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| Vote for SME Board, and more in this issue! |
SME eNews January 23, 2020
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Online Proxy Vote for the
2020 SME Board of Directors
Your voice counts! Vote online for the 2020 slate of officers.
Please submit your proxy prior to Sunday, February 23, 2020, 4:00 pm MST for your vote to be counted. Log in online using your email address and password on file with SME and submit your vote today!
Vote online at http://proxy.smenet.org/ or use the ballot that was mailed to you.
The Annual Meeting of Members is Sunday, February 23, at 4:00 pm MST at the Sheraton Grand Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona. At this meeting, 2019 President Hugh B. Miller will report on the Society’s activities, its state, its concerns, and its financial condition. Robert W. Schafer will be installed as the 2020 President and, upon election by the membership entitled to vote, the following new directors shall take office:
- William W. “Bill” Edgerton - President-Elect
- John L. Uhrie - Director-at-Large
- Anne L. Williamson - Director-at-Large
Online voting requires members to log in using their member ID. If you haven’t renewed your membership, renew online now so your vote can be counted! If you need assistance, please call SME Customer Service at 303-948-4200 or email at cs@smenet.org.
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| Safety Share: 5 Fundamentals of Safety |
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Five fundamentals of safety that everyone should apply before attempting to begin an unfamiliar project:
- Knowledge; be sure to have knowledge about what you are going to do; if not, gain it.
- Attitude; never do anything that is not clearly focused in your mind.
- Observation; look at your surroundings and confirm you have the right tools for the job.
- Cooperation; if you are working with someone, make sure everyone is on the same page and communicate clearly.
- Consideration; be sincere and think of others.
Provided by Bart Hyita
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| Sneak Peek at MineXchange |
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| The Great Debate |
The first round of The Great Debate is just days away with Doug Silver leading off with his views on why geoscientists are the most important sector in the mining industry. Beginning in February, in the pages of Mining Engineering and online at www//me.smenet.org/greatDebate/ the age-old question of which is the most important sector to the mining industry will be debated. Read the introductory column now at www//me.smenet.org/greatDebate/ and be sure to show your support for your favorite sector by donating to the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, at bit.ly/Gr8Deb8 to make your vote count.
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The EVD Silent Auction Wants You!
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The Environmental Division Silent Auction will be held on Tuesday, February 25 in the SME Resource Center on the Phoenix Convention Center Expo Hall. Items will be on display for bidding between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm.
You won’t find more beautiful mineral specimens and unique jewelry anywhere! All proceeds benefit the Environmental Division Scholarship Fund.
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Mining in Society Merit Badge
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Become part of outreach for the Mining in Society Merit Badge at MineXchange 2020
Monday & Tuesday February 24 & 25The Mining in Society merit badge presents Scouts, ages 11-17, with an honest and positive exposure to mining. Learn how YOU can share your mining knowledge with eager young men and women in your community by becoming a merit badge counselor with Scouts BSA. Led by members of the MEC Scouting Subcommittee, these sessions will present an overview of the merit badge and insight into working with local Scouting organizations. Can’t make it on Monday or Tuesday? Join us Wednesday, February 26 for a less structured discussion and Q&A. All times and locations are to be announced. Stop by the MEC area in the Expo’s SME Resource Center, or connect with one of these MEC Scouting Subcommittee members for more information: Dan Alexander, Pam Wilkinson, Karen Rose, Joe Hirschi, Stan Krukowski, Katie Kosloski and Charlie Zimmerman. Won’t be in Phoenix? Learn more here.
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Robert E. Murray Innovation Award
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We are pleased to announce The Robert E. Murray Innovation Award 2019 recipient is Innovative Wireless Technologies. IWT receives the Murray Innovation Award “For advances in mine rescue communication and tracking system capabilities.”
The Robert E. Murray Innovation Award was established in 2017 to recognize individuals or organizations who advance the mining industry through the implementation of technical innovation, changing the mining industry through inclusion or adaptation of cutting edge technologies and innovative processes. The award will be presented during the 2020 SME/AIME Awards Banquet, Feb. 26 in Phoenix. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health was the first recipient in 2018.
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Move Mining Live Event Judges and Emcee Announced
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Be sure to be there when the five Move Mining finalist teams present their concepts live on stage from 2-4 pm MST on Sunday February 23 during the MineXchange 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix, AZ before a panel of judges. The judges for the live event will be: Caley Clinton – Senior Manager for PR, CSR and content, Komatsu Nick Gow, PhD, PE – Senior Metallurgical Engineer, Forte Dynamics Stacey Koon – General Manager, Administration, Freeport McMoRan Morenci Operations Nancy Morales-Arango – Chair, SME Mexico Section and Women in Mining in Mexico Abani Samal, PhD – Founder and Principal of GeoGlobal Our emcee for the event will be Chevy Humphrey, the Hazel A. Hare President & CEO, Arizona Science Center, a committed and recognized leader and advocate for global, national, local, and statewide education initiatives. To learn about the five finalist teams and their concepts, the judges and the emcee, visit www.MoveMining.org. Official sponsor Komatsu.
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2020 North American Tunneling Conference
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Sponsorship Opportunities Officially OPEN:
Join us as a Partner of the industry’s largest North American event
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Graduate Student Research Poster Contest
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The Graduate Student Research Poster Contest recognizes excellence in research in various minerals-related fields by SME. The contest provides an opportunity for graduate students to showcase their work and to compete for cash prizes based on the quality of their posters as determined by a team of judges. Graduate student education contributes to research in mining and mineral studies. The Graduate Student Research Poster Contest is open to any SME student member currently enrolled in a minerals-related graduate program. Accepted posters will be on display throughout the MineXchange 2020 SME Annual Conference. Download the guidelines for complete information.
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Win Your Ride: SMEF Truck Raffle
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Buy your tickets for the SMEF Benefit Truck Raffle to be held at the MineExchange 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo to support the SME Foundation.
Only 5,000 tickets will be sold so don’t wait- buy today!
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A 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Crew Cab 4WD SLT Diesel with upgraded leather bucket seats* could be all yours for $30. Increase your chances to win and buy 4 tickets for $100.
You need not be present to win—but if you are, join us at the Tailgate Party for the drawing on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm prior to the close of the Expo.
*Or equivalent model. Truck valued at $70,000 and generously donated by Empire CAT.
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SME ABET Training Session
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The next SME ABET training session will be held during the MineXchange 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo, Saturday, February 22, 2020, Noon-5:00 pm at the Hyatt Hotel, Phoenix, AZ. If you are a program evaluator, please download the RSVP Form, indicate your plans to attend the session (or decline), and return the form to Mona Vandervoort before Friday, February 3, 2020.
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Save on the SME Annual Conference –
renew your SME membership
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Did you know that members get special pricing on the SME Annual Conference? If you haven’t renewed your SME membership, renew now so you don’t miss out on all of the fabulous professional development opportunities at MineXchange 2020. This year’s conference includes top-notch technical sessions and speakers, an expansive exhibit hall, and the chance to meet thousands of mining professionals from around the world. Don’t miss out – renew online now! If you need assistance, please contact customer service at cs@smenet.org, or call 303-948-4200. We look forward to your continued membership with SME and seeing you at the conference!
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The Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) credential indicates to your peers and prospective employers that you have a command of a body of knowledge that has been demonstrated through documented experience, rigorous testing and a dedication to elevating best practices. Take the CMSP exam or attend the CMSP Review Course February 21-23, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ, and enhance your career.
Visit www.smecmsp.org/ to learn how you can become a Certified Mine Safety Professional!
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Kick off MineXchange 2020 at the SMEF Annual Gala and AuctionDust off those cowboy boots, don your fanciest bow tie or polish up your best bling! Gather for an evening of cocktails, a silent auction, dinner and awards program at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown to open the conference. The "Boots, Bowties & Bling" Annual Gala Dinner will be followed by an after-dinner reception in the Silver Dollar Saloon with dessert, drinks and dancing! Buy tickets when registering for the conference. You can preview the offerings in the silent auction at: https://smefauction.org.
It will be a fun night in Phoenix—don’t miss out! Buy your tickets today!
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