The speaker this month is Mr. Ted Pullen, Director of Public Works, Louisville Metro Government. Ted Pullen spent years at airports and coal mines before joining the newly merged Louisville Metro Government in 2004. Pullen, a civil engineer, is responsible for the administration of the city’s solid waste collection and disposal services, recycling programs, street cleaning, and snow and storm debris removal programs. He is also instrumental in shaping the city’s environmental policies and practices through the Go Green Louisville initiative.

MEETING LOCATION: The University of Louisville Alumni Club from 5:30 until 8:00 pm

Just to reminder everyone that AIChE is touring DD Williamson’s Caramel Color plant on Feb. 20th @ 6PM.  Please let me know by Friday if you want to attend.  My email is michael.cabot@beamglobal.com  After you RSVP, I will sent directions and safety requirements.

You can find out more here-

http://kspelouisville.org/index.php?option=com_philaform&Itemid=134&form_id=2

Hope to see you there!

The February AIChE Meeting will be a tour of Caramel Color maker, DD Williamson.  It will at at 6PM on February 20th.  Afterwards, we will head to Baxter Station for some vittles.   Please contact Michael Cabot michael.cabot@beamglobal.com to RSVP or with questions.

The date of the November AICHE event for the Louisville Chapter has been changed after reasonable consideration.  Instead of November seventh, the date is going to be November 14^th.  The change is driven to avoid scheduling conflicts with the 2007 Annual AICHE Meeting.  While a certain amount of disruption is expected as a result of this change, the seasoned leaders of the local AICHE chapter see the importance of having the U of L students be a part of this event, especially when it is being held on U of L property!  (viz. Cressman Center).  Nothing else will change.  (Yes, you will have to re-RSVP.)  So far there have been enthusiastic responses to this event, and we hope AICHE members can be flexible to change the date one week ahead. In summary then: Ohio Valley Creative Energy presentation by Lori Beck, Executive Director6pm on November 14^thCressman Center, Univ of Louisville, 100 E Main Street, LouisvilleFood and drink will be available for purchase after the presentation—either on-site or within 2 blocks at Bearno’s. 

The formal presentation will include updates on the development of sustainable energy from off-gassing from an Indiana land-fill.  Lori Beck, Executive Director of Ohio Valley Creative Energy (OVCE) will coordinate the presentation in appropriate detail.  The location of the event will most likely be The Cressman Center for Visual Arts, a satellite of the U of L, located at 100 E. Main Street, Louisville.  This venue, alone, is worth an outing and discussion, notwithstanding Lori’s excellent presentation skills.  (http://louisville.edu/a-s/finearts/cressman_center.html)   Explore OVCE on your own as you may wish (www.ohiovalleycreativenergy.org) so as to bring questions and insights as befits your musings.  This promises to be an engaging event, and will represent a convergence of energy, artistry, environmental science, architectural design, public policy, education, etc.  Come out to this memorable occasion!RSVP as soon as you are able.  Emails can be sent to nate@metageny.com.  Phone calls/texts can be directed to 502 299 9520.  Forward the information about this happening to people whom you think may be interested in attending. 

FUTURE EVENTS:  A trip to and tour of Huber’s winery will most probably be held one day in the first or second weekend in December.  This is a fun event—technical, “chemical” (wink), and bucolic.  Their wines make good Holiday presents—goes without saying…   Stay tuned for further reports on plans.