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A Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving from the New York Section

1. A Wish for Peace

2. A Wish for Family and Friends

3. A Wish for Good Health & Harvest

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A Friend As we go on in our daily lives, we must stop and count our blessings and acknowledge our frailties. With the untimely passing of Robert Noberini, I must say that the loss

has made me realize the importance of a good friend, colleague and cohort in meeting life’s challenges. I knew Bob for over 37 years as a coworker at Con Edison and on many IEEE platforms. His character and demeanor attracted others to him. His sense of humor and ability to laugh at himself and others endeared him to many.

Bob was a dedicated and hard worker for IEEE. He was involved with technical committees, PACE, PES and New York Section activities, IEEE-USA and RAB. His energy and desire to help serve the goals of IEEE inspired many to follow his example. When I went to the Region 1 Winter Meeting in Newark, NJ in February, we all anxiously awaited Bob’s arrival. We did not know that he had been taken to the hospital and the seriousness of his illness. I feel a great loss of a remarkable friend and person and hope that his presence helps us all appreciate each other a little bit more! Sincerely, Benjamin Schall

Chairman’s Column

RECRUITING AND RETAINING VOLUNTEERS, PART XI

What volunteers need: a safe, comfortable, and friendly working environment*.” This is especially true of meetings held in urban area. Volunteers may not return if there is insufficient parking, expensive parking fees and/or poorly lit parking areas. Meeting notices should contain the address of the meeting place and a telephone number (cell phone) of someone who will be attending and knows the area.

Some other items to consider:

• Availability of heating or air conditioning on evenings and weekends • Smoke free environment • Adequate, comfortable seating • Name tags, if new people will be attending • Provide refreshments

Careful planning will ensure that volunteers feel that they are welcome and valuable members of the team. In addition, it will give them a positive image of the organization.

(*from “Volunteers: How to Get Them, How to Keep Them” by Helen Little; page 57, Panacea Press, Inc. Naperville IL., 1999)

Help Wanted – Managing Editor – IEEE Monitor, New York Section Contract: Robert Pellegrino, Nominating Committee: Phone: 212 780-3758 or by

Email: PellegrinoR@ConEd.Com

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The election meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 2004 beginning at 5:30 PM in Pete’s Tavern, 129 East 18th Street on Irving Place, Manhattan, New York. Voting will take place at 6:00 PM. The Nominations Committee of the IEEE New York Section proposes the following slate for election as officers and elected chairs of the Executive Committee for the period: January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005. Other Chapters of the New York Section are welcome to participate. Officers Chairman - Paul J. Sartori Vice Chair Chapter Operations - Stanley Karoly Vice Chair Section Activities - Ken Vought Treasurer - Warner Johnston Secretary - David Weiss Elected Committee Chairs By Laws - William N. Coyne Chapter Organization - Open Managing Editor - Open Historian - Melvin Olken L. R. Planning - William L. Perlman Publications - Dr. Frank E. Schink Special Events - Ralph Tapino Web Master - Harold Ruchelman Tappan Zee Subsection PES / IAS New York & Long Island Chairman - Robert M. Pellegrino Chairman - Ralph A. Mazzatto Vice Chair - Dr. Shu-Ping Chang Vice Chair - John Michelson Treasurer - Open Treasurer - Bill Montgomery Secretary - Warner Johnston Secretary - Sukumar Alampur Sr. Member at Large – John Pascu Jr. Member at Large – Neil Weisenfeld

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Vol. 52 No. 8 November, 2004

OFFICERS SECTION CHAIRMAN - Benjamin Schall VICE CHAIRMAN, OPERATIONS - Robert P. Noberini VICE CHAIRMAN, ACTIVITIES - Paul J. Sartori TREASURER - Stanley Karoly SECRETARY - Neil Weisenfeld

COMMITTEE CHAIRS AWARDS CHAIRMAN - Peter Mauzey BY-LAWS – William Coyne HISTORIAN – Melvin Olken MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – Leon Katz P.A.C.E. CHAIRMAN - Peter J. Greco PUBLICATIONS CHAIRMAN - Frank E. Schink PUBLICITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS – Paul Sartori EDUCATION – Len Rubenstein SPECIAL EVENTS – Ralph Tapino STUDENT ACTIVITIES – David Weiss TAPPEN ZEE SUBSECTION – Robert M. Pellegrino LONG RANGE PLANNING – William Perlman WEBMASTER – Harold Ruchelman

STAFF MANAGING EDITOR - Michael A. Miller ASSOCIATE EDITOR - Harold Ruchelman HISTORIAN - Melvin Olken

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Calendar of Upcoming Events November 2004 – The nominations committee of the IEEE New York Section and the PES / IAS New York and Long Island Chapter is seeking nominations for officers. The election is scheduled for November 10, 2004 and a slate of officers for the election is posted in this issue. November 9, 2004 (Tuesday) PES/IAS Program Committee Meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM at the Con Edison, 19th floor, Executive Dining Room, 4 Irving Place, NYC. , Subject: The GP7200 Jet Engine developed by GE & Pratt-Whitney, RSVP to John Michelsen at (914) 968-8400 or Michael A. Miller by email at MillerM@ConEd.Com or at (212) 460-4911 December 14, 2004 (Tuesday) PES/IAS Technical Discussion Group Meeting and the Edison Engineering Society – Presentation: General Electric discussing Controls in the Con Edison Executive Dining Room, 4 Irving Place, 19th Floor, New York, NY. For information or Reservation call : Sukumar Alampur Sukumar@JRLA.comn or (646) 674-6351 / Jim Nucito J.R.Nucito@IEEE.org or (732) 380- 1100 Ext. 4149 January, 2004 ( Thursday) PES/IAS Technical Discussion Group Meeting and the Edison Engineering Society – Presentation: Mass Electrical Construction Company discussing Seismic Bracing in the Con Edison Executive Dining Room, 4 Irving Place, 19th Floor, New York, NY. For information or Reservation call : Sukumar Alampur Sukumar@JRLA.comn or (646) 674-6351 / Jim Nucito J.R.Nucito@IEEE.org or (732) 380- 1100 Ext. 4149 February, 2004 (Tuesday) PES/IAS Program Committee Meeting is scheduled for 5:30 PM at the Con Edison, 19th floor, Executive Dining Room, 4 Irving Place, NYC. , Subject: The Medical Examiner on DNA Identification, RSVP to John Michelsen at (914) 968-8400 or Michael A. Miller by email at MillerM@ConEd.Com or at (212) 460-4911 February 12, 2005 (Saturday Evening) 2005 Awards Dinner Dance, Trianon Ballroom, New York Hilton Hotel and Towers at Rockefeller Center, 1335 Avenue of the Americas (between 53rd and 54th Streets) Contact: William Perlman (908) 810-8555 W.Perlman@IEEE.Org or Ralph Tapino (718) 761-5104 RalTap@Aol.Com The following New York Section members have been elevated to Senior Member.

Michael MF Waye

Charu C. Aggarwal

The following New York Section members have been elevated to Life Senior Member.

Hazem A. Huss, P. E.

It is with deep sadness and regret to inform you that our beloved friend and associate passed away this morning at 2:00 am after along battle with brain cancer. Bob was a great man and friend. I know that he has moved on to a better place, but will be dearly missed by all of us. In putting together this distribution list I didn't realize how many people were touched by Bob and his great spirit. Even though Bob has left us I know that his spirit will live on and he will be smiling down on us and watching over us as we travel along on the rest of our life's journey.Funeral arrangements have not been finalized but it appears thatthe service will be on Friday. I've attached some pictures of Bob so that you can all remember him as we knew and loved him. Please remember Bob's family in your prayers.God bless Bob Noberini!Regards,Bob Pellegrino

I made this graphic up from a picture of Bob...thought I'd share it with you allNancy Calasso

Bob et al,This is very sad news, and I will miss him.Bob was a short man, as I am. So we used to tell people that we always see things eye-to-eye.He was like a relative of mine. Bob used to say that we are members of the same "mishpoha", using the Jewish Yiddish/Hebrew word for family. And this is exactly how I felt about himBob inherited from his father's side of the family the traditional Italian singing voice, and fromhis Irish mother the love for Irish songs. I remember an event where Bob and I attended a dinner,and Bob started singing the well known Irish songs -he was great.Because I am now in Florida, I could not visit Bob in the hospital or see him during his illness.I regretted this. But maybe this too is for the good, because this way I can only remember him ashe truly was - a wonderful member of my "Mishpoha" as he was of others. If there is a heaven, as many of us believe, than we know Bob's new address. May his memory be a blessing for us all.Irv Engelson

I will remember him all my life. I met him when we were both at Ford Instruments (Sperry Rand) in Long Island City. He was a most knowledgeable historian. It’s a deep loss.Serge Kalinowsky

I would like to thank all of you who "thanked me" for keeping them informed of Bob's condition throughout his ordeal with brain cancer. It was very difficult to write about Bob, whom I consider one of my best friends and a member of my family, but I knew that Bob had many friends who felt the same way and were very interested in his well being. I'd like to thank you all for your prayers and well wishes for Bob. I know that it helped Bob and comforted him in the greatest battle of his life.Bob is probably trying to set up a Civil War Club and IEEE Angel Club in heaven as I write this. We love you Bob and will miss you very much!Best Regards,Bob Pellegrino

Hello Friends and Family of Bob Noberini:I wanted to let you know that Jerry Sager and Judith Kane are hosting a "Celebration of Life" Memorial Service to honor Bob Noberini. We will have a Memorial Service to honor Bob to start promptly at 12 Noon and then we shall go downstairs for a buffet lunch and drinks - and, to celebrate the life of Bob Noberini.One favor I would like to ask - whether you can attend or not. I am looking for stories about Bob Noberini. Please e-mail me one, or more stories if you like, about a humorous situation you encountered with Bob. If not humorous, then a sensitive moment will also do. Keep the story as short or as long as you like.Send your story to my e-mail:limotoursemail@yahoo.comAttn: Jack FinkelsteinFax: 212-423-0404

To All.......There will be no usual wake for Bob. There will be a gathering of friends & family from 9:00 to 10:30 am on Friday, September 17, 2004 at:Barrett & Son Funeral Home424 West 51st Street(between 9th & 10th Ave)New York, NY There will be church service (mass) across the street at the Sacred Heart Church at 10:30 am.There are also plans for a "Celebration of Life Memorial Service" for Bob during the first week of October. Bob Pellegrino

Orca! It was an honor to be your friend, have a nice journey, we love you.Rest in peace dearest friend Bob.We will remember you always.Goodbye Bob.Rick (Kahuna) & Bubphaa MasinPlano, TXformerly from the 'swamp' Kearny, NJ

Unfortunately Janet and I will not be able to physically be there, but we will be spiritually and emotionally. At 1:30, which should about coincide with the Celebration, I will raise a glass to Bob.Suggested new wording for the IEEE picnic-goers. Hooray for Bob. Hooray at last. Hooray for Bob, he's got lots of Class!!Bill Perlman

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Emails from friends in memory.

By the time you read this it should be all over except for the counting.

I published a feweditorials on the election and I thought you might be interested in some of the comments.

I agree with your sentiments, and remember, back in the late '60s or early '70's, when the North Jersey Section Editor got blasted for a full page editorial about protecting and defending the Flag of the United States Of America, "Old Glory", around the time of Anti-Viet Nam flag burning. The Section backed him up, but he got a lot of flack for his opinions. I don't remember if he resigned as a result, but he was very surprised by the negative reactions that he had gotten on the topic.I am astounded that a person outside our region can censor opinions of members of this section. We have published political articles in the past. During the big struggles before IEEE_USA as formed many articles on the immigration policy concerning engineers (some seeming racist) and government policy were published.I find it disgraceful that your position could be censored. If someone disagrees let them contribute their own article.

In a message dated 9/18/2004 8:07:20 AM Central Daylight Time, Bob Johnson writes:Many of the professions, teaching, legal often take a stance during elections. Various groups are quite vocal in their endorsements of candidates. Other groups let it be know of their opposition to candidates.Then there are the EnginNERDS............. They keep quiet!, not expressing their opinions during election season. Few Engineering Societies (I'll let you figure out which ones) don't even bother to discuss the various issues that might affect engineering, technology, science.Just what have you seen from the various Engineering (technical) associations in the coming election??Many of you (on list list) may not be aware of a publication ENR == Engineering News Record Check out this page... The Unions have somewhat weighed in on the coming election as posted in the Engineering/Construction publication. Bet you won't find any statement from engineering societies.

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Presidential Race Has Unions Flexing Their Muscles Building trades focus on voter registration in tight race but some won't knock Bush (enr.construction.com - Aug 30/ Sept 6 Issue) httn://www.construction.com/NewsCenter/Headlines/ENR/200040830c-1.asp The above for your reading But where or where are the engineering societies ?Robert B. Johnson "SILENCE WILL NOTPROTECT ENGINEERS" contributorto www.engology.comSupplemental resource Check out where Bush /Kerry are on science issues!http://www.sciencemag.org/sciext/candidates.2004/ Where are they on Engineering (technology) issues???

Interesting editorial in October monthly. However issues directly relevant to electrical engineers as like the blackout, energy initiatives, homeland security, and outsourcing are lost in a blizzard of 41 items. Moreover while you have real expertise to discuss the blackout, it's lost when its in same list as women's right to choose. Perhaps as editor you can identify specific issues of concern to engineers and solicit/write a one pager on each and put one in each monitor.

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2004 Fall Outing Dear Friends,

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the

New York City Subway System On Friday, September 10, 2004, forty-nine PES / IAS volunteers of the New York Chapter joined me at the annual Fall Outing at Krucker’s for an elegant outing complete with fabulous food and drinks and a wonderful sunny day of activities, friendship, and networking, by the members of the Power Engineering Society celebrating out 6th Outstanding Chapter Award.

Alan Osborne and Roland Dixon

From start to finish the afternoon and evening was special. During the day, I had the pleasure of playing volley ball with a team – primary members of long standing, where we were able to step back in time and enjoy those activities that created a small portion of the glory of being a member and actively participating in programmed activities.

Peter Greco – PACE Chair

Later in the afternoon, after dessert was served and everyone was enjoying the afterglow, we were further entertained by distribution of mementoes and first-hand accounts of programs and events that have characterized our organization over many decades. Every story had one thing in common: deep dedication and support. Over the past number of years, the PES / IAS has become a part of many people’s personal history and this is why I am especially proud to be a part of its future.

Volley Ball at its Best

We have received many Chapter Awards from the PES / IAS Society in recognition of our programming and activities. We have a great programming committee and a technical discussion group that fight for the best speakers available. The programs of both are excellent and well attended. Upgrades in other areas are in progress and speakers from many disciplines are now requesting programming time.

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The painstaking work of orchestrating these activities is behind us, the decorative trim is in place, as are the embellishments that were the signature details for a well run organization.

Michael Miller and Alan Osborne

Today you can better imagine what this magnificent Chapter will be like with banners displayed and members actively engaged. By this time next year the I hope to see many new faces actively participating and enjoying the benefits of membership.

Your Welcome to Climb Aboard

In closing, I must acknowledge the work of Paul Sartori, Chairman of the Related Activities Committee and the members of his committee: Without a doubt, it was one of our most successful Outings to date. With more programs scheduled, and more to be added during the year, the

PES / IAS has reached new programmatic heights. Among the

Everyone Enjoying a Good Meal

highlights are the opportunity to present an eclectic series of Technical Meetings

Michael Miller Mel Olken Alan Osborne

Bob Dent featuring speakers on industry related applications and an expanded

Bill Coyne and Paul Sartori

programming of other activities. I look forward to seeing you again and again at each and every meeting. Best Regards.

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POWER ENGINEERING SOCIETY INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS SOCIETY NEW YORK & LONG ISLAND CHAPTER

Syllabus of New Grounding Course

Name of Course: Principles of Grounding for Industrial and Commercial Power Systems. Date: Mid January 2005 Place: Parsons Brinkerhoff, One Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10119 Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Contact: John Pascu, P. E. 973 565-4847 or email: Pascu@PBWorld.Com Cost: $ 400. for 12 hours including all printed material plus IEEE Green Book & CEUs. Instructor: Clement R. Pizzo, E.E.D. Phone: (914) 698-7843 e-mail: cpizzo1942@optonline.net fax. (914) 698-7843 Course Duration: 8wks Lecture Hours: 1.5hrs/wk Reserve Now: Class size limited to 30 students - $ 100. required with registration to John Pascu Course Description: This course will be a broad introduction to the concepts of grounding. The participants will get an overview of grounding strategies for high voltage applications, industrial and commercial facilities, electronic equipment, and lightning protection techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the avoidance of shock hazards due to poor grounding arrangements. Who should Attend:

- Engineers new to the field or with limited industrial experience. - Experienced engineers seeking an overview of the contemporary grounding

techniques. - Managers and supervisors without previous experience in grounding power systems. - Engineers seeking to obtain continuing education credits to satisfy NYS’s re-

registration requirements for professional engineers. Requirements: Attendance at all sessions will be required and duly recorded. Quizzes and home works will be given at the discretion of the instructor. A certificate of completion will be given to all participants who successfully completed the course. This course can be used for (pending) continuing education credits. Course Objectives:

1) The participants will gain insight into the grounding high voltage systems. Expected Learning Outcomes:

There will be a review of the safety hazards due to improper grounding. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of grid design and the use of ground electrodes for high voltage applications to reduce electrical shock hazards.

2) The participants will gain knowledge of grounding schemes for industrial and commercial facilities.

Expected Learning Outcomes: There will an introduction of different grounding techniques that will apply to industrial generators, multi-voltage power systems, heavy portable electric machinery, and unit substations and switching centers.

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3) Participants will be introduced to the grounding techniques and codes for electronic instrumentation.

Expected Learning Outcomes: There will be a review of the utilization of multi-point and single-point grounding schemes needed to protect susceptible electronic equipment. There will also be a review of codes and standards for grounding electronic power systems.

4) Participants will be exposed to static and lightning grounding techniques. Expected Learning Outcomes:

There will be discussions on grounds methods and techniques used to protect facilities and installations accidental static discharge and lightning strikes.

Suggested Text: Title: Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Author: IEEE Staff (IEEE Std. 142-1991) Publisher: IEEE ISBN: 1-55937-141-2 Reference: Title: National Electrical Code (2005) Author: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Publisher: NFPA ISBN: 087766258

COURSE OUTLINE SCHEDULE

Lesson Subject

1 Safety in grounding and accidental ground circuits

2 Basic aspects of ground grid design

3 Grounding systems for industrial and commercial facilities

4 Exterior/Interior grounding of substations

5 Guidelines for grounding low voltage electronic systems

6 Fundamentals of grounding high voltage electronic systems

7 Static and lightning protection grounding

8 Methods and techniques of constructing earthen grounds

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In Memoriam..……Bob Noberini (1938-2004) Robert P. Noberini, age 66, passed away on 15 September 2004 after a lengthy struggle with brain cancer. Bob, a registered professional engineer, received the BSEE from Fairleigh Dickinson University in1965. He joined Consolidated Edison Company that year and retired in 2003 as Principal Engineer, Research and Development Department, responsible for managing the Technology Transfer Program for the company's R&D portfolio. His 33-year career at Con Edison has been varied, and including positions as Operator of the Company's High Current Test Laboratory, where he conducted qualification testing on electric distribution equipment. Bob also worked in the Electrical Engineering and Construction Departments, and was an Instruments and Controls Engineer at Con Edison’s Indian Point Nuclear Generating Station. For seven years following, he was Senior Quality Assurance Engineer responsible for modifications and inspections at Indian Point. Prior to joining Con Edison, he was employed by Ford Instrument Company, where he was responsible for testing inertial guidance system components and functional testing of airborne navigation/fire control system computers. Bob was a Senior Member of IEEE and a committed volunteer. He served on the 1986-88 PES Governing Board as Public Affairs Council Chair and was the Society’s PACE Coordinator in 1982-86 and again in 1997-98. He was active in IEEE Regional Activities and served on the RAB Board from 1992-94 during which period he acted as the Program Chair for the 1993 Sections Congress. In addition, he had a long-term relationship with many aspects of IEEE-USA and PACE activities and, at the time of his death, was vice chair of the New York IEEE Section. Bob leaves behind family and a legion of friends both within IEEE and in the many other fields of activity that were so precious to him. His sunny disposition, enthusiasm, and optimism will be both long remembered and deeply missed.

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Awards Dinner Dance Saturday night, February 21, 2004 – Oh what a night! We entered the Hilton Hotel and Towers at Rockefeller Center, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, NYC.

It was like walking into a swank club, our recollections were of the good times. Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres were served in the elegant ballroom room. For many New Yorks the Hilton has been the place in New York where people of influence and savvy gathered to lay the groundwork for various civic projects, organize social and philanthropic undertakings, and enjoy camaraderie and fellowship. What more fitting place is there to hold the IEEE New York Section Awards Dinner Dance? This year we honored eleven fellows:

David Weiss – Roger Sullivan – Ben Schall

David Horn – Roger Sullivan – Ben Schall After the ceremony and a dinner that

included lobster bisque, filet mignon, grilled atlantic salmon we danced to the music of the the New Horizon

Orchestra till the evening passed in complete harmony with the surroundings.

Fellow Awards

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POWER ENGINEERING SOCIETY AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS SOCIETY

NEW YORK & LONG ISLAND CHAPTER

YOU ARE INVITED TO A JOINT MEETING of the IEEE with Edison Engineering Society

PRESENTING: The GP7200 Jet Engine

As Developed by GE & Pratt–Whitney Engine Alliance Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Craig R. Bolt, of Pratt & Whitney, will talk about the new, clean, fuel efficient, and quietest jet engine in its class. It was jointly developed by GE & Pratt-Whitney. Rated at 81,500 lb of thrust, while generating less noise than the 747 with a 30-50% greater load, using only 1.2 gallons of fuel per passenger every 95 miles which equals the best turbo-diesel cars on the market. Craig R. Bolt holds a BS in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois. He has worked for Pratt & Whitney since 1973, moving from an analytical engineer in compressor research technology to Director of Validation and Certification. Currently, he is responsible for the development, testing, and certification of the GE/PW manufactured GP7000 engine. Over the course of 30 years, he has worked on the Quasi – 3D fan blade design, V2500 engine by International Aero Engines, the PW4168 & PW4084 engines, and many others leading to the development of the GP7200 that will be used to power the Airbus A380 jumbo jet, seating 555. New technology had to be employed in the area of fuel economy and noise reduction without sacrificing thrust. Once the consumer and government mandated these improvements the technology was developed for both a cleaner and more efficient engine. Using titanium blades, digital controls, carbon seals to reduce oil consumption, and other advanced techniques, engineers were capable of solving the engineering problems. Consider coming to this informative meeting to learn how it is done on a grand scale.

Please Post Please Post All Invited !

THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS, INC.

All activities are posted on the PES Chapter Web Site: http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/pes/newyork/ Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Refreshments: 5:15 pm Program: Starting at 5:45 pm Location: Con Edison Executive Dining Room, 19th Floor Nearest Subway: Union Square 4 Irving Place, NY 10003

Reservation to : John Michelsen @ 914 968-8400 or Michael A. Miller @ 212 460 4911

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POWER ENGINEERING SOCIETY AND

INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS SOCIETY NEW YORK & LONG ISLAND

YOU ARE INVITED TO A JOINT MEETING of the IEEE and Edison Engineering Society

Tuesday, December 14th, 2004 PRESENTING:

GE PARALLELING SWITCHGEAR

The October Technical Discussion Group meeting will feature Wayne Bouchard, MetropolitanNY/NJ Account Representative for GE ZENITH equipment. Wayne has over 30 years ofexperience in both domestic and international markets focused in the power generation andemergency power industry. Topics of Discussion:

• Reliability – Why parallel switchgear • Flexibility – What is gained • Uninterruptible – Can we afford to lose power • Cost Saving – Is this a cost effective approach • Maintenance, Features, and Benefits

Please Post Please Post

All Invited !THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS, INC.

Tuesday, December 14th, 2004 NO WALK-INS allowed for security reasons

Refreshments will be served Program: 5:00 – 7.00 pm

Location: Con Edison Executive Dining Room, 19th Floor Nearest Subway: Union Square 4 Irving Place, NY 10003

Call for Advance Reservation to : Sukumar Alampur @ 212-563-7400

Salampur@Loringengineers.com Jim Nucito @ 732-380-1100 x4149

JNucito@MorrisJohnson.com

THE NEW YORK SECTION’S 2005 AWARDS

DINNER DANCE The 2005 NY Section Awards Dinner Dance honoring the Section's Awardees will be held on

Saturday evening, February 12, 2005. This year, our dinner dance (black tie optional) will be held in the beautiful Trianon Ballroom, located on the third level (coat check is on the second) of the New York Hilton Hotel and Towers at Rockefeller Center, 1335 Avenue of the Americas (between 53rd and 54th Streets). Festivities will begin at 6:30 P.M. with crudite and cocktails in the Petit Trianon. Here we will have a chance to relax, get acquainted and reacquainted. You will have the opportunity to pamper your palate with a choice of either a succulent filet mignon or a delicious fresh salmon steak. Each gourmet entree will be accompanied by an appetizer, salad and dessert. There will be a brief awards ceremony after dinner and dancing to the sounds of the New Horizon Orchestra. For those wishing to spend the night, hotel reservations can be made on-line at any web service provider or directly at 212-586-7000. There are no special arrangments made for parking. Reservations for the affair may be made by completing the coupon below and forwarding it to William Perlman at the address indicated before February 1, 2005. Corporate Sponsors: Table of 10 at $ 1,700.00

* A special non-transferable rate of $90 for each ticket is available to IEEE members. Note that this rate is for the attending IEEE member and a guest only.

Organizations wishing to be Industry Sponsors or non-IEEE members

may obtain additional information and cost by contacting: Ralph Tapino (718) 761-5104

William Perlman (973) 763-9392

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