MEDRAD Interventional/Possis designs and manufactures a line of Thrombectomy Catheters used for removing thrombus (blood clots) from blood vessels. These unique catheters utilize a high pressure (8,000 to 12,000 psi) saline jet stream directed through orifices in distal tip of the catheter shaft. These jets generate a localized low-pressure zone (Bernoulli Effect) that results in thrombus entrainment and fragmentation. These jets also provide the driving force that evacuates the thrombus particles through the catheter and out of the body. (more)
The good news is that we are finally coming into spring. The bad news is that there are only three more company visits left. The March tour is at MEDRAD Interventional/Possis and the April tour is planned for the High Bridge generating plant pending final approval. We are in the planning phase of another technical presentation for the spring.
The executive committee strives to offer opportunities for professional development and has received very positive feedback on the technical seminars offered in the past. As such, we will endeavor to offer more in the future. The model has been to locate an individual that is well versed in a subject that is willing to put forth the effort to share the subject matter with the membership. It is a meaningful experience; especially the ensuing technical discussion at the end of the presentation. (read full letter)
While
we're a little late getting this to you for E-Week, the program seems to
remain active on the ASME.ORG website. Have some fun sending E-greetings
to friends, customers, suppliers, and others. There are nine card
designs to chose from, including the one at right. You will need
your ASME membership number, so get out a Mechanical Engineering
magazine mailing label, or other correspondence from the Society and
point your web browser to
http://go.asme.org/ecards. Have your list of recipients at
hand (they do not need to be ASME members) , along with any personal
message you want to send, and start spreading some
ASME SUNSHINE
The Minnesota Federation of Engineering, Science, and Technology Societies (MFESTS) is an umbrella organization comprised of engineering-related member societies within the State of Minnesota. There currently are fourteen societies/chapters, including ASME-Minnesota, representing approximately 10,000 individuals, that are members of MFESTS. A combined Society activity calendar is available on the MFESTS. Check it out to see what other organizations are doing. ASME members are invited and encouraged to attend any of the announced meetings on the MFESTS calendar. Click here to go to the MFESTS calendar page.
search begins for 2010-2011 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The
Executive Committee of the Minnesota Section is beginning its search for
officers and directors for the upcomming section year.
Participation on the Executive Committee presents unique opportunities
to understand and participate in Section activities. You will also
enjoy increased prestige as you contribute to your profession and gain
valuable networking connections. network and Congratulations
to Officers and Directors serving for the 2009-2010 section year.
If you are interested, contact any of the current Executive Committee
members (listed below and on the EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE PAGE)
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OFFICERS |
DIRECTORS |
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1 year |
2 year |
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Chair |
Bob Diesch |
George Lucas |
Steve Burke |
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Vice Chair |
Larry Kirchner |
Bill George |
Angela Neidermire |
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Treasurer |
Nate Overby |
Clayton Dumcum |
Zaheer Khan |
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Secretary |
Andrew Johnson |
Terry Nayes |
Jennifer Olsen |
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Past Chair |
Tom Johnson |
Richard Heinecke |
Mitch Voehl |
For some time now, the Minnesota Section has been using email as its primary method of communicating with its members. But we periodically hear feedback from our members that the messages are not reaching them. If this applies to you, it may be that your email profile at the national office is blocking the messages. Here's how to make sure your messages are not being blocked.
First, CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK MAIL FOLDER. If the messages are there, follow whatever directions your email program recommends to send future mailings to your inbox.
Note: To proceed further, you will need your ASME member number . You can find your number on your membership card, on a recent renewal statement, or you can call the national office at 1-800-843-2763.
- Go to the ASME International website at www.asme.org.
- Click on the MEMBERS ONLY tab near the top, right corner of the screen.
- Logon with your last name and membership number.
- Scroll down the list on the left side of the screen. Your E-mail address will appear about half way down. Make sure it is correct.
- Just below the your E-mail information is a tab titled "E-mail Preferences". Click on this link.
- You will then see a list of check-box items. Halfway down the list is the category for "Professional/Personal Services", and about halfway down that list you will find the item "Local Section Programs and Communications". Make sure this box, and the one at the end of the list, "ALL OF THE ABOVE", are NOT checked.
- Make any other changes you wish, and click on the "Continue" button at the bottom of the page. You MUST click on this button in order to record the changes.
That's all it takes. You should
begin getting our email messages soon.
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