The Macrogram November ‘02

Title: Development Methods for Customized Thermal Spray Coating

Speaker: Elaine M. Strock, Materials Development Manager
 Engelhard Corporation
12 Thompson Rd.
East Windsor, CT 06088 USA
Tel: 860-623-9901

 Date:        November  12, 2002

Place:       Troutbrook Brewery, Bartholomew Ave., Hartford (I-84 E or W, Exit 46, Left at bottom of ramp, 2nd light (Park St.) go left, 2nd right is Bartholomew.  Tel.:  (860) 951-1680 

Agenda:

Program Charges:

Cocktails:                5:30 PM
Dinner:                    6:30 PM 
Program:                 8:00 PM

Regular Members -  $28.00
Retirees  -                 $15.00
Full Time Students - $15.00

  Technical Chairperson: Stu Weiss

Social Hour Sponsor: Please Stand Up

 Reservations: Please Call Kevin or Laura at Dynamic Metals
(860) 583-3336 by noon November 11th – thanks!

Speaker Bio:  Ms. Elaine M. Strock, Materials Development Manager, Surface Technologies, Engelhard Industries, East Windsor, CT., currently, is responsible for coating characterization, improving current coating systems, and developing new applications. Elaine received a BSc. in Mechanical Engineering, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, followed with an MS in Materials Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After several years of conducting failure analysis and material selection at the Research Division of Scott Paper, she joined Engelhard to apply her knowledge and enthusiasm to the field of thermal sprayed coatings for applications in aerospace, automotive, power generation, medical and industrial equipment. Elaine, a member of ASM-Hartford, has participated in many National and International symposiums involving thermal spraying; thus, her experience and knowledge of the application of high performance metal, cermet and ceramic coatings will make her talk an enjoyable and informative technical dinner presentation for members and guests of the ASM-Hartford Chapter.

Website mentioned by Ms. Strock in her presentation:
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Somehow, the paragraph reporting the September Golf Outing did not appear in the October Macrogram. 

Ninety-two persons participated at the Blue Fox Run, many were golfers. But, I was ready to swing into the ball when the PA blasted "will the man on the first tee get off the women's tee." Upon re-addressing the ball, the message blasted again. I dropped my club, and stormed to the clubhouse, telling them to shut the hell up when I am trying to take my second shot. 

It was a fun time for a good cause, the Scholarship Fund. The net result of the event was that the Scholarship Fund received $2000.00, which will be available for awards to High School seniors and College students in the Spring of 2003. Members are encouraged to contact John Crosby for applications.

Many thanks go to Betty & Gary Gatzen for their hard work in preparing signs and wrapping the many raffle prizes. Also, thanks to Amanda Sousa, Joe Kubinski, Frank Blanchard, and volunteers from W.H. Barton Company for On-Course activities.

Networking to help you succeed through ASM Hartford,
Stu Weiss
Executive Committee

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Vice Chairperson Joe Zucco (203) 250-6922
Secretary  Rebecca Gatzen (860) 667-4403
Treasurer  John Rugh (860) 741-9350
Public Relations   Harley Graime (860) 522-3123
Yearbook   Joe Kubinski (860) 745-5977
Education Jack Woodilla
Scholarship  Steve Crosby (860) 827-5014
Membership  Jack Piela (860) 872-9359
University Affairs John Morral (860) 486-2592
Advisory Chair John Pearson (860) 626-2542
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