The Engineers Club of Dayton

Where Professionals Connect

Welcome!• Our name is historic. But don’t be misled – THE

ENGINEERS CLUB OF DAYTON is not just for engineers.

• This club welcomes members of integrity from all professions.

• What about you?• We invite you to look around at this facility and

consider making it your Club. Dine, meet, or relax here at the front door of RiverScapeand siteof the upcoming world-class Inventing Flightcelebration of 2003. Your friends, clients and business partners will appreciate the warmth and elegance, too. Ask for a tour at the lobby desk.

Mission

•The mission of the Engineers Club of Dayton is to foster the advancement of business, education, engineering, and science, and to promote the professional development of its members.

Engineers Club – Brief History

• Club was founded in 1914

• Founding leaders, Colonel Deeds and Charles F. Kettering

• Current building was dedicated in 1918

• One of the first Club Presidents was Orville Wright

Highlighted List of Engineers Club Member

Accomplishments

• Powered Flight – Wright Brothers• Electric Cash Register – Colonel Deeds

and Charles F. Kettering • Electric Starter for Automobiles –

Charles F. Kettering• Aircraft Jet Engine – Hans von Ohain• Pop-Top Can – Ermil “Ernie” Fraze • Liquid Crystal Polymer – John Janning

Engineers Club Facilities

Engineers Club Facilities

Engineers Club Facilities

Engineers Club Facilities

The Nutter Cyber Safari Pub

The Nutter Cyber Safari Pub

Uses of the Nutter Pub

• Educational Training Center• Laboratory for Prototype Information

Technology Testing• Conference Center• Atmosphere for Innovative Exchange• Informal Meeting Place• Plans Include a Computer Linked

Collaborative Tool Offering Internet & Satellite Programming

Facilities of the Nutter Pub

5’ Rear Projection Screen Interactive Smart Board

The Bar Lg. Screen TV & Electronic Dart Bd.

Using the Smart Board

A Great Conferencing Tool!A Great Conferencing Tool!Write on the Board in Three Colors

Use Remote Keyboard for Input from All ParticipantsIt has Record and Print Capability

Rear Projection Screen

Large Five-Foot Screen allows both Front & Rear ProjectionState-of-the-art Projector for PowerPoint PresentationsNote: There is also an Eight-Foot Screen in the Auditorium

with similar features

A Social Meeting Place

Happy Hour Every Friday from 5 PM to 8 PMHappy Hour Every Friday from 5 PM to 8 PMNetworking in this Member Common Area

Playing DartsCasual Conversation

Engineers Club Renaissance Campaign Purpose: To Restore,

Preserve, Enhance and Expand the Engineers Club

Phases I and II Completed Restoration of the Dining Room, Auditorium,

Wedgwood Room, Hall of Fame, Loggia, English Room, Wright Room and All Lobbies and Foyers

New Kitchen New Electrical System New Energy Management of the Heating

and Air Conditioning Systems

Phase III of the Renaissance Campaign, Building Restoration

– Portion Completed to Date• Building Restoration and Nutter Pub Addition• Furnish Nutter Pub and Add Technology • Replace Exterior Side Doors (4)• Paint Outside Window Trim and Wrought Iron• Complete Lower Level Foyer & Stairway Entrance

• Display and Secure Artifacts and Historical Memorabilia

Preserve, Restore and Display Wright Engine #3

Phase III of the Renaissance Campaign, Building Restoration

– Portion Yet To Be Completed

• Move Club Offices• Complete Auditorium • New Windows -Dining Room• Complete West Terrace• Replace Carpeting in Wright Room and Second

Floor• Refinish & Refurbish Telephone Booths• Improve Club Phone System• Install Enhanced Security System

Engineers Club of Dayton Foundation Education Programs

Supporting Community Projects Throughout the Year

• Speakers Bureau• Networking• Monthly Technical

Luncheons• Science Fair

Presentations• Coordination with

WPAFB and Area Universities

• Support Wright STEPP Program

• Monthly Business Luncheons

• Course in Creative Thinking

• Pilot Course to Upgrade Teacher Skills

Engineers Club Membership by Profession

10% Retired Professionals 38% Are or Have Been President, CEO, Principle, Owner, or Founder

Physicians, Medical

2%

Other3%

Business People24%

Accountants1%

Educators6%

Attorneys6%

Marketing5%

Engineers, Architects, and

Scientists53%

Who Are Club Members?

Engineers Club 2003 Goals

• Increase Membership to 1200 Members

• Become a More Active Force in Dayton’s Development

• Complete Endowment Campaign for Building and Education

• Expand the Club Staff • Extend the Club Hours and

Provide More Educational Programs

• Involvement in the Inventing Flight Celebration of 2003

• Develop More Public Awareness of the Club Including History and Objectives

Engineers Club Member Benefits• Opportunities to Build Business Relationships and Personal Friendships• Enriching Lectures and Programs• Outstanding Dining Facility

– Lunch Buffet– Breakfast by Reservation– Dinner Events

• No Fees for Rooms during Normal Business Hours – (Except Auditorium - Seats 350)

• Accommodations for Groups from 2 - 350– Library– Small Conference Rooms– Large Meeting Rooms– Dining Room– Nutter Cyber Safari Pub

• Reciprocal Privileges with 80+ Clubs Across Nation• Free Parking on a Space Available Basis• Dinner Served Every Friday• Great Friday “Happy Hour” and a Hundred More Reasons!!

Engineers Club Strengths

• Historical Founders and 89 Years of Tradition• Members’ Contributions to Society, Engineering and

Science• Wealth of Knowledge of Senior Members and Vigor and

Enthusiasm of Younger Members• Outstanding Educational Presentation Opportunities • Architecture, History and Use of The Club• Opportunities to Build Business Relationships and

Personal Friendships• Central Location in the Heart of RiverScape• Addition of the Nutter Cyber Safari Pub• Strong Club Management in Place