October, 2011 Fall Professional Seminar
Mr. Robert Bryant introduced our guest speakers from General Motors, Mr. Jeff Thompson (blue shirt) and Richard Henderson (white shirt) to present the new GM's electric car Chevy Volt 2011 model.
Mr. Jeff Thompson, GM's South Central Regional Technical Manager presented the technical specifications of the new Chevy Volt.
The new Chevy Volt demo unit courtesy of Westgate Chevrolet.
Mr. Scott Jones presented the new Alstrom manufacturing facility in Amarillo, TX
Potter County attorney Scott Brumley was our guest speaker for this fall's Ethics class.
Richard Holz, P.E., Global Engineering Operations Director of Sun Edison/MEMC made his presentation on solar cells and discussed our country's renewable policies.
March 22, 2011 Spring Professional Seminar
Mr. Charles Pennington of the Texas Board of Engineers is back to update us on the latest changes in the Texas Engineering Practice Act and Ethics.
Mrs. Tammy Hamby of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority addressed questions about the water situation in the Texas Panhandle Region.
Mr. David Stidham, Senior VP and COO of Tres Amigas updated and explained what's going on this highly publicized project.
Mr. Darren Murphy returns to revisit our inquiry into the generational differences that make our lives and jobs difficult and interesting.
Mr. Eric Spellmann returns to update us on the latest tech gizmo... what's hot/new/confusing/helpful/fun, the PC's, Ipods, IPhones, Ipads, and Cloud computing.
January 25, 2011 Section Meeting
Kyle Vest from Edward Jones presented and discussed the current investment Market, the Economy, and other Investment Topics during the January 2011 officer installation night.
December 13, 2010 Section Meeting sponsored by PES
Mike Mount of GarrettCom Inc presented the difference between network switches, routers, terminal servers, converters, managed versus unmanaged devices, and introduced us to NERC/CIP product solutions.
November 9, 2010 Section Meeting sponsored by GOLD Affinity Group
Brian Byrd presented members and walked through the IEEE website to show section members the tools and benefits of an IEEE member.
October 19, 2010 Fall Professional Seminar
Mr. Edward Ytuarte, Executive Director of the New Mexico State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors gave updated us new board information and presented real-life ethics situations.
Mr. Sriram Emani.of Xtreme Power presented the latest technology in electrical energy storage and also presented real-world applications in "Green Energy Resources".
Mr. Josh (Foreground) and Jake Wood (background) of Wood Financial presented and shared pertinent information on how to make better decisions when investing in the stock market.
Dr. Shawn Fouts, Dean of
the Career and Technical Education Division at Amarillo College presented on how to find and make use of our opportunities to improve our networking
skills in today's world
September 14, 2010 Joint Section Meeting with TSPE
The section extend our gratitude to our guests speakers Dr. LaVelle Mills (Left), WTAMU Associate Dean & Professor of Management and Dr. De’Arno De’Armond (Right), WTAMU Assistant Professor of Finance & Hickman Professor of Marketing, who made a presentation on the WTAMU MBA Program.
Our guest speakers taking time for pictorial after the presentation with section officers Brian Byrd (Vice-Chair) and Steven Hudson (Treasurer)
May 13, 2010 Section Meeting
Jay Hicks of ABB Substation Automation Division presented the IEC 61850 Communications Protocol at our May Section Meeting sponsored by the Power and Energy Society (PES)
(From Left to Right) ABB representatives Greg Skypala, Adrian McNulty, Jay Hicks of ABB Substation Automation Division and Scott Davis (PES Chairperson) posing for a picture after the presentation.
April 7, 2010 Section Meeting
Allan Gwyn, Meteorologist for KFDA News Channel 10 presented the latest Weather Forecasting Technology
Spring, 2010 Professional Topics Seminar
We are glad to have Mr. Charles Pennington from the Texas State Board of Professional Engineers Office back in Amarillo for another ethics presentation.
Chris Stewart educated and gave attendees basic understanding about intellectual Property Law
Mr. Chris Pardington, preparing for his presentation with seminar host Mr. Robert Bryant. Chris did a tremendous job as a last minute fill-in for Mr. Kerry McBee. He talked about Xcel Energy Smart Grid program in Boulder Colorado, how it benefited his department functions in the areas of design, planning, protection schemes, and power quality investigations.
Mr. Darrin Murphy of Amarillo Independent School District shared some pointers on how to communicate, how to relate and how to have fruitful communications with different generations.
Mr. Spellmann returns to our Seminar to give us a professional's review of the latest Microsoft Operating system Windows 7. He also presented about the latest gadgets and cool websites. It's a delight to have him back as our speaker.
February 18, 2010 Engineers Banquet
Guest Speaker Texas State Representative Warren Chisum
updating us on current state and political situation....
The 2010 IEEE Panhandle section Leadership and Achievement Award goes to Mr. Robert Bryant
The award being handed by Chair Mike Rebstock to Mr. Bryant
January 19, 2010 Section Meeting
Guest Speaker Dr. Duane Rosa of West Texas A&M University
discusses the nation's state of the economy.
Incoming Chairperson Mike Rebstock recognizing
Bob Cochran for a job well done as 2009 Chairperson
Meet our 2010 Executive Committee. From left to right, Dustin Eiland (Secretary),
Steve Hudson (Treasurer), Brian Byrd (Vice-Chair), Mike Rebstock (Chairperson)
Dr. Shawn Fouts Makes a Point About Personal
Networking At the November Section Meeting
Cesar Ramos of Wind Works Speaks on Residential Wind Generation
At the October Section Meeting Held Jointly with the Consultants' Network
Fall, 2009 Professional Topics Seminar
Registration Begins For The Seminar
Thom Trumble Explained the Advanced
Features of the Toyota Prius Hybrid Car
Attendees Gather In the Auditorium
Art Schwartz Discusses Engineering Ethics
Lewis Britt of Mac Thornberry's Office Explains the
Legislative Process at the Fall Seminar
Dale Buckner Introduces Dr. Matt Medeiros
Dr. Matt Medeiros Speaks on Achieving Financial
Stability During the Fall Professional Topics Seminar
Ray Wilson of Cat-Man-Du Explains the Ins and Outs of
Networking in LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace
During the 2009 Fall Professional Topics Seminar
AJ Swope Speaks About Panhandle Wind Farms
at the September Section Meeting
Buffet Line Before 6/25/09 Section Meeting
Scott Davis (Right) Presents Past Chair Award to Rhett DeSpain
At The June, 2009 Section Meeting
Matt Leoni Discusses Smart Grid Applications at the
June, 2009 Section Meeting
Brian Byrd (GOLD Chair) visits with Wayne Acklin, Mathcounts Coordinator,
at the April 21, 2009 joint section meeting with our GOLD affinity group
Dustin Eiland (Treasurer), Lewis Thomas (Education Co-Chair), Sherral Bell, and Kim Smith
Greet Attendees at the Registration Desk for the Spring Seminar
Lewis Thomas and Jeff Stebbins (Education Co-Chairs) Visit With
Blake Bailey Before Lunch at the Spring Professional Topics Seminar
Blake Bailey Introduces Jeff Biggers at the Spring Professional Topics Seminar
Jeff Biggers Speaks on Financial Planning at the Spring Professional Topics Seminar
Charley Pennington, PE Speaks on Engineering Ethics
at the Spring Professional Topics Seminar
Attendees at the Spring Professional Topics Seminar
Enjoy Stretching and Visiting Between Presentations
Brent Guinn Talks About Distance Learning at Texas Tech University
Ken Starcher, Director of the Alternative Energy Institute at WTAMU,
Speaks About Solar and Wind Energy at the Spring Professional Topics Seminar
Eric Spellman Gives a Lively Presentation at the
Spring Professional Topics Seminar
James Savage (Right) Presents the Leadership And Achievement Award
to Past Chairman Rhett DeSpain at the 2009 Engineers Week Banquet
Brian Nutter Begins the Discussion on the 2009 Region V Conference
At the January, 2009 Section Meeting
Richard Gale Considers a Question Concerning the Upcoming Region V Conference
During His Presentation at the January, 2009 Section Meeting
Marcus Borhani Discusses Arrangements Being Made for the Region V Conference
During the January, 2009 Section Meeting
Bob Wilson Obviously In Animated Conversation During the December, 2008
Section Meeting at Which He Spoke on Arc Flash Protection
Finally! A Picture of the 2008 Executive Officers (Taken at the December Meeting!!)
Left to right: Bob Cochran (Vice-Chair), Brian Byrd (Treasurer), Rhett DeSpain (Chair), and Mike Rebstock (Secretary). Thanks for all your hard work, guys!
Finally!! At the Last Section Meeting of the Year, Chairman Rhett DeSpain Gets To Present Kenny Munsell With His Past-Chair's Appreciation Plaque.
Better Late Than Never!!!
Thanks, Kenny!!!
Jeff Stebbins Opens the Fall 2008 Professional Topics Seminar
Randy Anderson Talks About How to Avoid Procrastination At The Fall 2008 Professional Topics Seminar
Sandi Bryant Puts A Friendly Face On Vista During The Fall 2008 Professional Topics Seminar
Dr. Pilaka Murty Discusses Ethics Issues During the Fall 2008 Professional Topics Seminar
Jack Stanley Addresses the Spring 2008 Seminar, speaking on Robotics
Karen Taylor, PMP, Speaks on Project Management at the Spring, 2008 Professional Development Seminar
Mr. Marty Jones Delivers a Lively, Educational Presentation on Ethics During the Spring 2008 Professional Development Seminar
Co-Chairs Lewis Thomas and Jeff Stebbins Enjoy a Light Moment During the Spring Professional Development Seminar
Annette Carlisle Talks About Education In The Panhandle At February's Meeting
Buzz David Refers to Data From Amarillo EDC During the January Meeting
New Senior Members Sun-Ham Or and Lewis Thomas
Share a Moment After Receiving Their Senior Member Pens During the November Meeting
Fall, 2007 Professional Topics Seminar
Randy Anderson Discusses Life Balance and Margin
Andy Roller Explains Responsibility in his Ethics Presentation
San Jacinto Micromonkeys Send Their Thanks
The winning San Jacinto Christian Academy, back from their competition, send their thanks to our Section
for supporting their contest trip:
April 19, 2007 Joint Meeting With PES
Peter Berg, Magnus Torsend, and Mikael Halonen, Speakers at the April Meeting, joint with PES, Pause for the Camera at "The Big Texan" Restaurant. Their program on "The Benefit to the Electrical Grid with SVCs in the Network" was informative, well-received, and resulted in a good Question and Answer session with the attendees. Thanks, Guys! (Why didn't you order the 72-ounce steak?)
