2009: PAST --- M E E T I N G S

The following is a summary of previously held meetings in 2009 listed in reverse chronological order. Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Dinner Meeting Topic: "Chemical Energy Storage: Enabling Micro Biomedical Devices to the Electrical Grid" Speaker: Dr. Glenn G. Amatucci Chemical energy storage in the form of batteries and ultracapacitors enabler technologies ranging from the smallest neural stimulators to the next generation of the US electrical grid. This talk will give an overview of relevant energy storage technologies and how application priorities dictate the development of the next generation of electrode materials and energy storage cells. Specific examples of research being performed at the speaker's laboratories at Rutgers University will also be discussed. Glenn G. Amatucci received his Bachelor's ('92), and Doctoral ('95) degrees from Rutgers University. From 1991-2003 his research was focused on the study of lithium based electroactive materials and non-aqueous energy storage devices in collaboration with or as an employee of Bellcore/Telcordia Technologies' Energy Storage Research Group located in Red Bank, New Jersey. Glenn was the Director of Energy Storage Research at Telcordia from 1998-2003. He joined Rutgers University and is currently a Research Professor within the Materials Science and Engineering Department Glenn has authored or co-authored over 70 refereed papers with over 2000 citations, 2 book chapters, and has been granted 20 U.S. patents one of which resulting in an R&D Magazine top 100 technologies. His current research focus is on the enabling of new energy storage and chemistries and devices through the use of novel nanocomposite electroactive materials to address the extremes of the power/energy spectrum. His ESRG laboratories perform basic electroactive nanomaterial research to proof of concept prototype device fabrication in a specialized laboratory facility located at the Technology Center of New Jersey. Faculty and staff within his group also have active programs in thermoelectrics and photovoltaics Please join us for dinner. Advanced reservations recommended. MEETING DATE: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 PLACE: Snuffy's Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726 TIME: 6:00 pm Networkng/Cash Bar, 6:30 pm Dinner, 7:30 pm Presentation REGISTRATION: $35 ACC&CE Members, $45 Non-members CANCELLATIONS must be made 24 hrs in Advance or Be Invoiced. DIRECTIONS: See below To RESERVE: Call 1-973-729-6671 or e-mail: accce@chemconsult.org Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Dinner Meeting 81st Anniversary Annual Membership Meeting at Ben's Deli, New York Speaker: Dr. Richard M. Goodman ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATE: Tuesday, October 27th 1928--2009 81st Anniversary Incoming ACC&CE President Richard M. Goodman offers a special invitation to non-members of ACC&CE to come to Ben's Deli and attend the 81st Anniversary annual meeting of the Association of Consulting Chemists & Chemical Engineers, Inc. (ACC&CE). First, Ben's Deli is a very special place and the cost for the dinner is a real bargain. Second, with the downturn, many chemical businesses are cutting back on their full-time employees. It would serve many career chemists and chemical engineers well to attend our meeting to find out how to become a consultant. President Goodman will describe the nature of the consulting business with the aid of our many successful members. You just aren't an educated career professional until you've learned what it takes to become a consultant. If you apply for membership at the ACC&CE meeting, we will comp your dinner. We look forward to seeing all of our members and guests at our 81st Anniversary annual membership meeting. PLACE: Ben's Deli, 209 West 38th St (between 7th and 8th Ave), New York, NY Telephone: 1-212-398-2367 TIME: 6 pm Networking/Cash Bar, 6:30 pm Dinner/Presentation REGISTRATION: $35 ACC&CE Members, $45 Non-members Advanced registration required. To RESERVE: Call 1-973-729-6671 or e-mail: accce@chemconsult.org Monday, September 21, 2009 Buffet Dinner Meeting Topic: "A Consulting Business--Then and Now" Joint Dinner Meeting with AIChE New York Metro Section Speaker: Dr. John C. Bonacci, Fibonacci Inc. Reflections from the owner-operator of a small consulting practice over the past 20 years will be shared with members of AIChE and the ACC&CE. These experiences and comments evolve from work by Dr. Bonacci for clients of his company Fibonacci Inc. They cover a 20 year period from 1988 until early 2009. Any specific case histories emanate from catalyst applications, air pollution control, safety & accidents and some design work. The clients were large Fortune 200 companies as well as smaller and start-up companies. BIO-- Dr. John C. Bonacci is a Ph.D. Chemical Engineer with degrees from Clarkson University and U. of Pennsylvania. He is a licensed professional engineer and US Patent Agent license. John is a co-author on 101 global patents issued to Dupont, Mobil Oil and Engelhard Corporation. He has published numerous refereed articles in World-wide journals, spoken and chaired dozens of seminars. He was elected a Fellow of the AIChE in 1984 and received the Golden Knight award from Clarkson University in 2002. He served on the AIChE National Education Committee, was a member of the New Jersey Energy Institute and Chairman in 1984-85 and a Trustee of the World Environment Center. He is currently a twice- elected Councilman in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Please join us for dinner. Advanced reservations recommended. MEETING DATE: MONDAY, September 21, 2009 PLACE: Pfizer Bldg, 685 Third Ave at 44th Street, New York, NY TIME: 5:30 pm Networkng/Buffet Dinner, 6:30 pm Presentation REGISTRATION: $25 ACC&CE & AIChE Members, $35 non-members CANCELLATIONS must be made 24 hrs in Advance or Be Invoiced. To RESERVE: Call 1-973-729-6671 or e-mail: accce@chemconsult.org Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Dinner Meeting Topic: "Using Standards to Drive Quality Improvements at Dow Jones Newspaper Manufacturing Facilities" Joint Dinner Meeting with New Jersey local AIChE Speaker: Paul L. Cousineau, Dow Jones & Company, Inc Dow Jones manufactures the Wall Street Journal and Barron's at 14 company owned and 8 contract printing plants. Print and procedural standards have been developed and implemented over the past eight years to achieve a consistent national result from this infrastructure. Mr. Cousineau is Director of National Production for The Wall Street Journal (Dow Jones) and has been in this role since January 2006. He was recently appointed to the Graphic Communications advisory board at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, is currently on the board of directors for the Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA), is chairperson of the recently formed Printing Technology Committee (a select group of newspaper industry leaders). Mr. Cousineau has developed several unique technologies that are currently employed in the daily production of the Wall Street Journal and Barron's. He is recognized as one of the leading production and printing experts in the newspaper industry. Please join us for dinner. Advanced reservations recommended. MEETING DATE: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 PLACE: Snuffy's Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726 TIME: 6:00 pm Networkng/Cash Bar, 6:30 pm Dinner, 7:30 pm Presentation REGISTRATION: $35 ACC&CE Members, $45 Non-members CANCELLATIONS must be made 24 hrs in Advance or Be Invoiced. DIRECTIONS: See below To RESERVE: Call 1-973-729-6671 or e-mail: accce@chemconsult.org Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Dinner Meeting Topic: "IS EUEXIA A REALISTIC GOAL FOR OUR LIVES?" Speaker: John Bullock, MS, Ph.D. Euexia, as used by Hippocrates and Aristotle, implies the attainment of an ideal level of health. The term "optimal" is used to describe the best level of performance and of physical and biochemical status achievable by an individual based on his/her genetic endowment, conditioning, and lifestyle. Conventional medical education, research and practice are primarily directed towards illness (dysfunction) rather than health, with the emphasis on disease detection and treatment. The emphasis is on disease detection and treatment. Individuals with no detectable disease are seemingly of much lesser interest to the health professions. The purpose of this presentation is to emphasize the fundamental science that underlies common disease processes and how we ourselves can improve or prevent such pathologies from becoming more serious medical problems. In short, you will learn how to live your best life and explore your desire either for quality or quantity of life as a personal goal. The information presented will provide a fund of knowledge that will allow each one of us to assume a greater responsibility for our health status. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Dinner Meeting Topic: "Man in Space - Next Stop, Mars" Speaker: Dr. Alfred U. Mac Rae Space is often referred to as the last frontier for exploration. It is an intriguing place in our environment and the challenges of putting man in space has inspired the imagination of scientists and writers for many generations. The emphasis of this talk is to provide a historical view of the technology used to venture into space, practical applications of space technology and to describe some of the issues that need to be addressed before putting a man on Mars. We will conclude the talk with an open discussion with audience participation on the subject of "Should we go to Mars and what benefits do we expect to gain from such a venture?" Upon obtaining his PhD in Physics from Syracuse University, Dr. Alfred U. Mac Rae joined Bell Labs in Murray Hill, NJ where he did basic research on solid state and surface physics in the Fundamental Physics organization. He then switched to the management of the development of advanced integrated circuit fabrication technology and circuit design and finished up his career in Bell Labs managing the design and introduction into manufacturing of large communications transmission systems, retiring as Director of Satellite Communications. Since then, he has served as an international consultant in cellular and space technology. He has received many awards covering integrated circuit technology and space. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the American Physical Society and a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. He has 18 patents, with one singled out by the CEO of AT&T for its significant contribution to the earnings of that company. Snuffy's Restaurant Park and Mountain Ave. (off Route 22) Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Tel: 1-908-322-7726 www.weddingsatpantagis.com Route 22 East : (Scotch Plains, Berkeley Heights, Fanwood, New Providence Exit) - Make a right turn at the exit (under overpass) and then go straight on Park Avenue for about 100 yards. Snuffy's will be on the right. Route 22 West : (Scotch Plains, Berkeley Heights, Fanwood, New Providence Exit) - At the exit, make a right turn. At the traffic light, make a left turn and take the overpass over Route 22. At the end of the overpass, make a right onto Park Avenue. Snuffy's will be on the right. Garden State Parkway : (North and South) - Take Exit 140 from the Garden State Parkway and follow the signs for Route 22 West. Once on Route 22 West, follow the directions above. Route 78 : (East and West) - Take Exit 41 from Route 78. Follow the signs to Scotch Plains. This will put you onto Plainfield Avenue. Follow Plainfield Avenue straight through the traffic light, where it becomes Bonnie Burn Road. Follow Bonnie Burn Road to the next traffic light and make a right turn (sign Scotch Plains/Newark). Follow the overpass over Route 22(traffic may back up here). At the end of the overpass, make a right onto Park Avenue. Snuffy's will be on the right. New Jersey Turnpike : (North and South) - Take Exit 14 from the New Jersey Turnpike and follow the signs to Route 78 West. Once on Route 78 West, follow the directions above.