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You may never buy another drill. SNAME: Investi The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) has made a concerted effort to attract and cultivate a new generation to sustain not only itself but the industry. Excerpted here are comments from Philip Kimball, Executive Director, regarding the orga- nization 's "Outreach " program. Some time ago, I introduced the con- cept of Outreach in a previous View from the Helm column. I pointed to sta- tistics, which illustrated the need to develop and encourage younger mem- bers to join the Society, and just as importantly, the profession itself. More than half of SNAME's membership is over the age of 50, with fewer and fewer young engineers and students joining the Society or maintaining membership after graduation. ig in the Future Recognizing the fact that the future of our field and the Society rests on the involvement of young people, SNAME has sought many different avenues of "outreach" to generate awareness and interest in the maritime field in general, and Naval Architecture, Marine and Ocean Engineering, specifically. In addition to the ongoing projects I have already shared and will continue to share with you, SNAME sought, and achieved, funding from the Federal Government to create an Outreach Program. The ONR has agreed to fund a national effort to attract young people to the marine industry, and SNAME will be involved in one of the sub-projects, which will involve reaching out to stu- dents at the high school level. The University of Michigan will oversee the three-year project and SNAME, in con- junction with ASNE, has taken on a key role in this program. SNAME, together with ASNE, will be reconfiguring the Call of the Sea video onto a DVD, which can be shown to high school stu- dents to educate them about the field. In addition, posters, brochures, and person- al contacts with the guidance counselors will be utilized to tell the story of the marine industry, and create awareness of the marine industry, and potential careers within it. This three-year project will enlist the membership of SNAME and ASNE as volunteers to visit roughly 10,000 high schools across the country, and will be a long-term effort to intro- duce high school level students to the broad based marine industry, ocean engineering, offshore oil and ships, both naval and commercial, from creative design to construction to operations. I will be updating you on the progress of the CD-Rom and collateral as we begin to move forward, following this year's WMTC. Your support will be crucial as we seek volunteers to visit your local high schools, talk with the guidance counselors, and offer to attend career fairs and guidance days to "outreach" to your local community. The ultimate success of this program rests on you, the membership, and your willingness to reach out to your communities and tell the story of the marine profession. Find Out More at SNAME's Annual Meeting What: 2004 SNAME Maritime Technology Conference & Expo When: September 29 - October 2 Where: Washington, DC Info: www.sname.org/AM2004/index.shtml Booth Sales: Rob Howard tel: 561-7324368 Call toll-free: 1-800-652-6462 or visit our website: www.anchorlamina.com If your facility is subject to the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), DOTs RSPA regulations, or Office of Pipeline Safety rules, you should know about E & E. For more than 30 years, our specialists have been assessing vulnerability, preparing emergency plans, training personnel, and responding to tens of thousands of fuel and hazardous materials emergency incidents around the world, including many involving acts of terrorism. E & E provides security-related compliance support via a network of 24 homeland offices, plus global subsidiaries and affiliates. We can help your organization become better prepared to economically comply with emerging security regulations through a broad range of multidisciplinary professional and technical services. For up-to-the-minute information on E & E's security support capabilities, please contact Bill Perry at: 1-866-577-7496 PIN: 1112 wperry@ene.com ecology and environment, inc. INTERNATIONAL SPECIALISTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT Anchor Lamina Inc. Lamina Hydraulics™ If you're tired of replacing electric drills, try a Lamina portable hydraulic drill. They're built for hard, continuous use [10 years min.) and fast payback. • drill or tap through solid steel... up, down or sideways • compact and portable • 6 heads, quick-change tools • low maintenance, easily rebuilt • meet U.S. and global standards For reliable drilling, year after year, call Anchor Lamina today. And ask about our convenient rent-to-own program. visit our web site at www.ene.com/services.asp 32 Circle 244 on Reader Service Card Circle 206 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter & Engineering News
