1. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Naval Submarine League Why Belong to a Professional Society? Bill Boze – Manager, Naval Architecture American Society for Quality American Society of Safety Engineers Society of Women Engineers Society of Women Engineers Society of Allied Weight Engineers Institute of Electronics and Electronics Engineers Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers American Welding Society American Welding Society American Society of Naval Engineers American Society of Naval Engineers American Society for Metals American Society for Metals Society of Logistics Engineers Society of Logistics Engineers Newport News Apprentice School Organization

2. Speaker's Professional Affiliations: Fellow Member – International Society of Allied Weight Engineers Fellow Member – International Society of Allied Weight Engineers Marine Vessel Government/Industry Co-Chair, International Society of Allied Weight Engineers (2004 to present) Marine Vessel Government/Industry Co-Chair, International Society of Allied Weight Engineers (2004 to present) Academic Committee Chair – International Society of Allied Weight Engineers (2008 to present) Academic Committee Chair – International Society of Allied Weight Engineers (2008 to present) Regional and International Conference Co-Chair – 2009 Hampton Roads Chapter Society of Allied Weight Engineers Regional Conference, 2010 Society of Allied Weight Engineers International Conference. Regional and International Conference Co-Chair – 2009 Hampton Roads Chapter Society of Allied Weight Engineers Regional Conference, 2010 Society of Allied Weight Engineers International Conference. Technical & Research Ship Design Committee Member – American Society of Naval Engineers/International Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, (1987 to present) Technical & Research Ship Design Committee Member – American Society of Naval Engineers/International Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, (1987 to present) SDC Panel Chair, Weights – International Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Technical & Research Ship Design Committee (2007 to present) SDC Panel Chair, Weights – International Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Technical & Research Ship Design Committee (2007 to present) Apprentice Student HR Chapter Technical Advisor – Hampton Roads Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (2007 to present) Apprentice Student HR Chapter Technical Advisor – Hampton Roads Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (2007 to present)Past – President – Hampton Roads Chapter Society of Allied Weight Engineers (2005- 2007) –Treasurer - Hampton Roads Chapter Society of Allied Weight Engineers (2003- 2005) –Member - NDIA, ASNE, and Submarine League

3. Classic reasons for belonging:  Networking  Opportunity to Stay Abreast of New Technologies and Areas Dealing with Maritime Industry  Expand Sphere of Knowledge and Understanding  Leadership Development  Professional Development  Service to Industry  Mentorship (Both Mentoring Others and to be Mentored)  Access to Trade Journals  Technical and Research Panels  Professional Registration  Training or possibly Continuing Education Units  Increased Responsibility  Scholarships Available

4. My reason for why you should join a professional society? Consider it an investment so that you’ll be prepared to: Imagine Imagine Innovate Innovate Create Create Solve Problems Solve Problems And Make a Difference And Make a Difference

5. Examples (from my personal experience)

6. Influence Standards I’m in Chapter 12 Northrop Grumman Family 1984 Reproductions of Godspeed and Discovery Have your work published Competitions & Mentoring Peer Recognition Vendor Product Awareness Software Development SHIPWEIGHT Student Outreach Government/Industry Workshops Benchmarking Capture Knowledge Training

7. In Summary Joining a Society is an investment Joining a Society is an investment You get out of it what you put into it You get out of it what you put into it “Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcomed” – Randy Pausch “Have something to bring to the table, because that will make you more welcomed” – Randy Pausch Contribute without expecting anything in return Contribute without expecting anything in return “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” – Seneca (Roman Philosopher, 5 BC) “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” – Seneca (Roman Philosopher, 5 BC) It will help you make a difference! It will help you make a difference! “The brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough.” – Randy Pausch

8. American Society of Mechanical Engineers Naval Submarine League So where can you find information on local professional societies? American Society for Quality American Society of Safety Engineers Society of Women Engineers Society of Women Engineers Society of Allied Weight Engineers Institute of Electronics and Electronics Engineers Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers American Welding Society American Welding Society American Society of Naval Engineers American Society of Naval Engineers American Society for Metals American Society for Metals Society of Logistics Engineers Society of Logistics Engineers Newport News Apprentice School Organization

9. For Information on Local Societies Go to: Yardnet – Site Map - Organizations/Societies Yardnet – Site Map - Organizations/Societies Or go directly to: Or go directly to:http://yardnet/org_societies.stm