the Awards Dinner.

CHAPTER CALENDAR
Review Important Dates for the Chapter Year

May 31—Deadline for all chapter annual business meetings
May 31—2005-2006 chapter year officially ends
June 1—2006-2007 chapter year begins
June 30—Year-end chapter reports due
August 11–13—Leadership Days 2006, Cleveland, Ohio

SOCIETY FAQ'S
Answers to the frequently asked questions of the Society

Have you ever wondered why chapter annual reports are due twice a year, why you receive membership mailings when you are already member, or how to limit the number of emails you receive? Or, perhaps your members have asked you and you don’t have the answer. Well, now the answers to these frequently asked questions and more are as easy as clicking on this link. If you or your members would like to see additional questions on this list, contact Randall and he'll get the answer and add it to the site!

UPCOMING SOCIETY EVENTS

International Conference on Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies
May 7-11, 2006 - Asilomar, California

International Thermal Spray Conference & Exposition (ITSC)
May 15-18, 2006 - Seattle, Washington

5th International Surface Engineering Congress
May 15-17, 2006 - Seattle, Washington


17th AeroMat Conference & Exposition
May 15-18, 2006 - Seattle, Washington

NEXUS INSTRUCTIONS
How to get the most out of the Nexus and your officer tools and resources!

The Nexus is designed to be a quick point of reference for local chapter officers, providing you with valuable information as well as quick links to commonly used tools and resources. If you are receiving the HTML version of the Nexus, you will see a list of “Quick Links” on the top left hand side of the page. These links are explained here (Please note that many of these items require site login before you can gain access.):

Update My Record – As you know, accurate information is vital to the success of a chapter and a society. Please take a moment to review your member information online and update any incorrect information.

Download My Roster – You have access to your chapter’s roster and can also retrieve your members’ information to run mailing labels.

Chapter Network List – This is a list of the active chapters in the ASM Network with links to their individual websites if available.

My Monthly Reports – Monthly reports?!? If you weren’t even aware of the monthly reports, now you have an easy way to locate them for use after your chapter meetings or your executive committee meetings.

My Operations Manual – Revised annually, this document is the cookbook for your chapter’s success. Take a few minutes to review at least the table of contents. Many of the questions you have right now are probably answered in this book.

Speaker’s Directory – Looking for just the right speaker for your technical program? Use our online tool to find the best one for you.

Email My Members – This tool, housed at the ASM Website, allows you to send simple text messages to your entire organization (except those without emails), while maintaining their security and privacy. Get your message out to everyone in one burst.

Nexus Archives –Every past issue of the “Nexus” and “Best Practices & Successes” newsletters are available here for your convenience. Review past issues, past topics; learn more about what’s going on at ASM and the latest news about professional and student activities.

Ask Candace! – Have a question? Have a concern? Need some guidance? Candace Cunningham is the Chapter Relations Administrator at ASM Headquarters. If she doesn’t know the answer, she’ll work tirelessly until she finds it for you.

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