Compumark Industries, Inc.

 NORIN Tid-Bits

NORIN BOARD/MEMBER MEETINGS
Dinner @ 5:30 pm sharp. Meeting @ 6:00 pm.  Technical Program follows (if noted on meeting date)

ISA NORIN Meeting Minutes
Date: February 2023 Meeting Cancelled
 

ISA NORIN Meeting Minutes
Date: 1/17/23 @ 5:00PM via Virtual MS Teams
Attendees: John Beatrice, Tom Novosel, Scott Newsom, Ryan Heldt, Zach Versluys, Buddy Hunt
Meeting Minutes:
Minutes from previous meeting were reviewed.
Treasury Report & Webmaster Report was read.
Scott + Buddy received Bank debit cards.
Discussed Topic for March 2023 Members Technical Session.
Possible Fluke Rep or J.Beatrice “Benefits of ISA Membership”.
Treasurer’s Report: Good Balance
Membership Report: 61 Total
Webmaster Report: 35 followers on LinkedIn page
Delegate Report: N/A
Unfinished Business:
  Search LinkedIn for current NORIN members & send invites (Zach)
New Business:
  Tom to share Accountant info to initiate transfer to new BOD (Tom N)
  Confirm min number of required Technical Sessions per year (Scott & John)
  Review Bylaws for accuracy and name changes (Scott & John)Determine content for March    Members Technical Session (Scott & John)
  Contact David Riojas about participation
  Develop LinkedIn post for Members Technical Sessions (All)
  Link EventBrite as invite to track attendance

ISA NORIN Meeting Minutes
Date: 12/6/22 @ 5:30PM
Attendees: John Beatrice, Tom Novosel, Scott Newsom, Ryan Heldt, Zach Versluys, Buddy Hunt
Meeting Minutes:
Minutes from previous meeting were read.
Treasury Report & Webmaster Report was read
John Beatrice will present live Technical Session:
Topic:  Pressure & Temperature Compensation in Industry
Treasurer’s Report: Good Balance
Membership Report: 60 Total
Webmaster Report: 1 website currently in operation with details about
NORIN chapter:  http://www.compumark-ind.com/tid-bits.htm
Delegate Report: N/A
Unfinished Business:
  Obtain CC/Debit card for NORIN bank account (Buddy H / Tom N.)
  Reach out to existing members to gauge interest and participation (Scott N.)
New Business:
  Link NORIN registration page to LinkedIn page (Zach)
  Search LinkedIn for current NORIN members and send invites (Zach)
  Determine details for 2023 Technical Session #1 (All)

TECHNICAL PRESENTATION:
PRESSURE & TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
By John A. Beatrice
  Flange & Vena Contracta Taps
  Vent Hole Location
  Pipe Diameter Factors
  Transmitter Installation Tips
  Orifice Spec Sheet
  Barometric & Atmospheric Pressure
  MultiVariable Transmitters
  How to Calculate P & T Compensation
  LIVE Compensation Demonstration

 

ISA NORIN Meeting Minutes
Date: November 2022 Meeting Cancelled
 

2022 Oct 25 new mtg location
Fuzzy Line Brewing
2712 Condit St. Highland IN 46322
Minutes from previous meeting were read.
FuzzyLine Brewery accepted for future BOD meetings.
Discussed ideas for tech sessions.
   Tour Fluke Automation or 1  th Street Brewery
   John Beatrice to conduct Tech Prog on Dec 6.
Membership Report: 59 Total
Webmaster Report: NORIN Website active:
   GO TO > http://www.compumark-ind.com/tid-bits.htm
Unfinished Business:
Create LinkedIn page for NORIN chapter (Zach V.)
Obtain CC/Debit card for NORIN bank account (Buddy H / Tom N.)
Reach existing members to gauge interest and participation (Scott N.)

2022 Sept 20 @ ByWay Brewing.
Minutes from previous meeting were read.
Webmaster Report was read.
Reviewed NORIN chapter “good standing” status.
Discussed ideas for 1st Technical Session.
Membership Report: 59 Total
Webmaster Report:  1 website currently in operation with details about NORIN chapter:
   GO TO > http://www.compumark-ind.com/tid-bits.htm
Unfinished Business:
Find venue for future NORIN BOD Meetings + Technical Sessions.
Develop 1-page flyer/PDF for potential new members detailing ISA NORIN chapter benefits.
Create LinkedIn page for NORIN chapter.
New Business:
Reach out to existing members to gauge interest and participation (Scott N).
Review Constitution Bylaws (John B).
Gather analytics info from current website (John B).
Obtain CC/Debit card for NORIN bank account (Buddy H / Tom N.)
Plan 1st Technical Session (All).
Determine # Sessions equired per year.

2022 May 24 - ByWay Brewing Location.
Minutes from previous meeting were read. Motioned by John B, seconded by Buddy H.
 > Treasury Report was read. Motioned by Buddy H, seconded by Zach V.
 > Webmaster Report was read. Motioned by Ryan H, seconded by Scott N.
 > John Beatrice completed actions required to get NORIN chapter in “good standing”
 > Technical presentation was performed by John Beatrice.
        Topic was "Tesla engineering and design of Electric Vehicles"
        An actual Tesla Model X was there for demonstrating actual technical features. 
2022 Apr 26 - ByWay Brewing Location.
Minutes from previous meeting were read
 > Ryan Heldt was sworn in as NORIN Secretary effective immediately.
 > Scott Newsome was officially nominated as NORIN President Elect and will become
 > President effective Sept 2022 (NORIN Year Begins).
 > Scott will act as President during the May BOD meeting in preparation for official President duties in Sept.
 > Buddy Hunt was officially nominated as NORIN Treasurer Elect
       and will become Treasurer effective Sept 2022 (NORIN Year Begins).
 > Discussed actions needed to get NORIN chapter in “good standing”
 > Discussed potential venues for future BOD meetings and technical sessions
2022 Mar 22  - Board meeting @ ByWay Brewing
Abbreviated notes: (Attendees > Dave, John, Scott, Ryan, & Tom)
DVP Dave Riojas - Section reorganization & regulations.
President John Beatrice - NORIN history, past Tabletops, & social events.
Treasurer Tom Novosel Financial data, bank info, & insurance funding.
All - introduced  with professional affiliation & BOD objectives & contributed questions/comments throughout meeting.
2021 Sep 23 - Board meeting @ Round The Clock
2021 Apr 12 - Board meeting @ Round The Clock
2020 Sept 24 - Board meeting @ ByWay Brewing
2020 Sep 02 - Board meeting @ Round The Clock
2020 Feb 13 - Board meeting @ Flossmoor Sta (WillDuPage combined)
2019 Nov 26 - Board meeting @ Commander (ISA Financial Review)
2018 May 22 - Board meeting @ Dick's Restaurant St John@ 6pm 
2018 Feb 3 - Board meeting @ Peoples Bank (signature changes)
2018 Dec 8 - Board meeting followed by dinner & theatre @ Center for Performing Arts
2017 Dec 7 - Board meeting followed by dinner-theatre @ Center for Performing Arts
2017 May 9 - Member Technical Mtg @ Freddy's Steak House, Hammond, IN
  2 Programs presented by John Beatrice:
  + ISA membership benefits.
  + When, why, & how to use Pressure Compensation.

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 Dec 9, 2011  NORIN HOLIDAY SOCIAL
NORIN's annual Dec Party was held at  Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, IN in the Stardust Event Center featuring an all-you-can-eat festive dinner & desserts.
LOOK BELOW FOR PICTURES!

 Dec 2010  NORIN HOLIDAY SOCIAL    
NORIN's annual Dec Party was held at  Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, IN in the Stardust Event Center featuring an all-you-can-eat festive dinner & desserts.
IF YOU MISSED THE PARTY - YOU MISSED THE FUN!

11 Pictures below

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 May 22, 2010 NORIN SPRING SEASON SOCIAL
NORIN's annual social for members & guests was held at:
Cafe Borgia, 10018 Calumat Ave, Munster, IN.
 

HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS PARTY Dec 4, 2009
NORIN's officers held a fantastic holiday Christmas Party Friday Dec 4. 
Location was BLUE CHIP Casino, Michigan City, IN in their Stardust
Event Center.  A festive buffet with beef, seafood, pork, potato, &
desserts were featured starting 6 pm.  Live music for listening &
dancing began at 8 pm performed by "The Current" band.
Guests did not need to be ISA members.  
 

Below are some events from which we have archived pictures to share with you.

NORIN Seminar, Dinner, & Meeting at Briar Ridge - Oct. 12, 2004
 (left) President John Beatrice intro for TOM MARINI
  from JMI.  Tom presented an exceptional seminar
  on basic NETWORKING IN INSTRUMENTATION.
  He covered networking terms/concepts, hardware,
  and live-working-demo of network (partly shown
  in picture at left).  Tom also gave excellent info on Fieldbus
  MODBUS, OPC, and overview of wireless technologies.
  Lee Saberson presented ISA awards.
 
 
                                                                            

Sept. 16, 2004 Chicago Section Tabletop EXPO
Arlington Park Racetrack was venue.  John Beatrice, NORIN President, was there representing NORIN for entire exhibit period.  Lee Saberson, Jay Sabath, Jeff Hanson, Joe Zegan, & Frank Brogan were some attendees.  Many good business contacts could be made.  Watch for next one and plan to be there.

Sept. 14, 2004 Dinner Meeting
Was held at Briar Ridge Country Club.  Election of officers took place with John A. Beatrice, President;
Tom Novosel, Treasurer; Ron Grolla, Delegate; Andrew Johnsen, Alternate Delegate.  Members present were:  (Alpha order) John Beatrice, Mike Clark, Allan Ekstrom, Paul Grolla, Ron Grolla, Andy Johnsen, Don Newlun, Tom Novosel, Marvin Robinson, Phil Wagner.

NORIN MAY 2004 SPRING AWARD DINNER-MEETING -
   
Held Thursday May 20, 2004 at Andorra's Restaurant, Schererville, IN
SUMMARY:  Brief 10 min meeting was followed by dinner, then presentations.  Awards were given to Andy Johnsen, Tom Novosel, Ron Grolla, Paul Grolla, Allan Ekstrom, Marv Robinson, and John Beatrice.  A few pictures taken are shown above.  This was such a great place, we decided to hold our JUNE planning meeting there.

JOINT TECHNICAL MEETING - Chicago/NORIN .
Held Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004 at Holiday Inn, 180th & Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL
SUBJECT: Valves used in Severe Service
SPEAKER:  Mike Lewis, NovaSpect (Fisher)
PRESENTATION SUMMARY:  A discussion of design considerations for control valves used in severe service applications, particularly cavitation, flashing, and noise.   Speaker, Mike Lewis, worked for 11 years as a control & instrumentation project engineer focusing in energy sectors and employed by Novaspect, Inc. for 20 years in account & sales management roles.  Recently served in Novaspect's Power Industry and Severe Service as Business Manager.  He holds a BSME from the University of Illinois, and is a registered PE in the State of Illinois.
 

XMAS DINNER-DANCE ...Held Saturday December 13, 2003
at Villa Cesare Banquet, 900 Eagle Ridge Dr., Schererville, IN
Multi-course Dinner included (all):
Roast Sirloin of Beef, Mostaccioli & Meatballs, & Lightly-breaded Whitefish,
plus Salad, Vegetables, Dessert, Beverages, and a cash bar all night.
GRAND FREE DOOR PRIZE - TOSHIBA DVD/CD tabletop player.
  (Won by Ron Grolla)  -  Many other FREE prizes were given away.
Live 6 piece band played music for dancing till midnight.  After a welcome by Host Committee, dinner was served followed by a short Past-President recognition, Xmas Party Fun Time, prize raffles (thru-out evening), Live Music, Entertainment, & Dancing, Other Awards & Raffle, Video movie from Xmas 2002, Big DVD raffle, and closing comments by Hosts John & Pam Beatrice.

SPRING SOCIAL DINNER   - 6:30pm Fri May 16, 2003
A great dinner at Alexander's Restaurant was enjoyed by many members & guests.  Chairman John Beatrice showed the video movie taken at Dec. 2003 Christmas Party.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PARTY   -  Sat., Dec. 14, 2002   
Did you miss the FREE XMAS PARTY  -  F R E E  for all ISA NORIN
members at Villa Cesare, included dinner, free door prizes, and live 5 piece band for entertainment & dancing.  It's over.  If you missed this, you should have a good excuse, because this was our most fun event ever.  Barry Robinson won main raffle prize - a new Palm Pilot.  There were 30 other prizes, most valued about $15-$20, including $20 gift certificates to Applebee's.   Some prizes were donated by Jay Sabath & John Beatrice.  The 5 course dinner was unbelievably good.  Continuous music by a live 5 piece band played styles of music to satisfy all tastes.

John Beatrice and his lovely wife Pam hosted the party.  John was the emcee for the evening.  Ron Grolla introduced all the Past President officers who were present (about 12).   Current President, Marvin Robinson, gave a brief holiday message to all.  Total talking time was limited to about 15 minutes - the rest of the nite was simply FUN.  Current President Marvin Robinson surprised everyone with his natural talent by joining the band as a drummer for 4 top tunes.  A Christmas song (solo), was sung by Brian Farkas's wife Sherry, who has a professional singing voice.

Photographer and Executive Committee Chairman John Beatrice, captured the event with still pictures, and new this year, digital VIDEO.  All Past NORIN Presidents and their wives were video taped in sequence as a couple, while they gave a live message to all.  This video will appear on one of the NORIN links, after editing is done.

Jay Sabath, our District 6 VP and his wife Bubbles attend many NORIN functions.  They were at this Xmas Party again too.  Jay always brings raffle gifts which he donates to NORIN.  He also dresses in a Santa hat every year to assist with the holiday spirit.  Thank you Jay.  Some of our guests travelled from Kentucky to attend this party and they plan to return next year.  Many kudos from attendees have been arriving by email to say they enjoyed the event and hope NORIN has another similar set-up next year.  Well, we are planning to have an even better one next year!  NORIN would like to thank all members for their support throughout the year.

AWARDS  -  July 11, 2002
Both Allan D. Ekstrom and Paul D. Grolla have been honored with the ISA "Distinguished Society Service Award".  Formal presentation Sunday, October 20, 2002, at the ISA Honors & Awards Banquet, Hyatt Hotel, McCormick Place.  They will receive a plaque, certificate, and DSSA pin.  Congratulations to both of you.  Other NORIN members who previously received DSSA (followed by award year) are:  J.Margis 94, P.Gorka 92, T.Timmons 91, R.Grolla 89, J.Fallis 87, D.Williams 87, E.Bullis 80, W.Kayes 80

SPECIAL BOARD MTG -  June 11, 2002
John Beatrice, as "acting" interim President, conducted the board meeting to assist in naming a temporary President by unanimous vote of those present, as well as one absentee vote, and shall remain in effect until such time as an official election can take place..  This was due to the sudden and sad loss of Jim McLaughlin.

IN MEMORIAM - May 29, 2002
Jim McLaughlin, past president of ISA NORIN, passed away.  Wake was held on May 31 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside, IL.  A service to celebrate Jim's life was held on Jun 1 First Congregational Church of LaGrange, IL.