President's Monthly Message

November 2024 SEMPPES President’s Message

Welcome November and the Beaver Super Moon 11/15/2024.

I am pleased to announce the 2024 SEMPPES Board; you can reach all of us by email at [email protected]

·         John Philbrook, President (734) 645-3501

·         Tom Burgess, Vice President (810) 614-4806

·         Austin Weiss, Secretary / Treasurer (313) 593-7055

·         Jim Hartigan, Sergeant at Arms (734) 597-8296

We met October 17, 2024 at Bakers of Milford.  We had 22 attendees for a great presentation on steam traps from Philippe Mook, Global Director of Thermal Insight Group, Armstrong International.  Philippe discussed the importance of steam trap surveys and prompt repairs, and demonstrated specialized equipment for inspecting / troubleshooting steam traps.

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Calendar of Events

Remaining 2024 Meeting Schedule

For all meetings in 2024 the Member who brings the most new members to the meeting will receive a “Best Recruiter” prize of $50.00.

November 8, 2024, 4:30 pm @ Weber’s Inn, Ann Arbor: Executive Board meeting.  Note this is Friday, as requested.  This meeting is for the current Board and all past presidents.  One item for this meeting is approval of nominees for the new Board member, who will be an Engineer member. 

November 21, 2024, 4:30 pm @ Whiskeys on the Water:  Camfil presenting on tool, tech and updates for air filtration.  In addition to the presentation, all Members in attendance will vote on any nominees for the 2025 Sergeant at Arms approved by the Executive Board.

December 2024:  No meeting, holiday break.  Happy holidays and Happy New Year!

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