January 2004 HESP Newsletter

	Meeting Notes
	Meeting Sponsor Synopsis

Volume 19, Number 1, January 2004

Meeting Notes

Meeting Announcement

Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 3, 2004
Location: American Serbian Club on the South Side
Meeting Sponsor and speaker to be announced.

Agenda

Business Meeting Minutes

Call to order: President Ray Franks called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Ray introduced our speaker for the evening, Tyco Fire and Security, Simplex Grinnell, who brought samples of their products. David Diederich and Tom Rauscher talked about integrating building systems and codes pertaining to fire and security systems along with products available through their company.

Business Meeting: Ray Franks called the business meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. The minutes of the December 2003 meetings were approved as printed. The attendance for this evening's meeting was as follows: 24 Hospital members, 28 associate members and 16 guests. The actual count was 84. The winner of the 50/50 raffle was Dick Barker. Dick won $104.50.

Treasurer's Report: Dick Barker read the treasurer's report; it was approved as read. We also had a vote on the treasurer's report, which was approved. Dick said HESP raised $562.00 for Wings for Children, slightly more than last year. Dick also announced that invoices for 2004 dues have been mailed and everyone should have gotten one by now. There are still a few ad invoices that need paid.

New Members: We had three candidates approved for membership tonight: Barry F. McLaughlin, Nalco; Vince Pugliese, Plant Supervisor at Barber Spring Company; and Ryan Keenan, Hanco Ltd. HESP welcomes its new members.

Guests: We had three guests introduce themselves tonight. James Fisher, Abel Fire and Ralph & Chris Hartzell, Washington Plaza Apartments. . HESP welcomes its new member.

Committee Reports

Education: Michael Bryer - Mike told us that he is making plans for the 2004 Stationary Engineers' class. More information to follow. Mike is looking for ideas for the class.

Newsletter: Ron Lukcic - Ron asked that anyone who wants to make a change in their ad to please see him. He also expressed his appreciation to all advertisers both past and future. Ron also expressed our thanks to Walt and Marion for the great munchies and excellent service..

Membership: Roy Brunner - Ray announced that with his election to President-Elect, we will be looking for someone to replace him as the membership chairperson. After brief discussion, Brenda Henwood agreed to chair this committee.

Codes and Regulations: Bill Brooks - No report.

ASHE: No report. We are still looking for an ASHE representative. [If you are interested in this position, please click here.]

Biomedical: Dan Procupp - No report.

Christmas in April: Chuck Froetschel - No report.

Golf Outing: Steve Tarasovic - No report.

Holiday Party: Brenda Henwood - This year's Holiday Party was held at the Oakmont Yacht Club on Saturday, December 6, 2003. The entertainment was good and all had a good time. Brenda asked if someone else would be willing to take over as chairperson of this committee. Chuck Froetschel agreed to assume the position.

Picnic: Bruce Saddler - Ron Gault said that this year's picnic will be on Saturday, July 24, 2004, at a new location, Overlook Park in Monroeville.

Old Business: No report.

New Business: No report.

Adjournment: There being no further business, Dan adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Frank Rutledge.

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January's Meeting Sponsor

HESP extends its thanks and appreciation to Simplex Grinnell and Jeff Gasparik.

No synopsis was submitted.

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