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MEETINGS & EVENTS  2007

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.

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Meetings

January 2007

Speaker: Mr. John Papp, Chromium Commodity Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey
Subject: “Chromium - A National Commodity Perspective”
When: Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC
Materials: CLICK HERE TO SEE MR. JOHN PAPP'S PRESENTATION

February 2007

Speaker: Ms. Linda C. Gundersen, Chief Scientist for Geology, U.S. Geological Survey
Subject: Mineral resources research and information at USGS:  "Current status and future directions"
When: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

March 2007

Speaker: Mr. Charles G. Cunningham & Mr. Joseph A. Briskey  U.S. Geological Survey 
Subject: “Copper Porphyry Deposits”
When: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

April 2007

Speaker: Dr. Stephen D. Olmore, Consulting Economic Geologist S.D., Olmore & Associates Inc. 
Subject: Effects of Politics on Mineral Asset Valuation in Latin America
When: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

May 2007

Speaker: W. David Menzie
Subject: Recipient 2007 Hoover Award
When: Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

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September 2007

Speaker: Mr. Thomas A. Danjczek, President Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA)
Subject: “U.S. Steel Minimill Competitiveness” Award
When: Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

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October 2007

Speaker: Nicholas Adams, Vice President, Statistics & Business Information, The Aluminum Assoc.
Subject: “Trends in North American Aluminum Markets”
When: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

November 2007

Speaker: Dr. David Shin, Chief Economist & Director of Statistics, American Gas Association
Subject: “Implications of an Evolving Natural Gas Market”
When: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Where: PIER 7 Restaurant, 650 Water Street, SW, Washington, DC

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Click here to see the slides from Dr. Shin's Presentation

December 2007 (Holiday Dinner & Silent Auction)
More Details Will Be Sent To You In November

Speaker: Dr. Daniel J. Thoma, 2007-08 AIME President
Subject: TBA
When: Friday, December 7 , 2007 (6pm Cash Bar/ 7pm Dinner Seating)
Where: Fort Myer Officers' Club, 214 Jackson Avenue, Fort Myer, VA

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