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April 2005 HESP Newsletter
Volume 20, Number
4, April 2005
Meeting Notes
Meeting Announcement
Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 3, 2005
Location: American Serbian Club on the South Side
Meeting Sponsor:To be announced
Agenda
| Attitude Adjustment |
5:00 p.m. |
| Buffet |
6:00 p.m. |
| Host Presentation |
6:45 p.m. |
| Business Meeting |
7:30 p.m. |
Business Meeting Minutes
Call to Order: President Roy Brunner
called the meeting to order at 6:45 P.M. Roy introduced our
sponsor for the evening, MedRad. Kathy Hussey talked about
probes and sensors and explained sales and service available
from MedRad.
Business Meeting: Roy called the meeting
to order at 7:40 P.M. The minutes of the March 2005 meeting
were approved as printed. The attendance for this evening's
meeting was as follows: 25 hospital members; 31 associate
members; and 8 guests. The actual count was 76.
Treasurer's Report: Dick Barker -- Dick
Barker read the Treasurer's report. It was approved as read.
The 50/50 raffle was drawn. Ryan Kastenbaum, student at Penn
State, New Kensington, won $82.00.
New Members: There were three candidates
approved for membership this evening: Jeff Getkin Assa Abloy,
Door Security Solutions; Lee A. Wetzel, Nalco; and Steve Puryear,
Director of Engineering and Maintenance at Forbes Road Rehabilitation
& Nursing.
Guests: Josh Tarosky and Sam Qtaishat,
students at Penn State, New Kensington, introduced themselves.
Committee Reports
Education: Michael Bryer -- Mike is
working on a program for Stationary Engineer training classes
for the fall. Mike is open to suggestions and ideas, and would
welcome volunteers to help on this committee. Mike's contact
information is on the back of the newsletter.
Newsletter: Ron Lukcic -- Ron pointed
out the new layout of the back page of the newsletter and
expressed concern that some of the newsletters might have
been damaged in the mail. Ron also thanked our advertisers,
both old and new. Thanks and appreciation were given to Walt
and Marion and our caterers. As always, Ron is looking for
articles of interest and / or humor for the newsletter.
Codes and Regulations: Bill Brooks --
No Report.
ASHE: Roy mentioned recent changes in
regulations regarding the use of bed rails. He will E-mail
this information to anyone interested. Roy's contact information
is on the back of the newsletter.
BIOMED: Dan Procupp -- No Report.
Golf Outing: Steve Tarasovic -- Thursday,
September 15, 2005 is this year's date for the golf outing
to be held at the Lindenwood
Golf Club in Peters Township. More details to follow.
Membership: Brenda Henwood -- No Report.
Holiday Party: Chuck Froetschel -- Chuck
said that he is planing this year's holiday party to be similar
to last year's function, a Monte Carlo night. The event will
be held at the American Serbian Club on Friday, December 9th.
Chuck said we will have one more slot machine and we will
have music this year. He is looking for ideas and suggestions.
Picnic: Bruce Saddler -- Bruce reminded
us that this year's picnic will be held
on July 23rd at at Overlook
Park in Monroeville. He is in the process of reserving
the caterer and the entertainment. He has "Giant Trike
Racing" lined up. Bruce is also looking for ideas, suggestions
and volunteers. Please contact Bruce or Ron Gault. They will
be holding a meeting at next month's meeting at 5:30PM to
assemble a committee. More details to follow.
Web Site/Marketing: Alice Atkins (The
Write Design) -- Alice reminded everyone that our web
site is up and running. Please check it out for information,
job listings and an incoming newsflash.
Old Business: No Report.
New Business: Myron Hartman suggested
that our organization once again, as we
have done in the past, sponsor two Eagle Scouts. As in past
years, the
criteria should be students in an engineering or bio-medical
major and he said
the cost should be about $100 -- total. A quick vote of the
membership was
taken. It was approved.
Adjournment: There being no further
business, Ray adjourned the meeting at 7:57
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Frank Rutledge
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April's Meeting Sponsor
HESP extends its thanks and appreciation to
Medrad.
No synopsis was submitted.
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Calendar of Events for Upcoming Sponsors
June: Mini Trade
Show
Vendors: ZOLL; United Medical /
Nihon Kohden; ALPS; MEGADYNE; Med Rad; Westcom; Automated
Entrance Systems; Sherman Williams
If you would
like to be a meeting sponsor in 2005,
please contact Roy
Brunner.
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ATTENTION
VENDORS
Mini Trade Show Event
is being planned for
Tuesday, June 7, 2005
Cost $300
includes a table and a 5 minute introductory
speech
For
reservations, call Dan Procupp at 724-250-6099 or e-mail
him.
Tables
are filled on a first come, first served basis.
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