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July 2008

The Pioneer Valley Engineer

Happy Independance Day!

What is a POWER ENGINEER?

A Power Engineer is a person proficient in converting energy into power. For over 120 years NAPE has educated its members, in Chapters across the country, in the field of Power Engineering. N.A.P.E. is dedicated to the Education of Power Engineers. Mass Chapter 4 is located in Chicopee Massachusetts, and has over two hundred members that operate and maintain power plants from Worcester to the New York State line. As an active member of Chapter 4 your own professionalism increases each time you exchange ideas with other members at monthly business meetings, seminars, tours or social events. As a member of Chapter 4 we are taught that through association there is success.

Education Efficiency Economy

Chapter President: Anthony Lucia

President's Message

After the past two months starting the newsletter with news of a passing brother, this month I bring you news of a different kind of passing. Brother and teacher Joe Santucci recently passed his 1st Engineer’s exam and earned his license.

I mention this because it shows how even our teachers are educating themselves. Joe works very hard for us teaching continuing education classes as well as our Fireman’s classes. Please join me in congratulating Joe!

I have just finished looking at all of the class reviews submitted by students of our continuing education classes. I know we run a top-notch program, but I must admit that I was impressed at all the positive comments about our teachers. Chuck, Joe, and Jonathan put a lot of effort into these classes and their work usually goes by without recognition. Guys keep doing what you are doing because your students like the job you are doing.

Please join me in welcoming Chris Herbert from DuBois Chemicals. He has recently taken up an ad in our flyer. Thank you Chris for helping support our Chapter.

I have contacted our current officers and asked if they were interested in continuing in their positions. I am glad to report all current officers have decided to help the Chapter out for one more year! While this is great news, if you are interested in a position, come to next month’s meeting where we will elect and install officers.

I would like to thank Mr. Matt Palmer for his informative presentation about the new combine cycle plant in Westfield . Matt educated the body on what is involved in the process of building a generating station. He has transferred his NAPE membership to Chapter 4, and has expressed an interest in teaching for us, be it either continuing education or license preparation classes.

Due to work commitments, I was unable to attend the DOE license preparation class. I will be in contact with them to see if they can assist me in getting our school licensed, so we can have our 1st / 2nd Engineer’s Class in the fall. Stay tuned for details.

Please come to our next meeting on July 2nd, where we will elect officers, discuss our summer picnic, and the upcoming National Convention.

Regards, Anthony

Education

Chapter 4 offers quality education.

Find out all you need to know about our line up of classes!

NAPE Members are everywhere!

Educational classes have ended for the summer. We will be offering a Second Class Fireman's Course starting in September as well as more Continuing Educational courses. Keep an eye on this website and/or the Chapter 4 Flier for more information.

Remember to sign up early and classes must be paid in full one week prior to the scheduled class date or a late fee will be charged. In order to receive the membership discount for classes, Your 2008 dues must be paid in full.

Check out our EDUCATION PAGE for more information.

Information

July 2008 Meeting

Don’t forget that the Chapter Business Meetings are now at 5:00 p.m. at AMES Privilege.

The monthly business meeting will be held in the Chapter Classroom on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.

We will be electing our 2008 officers and discussing our summer picnic.

We look forward to seeing you there!

“Let’s Share Our Knowledge, Exchange Our Experiences”

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Proposed For Membership

There are no new members proposed for membership this month.

Keep MA#4 membership growing by spreading the word about the National Association of Power Engineers. We are a great Association that has much to offer to its members.

Members Waiting Initiation

The below named people have been voted on for membership in Chapter #4 of the

National Association of Power Engineers.

Mr. Carl Keller (pd)

               Mr. George Rennie, Jr. (pd)

                         Mr. Justin Herbert (pd)

                         Mr. Kenneth Hall (pd)

                         Mr. Mark Bushika (pd)

          Mr. Michael Hartling (pd)

        Mr. Michael Murphy (pd)

Mr. Michael Taft (pd)

        Mr. Roger Rochelo (pd)

Mr. Ron Wood (pd)

                         Mr. Thomas Hofstetter (pd)

          Mr. Thomas Tonelli (pd)

Please, will the members waiting initiation of MA#4 of the National Association of Power Engineers, Pleasecontact the National Office at (413) 592-6273 so arrangements can be made for your initiation into NAPE.

Even if you work 3-11 p.m. and are unable to make it to a Chapter meeting, call the National Office and they will make the necessary arrangements to initiate you. Help us complete your membership into NAPE!

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