MEETING DATE JULY 25, 2004

Ron Dixon read the Treasurers report.  Paul Acosta spoke about the last meeting not being held due to the Basic Corrosion coarse being canceled by NACE headquarters.

Paul Acosta spoke about choosing a class from Mansfield Middle School in Tucson, AZ attending the Challenger Space Center. This program was a success.  The mission was called Rendezvous with a Comet.

Rectifier class was held at El Paso Natural Gas facilities in Williams, AZ, and was instructed by C.M. Nelson.  A special thanks goes out to Mr. Gary Estes and assistant. The C.P. Tutorials was held at the Quality Inn Mountain Ranch in Williams, AZ, instructed by Mr. John Brodor. Both were a great success.

Paul gave a list of contributors for the golf tournament. HCSD, Pure Technologies, Corpro, Peak Corrosion, Accurate Corrosion, Goudy Engineering, Far west Corrosion, McMiller, JA Electronic, Tinker and Razor, Loresco, Elephant Golf Club, Black Mesa Pipeline, Jim Anderson Jeweler, Perfection Corporation, The Trophy Shack, and Quality Inn Mountain Ranch Williams.

Paul asked for volunteers for upcoming audit committee, Ernie Mora, Bob Gagner, and Eddie Mohaca  volunteered.

The next basis corrosion coarse is tentatively schedule for late October in Tucson.  The next NACE meeting is to be held in Phoenix and a professor from the University of Arizona will discuss Basic Corrosion.

New section officers, (Chairman) Ron Dixon, (Vice Chairman) Shawna Depugh (Secretary Treasurer) Jake Pickard, (Trustee) Jim Davis, (Education Director) Paul Acosta.

MEETING DATE JULY 19, 2004

1. Paul Acosta and Jim Davis will contact NACE in regards to the Corrosion Course being held in Phoenix with no Arizona Section contact or Arizona Section promotion. Better communication is a key factor between NACE International and the NACE Arizona Section.

2. NACE basic corrosion course Oct. 11-15- Double Tree Hotel at Reid Park– Tucson, AZ [Jerry Byrd- Instructor] Pricing information:

3.  Paul Acosta has invited Srini Raghavan a professor at the University of Arizona to be a speaker on Basic Corrosion for the September meeting September 10 (tentative) at the Central Arizona Project Headquarters. Jake Pickard to check on room availability/lunch arrangements, as well as inviting a speaker for CDR (Cathodic Disbondment Resistant) coatings for immersion service. Jake Pickard will also compile a list of 10 areas of interest in the cathodic protection and protective coatings fields that will be sent to section members to gauge their interest on topics they would like to see presented at future meetings.

4. Paul Acosta will contact Arizona Section Board with full member list for contact information for future meetings.

5. Request that Larry Alex and Gary Estes, as well as a 20 year member to attend the September meeting for recognition.

6. Ron Dixon will attend to the transferring of the financials to the Secretary/ Treasurer through Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

7. Section Leadership training – Tentative attendance for Secretary/Treasurer and Vice Chairman for November in Seattle.

MEETING DATE

 The meeting came to order at 11:45 .  The very nice Turkey lunch was provided by City of Tucson . Paul Acosta introduced the board members and thanked The City of Tucson for hosting the meeting.

The treasury report was presented to the section by Ron Dixon.

The free raffle was held with books, T-shirts and hats being given to local members.

Discussions

Randy Glover stated that their will be Coatings Inspection Program courses held in February at the Central Arizona Project facilities.

John Brodar talked about the Cathodic Protection tutorials. He would like to have these at the annual Flagstaff meeting held in June. He also asked for input on whether the tutorials should be split up or held all in one session. The annual Rectifier Class was also discussed with Don Cuff and John Brodar offering to donate rectifiers for the event.

Paul Acosta reminded everyone of the annual Flagstaff meeting in June and to get reservations for rooms because they go fast.

John Brodar spoke about the Phoenix Light Rail System. They are in the process of building a web site for local corrosion people to access. More info about the site and message boards in the future.

The correlating committee meeting was discussed. It will be held in conjunction with the annual Flagstaff Arizona section meeting.

The next board meeting is scheduled for the third Tuesday in February.

Paul Acosta introduced Greg Sprinkle and Eric Brackman from Tnemec Coatings for a presentation on coatings and linings at 12:20 .

MEETING DATE SEPTEMBER 12, 2003

The meeting was called to order @ 1200 after a nice BBQ lunch. Paul Acosta introduced the board members and thanked the City of Mesa for hosting the function. There were a total of 28 people at the meeting.

The treasury report was presented to the section by Larry Alex and Ron Dixon. The amount in the section account was $7,396.74 as of that day.  Jim Davis ratified the minutes from the last meeting and Larry Alex seconded the motion.

 A raffle was held for three corrosion books and the winners are as follows.

James Brooks from City of Mesa

Clay Martin from El Paso Natural Gas

Mike Smith from Accurate Corrosion

Discussions

Sending the new group of children to the Challenger Center. Donations of lab materials (rubber gloves, eye protection etc:) for the children were asked for. No one volunteered.

Nace flyer advertising, the City of Tucson and Central Arizona Project have both agreed to advertise with us. The Board has agreed to collect monies for advertising in January. Anyone paying before the beginning of the year will be given the month’s prior to January for free.

Arizona Section C/P Tutorials and Rectifier class, C.M Nelson will be putting on the rectifier class. Donations of rectifiers were asked for to negate the cost of having to ship them from J.A. Electronics. John Brodar stated that he will teach the tutorials again but will probably stretch them out over a period of time.

Sponsoring a basic corrosion class at the same time was discussed.

Sponsoring the N.A.C.E. Western Regional Conference in 2005 was discussed and volunteers were asked for. No one volunteered.

Annual Flagstaff meeting will be held next year at the Little America. Martin Anaya will again host the golf tournament.

Paul asked for volunteers to run some of the special projects as chairpersons. No one volunteered.

There was a short discussion about Light rail System from John Brodar (SRP), Mike Whalin (APS), Suzan Bieby (SWG) and Kevin Kent (City of Mesa). All are in agreement that the system will cause some sort of Cathodic Protection problems and that someone from the Light Rail System with more technical expertise should be at the next meeting.

Jim Davis talked about the trustee meeting in San Francisco and asked for input. Members want to know why NACE holds corrosion courses in the Valley without contacting the local section first.

Paul Acosta asked for any new business with no response. 

Motion to adjourn made by Paul Acosta and seconded by Jim Davis.    

Arizona NACE Section Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: June 20, 2003

Meeting called to order: 7:40 P.M.

Attendees : 27

Larry Alex: Gave Treasury Report: $9,128.59

Larry Alex: Read Minutes from the last meeting on March 7, 2003

Jim Davis: Asked for someone to ratify meeting minutes(Martin Anaya)

Jim Davis: Brought the meeting to order. Thanked CAP for allowing us to use their facility for the C.P.

Tutorials and Rectifier class. Presented Dave Gunn with a plaque of appreciation

Jim Davis & Martin Anaya: Gave a presentation on the Christianson Elementary School Challenger Space

Center trip from Flagstaff, AZ on 04-07-03

Jim Davis & Martin Anaya: Elaborated on the AZ Section Golf Tournament on June 21, Sign-Up 7:00

A.M. Tee Time Starts at 8:00 A.M. at Elden Hills Golf Course in Flagstaff.

Jim Davis: Start nominations for open chair, Secretary/Tresurer : (Ron Dickerson)

Career Development/Programs Chairman & Awards /Publicity Chairman -Asked for Volunteer

(no volunteers)

Jim Davis: Talked about Martin Anaya stepping down from the Trustee Chairmanship

Open Discussion:

Paul Acosta: Presented Jim Davis with his Chairman Plaque

Jim Davis: Introduced the speekers Jerry Cullwell of EPNG and Myron Shenkiryk for their presentations

Jim Davis: Call for a motion to adjourn meeting at 9:30 P.M. on June 20, 2003

ARIZONA NACE SECTION MEETING MINUTES

Meeting Date: March 7,2003

Meeting call to order: 12:00 P.M.

Number of members attending 26.

Jim Davis: Brought the meeting to order and thanked CAP for allowing our
section to have the C.P. Tutorials and Rectifier class at their facility.

Larry Alex: Gave treasure report $9,753.59.

Larry Alex: Read the minutes from the last meeting 12-13-2002

Jim Davis: Asked for someone to ratify meeting minutes (Martin Anaya)

Jim Davis: Announced the Christianson Elementary would be going to the
Challenger Space Center, on 04-07-03, from Flagstaff AZ.

Martin Anaya: Elaborated on the AZ. Section golf tournament in Flagstaff AZ, in
June 2003.

Jim Davis: Announced that the NACE Nationals would be in San Diego, CA on
March 16-20, 2003.

Jim Davis: Asked for volunteers for the Nominating Committee.

Martin Anaya: Discussed the 2003 Regional Treasurers meeting in Reno.

Jim Davis: Presented Martin Anaya with the 2001-2002 Chairman’s plaque.

Jim Davis: Asked for volunteers for the Career Development / Programs
Chairman, and an Awards / Publicity Chairman.

Jim Davis: Asked for volunteers for the Accounting Committee. Paul Sedlet, Don
Cuffe and Bob Gagnaire volunteered.

Jim Davis: Announce June Section meeting would be in Flagstaff AZ. At this
meeting we would vote in a new secretary / treasure board member.

Jim Davis: Open the floor for discussion.

Martin Anaya: Asked if anyone had a comment on changing the location of the
Flagstaff meeting.

Jim Davis: Introduced the speaker Mr.Dave Gobelle of GEC to speak on the
corrosion concerns with relation to the light rail system.

Jim Davis: Present plaque to Dave Gobelle for his presentation.

Jim Davis: Calls for a motion to adjourn at 1:20 P.M. on March 7,2003.

ARIZONA NACE SECTION MEETING MINUTES

Meeting Date: December 13,2002

Meeting call to order: 12:15 P.M.

Location: Tucson Water

Number of members attending 24.

Jim Davis: Brought the meeting to order and thanked Tucson Water for allowing
us to have the sectional meeting at their location.

Larry Alex: Gave Treasure report $6,969.65.

Larry Alex: Reading the minutes from the last meeting on 09-27-02.

Jim Davis: Asked for someone to ratify meeting minutes (John Hill).

Larry Alex: Section leadership training, Larry had a discussion on the training in
Palm Springs, CA, Western Region Conference. The group made a decision to
send the next incoming secretary/treasurer to the 2003 Western Region
Conference.

Jim Davis: Challenger Space Center Scholarship, next year school to attend will
be Christianson Elementary. They are 5th graders the teacher name is Mike
Laird. The date is 04/07/03 at 12:30P.M.
Transportation of the studies will be paid for by the AZ NACE Section.

Paul Acosta: Rectifier Class/CP Tutorials advertising. Paul commended that in
January the MP Magazine would issue a full page ad on the Rectifier Class/
C.P. Tutorials and thanks to Melinda Ripley.
Paul announced that in December and January the Western Region NACE
section would be mailing and faxing advertising on the Rectifier Class/CP
Tutorials and there would be advertising over the Houston Section website, also
the NACE International website calendar of events.

Kevin Otto: Wanted to know more information about the CP Tutorial Class.

John Brodar: Explained what the C.P. Tutorial Class would teach an individual
with no experience in the corrosion field.

Jerry Colahan: Wanted to know how much would a full week of class help in
taking the level 1 exam.

John Brodar: Explained that it would be a bad idea not taking a week class before
taking the level 1 exam.

Jim Davis: Commented on the creation of two new position they are Career
Development and Program Chairman. The function of this position would be to
schedule and attend or obtain a volunteer for school career fairs and assist with
annual corrosion seminars.
Awards/Publicity Chairman- The function of this position would be to submit to
region and nationals headquarters any consideration for awards and recognition
within the membership of the AZ section and publicizing section functions.

Jim Davis: Drawing for corrosion Educational/Reference materials winners were
Rosemary Black (City of Mesa), Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings,
James Tso (Navajo Tribal Utility Authority) NACE Corrosion Engineers Reference
Book.

Jim Davis: March meeting, the March meeting will be held on March 7,2003. This
meeting may will follow the Educational Seminar. There may be venders and
exhibiting prior to and following the meeting.

Jim Davis: Open the floor for discussion.

Britt Klein: Of Tucson Water announced that their will be an open for a C.P. Tech
1 in January of 2003.

Jim Davis: Introduced the speaker John Bordar from SRP to speak on 20 years
of Cathodic Protection in 600 ohm CM Water Tank.

Jim Davis: Present plaque to John Bordar for his presentation.

Jim Davis : Calls for a motion to adjourn at 1:25P.M on December

ARIZONA NACE SECTION MEETING MINUTES

Meeting Date: 09-27-02
Meeting called to order: 12:00 Noon
Location: Central AZ. Project Phoenix AZ
Number of members attending: 23

Jim Davis: Brought the meeting to order and thanked C.A.P for allowing us to have the sectional meeting at their location.

Jim Davis: Made an announcement of the new board members, Chairman- Jim Davis, Vice Chairman- Paul Acosta, Secretary/Treasure- Larry Alex, Trustee-Martin Anaya.

Larry Alex: Gave treasure report $8507.18

Paul Acosta: Read the minutes from the last meeting 06-27-02

Jim Davis: Asked for someone to ratify meeting minutes (Bob Adam)

Jim Davis: Was to present Martin Anaya with a plaque, but he was absent.

Jim Davis: Rectifier Class/CP Tutorials, we are advertising in the MP($500.00), the classes will be held the week of March 3,2003, fees will be as follows.

C.M. Nelson of JA Electronics will be the instructor. If the turnout warrants we will have two classes.

C.P. Tutorials: Members or nonmembers ($300.00). John Brodar will be the instructor, the NACE section will pay him for his services. The class will be five consecutive days. Classes will be held at CAP. The section will not be providing any meals.

Jim Davis: One week after the CP. Tutorials NACE will be sponsoring the level 1 certification, This would be a good opportunity for someone to take the level 1 certification after the CP. Tutorials.

Jim Davis: Announced that we should have venders for the CP Tutorials/Rectifier class. Jim asked the members for ideas on how many hours should the venders be set up and what would be the cost for each vendor's set up, also would each set up be manned or unmanned.

Chuck Barney: Asked about how many people do we think would be at the CP Tutorials/Rectifier class.

Jim Davis: Answered by saying that it was hard to determine how many people would be there for classes.

Jerry Colahan: Mentioned that it was a good idea about having venders at the CP. Tutorial/Rectifier class.

Jim Davis: Section Golf Tournament, there were ten teams involved in the tournament. The tournament was won by the representatives of Citizens Utilities. The section made approx. ($100.00) from the tournament.

Jim Davis: Challenger Space Center scholarship, Martion Anaya was to announce the school for the beginning April for Mission but he was not present.

Jim Davis: Announce that this year we would not be sending anyone to the National for the year 2003, for attending all of the sections meeting. This year we will be offering some kind of gift certificate instead. Mr. Davis open the floor for suggestions on what type of certificates that should be offered.

Susan Bielby of SWG: Mentioned about getting a Home Depot certificate, it would be considered by the board members.

Jim Davis: Announce the drawing for Corrosion Educational/Reference Materials.
The winners were: Engineers Handbook- Blasé Ruiz Jr. (Central AZ Project) Peabody Book- Karl Kesper (Metro Water), Cathodic Protection & Coatings-James Brooks (City of Mesa).

Jim Davis: December 13 meeting
Location- Tucson Water Building #3
501 West 18th Street.
Tucson, AZ 85701
Subject- 20 years Cathodic Protection in 600cm water tank
Speaker- Mr.John Brodar (SRP)

The lunch is free for all section members.

Jim Davis: Open the floor for discussion

Jim Davis: Asked if their were any questions about next year C.P. Tutorials/Rectifier School

Jack Ripley: Commented on the graphic for the C.P. Tutorial/Rectifier class cover letter. He mention that his wife is a graphic designer and she would be glad to help us with the cover letter for the classes.

Paul Acosta: Mentioned about investing money into the stock market or some other investment fund. He and Martin Anaya would look into it.

Chuck Barney: Commented that it would be a bad time for investing money into the stock market at this time.

Bob Adams: Comment on the books, the books for the raffle drawing. He said that it was a good idea for the section member could use as a reference material.

Jim Davis: Introduced the speakers Mr.Karrol K. Alexander and Mr.Gary Bairt from Citizens Utilities Training Department to speak on Operator Qualifications.

Meeting Date:    3/15/02

Meeting Called To Order:    12:53 pm

Location:    Central Arizona Project (Phoenix)

Number of members attending:    28

Martin Anaya:    Asked to ratify minutes with Larry Alex seconding at 1:00 pm.

Martin Anaya:      a) Thanked Mr. CM Nelson for his service at the rectifier class. b) Martin mentioned the sponsoring of a class for the Challenger Space Center.  Martin mentioned that the board visited St. Mathews School in Phoenix, Arizona.  The kids chosen to attend from St. Mathews will attend on April 11, 2002 at a cost of $750.00.  The kids designed a patch to wear.  The kids mission will be 3 hours long and they will have to train for and fly the mission.  c) The idea behind the sponsorship was to give back to the community.  Paul Sedlet encouraged the section to keep up the scholarship and said the section was doing a great job.  d) Ruth Arnold (teacher) of St. Mathews School asked to be a guest speaker at our Flagstaff meeting.  e) Martin asked for any suggestions towards the Flagstaff meeting.  He noted the attendance is down at the Ranch motel.  John Brodar mentioned it's hard to justify meeting and again Martin asked for any comments and to please let us know of any suggestions.

Martin Anaya:    Talked about Section 2nd Annual Golf Tournament in June.  Also talked about sending a member to nationals and the successful candidate will report to board and give a brief summary of trip to section.

Martin Anaya:    Mentioned the CP tutorials are moving forward and Mr. John Brodar is heading up classes.  No more new news.  Martin asked if there were any questions? - None!

Martin Anaya:    Martin introduced Panel presentation.

    1) Mr. Randy Glover - took the floor first.  Started at 1:10 pm till 1:25 pm.

    2) Mr Jerry Colahan - 2nd 1:25 till 2:00 pm.

    3) Mr. John Brodar - 3rd. 2:10 till 2:55 pm.

Martin Anaya: Chose Mr. Emerson Davis, Larry Alex, and James Brooks for Nationals attendee's.

Martin Anaya: Thanked all for attending the meeting and asked for motion to adjourn. Mr. Paul Sedlet made motion.