The good work of the ASME Auxiliary rests entirely on the efforts of its many dedicated members and staff, most of whom are volunteers. At the National Board Meeting of the Auxiliary on Nov. 13, 2007, in Seattle, Janet S. Watson was awarded the ASME Dedicated Service Award in recognition of 25 years of outstanding volunteer service.

Janet joined the Auxiliary in 1982 as a member of the Philadelphia Section. In Philadelphia, Janet held nearly every position available — chair, vice chair, treasurer, and secretary, as well as serving in a number of other capacities as required. She joined the National Board in 1993 as chair of the Student Loan Fund and held that position until 1999, when she became executive vice president.

In June 2000, Janet became president of the ASME Auxiliary and held that position for two years. After that, she resumed her role as Student Loan Fund chairman and took on the role of honors and awards chair. In 2004, she became Auxiliary treasurer and held that office until last June, when she assumed her current position of recording secretary.

When Janet is not working on matters relating to the ASME Auxiliary, she also volunteers with the Girl Scouts of America — something she has enjoyed for more than 35 years. Janet began working with the Girl Scouts when her own daughters were young and simply never quit. Over the years, she has served as a Brownie, Cadette, Junior and Senior leader. Janet continues to work for the local Girl Scout Council as treasurer of the local service unit and pitches in whenever the local Girl Scout Council needs assistance.

Occasionally, Janet also does secretarial work from her home. She enjoys spending leisure time with her husband Bob, three daughters and four grandchildren. Janet has traveled throughout the United States, to Europe, South America and Russia, enjoying train travel and river cruises in particular.

Congratulations, Janet, on your outstanding service to the ASME Auxiliary and the other organizations you have assisted throughout your career. The ASME Auxiliary greatly appreciates the time and talent you have extended over the last quarter-century.

— Kathy E. Smith
Auxiliary publicity chair
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