SOS Results

Question - In the member Value Survey 59% of those responding reported a low level of participation at the Section level. What feedback can you provide your section leadership on what prevents you from participating on a more regular basis
(check all that apply)

Response:

• Location 50%
• Distance 45%
• Cost 31%
• Content 27%
• Time of Day 18%
• Too busy 22%
• Program not in my area of interest 22%
• Notices not received far enough in advance 31%

We received responses from 10 out of the 17 sections. If you do not know what section you belong to, or are not getting notices, please contact HQ we will be happy to help, email Nancy Ostin at nostin@sname.org.

Members who ARE active at the section level reported a high level of satisfaction (84%) with SNAME, and with their section (89%). Want to know more about your section activities or contact section leadership, click here.

NTUA Students

The Mid-April issue of the SNAMeNewsLetter featured an article regarding the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) student's visit to SNAME Headquarters. Now, the students have written to us:

Are You Graduating?

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! A special Graduation Kit from SNAME to you is in the mail. As a welcome to the professional maritime world, take advantage of this special membership offer to extend your student membership rate for your first year of Associate Membership.

All SNAME student members are guaranteed Associate Member status. By updating your contact information and returning the form enclosed in this mailing you will receive an exclusive graduation gift from SNAME, Associate Member Certificate and qualify for the extension of your student member rate, but you must return the complete form. Can't wait for "snail mail?" - click here to do it on-line.

SNAME membership is important as you begin your career. We trust that participation in SNAME programs; events, local sections, T&R panels and leadership opportunities will be part of your career plan. Navigate the course of your career with the assistance and support of the professional society focused on your success.

If you have questions, or we can assist in any way please contact:
Nancy Ostin, Membership Director nostin@sname.org
Edith Nowak, Manager Sections and Students enowak@sname.org
Phil Kimball, Executive Director pkimball@sname.org
Or any SNAME staff member for assistance.

SNAME's 2007 Publications Catalog

Our 2007 Publications Catalog is now available online at www.sname.org/PUBCAT.pdf. There are new books on the stability and safety of ships; new bulletins on propulsion shafting systems; CD's on Environmental Engineering and Small Craft; as well as traditional SNAME reference books.

You will also find lower shipping costs and quicker delivery times. Visit our website now or contact Tommie-Anne Faix at 1-(800)-798-4800, (201)-499-5068 or tfaix@sname.org.

Check it out today!!!

Transportation Research Forum
Call for Papers

The Transportation Research Forum (TRF) is announcing its Call for Papers for the 49th Annual Forum to be held March 17-19, 2008, in Fort Worth, Texas. The meetings will be hosted by the Texas Transportation Institute and sponsored by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.

TRF is one of the oldest professional transportation organizations in existence and is dedicated to providing an impartial forum for the exchange of ideas among practitioners, researchers, and government officials regarding all aspects of logistics and for both domestic and international issues. Our purpose is to provide a common meeting ground or forum for the discussion of ideas and research techniques applicable to economic, management, and public policy problems involving transportation. Please visit the TRF website at http://www.trforum.org/ for additional information.

Please consider submitting an abstract and paper. Also, please share this Call for Papers with your colleagues.

SNAME Supports the Offshore Technology Conference

The Offshore Technology Conference, in its 38th year, increased exposition space by 25% this year, and enjoyed another record attendance of 67,155, a 13% increase over 2006. Despite heavy rains in the early evening the Society’s Third OTC Reception was successfully held at the Hilton Americas Hotel on Monday night with 65 Society members and friends attending. Read more ...

ASNE Events

Wallops Island Combat Systems Mini Symposium
"Enterprise T&E - Adding Efficiency and Effectiveness
to Meet the Requirements of the 21st Century "
Chincoteague, Virginia
May 17-18, 2007
Read more ...

Fuel Tank to Target:
Building the Electric Fighting Ship
at ASNE Day 2007
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia
June 25-26, 2007
Read more ...

ASTM Seminar

ASTM is sponsoring a seminar, in cooperation with SNAME, on May 23, 2007, Norfolk, VA, on the newly revised ASTM standard F1166, Standard Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities. ASTM and SNAME expect that the seminar will be accredited for CEU/PDH credit.

For more information, visit the ASTM website at www.astm.org

Upcoming Events
(Click on logos for details)

	2007 SNAME Maritime Technology Conference & Expo and Ship Production Symposium November 14-16, 2007 Fort Lauderdale, FL
	ASNE Day 2007 06/25/07 - 06/26/07 Arlington, VA
	10th International Ship Stability Workshop 08/30/07 - 08/31/07 Hamburg, Germany
	ICCGS 2007 09/09/07 - 09/12/07 Hamburg,Germany
	International Symposium On Maritime Safety, Security & Environmental Protection 09/20/07 - 09/21/07 Athens, Greece
	FAST 2007 09/23/07 - 09/27/07 Shanghai, China
	International Conference on Design for Safety 09/26/07 - 09/28/07 Berkeley, CA
	PRADS 2007 10/01/07 - 10/05/07 Houston, TX
	Classic Yacht Symposium 04/04/08 - 04/06/08 Bristol, RI
	ICETECH 2008 07/20/08 - 07/23/08 Banff, Alberta, Canada
	2008 SMTC&E/SPS 10/15/08 - 10/17/08 Houston, TX