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Getting your ticket to Cancún
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 During last month's Northeast Region Webinar, hosted by the Raritan Valley Chapter, Jason Friedman, made an excellent presentation - sharing the benefits of attending the IIE Annual Conference for the first time in 2009. That was the third conference I had attended and only the second that I was able to stay for the program and not just the Regional Vice Presidents Meeting. In my case, I had been an IIE member for almost 30 years before my first conference. Like Jason I was very surprised at the value I received.
I think that IEs are, in general, the most outgoing engineers and those who attend the conference or are involved in IIE leadership even more so. Thus, not only was the networking extremely valuable, it was a lot of fun. Part of my hesitancy in the past is that I have not chosen to apply my profession in the manufacturing sector and was concerned that the program would have little value for me. Instead I was enlightened by presentations very relevant to the types of public sector and international work on which I focus. The range of presentation tracks is very inclusive providing value for Industrial Engineers plying their trade in a wide rang of "industries." Bottom line, personally I am sold and will do all I can to make attendance an annual event.
But next year's conference is not until June - why is this discussion relevant now? For most of us, the cost of attending any conference is prohibitive unless paid for in part or entirely by our employer. Next year's IIE Conference is in Cancún. Given the economy and the location of the conference, the buzz is that getting our employers to cover the expense of attending the conference will be more difficult than ever. This means that making the business case on how the company will benefit will likely be very important. Part of that case might be that you are making a presentation on a company success which will enhance the company brand and could lead to more work or profits. If so, your abstract is due in mid November; so now is the time to build support and perhaps collaborators for you presentation and put together a great abstract. But even if you are not making a presentation, now is a good time to start gathering the information to build your case for the benefits your employer can expect from paying for your ticket to Cancún.
We can all use help in building that case. Please share your successes, failures and thoughts on how best to gain corporate approval on the Northeast Region LinkedIn group discussion board.
Hopefully we will meet face to face in Cancún!John Corliss | |
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Northeast Region October Webinar |
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FREE Webinar!
Hosted by Boston Chapter
Date: Oct. 20
Time: 6-7 p.m. EDT
Topic: Job Preparation - Targeting Industrial Engineers
Lean-Sigma - Your Resume & Job Search
Speaker: Joe DiNuzzo, "Lean Sigma Edge," a job board dedicated to Lean, Six Sigma and Operational Excellence
Learn how to change your resume, bio and introduce yourself with more impact. Utilize Lean, Six Sigma and other performance improvement ideas and critical phrases to draw in your audience and influence them to "pick you" over anyone else!
In-person venues:
Boston Chapter
Pizza and soft drinks & discussion, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Address: PEER Consultants, PC, 99 S Bedford Street, Suite 200, Burlington, MA ( Call (781) 238-8880 or contact John Corliss for detailed directions) Link to in-person location (Google Map)
Cost: FREE to IIE Members (E-mail: Else Bettencourt before the event to register*) $10 for the in-person location for Non-IIE members Please bring $10 with you when you arrive. *No registrations on the day of the event.Northeastern University Chapter
Oct. 20 event ( 5:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m.) 108 West Village H (Building 23 on Map) 360 Huntington Ave. Northeastern University Boston, MA 02115 |
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First Training Program presented by Northeast Region was A SELL OUT! |
Lean-Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate Program First Training Program presented by the Northeast Region and hosted by the Boston chapter was A SELL OUT!
The host Boston Chapter had an unexpected albeit pleasant problem to deal with. With only 15 seats available, several days before the Oct. 3 Lean-Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate Program, online registrations suddenly jumped from just over 10 to 26! The Chapter had no choice but to schedule a second session for Nov. 14. But if you do the math you will realize that only six (6) seats remain for this session.
The training itself was an overwhelming success with almost all of the attendees evaluating the session as an excellent value and a significant benefit provided by the Boston Chapter and Northeast Region of IIE. I have a feeling that we will have to schedule a third Yellow Belt Session after the first of the year and the attendees at this session expressed a good deal of interest in a Green Belt program to follow.
If you would like to fill one of the few remaining seats . . .
Northeast Region
Low Cost Lean-Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate
Hosted by Boston Chapter
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location
Northeastern University Campus
Boston, MA 02115
Trainer
Matt Morrissette, More Effective Consulting
Register online
No registrations or payments are accepted on the day of the event.
Schedule:
· 7:30 a.m. - Networking and Sign-in. · 12-1 p.m. - Lunch/ personal time. Attendees provide their own lunch. · 5 p.m. - After session networking between professionals and students.
COST:
· $50.00 per person (Student or unemployed IIE member) · $75.00 per person (Student or unemployed non IIE member) · $100.00 per person (Professional IIE member) · $125.00 per person (Professional, non IIE member)
Attending Professional non-members who join IIE will receive a $25 rebate from the Boston Chapter
Benefits of attending:
· Companies today are looking for credentials; distinguish yourself from the other candidates · Learn the difference between Lean, 6 Sigma and Lean-Six Sigma from an expert · Learn the different levels of performance improvement, and what makes each level different · Understand why and how Lean-Sigma provides inordinate help with this economy · Gain leverage for when you want to obtain your Green or Black Belt Certification. · Learn Lean-Sigma from an expert who has helped hundreds of companies as practical experience from an expert in the field! |
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Student Meeting September 23rd |
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Hosted by Delaware Valley Chapter of IIE
The September Technical Program was a panel discussion with three career professionals from three different backgrounds:
-Mr. Don Patrick of Areotek - a professional recruiter
-Mr. Joseph Radzavicz, Jr. of Medco Corp. - Human Resources Specialist
-Mrs. Karen Huller of Charesume - a career counselor
They shared their expertise on the current job market and industry trends in order to let us know what you need to be successful in an every changing economy. There was ample opportunity to ask questions on the job market, interviewing, resumes and lessons learned.
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IIE Annual Conference: Call for Abstracts |
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John Corliss
If you have heard me speak at either the national or Northeast Regional Conference you know that I passionately believe that IE's can make a unique contribution to sustainable social, economic and environmental development. Some of us make this contribution working on the sustainable development of our company domestically or globally. Others of us work with government, non-profit organizations on social or environmental projects at a local, national or international level. Some of us apply our IE skills to these endeavors as employees or consultants, while others do so as volunteers. I have recently created a new LinkedIn group for those with similar interests: Sustainable, Social, Economic, and Environmental Development --IIE.
At the 2009 Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Conference and Expo in Miami Florida, for the first time a "Social, Environment and Sustainability" track was included in the program. Although a small track it was successful, and this year I was asked and agreed to chair this track.
· Have you applied your IE skills to improve the sustainability and good corporate citizenship of your company?
· Have you applied your IE skills as a government employee to improve efficiency and the quality of services provided?
· Have you applied your IE skills to improve the operations or the impacts of the efforts of a non-profit organization?
IE's make a positive difference in the world!
Share your experiences and inspire others by making a 20 or 60 minute presentation (including time for questions) at the IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2010"Rejuvenate your Career"
June 5-9
Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Hotel
Cancún, Mexico | |
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| Northeast Region
Event Calendar |
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October 2009 |
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Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m.
IIE Annual Student Chapter Night
Quality Inn, Maple Shade, NJ
Contact and RSVP:
TBD
South Jersey-Delaware Valley
Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Plant Tour and Presentation: Melitta Coffee
Melitta Coffee, Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact and RSVP: Tom Masapollo (856) 626-3373
Rochester, N.Y.
Oct. 22, at 6:45 p.m. Plant Tour - Coach & Equipment Mfg Corp
Site: Coach & Equipment Mfg Crop, Penn Yan, N.Y. RSVP by Oct 19th (585) 243-5260 or iqps@frontiernet.net
Long Island, N.Y.
Oct. 27, at 6:15 p.m. Top Management StrategiesSite: Panama Hatties, Huntington Station NY RSVP by Oct 19th to Tom Fiorella or 516-214-5588 November 2009
Long Island, N.Y.
Nov. 18th, at 6:00 p.m.
Mini Tab
Site: Air Techniques Inc, Melville, NY
RSVP by Oct 19th to Tom Fiorella
or 516-214-5588
Boston Chapter
Nov. 18th at 10:00 a.m.(parking/registration/meet & greet)
Cost: $10 Student
$20 Professional
Bose Lunch and Learn: Bose Production System -Application of Lean Principals in New Product Process Development Location: Bose Corporation, 100 Mountain Road, Framingham, MA 01701
South Jersey-Delaware Valley
Nov 18th, at 6:30 p.m. Rail Transportation NetworkQuality Inn, Maple Shade, NJ
Contact and RSVP: Tom Masapollo (856) 626-3373 |
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The deadline for nominations for all IIE scholarships is Nov. 16 with the exception of the SHS Scholarship which is due on Dec. 1.
Students must be nominated by IE Department heads
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| Honors and Awards Deadline |
The deadline for honors and awards nominations is Dec. 1.
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| Member Spotlight |
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Thomas S. McDonough,
President of IIE's NJ Raritan Valley Chapter and Director, Global Logistics Procurement for Bristol-Myers Squibb, was recently named
a 2009 Forty Under 40 recipient.
The awards program is produced by NJBIZ, New Jersey's premiere business news publication.
Judging was based on three areas: excellence in business, committment to community and professional achievement.
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| Important Northeast Region Links |
NEW LinkedIn group for those interested in Sustainable Social, Economic and Environmental Development--IIE
Chapter LinkedIn Professional Networking:
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| Corporate Alliances |
Smart companies form smart alliances!
Learn how an alliance with IIE can help your company become more effective and successful in driving bottom line results.
Act now!Contact Doug Long, IIE Director of Strategic Alliances (770) 349-1109 |
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Advanced Standard Work Workshop |
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Hosted by
Rochester Chapter of IIE
Date: Oct. 6-7, 2009
Topic: Advanced Standard Work Workshop
Speakers: Greg Hart & Jerry Ciriello Location: Coach and Equipment Mfg Corp
130 Horizon Park Dr
Penn Yan, NY 14527 Phone: (585) 314-1720
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| Regional Leadership Team |
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(978) 273-4340
Northern Assistant Regional Vice President
(401) 874-5196
Southern Assistant Regional Vice President
(856) 428-7400
Nicole Heiges Assistant Regional Vice President for Student Development
(717) 534-4498
Northeast Region Young Practicing Professional Rep and Deputy Assist Reg VP for Student Development
Kevin DrevikCareer Quest©Coordinator Regional Newsletter Editor
Regional Webmaster
(412) 951-2186
Contact your team anytime! |
| Social Networking |
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| IIE Operational Excellence Conference and Expo 2009 |
Oct. 26-29 St. Louis, Missouri Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront REGISTER TODAY! | |
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