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Wine, Women & Wealth Event - October 14th

When: Tuesday October 14, 2008 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Stonecreek Dining Company, 9386 Montgomery Road, Montgomery OH 45242
What: Join us for a fun evening as we talk about why it is important for you to understand your own money. Click here for more information.
Cost: $25 for SWE members, $30 for non-members - includes the cost of wine, dinner and dessert
RSVP to Michelle Witherspoon at murchis9@msu.edu or 517-230-6295.  Feel free to bring a friend.  There are still seats available!

You're Invited to the SouthOhio SWE General Member Meeting - October 16th

When: Thursday October 16th 6 - 8pm
Where: Panera on Winton Road (8420 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231)
RSVP to southohioswe@gmail.com so we can get a headcount.

If you can’t make this session, don’t worry another session will be scheduled before National Conference – the same material will be covered at both sessions.

Why Attend:
·        Meet the FY09 South Ohio Board
·        Get your voice heard on National SWE Issues so your COR Reps can represent your interest at National Conference
         o      Allowing SWE members to have joint memberships with other professional engineering societies (ASME, SAE, IEEE, ASCE, and AIChE) in addition to NSBE and SHPE.
         o      Changes to the requirements for several member grades - Senior, Fellow, Associate, Affiliate, and a new K-12 Educator grade
         o      Changes in the requirements to hold several SWE leadership positions
         o      Changes to the COR structure and how members/sections are represented at the National level
         o      Allowing collegiates to pay a single due to carry them through their college career and into their 1st year as a professional
         o      And several other issues
·        Find out what’s coming up this winter
·        Meet other members in the South Ohio Section

This is your chance to ask questions and help shape the future of the National SWE Organization, don’t let it pass you by!  No matter how long you’ve been a member or what you’ve done you have something to add.

National Conference Attendees Conference Call - October 20th

Will you be joining us in Baltimore at National Conference this November? Would you like to connect with other ladies attending? Do you have questions about transportation, seminars or what to expect? If so, please join our telecon:

Monday, Oct 20, 7:30 PM
Call 1-800-281-9408
Access code: 1059831

If you are attending/interested in conference, but cannot attend the call, please email southohioswe@gmail.com


Take Apart a Toaster – Appliances needed

When:  Saturday, October 25th
Where:  University of Cincinnati
Details:  The UC SWE chapter is sponsoring a Take Apart a Toaster day.  They are in need of small appliances that students will be able to take apart. 

RSVP:  If you have items available, please email southohioswe@gmail.com  and drop off/pick up location will be communicated.  


Tailgate: UC vs. University of Southern Florida - October 30th

When: Thursday October 30, 2008 - 6:00pm – game time (7:30)
Where: University of Cincinnati
What: Join us for tailgating & networking prior to the game.
Who: SWE and spouse/friends are welcome.
Cost: $20 a person, including game ticket and food
RSVP by October 18th to southohioswe@gmail.com with number of people attending , a minimum of 15 people are required.


Be sure to renew your membership!

The new SWE fiscal year is starting! Join or renew your membership today!  https://www.swe.org/MSC-SWE/apply.aspx
 
Annual Professional member dues are $100.  Recent graduates can upgrade their collegiate membership at a significantly reduced rate.

 

Benefits:

  • Reduced cost to attend local SWE events
  • Award-winning SWE Magazine
  • $140 off of National Conference Registration
  • 10% of member dues comes back to South Ohio SWE to support our programs
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Free SWE Webinars
  • Role Models and Mentors
  • Leadership Training and Experience
  • Networking
  • K-12 Outreach
  • Diversity Training
  • Career Management
  • Gender-specific Management Tools
National Conference - November 6-8, 2008, Baltimore, MD

National Conference Registration is now open at www.we08.org! If you have questions about attending conference, or are planning to attend and wish to network with other South Ohio members, please email southohioswe@gmail.com. If you need some help covering the conference fee, volunteering can cut your fee in half - click here for more details!

South Ohio SWE Blog - Check it out!

Check out our blog and learn more about South Ohio SWE officers and other events.  This is an informal area to post information about other events or information you feel the group might be interested in.
Click the link on the side bar or http://southohioswe.blogspot.com





SWE Mission
Stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in
improving the quality of life, demonstrate the value of diversity.