President’s Message

The ISA Houston Section wants YOU!

Not an ISA member. Join and become part of the largest instrumentation, systems, and automation professional society in the world; networking, standards, training, publications, certification, and more.

Already an ISA member, become a leader in the largest ISA section in the world. The ISA Houston Section is looking for a few good men and women. As a volunteer run and lead organization, we need member volunteers to make our organization work. We have many opportunities to hone your organization, management, and leadership skills.

Contact a board member near you for more information. Leadership Boot Camp will be in the Spring of 2012. More details to come.

Be one of the few, the unpaid, the volunteers.

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There was a comment that our newsletter is a bit staid. After looking staid up in the dictionary “sedate, respectable, and unadventurous”, yes that sounds like me… our newsletter. I will try to liven up my message in the future. For a guy who in his single days described himself as a dark haired Dilbert without the glasses and a tie, that’s a tall order.

December

The December General Meeting will be a joint meeting with the Pipeline Subsection Wednesday December 7 at the HESS Club. After dinner Dr. Malki will give a presentation on the University of Houston Engineering Technology Program. UH is home to one of the area ISA Student Sections. The University of Houston should not be confused with the University of Houston Downtown, the home of another area student section.

November

The Chili Cook-off at the Houston Farm & Ranch was the biggest Cook Off that we have ever had. We had great participation from vendors and participants. Next year the Chili Cook Off will be Thursday November 1 at the Houston Farm & Ranch, so mark your calendars. It will be even bigger and better.

Judged Best Chili Winners

1. Techstar
2. Progressive Instruments
3. Rawson

People’s Choice Winners

1. GE Energy (Dresser Valve Division)
2. Andon Specialties

Best Theme

1. GE Energy (Dresser Valve Division)
2. Talon Technical Sales

At the November General Meeting, Danny Murphy with Honeywell gave a good presentation on the latest developments of ISA100. However, the “Networking Night” aspect did not quite work out, but we may try it again in the Spring.

Scholarships

Do you know a high school senior or college undergraduate, looking for money for school? The ISA Houston Section is accepting applications for the 2012 Scholarship Program. The Application and Guidelines are in the Newsletter and on the Website. There is still time to attend three Houston Section meetings to be eligible to nominate an applicant.

Sponsorships

For those of you preparing your budgets for next year, the ISA Houston Section has a number of opportunities for Sponsorships and advertisements in the Newsletter, on the Website, at the Spring Golf Tournament, and the Fall Chili Cook Off.

Job Postings

Several companies have jobs posted on our website, AE Solutions, San Jacinto River Authority, Moore Industries, and Yokogawa. Job postings for Praxair are pending.

Mentoring

One gentleman has taken me up on the mentoring offer. The offer still stands for any others interested in a mentor. See the November President’s Message.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Chan Miller