Meetings and Events 2005

The D.C. Section of SME holds its monthly meetings beginning in September through May. Meetings are normally held the second Tuesday of each month unless circumstances dictate otherwise. The Section also participates in educational events, special field trips, and other social events.

The D.C. Section of SME usually hosts its monthly meeting at Pier 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC. Pier 7 is located within walking distance of the Waterfront Metro (Green line) and free parking is available with validation from the restaurant.

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings begin 11:30 a.m. with reception and registration, followed by lunch at noon and oral presentation beginning at 12:30 p.m.

February 2005

February Luncheon
Speaker: Dr. Alan W. Cramb, POSCO Professor of Iron and Steelmaking, Department Head, Materials Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University Co-Director, Center for Iron and Steelmaking Research 2005 President, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
Subject: The current status of AIME and metallurgical research at Carnegie Mellon
When: Tuesday, February 2, 2005
Where: Pier 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, S.W., Washington, DC

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March 2005

Tuesday, March 8 – Mr. Marshall S. Miller, Marshall Miller & Associates, Henry Krumb Lecturer - “The Expectation for Coal”

April 2005

SME-DC will be holding its April meeting at the Georgetown University Conference Center, Washington DC on Thursday, April 14. SME-DC is collaborating with the Mineral Economics & Management Society (MEMS) to host the 2005 MEMS Annual Conference, which is being held Wednesday April 13 - Friday April 15, 2005. The Thursday President's Lunch is focussed on awarding of the MEMS Vogely Award and the "Vogely Address" by the recipient. Registering for the President's Lunch can be accomplished on-line by going to https://www.focaltechinc.com/securemems/netfunctions/conferenceregistration/registration.asp For further information on the conference, go to http://www.minecon.com

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May 2005

Herbert Hoover Award Luncheon

September 2005

September Luncheon
Speaker: Earl Brooks (U.S. Geological Survey -- Mercury Commodity Specialist)
Subject: Mercury
When: Tuesday, September 13
Where: Pier 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, S.W., Washington, DC
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October 2005

October Luncheon
Speaker: Paul M. Gunning, EPA
Subject: Coal Bed Methane / Methane to Markets
When: Tuesday, October 11
Where: Pier 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, S.W., Washington, DC
Gunning Presentation
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November 2005

November Luncheon
Speaker: Mr. Trygve Gaalaas (Pace Global Energy Services LLC)
Subject: The Outlook for the U.S. Coal Market
When: Tuesday, November 8
Where: Pier 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, S.W., Washington, DC
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Coal Market Outlook 2005 Presentation (PDF)

Washington, DC Section

MEETINGS & EVENTS 2005

January 2005