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Celebrating 125 years of Society history
It's been almost 125 years since the idea of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers was first conceived during a meeting on Feb. 16, 1880 of some 30 men in New York City.

Newly launched Web tool builds on community
A month after ASME launched a Web tool to make it easier for ASME members with similar interests to communicate with each other, more than 400 members have registered to participate in more than 40 Communities of Practice (COP).

With C&C Initiative, staff teams focus on synergy, member needs
Four staff task force teams will be working to establish new goals and operating structures in the Services area of the new ASME model created through the Continuity and Change Initiative.

Four elevated to ASME's highest status, Honorary Membership
The number of engineers who have received ASME's highest distinction, Honorary Membership, grew in June when four more Society members were elected to that membership level.

ASME '04 Boiler Code ready to order
The 2004 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code will be available the week of Aug. 16, but you can place your order now.

Advancing engineering profession also leads to tax break for members
Through a charitable gift annuity, an individual who donates money to the ASME Foundation receives immediate and future tax advantages as well as a guaranteed lifetime income in the form of an annuity.

New mortgage benefit for members
With rates on 30-year mortgages still at historic lows, ASME members who are thinking about refinancing their home or buying one, may want to consider ASME's new Wachovia mortgage program through Wachovia Mortgage Corp.

UEF centennial celebrated
The United Engineering Foundation recently celebrated its centennial with a banquet at the National Academy of Engineering in Washington, D.C.