Wednesday, November 9, 2005 Meeting

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at the Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd, PA; Networking, 5:30 PM; Dinner, 6:30 PM; Talk and Business Session, 7:30 PM.

Speaker and Topic: Does your online image match your professional image? - Mark DeLuca CCN webmaster

Abstract: What does your web page say about you? Obviously, your lifetime achievements are more significant than what can be included on a web page. But, when the people that already know you are not sending you the level of business you are looking for, its time to use your web page help the world know who you are, what you have done, and what you might accomplish given the chance. Chemical industry professionals tend not to be prone toward self promotion. However if you want to be a successful chemical consultant, it is absolutely necessary to communicate what you can do for potential customers.

Biography: Mark DeLuca has been webmaster for the CCN since 1995. In that time hundreds of people have posted their information, some with more success than others. Ten years of observing what does and does not work for chemical consultants gives Mark a unique insight for this presentation.

Mark is a chemical engineer with over 20 years experience. Since getting his PE license in 1992, he has been an independent consultant doing projects through his own company, Del-engineering, as well as through agencies and other engineering firms. Since 1996 his focus has been on process engineering, process automation, and systems validation for the Pharmaceutical industry. Clients have included Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, Wyeth, Eli Lilly, Shearing Plough, and Centocor.

In addition to his degree in chemical engineering from Polytechnic University of NY, Mark studied electrical engineering at NJIT and has a certificate in Project Management from Villanova. Mark holds a PE in PA, NJ, and DE.

Location: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. From City Line Ave. (Route # 1) drive north on Conshohocken State Road (Route # 23) about 3 long blocks. Continue north on Trevor Lane instead of following Route #23 left. At “Y” in road one block north on Trevor Lane turn left where clubhouse and parking are on the left side of the road. Please park in lot if space is available; otherwise park on Trevor Lane. If lost, call the club at 610-667-4524.

Reservation: To make or cancel a dinner reservation, e-mail CCNReservations@aol.com or call the ACS office at 215-382-1589 (leave message on voicemail if necessary). Fee, including food and beverages, is $35. Early Bird discount price is $25 if reserved by the Thursday before the meeting. Late reservations and walk-ins subject to availability. No-shows will be invoiced.