Texas Hill Country Chapter

Texas Hill Country Chapter Meeting Minutes September 8, 2005

Meeting Topics:

Chapter Business - Membership

Bob Bianconi gave an overview of the National “Member-Get-A-Member” campaign. SESHA membership has been declining for a variety of reasons. Existing members are encouraged to recruit new members and become eligible for prizes. Cash prizes are awarded every 3 months and the grand prize –an iPod – will be given away at the 2006 Symposium. Thanks Bob for making the drive!

Ed McCarthy discussed the benefits of membership with a special emphasis on Corporate Memberships. Please contact Ed if your company is interested in a Corporate Membership.

Chapter Business – Semiconductor Emergency Response Forum (SERF) Discussion Groups

Everyone is encouraged to participate in the SERF Discussion Group. Currently you do not have to be a SESHA member to log on to the SERF and provide your input or get your questions answered regarding emergency response in the semiconductor and related industries. If you are a SESHA member the number of constructive comments you post through September 30 might help the Texas Hill Country Chapter win a reward!

Chapter Business – Call for papers

The 2006 Symposium will be held in Santa Clara, California April 18 – 22. Please forward abstracts and proposals for Professional Development Courses through the on- line submittal pages.

Chapter Business – LEPC Emergency Preparedness Conference

The LEPC Emergency Preparedness Conference is on September 14 and 15 at AMD/Spansion. This year’s conference focuses on preparing for and recovering from natural disasters. A variety of keynote addresses and lectures will be conducted the first day. September 15 offers two workshops, “Consequence Based Planning: When Nature Strikes” and “Basic SkyWarn Training”. Please visit Travis County LEPC for additional information, including registration forms.

Chapter Business – Holiday Social

The final 2005 meeting will include a holiday social as well as a technical topic. If you would like to speak or have a suggestion for a topic or a speaker, please contact David Sexton or Vesna Sviglin

Chapter Business – Participant Survey

Thank you to everyone who completed the Participant Survey and congratulations to the winners of the NFPA 70E Standard and the Barnes & Noble gift card. Results are being compiled and will be used in planning future chapter activities.

Chapter Business – Web Page Demo

In order to provide the primary speaker ample time the web page demo was postponed to a later date. Until then, everyone can check out all the page has to offer at: www.seshaonline.org

Premier Presentation NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Regulation Ron Widup, Executive VP/General Manager Shermco Industries Inc.

Biography:  Ron Widup, Executive VP and GM of Shermco Industries, Inc., Dallas, Tx. With Shermco since 1983. Shermco provides electrical power system testing and maintenance, as well as electric rotating machinery rebuild and repair.  Degree in Electrical Power Distribution from Texas State Technical College in Waco, Tx. Past President, International Electrical Testing Association (NETA); currently on NETA board of directors and Standards Review Council.  Principal member of Technical Committee on “Electrical Safety in the Workplace” (NFPA 70E) and the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) - Code Panel 11.  On advisory board for TSTC Electrical / Computerized Control Systems & Robotics Technology program in Waco, Tx.  NETA Certified Level IV Senior Test Technician; member of IEEE and Association of Iron and Steel Technology.

This comprehensive presentation included a discussion of NFPA 70E requirements with special focus on the steps necessary to recognize electrical hazards, arc-flash and incident energy, energized electrical work permits and personal protective equipment.

Thank you Mr. Widup for sharing your experience and expertise.

With Thanks….

Thank you! For providing lunch… Thank you! For providing the meeting room and refreshments…