New York State Engineering Technology Association
Minutes of the Spring 2009 Meeting Held on April 16-17th, 2009
NYSETA Conference Hosted by SUNY Institute of Technology (SUNYIT)
The conference opened with a breakfast buffet at SUNY Institute of Technology (SUNYIT). The following individuals attended:
Last Name
First Name
School
Last Name
First Name
School
Balke
Jon
Corning CC
Jesaitis
Raymond
SUNYIT
Balke
Susan
Guest
Jones
Dan
SUNYIT
Baran
Jayne
SUNYIT
Kassab
Vincent
Retired, Erie CC
Benincasa
Dan
SUNYIT
Killgallon
Susan
HVCC
Buffett
Scott
Clinton CC
Kohn
Jack
Fulton-Montgomery CC
Campbell
John
Cayuga CC
Krispinsky
Dave
RIT
Ciccarelli
Steve
RIT
Longwell
John
Corning CC
Clarke
Bernie
Guest
Loudis
Michael
SUNY Morrisville
Colchamiro
Elliot
Retired, NYC Tech
Lydon
James
Erie CC
Colcharmiro
Gladys
Guest
Lydon
Mrs
Guest
Cole
Brad
Corning CC
Oliver
Mark
Monroe CC
Darling
Bill
HVCC
Parthum
Michael
RIT
Das
Digendra
SUNYIT
Pawlik
Peter
Buffalo State College
Dunn
Larry
SUNYIT
Qazi
Sala
SUNYIT
Dussault
Heather
SUNYIT
Rezk
Mohamed
SUNYIT
Gallagher
Kathleen
Nassau CC
Salvo
Carm
Retired, SUNYIT
Gaonkar
Ramesh
Onondaga CC
Schantz
Lanny
RIT-NTID
Gellin
Slade
Buffalo State College
Stratton
John
Retired, RIT
Gerth
Al
Corning CC
Thomas
Windsor
SUNYIT
Glosser
Al
Retired, Erie CC
Vandermark
Kenneth
Vermont Tech College
Holzhauer
Douglas
SUNYIT
Waters
Christie
Cayuga CC
Hotchkiss
Anthony
Buffalo State College
Zech
Robert
SUNYIT
Hsie
Atlas
SUNYIT
The following exhibitors and patrons participated and helped support the conference: Goodheart-Willcox Publishers, Armfield
Incorporated, Allegheny Educational Systems, Studica Incorporated, Exphil Calibration Labs and Tech-Ed Systems.
Professional Marketing Services donated recyclable bags. Bob Zech’s industrial engineering technology students and RIAC
(Reliability Information Analysis Center) provided bag goodies.
The pre-plenary speaker was Dr. Daniel Jones. Dr. Jones is the chair of the mechanical and industrial engineering technologies. Dr. Jones
discussed the assessment processes used in engineering technology at SUNYIT.
The plenary speaker was Mr. Randall Nichols. Mr. Randall Nichols is an associate professor of criminal justice at Utica College, Utica, NY.
He is Director of the Computer Forensics Research and Development Center (CFRDC) and Chair of the Cybercrime, Computer Forensics and
Information Assurance Undergraduate Major. His presentation was on "CYBERSECURITY-A Future in Crisis?"
Following the plenary session, interest group sessions were presented as follows:
Mechanical/Energy/Manufacturing
 "Advanced Computer-Integrated Manufacturing/Nanotechnology" – Dr. Digen Das, Professor, SUNYIT
 "Alternative Fuel Vehicles" – Dr. Doug Holzhauer, SUNYIT
 “Freewatt System-Residential Microcombined Heat and Power" – Tom Legutko, ECR International
Electrical
 "Using Facebook as a Tool to Engage Students" – Teresa Washburn, SUNYIT Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
 "Digital Forensics" – John Sargent and Dr. Daniel Benincasa
 "Visualization and Manipulation of Nanoscale Components" – Dr. Sala Qazi, Professor, SUNYIT
Architectural and Civil
 "Recycling Initiatives" – David Lupinski, Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority
 “Stoichiometric Environmental Calculations of Carbon Emissions & Oil & CO2 Do Mix – CO2 Sequestration" – Dr. Patrick Kelly,
SUNYIT
 "Fortino Tire Stockpile Abatement Project in Oswego County" – Curtis Nichols, Shumaker Consulting Engineering and Land
Surveying, P.C.
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The evening banquet was held at the Holiday Inn in New Hartford. The guest speaker was Dr. Lisa Berardino. Lisa gave a presentation on
“The Thoughts of the Dalai Lama”. We were pleased to have Elliot Colchamiro in attendance. He gave out the “Elliot Colchamiro” award to
Carmine (Carm) Salvo. Carm has been involved with NYSETA for over 20 years. He was NYSETA’s vice-president from 1998 to 2008.
The breakfast business meeting on Friday morning was held at the Holiday Inn. The business meeting was called to order at 8:45 am by
President John Campbell. John thanked SUNYIT for hosting the conference.
Vice-President John Stratton noted the following schedule for future conferences and asked everyone to consider hosting a future conference.
The executive committee is willing to help.
Fall ‘09
Spring ’10
Fall ’10
Corning Community College; Mark your calendars for October 15th-16th, 2009
Buffalo State
SUNY Morrisville
John said he has been working on a visit to the New York City area. John asked the membership if they would be willing to hold a
conference where the field visit and banquet were held on Thursday, and the interest group sessions were held on Friday when rooms were
available. Elliot Colchamiro said he was opposed to the idea; based on past experience, he thought there would be lower attendance.
Minutes of the fall 2008 meeting were approved. Jayne Baran reminded everyone that updates to the listserv’s can be sent to her. Updates to
the mailing list can be sent to Kathleen Gallagher.
Treasurer Kathleen Gallagher reported on the current budget numbers:
The total current balance is approximately $27,000
Of that money, the scholarship fund balance is at $6,000 (before the $3,000 in scholarships to be handed out this morning.)
Members can now pay their dues with the conference fees. Kathleen also sends out letters
Mike Loudis noted that the deadline for the fall 2009 newsletter submission is September 4, 2009. The spring 2009 newsletter was light on
articles; Mike encouraged everyone to write a short article for the next newsletter.
Steve Ciccarelli (Electrical), Slade Gellin (Mechanical) and Kathleen Gallagher (Civil/Architecture) summarized the interest group sessions.
Members at Large and Interest Group Chairs were elected for a 2-year term:
Members at Large: Daniel Benincasa, Michael Loudis, Edward Tezak, John Williams, and Anthony Hotchkiss.
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Electrical Interest Group Chair: Steve Ciccarelli.
Mechanical Interest Group Chair: Slade Gellin.
Civil/Architecture Interest Group Chair: Marguerite Newton
Ken Vandermark from the Scholarship Committee reported on the scholarship results. The main criterion for scholarships is service. There
were 17 applications. Ten-$300 NYSETA scholarships were awarded:
Steven Blood, Monroe CC
Arthur J. Cole, SUNYIT
Timothy J. Downey, SUNYIT
Robert Harmon, Monroe CC
Gladys Juca, Queensborough CC
Chad Loseby, Vermont Tech
Bill Noble, SUNYIT
Tyler Purdy, SUNY Canton
Stephen M. Smith, Vermont Tech
Sarah Stoll, Cayuga CC
John Campbell welcomed a new member, Scott Buffet from Clinton CC and then asked if there were any items for open discussion.
Conference participants felt that the pre-plenary session on assessment should be continued. They would like the powerpoint presentation
added to the NYSETA web site. Everyone enjoyed the planetarium when Corning CC last hosted the conference, and requested a revisit next
fall.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 am for tours to Daimler (Orion) Bus. Those attending the tours met in the Holiday Inn Lobby at 10:00
am. Twelve NYSETA members attended the tour.
Respectfully submitted by Jayne Baran, Secretary of NYSETA
Approved by the Executive Board June 23, 2009
Approved at the NYSETA business meeting October 16, 2009