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Thanksgiving |
 I heard someone say that Halloween was their favorite holiday because it kicked off the Holiday Season with no pressure - no turkey that had to look and taste just right, no need to find the perfect gift, no need to find the perfect party clothes. I never thought of Halloween as being part of the Holiday Season, but I kind of like that perspective.
Before we know it Thanksgiving will be upon us. With my newfound perspective, I began thinking of what I have to be thankful for. In a professional context, I have found over the past ten years that IIE has been a perfect example of how giving gives back many fold. At a point when I was "between jobs," my IIE Chapter had disbanded and the nearest chapter had been in-active for a few years. A group was trying to get the chapter back on its feet and sent out an e-mail requesting volunteers. I responded and became newsletter editor, then chapter president. A few years later I was asked to run for Regional Vice President and then to run for re-election. Recently I was asked to chair a track at the national convention.
This has taken time and not all of my expenses have been reimbursed by IIE or my employers but the benefits have far exceeded the costs. I have had an opportunity to meet and work with some of the most outstanding folks I know. I have been asked to sit on professional boards with fascinating and influential people. My professional activities have been an asset on my resume and, I believe, have contributed to my success over this period. This is not why I volunteered - I wanted to make a small contribution to the profession that had served me well. In retrospect, however, that small contribution has resulted in much that I have to be thankful for as I contemplate the next holiday of the season.
Some chapters in the region (Rhode Island and Central Pennsylvania) have been inactive and might be disbanded. Many chapters are preparing to elect officers for the upcoming year. I urge you to consider giving a bit of yourself to your profession by volunteering to keep your chapter alive or to contribute to the growth of your chapter. If this month you volunteer to take a leadership position of any type, I am willing to bet that 12 months from now, you too will have unexpected things in your life for which to be thankful.
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NE Region October Webinar: Jobs Preparation |
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Northeast Region October Webinar
Topic: Northeast Region Jobs Preparation
The webinar held on Oct. 20 was one of the most popular we have held with 20 people from six different states in the region and a couple of folks from outside the region participating. Those responding to the survey thus far have, on a scale of 1 to 5, rated the program as 4. If you were not able to join us, you missed a excellent presentation and a good question and answer discussion. You can view the webinar on the IIE webinar page. Thanks to the Boston Chapter for hosting the event and to guest speaker Joe DiNuzzo. |
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Northeast Region Lean-Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate |
Sorry, Nov. 14 SOLD OUT!
Next Training Being Planned for 2010
(Look for information in future issues)
Northeast Region
Low Cost Lean-Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate
Hosted by Boston Chapter
Saturday, Nov. 14 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location
Northeastern University Campus
Boston, MA 02115
Trainer
Matt Morrissette, More Effective Consulting
No registration or payments are accepted on the day of the event. |
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IIE 2010 Annual Conference: Call for Abstracts |
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IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2010
"Rejuvenate your Career"
June 5-9
Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Hotel
Cancún, Mexico
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 John Corliss, RVP of Northeast Region, will 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 35 or 70 minute presentation (including time for questions) at the conference
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| Networking with other professionals is often the best way to find out about new opportunities, gain important references and to learn from the experience of others. As a member of IIE living in the northeast you have a number of online networking opportunities.
Professional members who live or student members going to school within the Northeast Region.
FaceBook
Professional and student members of IIE. |
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IIE Special Member Discount!
Online, On-Demand Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Class |
IIE Special Member Discount
Limited Time Offer...Good to Dec. 31, 2009
Online, On-Demand Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Class
Now Only $495 - You save $450!
Offer Good for IIE Members Only
Non-Member Price: $945
Take advantage of this special pricing offer!
Discount good to 12/31/2009 |
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Special Training Discounts for Job Transition Professionals |
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Save $445! Offer good to Dec. 31, 2009
Online, On-Demand Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Class
Special Pricing: $500 (with proof of transition status)
The economy has forced many of our members and associates to lose their positions due to corporate downsizing. IIE would like to help these individuals with their career search by offering some of our most popular Six Sigma courses at a significant discount. A Six Sigma Certificate on your resume can position you at the head of the line for new positions. If your are currently out of work and trying to improve your credentials, sign up now for these discounted courses. This is a limited time offer. Transition candidates must register via fax 770-441-3295, email registration form and proof of transition status to cs@iienet.org or call to Register (800-494-0460, Ext. 102)
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| Northeast Region
Event Calendar |
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November 2009 |
Long Island, N.Y.
Nov. 18 at 6 p.m.
Mini Tab
Site: Air Techniques Inc, Melville, N.Y.
RSVP by Oct. 19 to Tom Fiorella or 516-214-5588
Boston Chapter
Nov. 18 at 10 a.m.(parking/registration/meet & greet)
Cost: Student: $10 member, $15 non-member Professional: $20 member, $25 non-member
$5 discount for online pre-registration
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, N.J.
Contact and RSVP: Tom Masapollo (856) 626-3373
Reading ChapterNov 18th @5:30pm Plant Tour - Four Seasons Produce
RSVP: Tom Goodreau by Nov 16th 610-378-0131 x3502 December 2009
January 2010
Long Island, N.Y.
Jan 12 at 6 p.m.
Value Stream Mapping
Site: Air Techniques Inc,
Melville, N.Y.
South Jersey-Delaware Valley
Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Lean Process (joint meeting with ASQ and NE Region webinar)
Quality Inn, Maple Shade,
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| Important! Scholarship Deadlines |
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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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| Corporate Alliances |
Smart companies form smart alliances!
Learn how an alliance with IIE can help your company become more effective and successful.
Act now!
Contact Doug Long, IIE Director of Strategic Alliances (770) 349-1109 |
| 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 HeigesAssistant 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 |
| Member News |
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Congratulations to Northeast Region Vice President for Student Development Nicole Heiges Rank and Lancaster Harrisbury Chapter Vice President Jeremy Rank on the Columbus Day birth of Alexa Lynn Rank - a healthy 6-pound, 4-ounce, 19-inch long little girl. |
| Connect with IIE |
Expand your network by connecting to IIE on these social media sites:
LinkedIn
Note: There is a student chapter sub group within IIE's LinkedIn Group
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