Congress registration is at its highest level in recent years

The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York did little to shake the stability of registration for this year's International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, which takes place this month in New York.

Registration for the ASME event remains strong.

Approximately one month before the Congress's opening, paid registration for this year is ahead of last year's Congress in Orlando by about 20 percent. This year's paid registration is also outpacing registration for the 1999 Congress in Nashville, Tenn., by approximately 45 percent

An e-mail encouraging members to support New York City was sent by ASME Executive Director David L. Belden to the membership last month. Its text follows:

Dear Colleague,

People all over the world have been deeply affected by the tragic events that occurred in the United States on Sept. 11, 2001. There are no words to express the sadness in our hearts. ASME has offices both in New York and Washington, D.C., so we have a personal view of the devastation caused by the terrorist attacks on America. And we have a need to contribute to the recovery of these great cities. Many engineers are working at Ground Zero in New York and others are already at work planning for the rebuilding of New York's financial district.

As the work of the volunteers moves forward, so must we. President George W. Bush and New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani have told us that the most significant help we, as individuals, can provide is to keep the economy working. "To people all over ... who want to help, I have a great way of helping: Come here and spend money. Go to a restaurant, see a show. The life of the city goes on," Mayor Giuliani said.

If you are already planning to attend the 2001 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Nov. 11-16, we encourage you to find time during your stay in the New York area to enjoy some of the wonderful things that the city has to offer. You will be doing your part for New York and for America.

If you have not already registered for the 2001 Congress, we encourage you to come. As engi-neers, we have a vital contribution to make.

At the ASME Congress, we will have an opportunity to exchange views, explore possible solutions, and discuss the professional implications and the impact on the industries in which we work. We will not only benefit from the technical sessions and networking opportunities, but we will contribute to the recovery of New York's spirit and economy.

For details about the 2001 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, visit www.asme.org/congress. For information about the New York transportation system and tourist attractions, visit www.nycvisit.com.

We look forward to seeing you in New York in November.

Sincerely,

David L. Belden
Executive Director
ASME International

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