THE ENGINEERS' CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA
Telephone: (215) 985-5701
Fax: (215) 985-5704
CLUB OBJECTIVES
To provide a forum for professionals of all fields in the greater Philadelphia area, to discuss and experience topics, events and places of current and historical interest, with an emphasis on engineering.
To promote enthusiasm for engineering, and excite and encourage interest in the engineering profession.
To honor those who have made significant contributions to promote the field of engineering and who recognize their professional responsibility toward the betterment of the community.
To providing educational programs to enhance, expand and reinforce the technical proficiency of engineering professionals.
To help maintain an educational environment that encourages students at all levels to pursue programs that will increase their technical understanding of the world we live in.
To educate individuals in the Philadelphia area in topics of technical interest that will improve their knowledge and technical skills.
To cultivate an interest in technical topics that will help individuals in the educational, public and business sector in a rapidly changing, increasingly technological and global society, understand the issues.
To encourage leadership and professional responsibility toward the improvement of our community.
To sponsor and facilitate events that promote social interaction with the community.
To identify, inform and address issues in the political arena that impact the engineering community.
To preserve historically important engineering artifacts and buildings in the Delaware Valley that have contributed to the development of the engineering profession.
FACILITY
SUITE 16
215 SOUTH 16TH STREET
Philadelphia, Pa.
19102-3349
The Engineers' Club offices are in the Racquet Club at 215 South 16th Street in Philadelphia. The Club office, which is a suite of small business offices, is open for business five days a week and is supported by a combination of paid staff and volunteers. Diane Conway, the Executive Director, is available five days a week. Dick Mulford, the elected Treasurer, is available from Monday to Thursday each week. Allan Ritchie, the elected Secretary, is also the Editor of the Club Bulletin and is available on Mondays. You can reach them by calling 215-985-5701 during regular business hours.
The Racquet Club gives Engineers' Club members use of their main dining room from Noon to 2:00 PM and "The Lunch Counter' from Noon to 2:30 PM, Mon-Fri. Engineers' Club members can also reserve overnight rooms in the Racquet Club. It is requested that members use master card or other major credit cards when paying for these activities. For more details, on the Racquet Club, see http://www.rcop.com.
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A BRIEF HISTORY
The Centennial Exposition of 1876 in Philadelphia drew engineers from around the world to view the technical advances of that century. It was apparent to engineers residing in Philadelphia that engineers did not know each other. Charles E. Billin invited twenty or so engineers to his home the following winter for refreshments. This started a series of gatherings at the homes of various engineers. The Club formally organized in December of 1877 and Professor L M. Haupt was its first President. It limited its membership to fifty. The minutes of the first meeting stated: "Its object shall be the professional improvement of its members, the encouragement of social intercourse among men of practical science, and the advancement of engineering in its several branches." The Club adopted as its motto a quotation from George Washington's speech to the Federal Convention of 1787 accepting the role of president. It expresses the charge placed upon the Engineers Club's members by its charter. The motto states: "Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair."
The Engineers' club is offering courses which meet the needs of many practicing professionals.
In today's rapidly changing world, it is mandatory that we indextain our skills. One effective and enjoyable way to accomplish this goal is the educational program offered by the Engineers' Club. We can exchange ideas, share experiences and learn from experts in various fields. You can receive 20 hours of instruction for less than you would commonly pay for a one day seminar. One evening a week means that you do not have to take valuable time from the job, nor need you make great personal sacrifices to enhance your career.
Make the commitment now to invest in your professional development. Please click on our Education link to download more information.
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INQUIRIES
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SUITE 16
215 South 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-3349
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