ASME District A
OCTOBER 10, 2009
Host: ASME Student Section at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD

 

HOTEL INFORMATION

Nearby Hotels

ECONOMICAL
Super 8
301-474-0894
9150 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740
Within walking distance of several restaurants.

MID-RANGE
Quality Inn

7200 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740
Walking distance to several restaurants, shops & a bank.
Free shuttle to campus and the metro.

Comfort Inn & Suites
9020 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740
Free shuttle to campus and the metro.

BUSINESS-CLASS
Holiday Inn College Park

10000 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740
Not within walking distance, but a free shuttle is available.

HIGHER-END
University College Inn and Conference Center

Adelphi Rd. & Univ. Blvd. Adelphi, MD 20742
The facility is run by Marriott. Restaurants on site.

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REGISTER TO ATTEND

RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 17 30, 2009$28 per person
RECEIVED AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 2009$38 per person

REGISTRATION CLOSED

CANCELLATION REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY 12:00 NOON, OCTOBER 1, 2009.
CANCELLATION REFUND: REGISTRATION FEE MINUS SERVICE FEE OF $10 PER PERSON EMAIL REQUEST TO: SLS@asme.org [SUBJECT: MD SLS Cancellation - NAME OF ATTENDEE)

 

FUNDING
Preliminary Agenda
Saturday, October 10, 2009
8:00-8:45 am Registration Check-in / Breakfast (Pick up folders and name badges)
8:45-9:00 am Welcome and Remarks of Host Institution
Dr. Balakumar Balachandran, Prof. and Associate Chair of Mechanical Engineering
9:00 - 9:15 am Welcome and Introduction
UMCP ASME Officers
9:15-10:00 am Resources for ASME student leaders
Stan Halperson, District A Leader, and Richard Ulvila, ASME Staff
10:00-10:15 am Break
10:15-11:00 am

Student Section Advisor Program (Advisors & Students)
Intro to SSA handbook, getting the best out of your student section, Mustapha Fofana, District A SSA Rep

11:00 am - 12 noon

Guest Speaker
Sid Shah, Sr., Technical Specialist, Distinguised Engineering Associate, ExxonMobil

12 noon - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 pm ASME Student Contests and Competitions
1:00 - 2:00 pmStudent Brainstorming Exercise:
Best practices in student section operations and meeting challenges in membershp participation, growth, retention & fundraising.
Outcome: a summary of insightful and applicable leadership practices.
Richard Ulvila, ASME Staff
2:00 - 2:45 pm Introduction to the Student District Operating Board / How to get involved
Nathan Taylor, District A SDOB Chair and Tony Martinez, District A SDOB Vice-Chair
2:45 - 3:00 pm Refreshment Break
3:00 - 3:45 pm Leading an ASME Student Section
Successful student sections, roles/responsibilities
Nathan Taylor, District A SDOB Chair and Tony Martinez, District A SDOB Vice-Chair
3:45 - 4:00 pm Student Activity
Put your leadership skills to work with a hands-on student activity
4:45 - 5:00 pm

Wrap up and Close
Byeng Dong Yon, ASME UMCP Student Section Advisor

Questions: Email SLS@asme.org (Subject: MD SLS)

Did you know College Park is the "cradle of American aviation"?
The world's oldest continuously operated airport was established right here in 1909.
Visit the College Park Aviation Museum at the College Park Airport, open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Or, dine at the 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant right next door, and watch the planes take flight while you eat!

Learn more about College Park at ILoveCollegePark.com.