The Macrogram September ‘01

The connection from Connecticut to ASM International is growing. Don Muzyka, retired CEO and President of Special Metals, who was quite active in ASM in Connecticut when he worked for Pratt & Whitney was elected Vice President and Trustee of ASM International. Gordon Geiger was elected President. Gordon proudly takes credit for introducing Tony Giamei (FASM and active member of Southern CT Chapter) to materials engineering when Tony was a freshman and Gordon a senior studying metallurgy at Yale University. Both Don and Gordon will assume their offices in November at the Annual Convention.

Attending Leadership Days on August 17-19 gave me the opportunity to experience the history and people behind ASM International. Materials Park was built on several hundred acres donated to the society by Bill Eisenman in 1959. Allan Ray Putnam, who succeeded Eisenman as Managing Director, dedicated the geodesic dome, which was designed by R. Buckminster Fuller, and Metals Park in 1960. Eisenman's farm and house is adjacent to the entrance of Materials Park. A herd of llamas welcomes visitors in the front pasture. Putnam commissioned the first of a series of paintings of the geodesic dome by native buckeye materials professional and artist, Florian K. Lawton. Four of his wonderful paintings hang throughout Materials Park and are worth taking note of when visiting. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Florian and his wife during dinner under the dome.

Arnie Grot
Executive Committee

About your membership:

Did you know that your ASM membership entitles you to

  • Two free datasheets every year from Alloys Online
  • Two free instant downloads of articles per year at ASM Archives
  • Two free technical articles through the ASM Library

among other benefits (visit http://www.asminternational.org/content/Membership/Benefits/Benefits.htm)?

Did you know that Sustaining companies are already enrolled to save 62% off Yellow Freight shipping charges (visit http://www.asminternational.org/content/Membership/Benefits/BenefitsCSM.htm)?

Upcoming Events:

  • September 20, 2001, Thursday, ASM Golf Outing - Applications and Information was mailed in June (http://www.asm-hartford.org/golf2001.htm). Please register by September 5, 2001 if you haven't already. You can register for golf and dinner or just for the dinner if so desired.
  • October 9, 2001 Meeting - Corrosion Concerns of the NY Port Authority, Victor Chaker, speaker
  • October 17, 2001 Worcester Chapter Meeting - Hardness Testing Roundtable 6:00 p.m. at Rom's Restaurant in Sturbridge, MA
  • November 13, 2001 Meeting - Fuel Cell Propulsion Impact on Materials, Chris Vargas, speaker

Upcoming Year:

"Make no little plans, they have no magic to stir men's blood."
Quotation by Daniel H. Burnham, architect and Chicago city planner, frequently quoted by William Hunt Eisenman as it appears on the Eisenman Memorial at Materials Park.

The 2001-2002 Hartford Chapter year is shaping up to be one of the best due to the volunteer work of many of our members. Our chapter mission is simply to excite people statewide in materials careers. The members of your Executive Committee hope that you will join us in one or more of these following projects as well as attend many of our meetings and events. These offer unique opportunities for all members to contribute to the future of our materials profession and society as by preparing our future leaders. Please join in one or more of them. You will get more back than what you put into any of these projects. Doing so will help spark more excitement in your profession and career.

  • Student Outreach Road Show Video (Joe Kubinski, Nitin Padture and Stu Weiss coordinating) - This team, composed of members from Hartford, Southern CT, UConn Students and Faculty and a high school teacher is leading the way on a materials awareness video project that has the support of the ASM Foundation and the interest of all professional chapters of ASM.
  • Our annual scholarship(s) program (Marc Froning) and Scholarship Fund Proposal (Gary Gatzan) - ASM Hartford will be setting up a separate Scholarship Fund from which the interest earn will go toward scholarships. Scholarships are now awarded from the Chapter's operating budget. Tax-deductible contributions can be made to this ASM Hartford Scholarship Fund.
  • Materials Week Events (April 15-19, 2002 with Stu Weiss coordinating) with Southern CT - perhaps on a Forensic Engineering theme and perhaps live Student Outreach road shows with Industry participation (as a follow-on/promotion of Student Outreach Video if we get industry volunteers; coordinated through UConn Student Chapter.)
  • Past Chair Advisory Committee (John Pearson coordinating) - this group of our most distinguished members is examining our operation based on our principles and past best practices. They will be selecting projects that will be aimed at enhancing the Hartford Chapter's operations and advancing its mission.

Next Meeting
October 9, 2001
Speaker:  Mr. Victor Chaker    NY Port Authority
  "Material Concerns of the NY Port Authority"

Thanks to our sponsor for the social hour:

 TBD

ASM Hartford 2001-2002 Theme

Build on our Strengths
Leverage our Diversity
Network to Succeed

Watch this Macrogram for further details
  • Student Night presentations on March 14, 2002 (Nitin Padture coordinating)
  • New England Air Museum Tour & Talk in June (Jack Piela coordinating)
  • Trustee Visit Night (January or February)
  • Awards Night (June, Amanda Sousa coordinating awards; Marc Froning on scholarships) - A celebration of achievement through Chapter Awards, Service Awards, Scholarship Awards. Science Fair Awards, introducing Materials Camp participants and similar recognitions.
  • Hardness Testing roundtable at Wochester Chapter in Sturbridge, MA on October 17 (United Services)
  • Past Chairmen Night on November 13, 2001 - Recognition of our past leaders.
  • Materials Issues Advisory Committee (Stu Weiss' proposal) - A team of experienced materials engineers and scientists will advise a company on solving materials issues.
  • Materials Camp - ASM Hartford has sent a high school junior to Materials Camp in each of the two years since it started in 2000. We will continue submitting student(s) each year. The ASM Foundation pays the students' way. In 2002, there will be a Materials Camp for teachers. ASM Hartford will send a teacher. We are working to have a past attendee give a talk on his Materials Camp experience at one of our meetings.

We are pleased to welcome Nitin Padture to the ASM Hartford Executive Committee. Nitin is assuming the role of Advisor for the UConn Student Chapter. His predecessor, Leon Shaw, is pursuing a one-year research sabbatical that starts in September. We wish Leon well in his pursuit and thank him for his work on behalf of the students and ASM Hartford.

Hartford CT. Chapter Officers:
Chairperson  Arnie Grot (860) 633-5849
Vice Chairperson Stu Weiss (860) 285-4232
Secretary  Amanda Sousa (860) 626-3312                   
Treasurer  Grant Gatzen (860) 667-4403
Public Relations   John Rugh (860) 741-9350
Yearbook   Joe Kubinski (860) 745-5977
Education Steve Crosby (860) 827-5014
Scholarship  Marc Froning (860) 623-9901 ext 154
Memberrship  Jack Piela (860) 872-9359
University Affairs John Morral (860) 486-2592
Student Affairs Nitin Padture (860) 486-4206
At large member 
Rebecca Gatzen (860) 667-4403
Outgoing Chair Harley Graime (860) 522-3123
Sustaining Members

Consider becoming a sustaining member.
For information request information or contact your Chapter Chairperson.

BodycoteLindberg Corp.
Carvel Inc.
Duracell
Engelhard Corporation
Flame Treating & Engineering Co.
Grot Enterprises
Industronics Service Co.
Jacobs Vehicle Systems
J.M. Ney Co.
Lutz Associates
Mott Corporation
M&S Inc.
NERAC
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft/United Technologies
Specialty Steel Treating, Inc.
Stanadyne Automotive PEP-C
Stanley P. Rockwell Co.
The Torrington Co.
United Services Co.
University of Connecticut
Vitta Corp.