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If you have any ideas on what you would like from SWE-NJ please send them to Leslie Miller or
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2009 Events
 



SWE NJ
Planning
Meetings

Would you like to host a planning meeting?

It's so easy!

All you need is a
conference room
that holds 15
people from
approx. 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
It's a great way
for company
exposure.

If you are
interested contact
Carrie Ballester at 

carrie.m.ballester@lmco.com 

January 2009 


Saturday, January 10, 2009

JOINT HOLIDAY PARTY WITH SWE NY!!

The event will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 1:00 pm at Kellari, conveniently located between Grand Central and Times Square in New York City. We hope you can join us for a family style, three-course, prix-fixe meal with fellow SWE members. This is also a family-friendly event, with significant others welcome.
SWE NY is subsidizing the event for all who attend with a three-tiered price system as follows:
$35 for non SWE-NY members
$30 for SWE-NY members and guests
$25 for students
This party is a great opportunity for members of your section to meet other engineering professionals, or simply become reacquainted with one another!

Further information regarding the event can be found on our website at:
http://www.swe.org/SWE/RegionE/Sections/sweny/flyers/HolidayParty011009.pdf

If you have any questions regarding the event, please do not hesitate to contact Leslie Miller or Alicia Licata (Event Coordinator) at alicialicata@gmail.com.


Thursday, January 15, 2009

INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING

It's indoor rock climbing time again! Everyone had a great time last year. It's only $20 a person for 3 hours of climbing including a harness, lesson, and pizza. Family and friends are encouraged to attend as well. Sign up on the SharePoint! Contact Erin Vogel with questions. Yeah! Here's the website: http://www.eliteclimbing.com/

Please RSVP to cynthia.j.jonas@lmco.com
or (609) 326-4829 Work or (908) 907-6237 Cell.


Saturday, January 17, 2009

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
 

We need 4 volunteers to host a booth at the Future City Competition Day. This competition is for middle school students and their projects will be judged on Jan. 17th. In addition to the judging, they are setting up booths for various organizations to come in and hand out brochures and talk about engineering. As they rotate through, you can talk about SWE and engineering opportunities. The day will start around 10:00AM and run through 4:00PM. We would like to get 2 groups to cover 3 hours each (10-1 and 1-4). We really need your help with this event so if you could spare a few hours of your time, it would be much appreciated!

Date: Jan 17th
Time: 10AM-4PM
Location: Rutgers Busch Campus in Piscataway

If interested please contact Leslie Miller


February 2009


 Wednesday, February 11, 2009

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
CAREER FAIR

Recruiting for Full-time and Internship positions
Open to students & the public

Date: Feb. 11th
Time: 10AM-3PM
Location: Rutgers University
Busch Campus Center, International Lounge

(Check back in February for posting of attending Sponsors list)
EVENT POSTER

Contact njswe.info@gmail.com
or Christin Chiemingo at 609-720-2508


Friday, February 13, 2009

STUDENT / PARENT / PROFESSIONAL NIGHT
AT BERGEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Dinner will be provided and the program will run from 6-8pm.
Please notify
Leslie if you would like to volunteer.

Date: Feb. 13th
Time: 6PM-8PM
Location: Bergen County High School


Thursday, February 19, 2009

NORTHERN NJ SWE PLANNING MEETING
WITH A FEATURED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOPIC

Date: Feb. 19th
Time: 6PM
Location: NY Pizza
              57 Main St. #2
              Chester, NJ 07930

Please contact
Leslie to RSVP.


March 2009


Friday, March 6 to
Sunday, March 8, 2009
REGIONAL CONFERENCE AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY

For more details, email Leslie.


Wednesday, March 11, 2209

JOINT MEETING WITH PHILADELPHIA SWE!

We are meeting with our fellow SWE members from the Philadelphia section. The meeting will focus around a leadership panel and will include a Q&A session. It will take place at Lockheed Martin.

     Moderator:  Hanh Schnell
 
     Panel:         Doreen Nixon (Director, from LM engineer to Director)
                       Kim Sawyer (VP, executive-level experience across corporations)
                       Maria Aquino (FLM, individual contributor, Business Development,
                                           technical lead)
                       Terri Fanini (Chief Engineers Staff, FLM) - awaiting confirmation
 
     6:30PM  Networking
     7-8PM    Panel Discussion on "Mid-Level Career Advice"

Date: March 11th
Time:  6:30PM-8PM, see above schedule
Location: Lockheed Martin Tech Campus

Please contact
Leslie to RSVP.
 



Thursday, March 26, 2009

TCNJ EVENT - EFFECTIVE DELEGATION

Date: March 26th
Time: TBD
Location: The College of New Jersey, room to be confirmed

For more details, email
Leslie.


April 2009


Thursday, April 23, 2009

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER DAY!

Union County Magnet High School is hosting a career day for their students in late April. We need a volunteer to speak at the school during the morning session. The presenter would speak with groups of students at 5 different times in 25 minute sessions. Please let Leslie know if you can help out. 

Date: April 23rd
Time: 8:00 to 11:00 AM
Location: Union County Magnet High School
              1776 Raritan Rd
              Scotch Plains, NJ 07076


Saturday, April 25, 2009

GIRL SCOUT EVENT IN EWING / LAWRENCEVILLE

SWE NJ is participating in this exciting event and needs 15 to 20 volunteers to help out. We will be performing experiments with girl scouts of all ages. Please let
Leslie know if you are interested.

Date: April 25th
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Antheil Elementary School
              330 Ewingville Rd
              Ewing, NJ 08638


May 2009


Sunday, May 17, 2009

SWE-NJ MAY BRUNCH

May is a wonderful time to get together and SWE-NJ is doing so with a Sunday Brunch!

Date: May 17th
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Perkins
              Flemington, NJ

Please contact
Leslie to RSVP.


Thursday, May 21, 2009

VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR ENGINEERING PRESENTATION

SWE-NJ has been asked to take part in a summer engineering program for high school girls at the Middlesex County College Campus. We are scheduled to give a 20 to 30 minute presentation during the program's orientation on May 21st. One suggested topic is careers for women in engineering. Let us know if you can help out with this presentation. We need one volunteer ASAP! Please contatct Leslie for more information.

Click here for more information on the event.

Date: May 21st
Time: 6:30 to 7:45 PM
Location: Middlesex Sounty Vocational Technical Academy
              Middlesex County College Campus.


June 2009
 


July 2009


August 2009


September 2009


Wednesday, September 23, 2009

HAPPY HOUR WITH PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS SOCIETY OF MERCER COUNTY!

Come meet some of your fellow NJ engineers at a happy hour with the Mercer Chapter of NJ Society of Professional Engineers!
Contact Kate at Kate.Cicchino@beumer.com if you are interested in attending.

We will be meeting at BT Bistro in Princeton. The restaurant is owned by Bobby Trigg, who is the owner of the Ferry House. Happy Hour specials include 4 selected half-price appetizers, half-price bar drinks, $4 house wines, and $1 draft beers.

Date: Sept. 23rd
Time: 5:30PM to 8:30 PM
Location: BT Bistro
              3499 Route 1 South
              Princeton, NJ


CANCELLED: Thursday, September 24, 2009

JOINT MEETING WITH SWE RUTGERS
Information session and networking meeting. Q & A panel will be featured. We need 4-5 volunteers. Contact Leslie if you can help out.
 
Unfortunately a scheduling conflict came up and we had to cancel this event. We will let you know if we are able to reschedule in the future.

Date: Sept. 24th
Time: 6PM
Location: Buccleuch Park
              Easton Ave.
              New Brunswick, NJ


Tuesday, September 29, 2009

JOINT MEETING WITH STRYKER WOMEN'S NETWORK (SWN)
**Note change of location below**

See flyer for details!

RSVP to Leslie at Leslie.Miller@Stryker.com if you are interested in attending.

Date: Sept. 29th
Time: 5PM to 7PM
Location: Brady's (2nd Floor)
              5 West Main Street
              Ramsey, NJ 07446


October 2009


Saturday, October 3, 2009

GRAND HARVEST FESTIVAL AT ALBA WINERY!

Fall is almost here and a great way to celebrate is with a trip to the Alba Winery.

However there will be some business to attend first. Members will be voting on the bylaws before entering the festival. Be there at 12 PM sharp if you plan to vote. A copy of the bylaws are posted on the website for your reference.

Click here for more information on the festival

Date: Oct. 3rd
Time: 12PM
Location: Alba Winery
              Finesville, NJ


Wednesday, October 14, 2009 to
Saturday, October 17, 2009

NATIONAL SWE CONFERENCE

Don't forget the national conference is right around the corner. This year it will be in Long Beach, CA.

If you're interested in attending, please contact Carrie!

Date: Oct. 14th to Oct. 17th
Location: Long Beach, CA



November 2009

 


December 2009


Friday, December 4, 2009

SWE NJ HOLIDAY PARTY and TOYS FOR TOTS FUNDRAISER

Join us for the Holiday Party at The Lambertville Station and support Toys for Tots.
$20 per person ($40 per couple) with a toy
$30 per person ($60 per couple) without a toy

See Lambertville Station dinner menu in advance, which includes 3 course meal.

RSVP to Leslie Miller, leslie.miller@stryker.com

Date: Dec. 4th
Time: 6 PM
Location: Lambertville Station
              11 Bridge Street
              Lambertville, NJ 08530
              PH# 609-397-8300



 














































































 

 

 





 












 






















 





























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