DG: First of all, to set things in perspective, I would like to give you just a little background about the Society. As a Licensed Member of the Engineering Council (UK), the SEE is able to offer engineers and technicians a professional credential, namely Chartered Engineer (CEng) for its full 'Members' and Engineering Technician (EngTech) for its 'Associate Members'. In addition, and this is most important, it is open to all interested individuals including, in the case of the Contamination Control Group, cleaiiroom practitioners. These individuals can join and are welcomed as 'Associates' whatever their qualifications. This means that it continues to be a learned society, but a very open one with, potentially, a very wide membership. Having explained that, the simplest way to express my vision for the Contamination Control Group is that it should give value for money to its members. As a learned society we should appeal to all our members and give them what they want. The committee consists of individuals who are the most learned people in contamination control in the UK. We have the whole business covered. We have Neil Stepheiison with his knowledge of filter testing and flow measurement; Ray Clark with his vast knowledge of the interface between engineering and microbiology; Mick Dyer with his lifetime in cleanroom clothing; you with your knowledge of healthcare and isolators and a couple of us with extensive experience in micro-electronics, and all of us with strong ties to the BSI (British Standards Institution). It is important for us to maintain our links with universities, the BSI and ISO and keep abreast of new standards and technological trends. Our members will then come to our seminars, gain knowledge from accredited sources and hopefully be able to support the committee. All this will justify their membership. It is also extremely important that we keep ourselves at the forefront of developing technologies and this is why I am exploring how MEMS fits in with our activities.
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