3. Sept. 2007 2 The Value of Membership THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

4. Sept. 2007 3 THE CHALLENGE OF TODAY’S ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT Advancing Technology and Rapid Change Multidisciplinary Engineering Culture Increasing Demands on Your Time Competitive Job Market YOUR CAREER

5. Sept. 2007 4 Convenient continuing education throughout your career Technology updates and technology transfer Career guidance and assistance Improved leadership and non-technical skills Better understanding of ethics and your professional responsibility Better mentoring and networking opportunities Financial and life-style resources WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO MEET THE CHALLENGE?

6. Sept. 2007 5 ASME YOUR CAREER CONNECTION WHERE DO YOU FIND THOSE RESOURCES?

7. Sept. 2007 6 ASME Overview –Current Status Benefits of Membership –Knowledge –Community –Advocacy –Professional and Personal Getting the Most Out of Your Membership –ASME for a Lifetime DISCUSSION ITEMS

8. Sept. 2007 7 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Established in 1880 by a group of engineers intent on developing guidelines and standards that would prevent boiler explosions (Serving the people) Headquarters in New York City (Three Park Avenue) 92,000 members, 20,000 student members 10 Districts, 220 Sections, 500+ Student Sections 7 Technical Groups, 34 Technical Divisions 2 Institutes Members reside in more than 135 countries around the world ASME AND THE ENGINEERING PROFESSION

9. Sept. 2007 8 KNOWLEDGE –Publications –Technical Communities –Technical Conferences –Continuing Education –Codes and Standards YOU GAIN: –New technical knowledge and expertise you can use on the job –New skills that promote increased effectiveness and productivity –A competitive edge ASME MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

10. Sept. 2007 9 ASME Publishes More Than 2,500 Titles ME Magazine and ASME News ASME Press Technical Journals Conference Proceedings and Publications Members Receive Discounts on Many Publications ASME Homepage - www.asme.org (provides access to a wide range of technical information) http://www.asme.org/Publications/ KNOWLEDGE ASME PUBLICATIONS

11. Sept. 2007 10 ON ASME.ORG YOU CAN: Locate descriptions of the ASME organizational structure as well as officer contact information and local section and technical division links Search the ASME Catalog and make purchases of publications and codes and standards Find details concerning professional development short courses and take an on-line distance learning course Find details concerning ASME technical conferences Access technical libraries and other technical information and exchange ideas by participating in technical forums Search for a job or obtain career guidance or resource information Change your address and pay your dues And much more...... KNOWLEDGE ASME HOMEPAGE – ASME.ORG

12. Sept. 2007 11 TECHNICAL DIVISIONS & INSTITUTES - ASME members are entitled to select membership in up to five Technical Communities related to your own interests. There are 37 technical divisions and institutes to choose from. Participation in a division or institute allows you to gain insight into a particular area and network with experienced engineers who share your interest. You will receive newsletters and meeting programs as well as information on other activities. http://www.asme.org/Communities/Technical/Divisions/ KNOWLEDGE ASME TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES

13. Sept. 2007 12 ASME organizes and sponsors more than thirty Technical Conferences each year International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition or IMECE is held in November As a member, you are entitled to reduced rates at many technical conferences and other society meetings http://www.asme.org/Events/ KNOWLEDGE ASME TECHNICAL CONFERENCES

14. Sept. 2007 13 Technical communities and conferences offer opportunities for you to: Author and present technical papers Review technical papers Attend technical conferences & seminars Meet and network with experts in your field Gain a competitive edge KNOWLEDGE ASME TECHNICAL CONFERENCES

15. Sept. 2007 14  ASME offers hundreds of short courses and professional development programs aimed at keeping members on the cutting edge of technology  Members receive discounts up to $100  http://www.asme.org/Education/ http://www.asme.org/Education/ KNOWLEDGE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

16. Sept. 2007 15 More than 200 courses to keep engineers up to speed in the technology fast-lane while earning Continuing Education Units (CEU’s). Reduced rates for ASME members Short Courses - Stay current with advances in technology, new techniques, and ASME Code revisions. –In-Company Programs - Any of our courses can be customized to meet your company's specific training needs –Technology Seminars - Hands-on workshops, lectures, expert faculty and course notes –ASME Virtual Campus - Created to bring graduate online courses and distance learning to busy engineers and other technical professionals –Review Courses, DVDs and Videos - FE and PE Exam Review Courses http://www.asme.org/Education/Courses/ KNOWLEDGE COURSE CATALOG

17. Sept. 2007 16 600 ASME codes and standards used around the world for the design, manufacture and installation of mechanical devices Accreditation Programs - ASME manages a system of accreditation for manufacturers of equipment. Certification Programs - A program that reviews manufacturers’ quality systems. http://www.asme.org/Codes/ KNOWLEDGE ASME CODES AND STANDARDS

18. Sept. 2007 17 COMMUNITY –Local Section Activities –Volunteer Opportunities –Networking YOU GAIN: –Opportunities to meet business leaders and industry experts –New business contacts and potential customers –Management skills you can apply to your job –Professional Recognition ASME MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

19. Sept. 2007 18 Providing programs and activities for the membership (Technical meeting, professional development, tours) Providing programs and activities for industry (codes and standards, professional development, technical conferences, industry events) Publicizing the accomplishments of Mechanical Engineers to the general public (Historic Landmarks, Articles, Government Relations, Engineers Week) Encouraging the next generation to enter the profession (School visits, Scholarships) http://secure.asme.org/ASMESearch/SearchLinks.cfm?type=section COMMUNITY LOCAL SECTION ACTIVITIES

20. Sept. 2007 19 In supporting these activities, ASME volunteer officers strengthen the society and the profession and they gain: Management opportunities Interpersonal skills Effective communication skills Organizational skills Increased networking and peer contacts PDH Credit for serving a professional society (P.E. Licensure Renewal requirement) Recognition (Industry and ASME) The satisfaction of serving the Society and the profession COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

21. Sept. 2007 20 The Society offers many opportunities and venues to meet other engineers for the purpose of exchanging ideas and technical information: Local Section Activities Technical Divisions Technology Seminars Technical Conferences and the IMECE Professional Development Courses Online Forums There are hundreds of opportunities (local, district, technical, national and international) each year to meet and network with engineering professionals. COMMUNITY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

22. Sept. 2007 21 ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC OUTREACH ASME is a voice for engineers, working to represent the interests of its membership and to publicize the contributions engineers make to society: ASME provides both federal and state governments with essential technical information and counseling ASME identifies long-range and emerging issues likely to affect ASME and its members ASME identifies significant contributions to the mechanical engineering profession and society and works to preserve their legacies within the general public ASME publishes position papers, develops public policy agendas and is involved with research & development http://www.asme.org/NewsPublicPolicy/GovRelations/

23. Sept. 2007 22 ASME E-Library Online Membership Directory THOMASNET® Product Search American Management Association E-mail Alias Career Resources ASME Group Insurance Plans ASME’s Personal Financial Passport FedEX Discounts Car Rental Discounts ASME MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL

24. Sept. 2007 23 The ASME E-Library is a new members-only benefit that allows you to access online collections of engineering reference books to help you answer questions and find practical solutions to daily on-the-job problems. As an added bonus, the ASME E-Library is powered by Knovel, whose interactive and user-friendly technology gives you the ability to manipulate and search for content across the entire collection quickly and easily. With your ASME membership you can choose from 3 different levels of access http://www.asme.org/Membership/Benefits/Professional/eLibrary.cfm PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ASME E-LIBRARY

25. Sept. 2007 24 ONLINE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Opt into the ASME Online Membership Directory. It’s searchable by name, city, state, section, company, technical division and more. https://members.asme.org/myasme/membershipsearch/index.cfm THOMASNET® PRODUCT SEARCH For the convenience of its members, ASME now includes customized access to ThomasNet’s industrial search directory at ASME.org. To use ThomasNet’s Product Search, enter the product or service into the search box and click http://www.thomasnet.com/ http://www.thomasnet.com/ AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION New ASME alliance with the leading management and business seminar provider, offers members a 10% savings (AMA member pricing) on a wide range of popular courses, books and seminars. http://www.amanet.org/alliances/asme/ PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL

26. Sept. 2007 25 Stay connected to your family, friends and colleagues. As an ASME member, you can sign up for an e- mail alias that remains with you as long as you are a member. If your work or personal e-mail changes, your friends and colleagues never need to be contacted. Doej@asme.org Select “membership” on menu bar of homepage and then “e-mail alias” PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ASME E-MAIL ALIAS

27. Sept. 2007 26 ASME’s Career Center offers members the tools and resources to search out employment opportunities and to maximize career options: Online Job’s Database Resume Referral Service Job Hunting Advice Online Career Q & A Salary Information Industry Research http://www.asme.org/jobs/ PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ASME CAREER RESOURCES

28. Sept. 2007 27 Term Life Joint Level Term Life Cancer Expense High-Limit Accident Disability Income Comprehensive Healthcare Member Assistance Plan Catastrophic Major Medical Dental Discount Prescription Small Employer Group Long Term Care Medicare Supplement Catastrophic Disability Auto & Homeowners Professional Liability Gateway International Accident http://www.asme.org/Membership/Benefits/Insurance/Insurance.cfm PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ASME INSURANCE PLANS

29. Sept. 2007 28 Portfolio Reviews Life Consultations - caring for elderly parents, wills, trusts, health care proxies and more Financial Planning - Estate, Life, Retirement, Insurance, and College Plans Asset Management - over 11,000 mutual funds, stocks, bonds, annuities and more Bank of America Credit Card Preferred CD and Money Market Deposit Account Rates for members of ASME http://www.asme.org/Membership/Benefits/Financial/Financial_Passport.cfm PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ASME FINANCIAL PASSPORT

30. Sept. 2007 29 FedEx Shipping Benefits for Members Members can save up to 21% on select FedEx services http://www.asme.org/Membership/Benefits/Personal/FEDEX_Shipping_Benefit.cfm Rental Cars Discounts Alamo Avis Hertz Budget National http://www.asme.org/Membership/Benefits/Personal/Car_Rentals.cfm PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL OTHER DISCOUNTS

31. Sept. 2007 30 Membership Dues = Member Value ASME MEMBERSHIP Career Guidance Publications Courses & Conferences Local Section & Volunteering Financial & Lifestyle ONLY YOU CAN DECIDE! GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP

32. Sept. 2007 31 Technology transfer Technical conferences Networking Professional development Developing non-technical and management skills Career guidance Financial and insurance Something Else? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

33. Sept. 2007 32 ASME MEMBERSHIP KEEPS YOU CONNECTED. GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY: Attending a technical conference Participating in a short course Reading an ASME technical publication, journal or ME Magazine Exploring and using ASME.ORG Visiting a local university to speak to the engineering students Offering to speak to the local section membership or setting up a tour at your company Attending a local section technical meeting Volunteering to serve the local section or a technical division ASME FOR A LIFETIME

34. Sept. 2007 33 ASME MEMBERSHIP HELPS YOU STAND OUT IN THE CROWD. STAYING CONNECTED WILL NOT ONLY BENEFIT YOUR CAREER BUT YOU WILL SERVE TO ADVANCE THE SOCIETY AND THE ENGINEERING PROFESSION. ASME FOR A LIFETIME

35. Sept. 2007 34 The membership year runs from Oct. 1 to the following Sept. 30. Dues, $129 per year ($.33 per day) http://www.asme.org/Membership/ Or call 800-843-2763 (800-THE-ASME) MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

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