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Feigel takes over as 124th president
In his inauguration speech, Feigel pledged to guide ASME through a "critical period of change and redirection" and to promote the profession and the Society's "rich heritage and dynamic history" in this, the 125th anniversary of ASME.

Shoup to become president in '06
Former Board of Governor member Terry E. Shoup was chosen last month at SAM to become ASME's president-nominee, effectively becoming its 125th president when he takes office next June.

Armen thanks colleagues
Harry Armen stepped down as ASME president last month at ASME's summer annual meeting, after his one-year term, expressing his deep gratitude to all the volunteer and staff colleagues who contributed "countless hours" helping to reshape the organization.

South Carolina lifts 30-year opposition to ASME Boiler Code
The South Carolina Boiler Safety Act became effective May 18 when Gov. Mark Sanford permitted S.581 to become law without his signature.

Mechanical Engineering Buying Guide debuts
The first-ever Mechanical Engineering Buying Guide makes its debut this month.

Liberty Ship builder is a hero
Henry Kaiser's fast and inexpensive building of wartime ships helped the Allies win World War II.

New Society officers nominated; terms begin in 2006
During the summer annual meeting last month, a number of ASME members were chosen by ASME's Nominating Committee to serve as officers.

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center awards contract to Reisz Engineers for deep space missions technology
Al Reisz, who heads the company, is an ASME Fellow and is a frequent contributor to Mechanical Engineering magazine. He is a member of ASME's North Alabama Section.