2013: Past Meetings

The following is a summary of previously held meetings in 2013 listed in reverse chronological order.
Wednesday Dec. 11, 2013
ACCCE CHEM SHOW SEMINAR
Topic: CONSULTING TIPS, CASE HISTORIES AND MORE
Moderator—Dr. John C. Bonacci,
Executive Director, Member & Consultant Agenda Link is HereDr. Manuta’s presentation link is here: Why I Can’t Blame the Boss Anymore

LOCATION: Jacob Javits Center – NYC

Thursday November 19, 2013
Dinner Meeting
Topic: The Good and Bad of Shale Fracking
AGENDA:
Joint meeting with the New Jersey sections of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
Speaker will be Dr. Philip N. Eisner of Summit, NJ.  Dr. Eisner has a BS from MIT and a Ph. D. from NYU, both in Physics.  He has had an extensive industrial and academic career.  Further details are in www.njaiche.org.

PLACE: Snuffy’s Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726

TIME: 6:00 pm Networking, 6:30 pm Dinner and 7:30 Presentation.REGISTRATION: Registration is $25 for members and non-members. Please contact Dr. John Bonacci at ACC&CE: email: accce@chemconsult.org, phone or fax: 908-464-3182 or regular mail: P.O. Box 902, Murray Hill, NJ  07974-0902 or Andy Soos at 908-604-2670, email rsvp@njaiche.org  by Nov. 15 .

Thursday October 24, 2013
Dinner Meeting
Topic: Annual Membership Meeting
AGENDA:
Secretary Minutes——Dan Kruh/alternate – John Bonacci
President’s Comments past year– Dr. Joseph Porcelli
Executive Director’s Report ——-Dr. John C. Bonacci
Discussion for 2014 fiscal year—Pres. Joe Porcelli and members
1. Pass the Budget for fiscal year 2014
2. Approve the executive Officers and Council Directors (new slate for end 12-31-16)

PLACE: Snuffy’s Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726

TIME: 6:00 pm Networking, 6:30 pm Dinner and MeetingREGISTRATION: Prior reservations are requested. Please contact Dr. John Bonacci at ACC&CE: email: accce@chemconsult.org, phone or fax: 908-464-3182 or regular mail: P.O. Box 902, Murray Hill, NJ  07974-0902.

Tuesday September 17, 2013
Dinner Meeting
Topic: “Commercialization Opportunities in the Chemical Industry”
Joint meeting with AICHE New Jersey Section
Speakers:
Bernard Ennis, P.E. – President, EGT Enterprises, Inc. of Cedar Grove, New Jersey
Steven Wilmes – Manager, Process Engineering Group, Thielsch Engineering, Inc. of Cranston, Rhode Island.

Bio:
Bernie has consulted on insurance, legal, technical and management matters in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, chlor-alkali, and power generation. He has authored patents on oxy-combustion and electric chemical reactors. He understands the significant issues relating to new chemical technology development. ennis@egtgroup.comSteve has leadership experience providing technical and global project management advisory services to industry, governments and investment houses. He is an expert in fertilizers and syngas processing. He has led teams advising on 500+MM$ projects in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Indian Subcontinent, and the Middle East. s.wilmes@thielsch.comSUBJECT DETAILS: Bernie and Steve will describe the requirements and issues at play in changing the state-of-the-art in chemical manufacturing while providing valuable advice to those who might choose to accept the challenge.
Their presentation is Here.

PLACE: Snuffy’s Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726

TIME: 6:00 pm Networking, 6:30-8:30 pm Dinner and Presentation

REGISTRATION: $25 ACC&CE Members and Non-members.

Tuesday June 11, 2013
Lunch Meeting
Topic: “Industrial Forensics: New Insights on  A Consulting Practice”
Speaker: Dr. Blumenthal

Bio: Dr. Blumenthal is a creative award –winning chemist, food scientist and member of ACCCE.  He has a laboratory and intellectual property based consulting practice now in its 34th year.  Mike can speak with a light touch on multiple technical topics. He has recently been named an Adjunct Professor at the Rutgers University Food Science Department .

SUBJECT DETAILS: A current goal is to develop a “de nova” new Industrial Forensics course to illustrate the importance of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering in solving/resolving important insurance, intellectual property and production issues.

PLACE: Snuffy’s Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726

TIME: Noon Lunch followed by the Presentation

REGISTRATION: $25 ACC&CE Members, $33 Non-members

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013
Dinner Meeting
Topic: “Architectural Specifications In Building Materials And Construction”
Speaker: Thomas C. Whipple, Northeast U.S. Manager, Roxul, Inc 

Abstract: The presentation will provide insights into how to achieve high performing energy efficient and weather resistant wall assemblies. The fundamentals of building science and the proper integration of system components will be addressed.

Bio: Mr. Whipple is Northeast Manager for Sales and Specifications. He has 20 plus years of experience as an architectural specifications consultant. He is an active member of the American Institute of Architects, The Construction Specifications Institute and sits on the membership and programming committees of his local NJ chapter of the United States Green Building Council.


PLACE: Snuffy’s Restaurant, Park & Mountain Ave (Route 22 East), Scotch Plains, NJ Telephone: 1-908-322-7726

TIME: 6:30 pm Dinner followed by the Presentation

REGISTRATION: $30 ACC&CE Members, $35 Non-members

To RESERVE: Call 1-908-464-3182 or e-mail: accce@chemconsult.org

Snuffy’s Restaurant
Park and Mountain Ave. (off Route 22)
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Tel: 1-908-322-7726Route 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.