Link to 2000-2001 events

IIE September 2001 Meeting

WHAT:  “Behind The Scenes” - Tour of Heinz Field Our Tour guide will be Don Colton, Assistant Director of Stadium Operations. Don has been involved in the management of Three Rivers Stadium, the construction of Heinz Field, and now the ongoing management of Heinz Field. He will highlight the features of the new stadium, discuss the construction process, and explain the ongoing operation of the facility. WHERE:  Heinz Field, North Shore - Pittsburgh, PA. Meet at the stadium's South Plaza, under the scoreboard. WHEN:  Wednesday, September 19, 2001.   Registration at 4:45 PM sharp, Tour at 5:00 PM. DINNER:  Following the tour at Atria's, PNC Park (order from the menu). COST:  $10.00 (IIE members) + cost of dinner,  $15 (non-members) + cost of dinner NOTE: Due to limitations on the tour group size, we will allow only one guest per chapter member. If you have additional guests, they will be added to a "waiting list" and included as space permits RSVP:  By Thursday, September 13 - be sure to indicate whether you will attend dinner. For reservations, call:  Joe Kikta 412-236-6193, or e-mail: kikta.js@mellon.com Please advise if you will join us for dinner, and if you would be interested in sponsoring the cost of  a student’s dinner.  REMEMBER:  YOUR RESERVATION IS YOUR COMMITMENT!

IIE October 2001 Meeting

WHAT:  IIE Student Night Meeting WHERE:  The Holiday Inn Select, University Center at 100 Lytton Avenue in Oakland. WHEN:  Tuesday, October 16th, 2001 TIME: The program this year will begin with a social hour from 6:00 to 7:00 with a cash bar and hors d’ouvres.  Dinner will begin at 7:00 and will be followed by a panel discussion focusing on consulting as an industrial engineering profession. DINNER:  At the meeting.  The three choices are: Margarita Salmon:  Fresh salmon filet marinated, grilled and topped with a Tequila salsa.  Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry: Sliced grilled beef marinated in teriyaki sauce served over rice. Pasta Primavera: Pasta in a white cream sauce topped with fresh vegetables. COST:  $30.00 for Senior Chapter Members. The cost for a Senior Chapter Member to sponsor a student is an additional $25.  Senior chapter members are strongly encouraged to sponsor student members. RSVP:  By Thursday, October 11  For reservations, contact  Bryan Norman at 412-624-9841, or via e-mail at banorman@engr.pitt.edu. When you make your reservation be sure to indicate your meal selection. REMEMBER:  YOUR RESERVATION IS YOUR COMMITMENT!

IIE November 2001 Meeting

WHAT:  “Six-Sigma Quality" --                 Presentation by Karen Rhyder and Dave Ash of US Airways WHERE:  Dave and Buster's at The Waterfront - Homestead, PA. WHEN:  Thursday, November 15, 2001. Registration at 5:45 PM. Program begins at 6:00 PM DINNER:  Buffet at Dave and Buster's -- Included in program fee. COST:  $30.00 (IIE members),  $35 (non-members).  Cost of dinner buffet included. RSVP:  By Monday, November 12 For reservations, call:  Joe Kikta 412-236-6193, or e-mail: kikta.js@mellon.com. REMEMBER:  YOUR RESERVATION IS YOUR COMMITMENT!

IIE December 2001 Meeting

WHAT:  "The Strategic Context of Projects" -- Presentation by Prof. David Cleland (Joint Meeting with the Project Management Institute) WHERE:  Engineer's Society of Western Pennsylvania; 337 Fourth Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh. WHEN:  Thursday, December 13, 2001, at 6:00 PM DINNER:  Please choose one of the following: Choice 1 - Grilled Jersey Pork Chops with a Thai peanut sauce Choice 2 - Lemon Sole Belle Meuniere  Choice 3 - Chicken Riviera  COST:  $25.00 (IIE members),  $30 (non-members).  Cost includes dinner, tax and gratuity. RSVP:  By Monday, December 10 For reservations, call:  Joe Kikta 412-236-6193, or e-mail: kikta.js@mellon.com. When you make your reservation be sure to indicate your meal selection. REMEMBER:  YOUR RESERVATION IS YOUR COMMITMENT!

IIE February 2002 Meeting

WHAT:  “Behind The Scenes” - Tour of  Pittsburgh Museum of Natural History  (Included in the tour will be the New Paleo Lab and the Archived Bug Collection) WHERE:  Pittsburgh Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Avenue. WHEN:  Thursday, February 21, 2002.,                  Registration: 5:45 PM; Tour: 6:00 -7:00 PM,  Dinner: 7:00 – 8:00 PM  DINNER:  Following the tour at Atria's, PNC Park (order from the menu). COST:  $22.00 (IIE members),  $25 (non-members), includes tour & dinner buffet               $12 (Students), free tour and dinner buffet RSVP:  By Friday, February 15  For reservations, contact Dara Stock via e-mail: dara_stock@usairways.com REMEMBER:  YOUR RESERVATION IS YOUR COMMITMENT!

IIE March 2002 Meeting

WHAT:  Westinghouse Waltz Mill Nuclear Facility Tour WHERE:  Near New Stanton (directions below). WHEN:  Wednesday, March 27, 2002.,                  Registration: 5:45 PM; Tour: 6:00 -7:30 PM,  Dinner: 7:30 PM  DINNER:  Following the tour at La Tavola Restaurant (order from the menu). COST:  $3 (IIE members),  $5 (non-members), free (Students),            plus cost of dinner (order from menu). RSVP:  By Friday, March 22, 2002. Directions from Downtown:  Take Route 376 East toward Monroeville to the PA Turnpike (Route 76).  Take the PA Turnpike (Route 76) East (follow the Harrisburg and East signs) to Exit 75, New Stanton.  Take Route 70 West (follow Greensburg/Wheeling, WV sign) for 3 miles to the Madison exit (54).  Turn left onto Borough Line Road.  Turn right onto Waltz Mill Road.  Take the first right into the Waltz Mill parking lot.  (It takes approximately 25 minutes from Monroeville.) For reservations, contact Dara Stock via e-mail: dara_stock@usairways.com REMEMBER:  YOUR RESERVATION IS YOUR COMMITMENT!

IIE April 2002 Meeting

WHAT:  Tour of US Airways Heavy Maintenance Facility / Demonstration of E-Pubs WHERE:  US Airways, Hangar 3,  Hangar Road. WHEN:  Tuesday, April 16, 2002.,                  Registration: 5:30 PM; Tour: 5:45 PM DINNER:  Following the tour at a nearby restaurant (order from the menu). COST:  $5,  free (Student Chapter members),             plus cost of dinner (order from menu).  Directions from Downtown: Take Parkway West (I-279 South) to Business 60/Moon. Follow Business 60 North through 2 stop lights (Beer School Road) At third stop light, Make a LEFT Hangar Road (US Airways Maintenance) After 2nd stop sign, move into left lane and make LEFT onto next road (Hangar Road continues) Sign in at Hangar 3 guard station. RSVP:  By Friday, April 12, 2002. For reservations, contact Dara Stock via e-mail: dara_stock@usairways.com REMEMBER:  YOUR RESERVATION IS YOUR COMMITMENT!

IIE May 2002 Meeting

WHAT:  Tour of American Eagle Outfitters Warrendale Distribution Center WHERE:  American Eagle Outfitters, Thornhill Industrial Park,  Warrendale, PA WHEN:  Tuesday, May 14, 2002.,                  Registration: 5:45 PM; Tour: 6:00 PM DINNER:  Following the tour at Max and Erma. COST:  $5 (IIE members),  $10 (non-members/guests), free (Students),            plus cost of dinner (order from menu). Directions: FROM THE PITTSBURGH AIRPORT Take Route 60 going towards Moon Twp/Beaver.  Get off at the second exit called Flaugherty Run Road.  At stop sign, go straight.  Go 3 more stop signs, and make a right onto Rt.51/Stoops Ferry Road.  At traffic light, make a Left.  At the next light, turn Left onto the Sewickley Bridge.  After crossing the bridge, make a Right at the light onto Route 65 South.  Go approximately 2 miles, and follow the signs to I-79 North (toward Erie). DIRECTIONS FROM I-79 START HERE Take I-79 North to the Warrendale exit.  At the end of the ramp, make a Left. Go approximately 50 yards and make a Right onto Brush Creek Road.  (There should be a sign for Thornhill Industrial Park.)   Follow approximately 1 mile.  At the third light, make a left at the light onto Thorn Hill Drive.  AMERICAN EAGLE is the first business on the left-hand side.  Turn left into the parking lot.  You will see picnic tables and steps.  Enter through the DC/Employee Entrance.  You will see designated Visitor Parking.   Please sign in at registration. RSVP:  By Friday, May 10, 2002. For reservations, contact Doug Rabeneck at 412-921-2400 x146 via e-mail: drabeneck@hbmaynard.com REMEMBER:  YOUR RESERVATION IS YOUR COMMITMENT!

IIE September 2002 Meeting

WHAT:  Lean/JIT Simulation WORKSHOP LEADERS:  Pat Kelly Lee, The Executive Toolkit, LLC                                                John Markowitz, The Executive Toolkit, LLC                                                Kim LaScola Needy, University of Pittsburgh WHERE:  H. B. Maynard and Co., Inc.                   Eight Parkway Center – 4th Floor WHEN:  Thursday, September 19, 2002,                  5:30 PM to 8 PM. COST:  $25 (includes dinner from the Olive Garden)  RSVP:  By Thursday, September 12, 2002. For reservations, contact Dara Stock at 412.472.7280 orvia e-mail: dara_stock@usairways.com REMEMBER:  YOUR RESERVATION IS YOUR COMMITMENT!

IIE October 2002 Meeting

WHAT:  Student Chapter Night SPEAKER:  Susan Sinclair,                         Vice President, Operations Planning and Optimization                        Hershey Foods TOPIC:  Critical Nature of Industrial Engineering Skills in Industry for the Future                  and her role as an IE at Hershey Foods WHERE:  Holiday Inn Select, University Center, 100 Lytton Avenue, Oakland WHEN:  Wednesday, October 23, 2002,                  5:30 – 6:30 PM - Registration and Social w/ Hors D’oeuvres                 6:30 – 7:30 PM - Dinner                 7:30 PM            - Speaker COST:  $30 Senior Chapter Members               $25 to sponsor a student Dinner:      Entrée Selection (select one at time of reservation): Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Sautéed with Plum Tomatoes and Fresh Basil finished with White Zinfandel Wine) Margarita Salmon (Fresh Salmon Fillet marinated, grilled, and topped  with a Tequila Salsa) Pasta Primavera in a Cream Sauce RSVP:  By Wednesday, October 16, 2002. Please contact Dara Stock at 412.472.7280 or via e-mail: dara_stock@usairways.com to make your reservation for dinner and/or sponsorship of a student. REMEMBER:  YOUR RESERVATION IS YOUR COMMITMENT!

IIE November 2002 Meeting

WHAT:  Tour of the Swanson Center for Product Innovation at                  the University of Pittsburgh HOST:  Dr. Bopaya Bidanda               Chairman, Department of Industrial Engineering               University of Pittsburgh WHERE:  Swanson Center for Product Innovation                   Univ. of Pittsburgh, School of Engineering                   Benedum Hall (corner of Bouquet and O'Hara St.) WHEN:  Tuesday, November 12, 2002,                  5:45 – 7:00 PM (meet in Benedum Hall lobby area) COST:  $5 IIE/Non-IIE Members               University Students: Free Dinner:  Fuel and Fuddle, off Forbes Avenue, Oakland, order from menu RSVP:  By Friday, November 8, 2002. Please contact Dara Stock at 412.472.7280 or via e-mail: dara_stock@usairways.com to make your reservations. REMEMBER:  YOUR RESERVATION IS YOUR COMMITMENT!