Meetings and Events

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.

Meetings

January 2008

Speaker: Mr. Larry Kavanagh, Vice President, Manufacturing & Technology, American Iron & Steel Institute
Subject: TBA
When: Tuesday, January 8, 2007
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

Click here to see the slides from Mr. Kavanagh's Presentation

February 2008

Speaker: Dan Edelstein, Copper Commodity Specialist, USGS
Subject: The Impact of Emerging Markets on Copper Supply and Demand – The case of India and China” by Dr. Martin Ruhrberg International Copper Study Group
When: Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

March 2008

Speaker: Dr. Robert A. Rogowsky, an Adjunct Professor of International Trade at George Mason University & Director of Operations at the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)
Subject: Antidumping and Countervailing Subsidy Duty Enforcement at the USITC
When: Tuesday, March11, 2008
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

April 2008

Speaker: Bradley S. Van Gosen and Heather A. Lowers, USGS
Subject: The Iron Hill (Powderhorn) carbonatite complex, Gunnison County, Colorado—A potential source of several uncommon mineral resources
When: Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

May 2008

Speaker:John Jorgenson, USGS, Recipient 2008 Hoover Award
Subject: The long road from New York to Washington, DC -- and some things I learned along the way
When: Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

September 2008

Speaker: Greg Crawford, Vice President, Steel Recycling Institute
Subject: Mining for Steelmaking; Recycling for Sustainability
When: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008.
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

Click here to see the slides from Mr. Crawford's Presentation

October 2008

Speaker: Ms. Omayra Bermúdez-Lugo , West African & Caribbean Specialist, USGS
Subject:
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme in Central African Republic, Ghana, and Mali
When: Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008.
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

November 2008

Speaker: Dr. Tyrone P. Wilson, Director, Regulatory Affairs, The Portland Cement Association
Subject: The Regulatory Environment for Cement
When: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008.
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

December 2008 (Annual Dinner)

Speaker: Mr. Michael DiRienzo, Executive Director and Secretary, The Silver Institute
Subject: Silver--pricing, markets, and emerging uses
When: Tuesday, Dec 5, 2008.
Cost: 50.00 per person
Where: Fort Meyer Officers' Club, 214 Jackson Avenue, Fort Meyer, VA, 22211
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Washington, DC Section

MEETINGS & EVENTS 2008