ESD Holiday Networking Event at
The Parade Company
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Bring the family to see the floats!

This is a truly unique opportunity to see the floats from America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade up close and personal. The Parade Company, in Detroit, is a very unusual place that is the official storage space for all that makes our Thanksgiving Day Parade special. Come with your family and network in a fantastic party atmosphere and you may never look at the parade the same way again!

There will be food and drinks, Christmas carols sung by a choir and a special appearance by Santa Claus to round out the evening’s events.

Members - $35. Nonmembers - $50. Join ESD for $109 and attend for free.
Kids 12 and under attend for free. Kids 13-17 may attend for only $10.

To register for this event, or for more information: please visit http://ww2.esd.org/EVENTS/2006-12-06_Holiday.htm or contact Tim Walker at twalker@esd.org or call (248) 353-0735, ext. 4115

This Thursday!

FREE Third Thursdays Networking Event
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Tangos Restaurant, The Westin Hotel, Southfield
4-6 p.m.

ESD, The City of Southfield and Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting 3rd THURSDAYS at various restaurants throughout the City of Southfield.

Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Cash bar. For more information, visit:
http://ww2.esd.org/EVENTS/ThirdThursdays.htm

Safety Series

ESD has partnered with The Safety Council of Southeast Michigan to bring you a comprehensive series of safety seminars. Attend one or all of these seminars to reduce disabling injuries and illnesses to employees, reduce high direct and indirect cost of work-related injuries and enhance your company’s bottom line.

• Excavations: The Grave Danger & Mobile Equipment Hazards
  Wednesday, January 24, 2007
  ESD Headquarters, Southfield
  8:30am – 12:00 pm

You will receive an overview of MIOSHA Part 9, Excavations, Trenching and Shoring. The electrical hazards and applicable regulations associated will also be discussed. The agenda also includes material handling, soils identification, confined space and a question and answer period.

Cost to attend is $49 members and $60 nonmembers. Join ESD for $109 and attend for FREE!

NEXT IN SERIES:

• Construction 2 Day Seminar
  Tuesday & Wednesday, February 27 & 28, 2007, ESD Headquarters, Southfield
• Fall Protection
  Tuesday, March 6, 2007, ESD Headquarters, Southfield, 8:30am- 12:00pm

To register, visit http://ww2.esd.org/EDUCATION/Safety.htm. For more information, contact Ron Smith at 248–353–0735, ext. 4148, or rsmith@esd.org.

Free Information Sessions on Earning Your PE License
Various Dates & Locations This Fall and Winter

ESD is hosting FREE information Sessions on Earning Your PE. We will have Engineering Professionals on hand who have earned their PE to answer questions in the FE, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental areas. They will explain why you should consider becoming a PE, state exam registration deadlines, real life experiences and more!

Dates and Locations

• Thursday, January 4, 2007
  5:00 pm Lansing
• Saturday, January 6, 2007
  9:30 am Southfield
• Wednesday, January 24, 2007
  2:20 pm Kettering University, Flint, MI
  

For information on where and when these sessions will be held, please contact Fran Mahoney, 248-353-0735 ext. 4116 or fmahoney@esd.org.

Review Courses for the April 2007 FE/PE Exams

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE-Part I) Review Course will start on January 30, 2007, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., and run through April 5, 2007.

Principles & Practice of Engineering (PE-Part II) Review Course will start on February 17, 2007, Saturdays half day sessions, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., and run through March 31, 2007.

For information on these courses, please contact Fran Mahoney, 248-353-0735 ext. 4116 or fmahoney@esd.org.

The Future of Alternative Dispute Resolution: Construction Practitioners Resolving Construction Disputes
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Tapestry, Southfield
7:00 am to 11:30 am

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – the resolving of a dispute outside the formal court system – is beginning to permeate all aspects of personal and professional interactions. To a certain extent, the construction industry has been at the leading edge of ADR; arbitration has been utilized for several decades, and other techniques, such as mediation and dispute review boards, are increasing in popularity.

But with the number of contentious project claims, and the monumental costs associated with such claims, is it time for construction practitioners and project owners to take a more active role – indeed, take a leading role – in resolving disputes? Through a mix of presentations and panel discussions, the Future of ADR conference will explore the challenges and opportunities for construction practitioners serving as neutrals in the ADR process.

For agenda and speakers, visit: http://ww2.esd.org/EVENTS/2007-02-01_Dispute.htm

For additional information and to register, contact Leslie Smith at
248-353-0735, ext. 4152, or lsmith@esd.org.

ESD Engineering & Technology Job Fair
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Southfield Town Center

Mark your calendars for the ESD 2007 Engineering & Technology Job Fair on Tuesday, February 13th, 2007 from 1:00- 7 p.m., in the atrium of the 2000 Tower, Southfield Town Center. Last year there were over 600 attendees, so don’t miss out!

For more information and to register, contact Ramona Spencer at rspencer@esd.org or (248) 353-0735 ext. 4114.  Sponsorships are available for this event.

36th Annual ESD Affiliate Council Gold Award Banquet
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Dearborn Inn Mariott, Dearborn

Mark your calendar for ESD’s 36th Annual Gold Award Banquet to be held Wednesday, February 20, 2006, at The Dearborn Inn Marriott. Celebrate National Engineers’ Week with ESD as we honor the engineering profession. The gala evening provides a forum for the Affiliate Council of the Engineering Society of Detroit and the Affiliate Societies to honor and congratulate members who have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievement and service within their respective societies.

Also that evening, the ESD College of Fellows will perform the Order of the Engineer Ceremony in which engineers may receive their Engineer’s Ring.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event.

For more information, contact Ron Smith at 248–353–0735, ext. 4148, or rsmith@esd.org.

Regional Development Conference
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Compuware Headquarters, Detroit

Be a part of the future of our region. The Engineering Society of Detroit has established a Regional Development Committee to encourage growth in Detroit and Southeastern Michigan. Our kick-off will be a tone-setting Regional Development Conference on the morning of February 27, 2007, defining issues from the viewpoint of some of the region’s major stakeholders. It will map the present situation and identify impediments to development and opportunities for growth. The audience will leave with strategies and tactics for progress. Later events will include quarterly breakfast meetings addressing specific issues.

Stay posted for more information or contact Leslie Smith at 248-353-0735, ext. 4152 or lsmith@esd.org.

Construction & Design Awards - Call for Nominations
Deadline: February 2, 2007

The Engineering Society of Detroit’s Construction and Design Awards are among the premier honors bestowed on members of the construction industry and their projects. These awards are unique in that they acknowledge the three primary members of the building team- owners, designers and contractors- and recognize outstanding team achievement and the innovative use of technology.

Entries may be submitted for:

• New Buildings or Significant Construction
• Renovations and Additions
• Significant Engineered Systems
• Significant Restoration, Redesign and Renovation of historical structures and engineered systems in Michigan

For details, visit http://ww2.esd.org/AWARDS/Construction-Design.htm or contact Leslie Smith at 248-353-0735, ext 4152 or lsmith@esd.org

Alpha Awards Call for Nominations
Deadline: February 2, 2007

The ESD Alpha Awards™ for Innovation in Engineering and Technology recognize and celebrate the creative and original ideas of men and women in the engineering and technology professions that develop innovative solutions to the needs of the general public, business or academia.

Any product, material, system, structure, process or methodology that is innovative in application or use, including inventions, is eligible. The innovation must have become commercially available, introduced into general, active practical use, or demonstrated new, unique applications within the last 3 years (since January 2004).

For details, visit http://ww2.esd.org/AWARDS/Alpha_Awards.htm or contact Leslie Smith at 248-353-0735, ext 4152 or lsmith@esd.org

Engineers Wanted: Become a Judge for Future City
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 (half- or full-day)
Rock Financial Showplace, Novi

Come to Future City and spend a half or full day judging model cities and prepare to be impressed by these 7th and 8th grade students’ visions of future cities in the year 2150. The winning team goes to Washington D.C. to compete on a national level. Many judges return year after year for this enjoyable experience.

Judging takes place from 9-11 am, followed by lunch. After lunch you can leave or observe for the rest of the day.

For more information, contact Leslie Smith at 248–353–0735, ext. 4152, or lsmith@esd.org.

Sponsor an Upcoming ESD Event

The Engineering Society of Detroit’s Corporate Sponsorship Program is a strategic way to get information about your product or service to a key group of engineering and technology decision makers. Find the opportunity that is right for you!

UPCOMING DATES ARE:
February 1: The Future of Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference
February 13: ESD Engineering & Technology Job Fair
February 20: ESD Affiliate Council Gold Award Banquet
February 27: Regional Development Conference
March 23: The 2007 Energy Conference and Exhibition hosted by DTE Energy and The Engineering Society of Detroit (Exhibit opportunities also available)

For more information, please contact ESD's Tim Walker, at 248-353-0735, ext 4115, or twalker@esd.org.

Discount Tickets!

ESD members can now enjoy discounted tickets for events at The Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena, City Theatre, Cobo Arena and Comerica Park. ESD members save in two ways: (1) discounts on box office ticket prices and (2) no per ticket handling fee. Watch your e-news for opportunities to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

Now Showing: November 17- December 30—Irving Berlin’s White Christmas as low as $17 per ticket!

For more information or to purchase tickets go to http://ww2.esd.org/MEMBERSHIP/mb-olympia.htm or contact Shelly Smith at 248-353-0735, ext. 4112 or ssmith@esd.org

ESD Members Receive Crain's Detroit Business for Only $15/year

ESD Corporate Members receive Crain's FREE, compliments of ESD.
Members of ESD Affiliate Societies can get Crain's for only $35/year.

As an engineer, you know how important it is to keep up on the issues facing your industry. But that is just one part of the big picture that shapes the business community you live in. For this reason, ESD is partnering with Crain’s Detroit Business—to help you complete the entire picture of metro Detroit’s business landscape by offering you a special discounted subscription to THE leading weekly business publication in metro Detroit.

Subscribe now for just $15 for a one-year subscription to Crain’s Detroit Business. Your subscription includes:52 information-packed issues of Crain’s Detroit Business

• More than 50 business lists including top architects, general contractors, largest developers and technology-based companies, to name a few
• Full access to crainsdetroit.com – with industry specific pages covering automotive, economic development, manufacturing and much more!

To sign up contact Laura Govan at lgovan@esd.org or 248-353-0735, ext. 4120 for details.

Holiday Savings and Good Will at Skyline and Renaissance Clubs

This is where you go for something special. At these clubs, business is social, service is personalized, and luxury is in every detail.

The Renaissance Club in Detroit has just finished a $2 million renovation!

To celebrate their transformation, they’re extending an invitation to ESD members to join their clubs by waiving the initiation fee—a value of up to $2,700!

 The Skyline & Renaissance Clubs of Metro Detroit...where everything is improved except the breathtaking views!

For information on membership, contact Richelle Tragge at 248-350-9898, ext. 311, or richelle.tragge@ourclub.com.

U of M College of Engineering, Center for Professional Development Offers a New, Vehicle Energy Short Course
December 6-8, 2006

Led by University of Michigan professor Ann Marie Sastry at the Ann Arbor campus, this course will provide an overview of topics that are important in the development and implementation of new energy technologies, including Assessing the Global Challenge, The Drivetrain of the Future, The Hydrogen Economy, and Comparative Models of Energy Technologies.

Contact: Ed Borbely 734-647-7200, meonline@umich.edu
Web: http://cpd.engin.umich.edu

11/28/06
American Polish Engineering Association
Electric Utilities - New Pollution Controls
New pollution controls for the electric utility industry will be discussed. 6:00 pm networking, 7:00 pm dinner, 8:00 pm program.
Contact: Susan Ostrowski, 734 458 0815, sostrows@ford.com

11/29/06-11/29/06
American Council of Engineering Companies
AELC Committee
Contact ACEC for more information
Contact: 517.332.2066
Web: http://www.acec-mi.org/single_event.asp?Cid=217

11/30/06
American Society of Body Engineers
Professional Briefing at Nissan Technical Center
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Nissan Technical Center, North America, 39001 Sunrise Dr., Farmington Hills, MI.
Nissan's engineering staff will provide an overview of their organization and present their approach to body design and engineering. Network with Nissan's staff, UGS representatives and your industry associates. Refreshments provided by UGS, Nissan's PLM software provider. Proceeds will be used by the ASBE Foundation to foster interest in body design careers and provide scholarships for students pursuing desing programs.

12/5/06
Air & Waste Management Association
Meeting
Environmental Updates and Hot Topics Including: Greenhouse Gas Updates, Ontario/Michigan Waste Disposal and Renewable Energy Sources
Contact: Cheryl Louden, 248-926-1199, clouden@visionenv.com

12/5/06
IEEE Engineering Management Society
IEEE Engineering Management Society Meeting
Our regular bi-monthly meeting. Topic and speaker TBD. Who should attend: IEEE members, engineers, project leaders, managers, technical professionals, engineering students.
Contact: Mark Ciechanowski, P.E., mark.ciechanowski@ieee.org
Web: http://www.ieee-sem.org/chapter10/index.htm

1/9/07
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers
MSPE Membership Meeting
See website below.
Contact: 517.487.9388
Web: http://www.michiganspe.org/mspechapcal.htm

1/11/07
SMPS
CORNET Economic Forecast
Save the Date

1/18/07
Associated General Contractors
AGC Detroit Annual Meeting
For more information contact below.
Contact: 248.948.7000
Web: http://www.agcdetroit.com/agc/agcovercontactus.html

1/25/07
National Association of Women in Construction
NAWIC Monthly Meeting
For more information contact below
Contact: (817) 877-5551
Web: http://www.nawic.org

1/26/07
Pro Musica of Detroit, Inc.
Pro Musica of Detroit
80th annual season at the Music Box of the MAX at Orchestra Hall. - Violinist Barnabas Kekemen
Contact: 313 576 5111

More events are listed at:
http://ww2.esd.org/calendar/eventresults.asp