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New Format for the
SNAMeNewsLetter!
As you can see,
the SNAMeNewsLetter has a new look.
The navigation bar at the top allows quick navigation to our new regular
features as well as the old ones. In addition, the system we use to
number the issues had been changed to accurately reflect the number
of issues published to date. This is
our 108th issue!
Items
on the new navigation bar at the top of each newsletter:
| Letter
from the President |
This
will now appear in each issue of our newsletter and is from the
most recent issue of Marine Technology. |
| View
from the Helm |
Read SNAME
Executive Director Phil Kimball's column which is published in
Marine Technology. |
| Student
News |
News from
our Student Sections and the Student Steering Committee. |
| Section
News |
Section meeting
reports submitted for publication in Marine Technology
- read them here first! |
| Calls
for Papers |
Your direct
link to the "Calls for Papers" page on the SNAME website. |
| View
in Browser |
Each issue
is e-mailed to our members however some may prefer to view the
newsletter via a web browser |
| Archives |
Your link
to the archives of all SNAMeNewsLetters
from the first publication on January 1, 2001 to the current issue. |
Comments
regarding this new format are most welcome. Please contact Connie
Cali-Poutré, Manager, SNAME Website via e-mail.
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Proud
to be a SNAME Member?
Refer a Colleague
In
the recent survey, over 94% of our members told us
that they would be proud to refer a colleague to SNAME. Do you know
someone who SHOULD BE a SNAME member? Refer a colleague today! Click
here for our on-line membership application.
How can you
help grow our membership? Invite a colleague to your next section meeting.
Forward this SNAMeNewsLetter or share
your next copy of Marine Technology. Show your commitment to
your industry and your pride in your profession by inviting a colleague
to join.
No time?
Just click here (nostin@sname.org)
and send our Membership Department a quick e-mail with the contact information
of the colleague you would like to refer, and HQ will follow through.
Be a top recruiter for your section!!!
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Announcing New Spouse Program
In response your requests, the Executive Committee has
approved the proposal for a new Spouse category of membership. It is
proposed that for families where both spouses are members, and in the
marine field, one spouse would receive one-half off his/her dues rate
and the household would receive one copy of Marine Technology. This
option will be available for the 2007 membership year. Look for more
details in the fall of 2006.
We are listening! Do You have an idea of how we can improve your experience
as a member, offer a service or program, and provide value? You are
invited to drop us an e-mail at nostin@sname.org.
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Attention
Graduating Seniors |
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Congratulations! By now you should have received our
“graduating senior” kit in the mail. Please remember to
return the enclosed coupon for your special graduation gift and new
Associate Member promotional rate. Questions? E-mail nostin@sname.org.
SNAME will be there for you as you begin your
career. The most successful job candidates know that having
a strong professional network as the reason for their success. Include
your SNAME membership on your resume, attend the next local section
meeting to network, and be sure to check out www.sname.org
for job postings (and post your resume for free).
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Innovation Sessions
at
SMTC&E/SPS
Building
on the success of last year’s new Innovation Sessions, SNAME
is pleased to announce the return of this exciting program in 2006.
In response to positive feedback from exhibitors and attendees alike,
the SNAME Maritime Technology Expo, scheduled for October 12-13, 2006
in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, will once again feature presentations on new
products and technologies in a special lecture-style area of the Expo
Hall.
ATTENTION
SNAME Exhibitors --- Do you have a new product or technology
you want to showcase to attendees at the SNAME Maritime Technology Expo?
If so, then consider participating in SNAME's Innovation Sessions.
Details:
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20-minute segments, with 10 minutes for Q&A, for a total of
30 minutes maximum per session.
- 16
Time slots available:
| Thursday,
October 12 |
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10:00 am
- 10:30 am
- 1:00 pm
- 1:30 pm
- 2:00 pm |
| Friday,
October 13 |
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9:00 am
- 12:30 pm
- 1:00 pm |
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Although
these presentations will not be formally reviewed, SNAME must
reserve the right to refuse any that do not seem appropriate,
and will rely on the exhibitor’s and presenter’s own
standards of professional behavior to make close supervision unnecessary.
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As
there a limited number of slots available, they will be on a first
come, first served basis. You will receive a confirmation after
your abstract has been received. Two additional presentations
will be selected as standbys.
Please let me know if you have any questions on this exciting opportunity
for exhibitors to inform and educate maritime professionals attending
the SMTC&E and SPS about new products and technologies.
Susan
M. Giver
SNAME Marketing Director
sgiver@sname.org
412-741-0995
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ASNE Events
Mega
Rust 2006 - Marine Coatings & Corrosion Conference
Marriott Waterside
Norfolk, VA
June 12-15, 2006
Read more ...
ASNE
Day 2006
Acquiring the Future Sea Force - Balancing Capability and Affordability
Hyatt Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia
June 19-20, 2006
Read
more ...
West
Coast Combat Systems 2006
Engineering
an Operationally Supportable Combat System for the New Surface Navy
Marriott Residence Inn River Ridge, Oxnard, California
September 13-14, 2006
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JETS May 2006 Issue
Junior
Engineering Technical Society (JETS) focuses on opening the world
of engineering to junior high and high school students, parents and
educators. JETS provides information about engineering careers as
well as programs and resources that illustrate real-life teamwork
and problem-solving skills. At the beginning of this year SNAME became
a participating member of JETS.
Click
here to view the May 2006 issue.
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Upcoming
Events
(Click on logos
for details)
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2006
SNAME Maritime Technology Conference & Expo and Ship Production
Symposium
October 10-13, 2006
Fort Lauderdale, FL |
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25th
Int. Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE2006)
06/04/06 - 06/09/06
Hamburg, Germany |
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MARITECH
2006 - The Canadian Maritime Conference
06/14/06 - 06/16/06
Halifax,Nova Scotia Canada |
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ASNE
Day 2006
06/19/06 - 06/20/06
Arlington,VA USA |
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ICETECH
2006 - Int'l Conference & Exhibition on Performance of Ships
& Structures in Ice
7/16/06 - 7/19/06
Banff, Alberta, CANADA |
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Propellers/Shafting
Symposium
9/12/06 - 9/13/06
Williamsburg,VA |
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ICSOT
2006
9/14/06 - 9/15/06
Busan, Korea |
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9th
International Conference on Stability of Ships and Ocean Vehicles
(STAB)
9/25/06 - 9/29/06
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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Technological
Advances in Podded Propulsion, TPOD 2006
10/03/06 - 10/05/06
Brest, Armees, France |
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5th
International Conference on High-Performance Marine Vehicles
11/08/06 - 11/10/06
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
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INMARCO
2006
11/23/06 - 11/25/06
Mumbai,India |
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Human
Systems Integration Symposium 2007
03/19/07 - 03/21/07
Annapolis,MD |
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ICCGS
2007
09/09/07 - 09/12/07
Hamburg,Germany |
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FAST
2007
09/23/07 - 09/27/07
Shanghai,China |
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PRADS
2007
10/01/07 - 10/05/07
Houston, TX |
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