Tour of The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum

When: Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
Tour at 5pm. Free drink at Gordon's On The Green After Tour.

Where: Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum
5917 S 196th St. Kent, WA 98032
Click Here for Map of Museum

Gordon's On The Green at Foster Golf Course
(formerly Gordy's Steak & BBQ)
13500 Interurban Ave S
Tukwila, WA
206-267-7427
Click Here for Map of Gordon's

Price: Tour: No Cost
Drink at Gordy's: No Cost. Dinner will not be provided.

Reservations: e-mail: seattlesampe@hotmail.com

The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum is the nation's only public museum dedicated solely to powerboat racing. Formed in 1983, our mission is to preserve and exhibit important artifacts from the sport of hydroplane racing. The museum features an incredible collection of vintage hydroplanes spanning seven decades, including boats that have won 17 Gold Cups. The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum is also the nation's primary resource for historical and educational information on hydroplane racing. Our extensive collection of books, magazines, race programs, newspaper, photos, trophies, and other memorabilia dates back to the turn of the last century. We have over 200 hours of rare, vintage racing films transferred to videotape, covering hydroplane racing for the 1940s to the present. The stories of famous drivers are here as well. Legendary Bill Muncey, Ron Musson, Mira Slovak, "Wild" Bill Cantrell and other past drivers are featured, plus information on many of the top modern drivers, including Chip Hanauer. In addition to great archives on the the history of hydroplanes, our museum is also a fully equipped boat restoration shop. Over the years, we have restored seven of the most famous Gold Cup and Harmsworth winners to full running condition. They include the Miss America VIII (1929 and '31 Harmsworth winner); Slo-mo-shun IV (1950, '52, and '53 Gold Cup winner); Slo-mo-shun V (1951 and '54 Gold Cup winner); Hawaii Kai III replica (1958 Gold Cup winner); Miss Thriftway (1961 and '62 Gold Cup winner); the legendary "Green Dragon" Miss Bardahl and the 1967 Miss Budweiser. Most important, these great hulls have been restored by Museum members, people like you who loved the boats and simply could not see them fade away.

Technicians Can Earn Certificates in Composites at Edmonds CC

Edmonds Community College will offer a Work Ready Certificate in Materials Science, starting winter quarter, 2007. In this program, students learn basic material properties, advantages of using composites, and manufacturing processes. The courses will also emphasize hands-on learning.
"We're combining emerging technology with innovative learning processes to create a short term certificate program. They will be flexible in their delivery," said Mel Cossette, Director of Materials Science at Edmonds Community College.
The program is the result of close cooperation between the Boeing Company and Edmonds Community College. The focus of the program is the production of aerospace composites that can be used for a variety of applications, including the 787. Classes will be held in the late afternoon and early evening, Monday through Thursday.
"Our classes are scheduled so that incumbent workers can take advantage of this training," said David Wood, Instructor at Edmonds Community College.
Registration is underway for the classes which will start in January, 2007. To learn more about the programs visit: Materials Science Work Ready Certificate
For attitional information: contact David Wood, Instructor, Materials Science Technology Program, Edmonds CC
425-640-1944
david.wood@edcc.edu

As you have probably alread marked in your calendar, SAMPE '07 will be held the first week of June in Baltimore. SAMPE '07 will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Fellows Awards. To commemorate this event, several special events are being planned. You can take advantage of our Early Bird Conference Registration fees, which include a ticket to the Fellows Banquet, and save $140 by registering online NOW!

Meeting Information

Seattle Chapter normally meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month in January, March, April, May, September, October, & November. The Puget Sound Materials Exposition is held in February, the Crab Feed is in July, and the Christmas Party is in December. There are no scheduled meetings in June and August. Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at Jubilante Restaurant in Renton. All members are welcome.

Publication & Sponsorship Information

Please send any comments, questions or concerns about the newsletter to Ryan Toivola or Gregory Gleason (425-294-4525). Please visit us on the web at http://www.seattlesampe.org/!

Interested in being a sponsor? This includes advertising in this newsletter, a booth at the annual Puget Sound Materials Exposition, and more! Contact Barry Van West (206-655-3737, barry.p.vanwest@boeing.com).

Please visit the website for ASM International and their local chapter ASM and SAMPE share many goals and interests. Each organization welcomes attendance at their meetings by the broader Materials Science community.