2009/ 20010 Programme - Chairman’s Letter

Dear Members and Fellows,

Let me start by introducing myself for my third year as Chairman of the South Essex Area of the Eastern Region.  I have been a member of the Institution for over 38 years and have been actively involved in many IMechE activities over that time.

Last year I was Chairman of the Automobile Division and since retiring from Ford Motor Company spend much of my time working on Alternative Energy for Low Carbon Vehicles and teaching students at Universities.

Once again we have put together a programme of lectures for our local members which are closely aligned to the Institution “Key Themes” defined by the Technical Strategy Board to provide more focus for Institution activities and to allow us to provide a simpler explanation of the priorities of engineers to the media and public.

The Key Themes are:

Energy – Environment – Transport – Education 

South Essex Area has decided to continue to present a series of lectures this year, which address the four themes. We hope that you will find something to interest you in all our lectures and look forward to welcoming you to our meetings. Details of all events and venues are shown on the enclosed programme card. Places are still available for our Summer Visit to the Great Lodge Vineyard, Great Bardfield on September 12^th .

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In closing, I would like to thank all the Committee Members of the South Essex Area for their hard work over the years in organising the programme of events.

Please feel free to contact me or any of the Committee members if you have suggestions for improving our future events or if you would be willing to join us in organising them.

I look forward to welcoming you to our meetings which I hope you will find interesting and enjoyable.

With best regards

Prof. Richard Folkson
Chairman – South Essex Area