Institute of Industrial Engineers

Chapter 71: Lancaster - Harrisburg

Events for 2010

If you have ideas for future events, or would like additional information about events, please contact our Programs Directors at programs@iie71.org.

Upcoming Event Descriptions

3/10/2010: Martin's Potato Chip Plant Tour

Started in 1941 by Harry and Ferry Martin, the Martin’s started out part time, making chips for local farmers markets.   A small factory was built in the 1950s, and automatic equipment installed in the 1960s.  In 1971 the Martin’s sold the business to Ken & Sandy Potter in 1971.  In 1971 the business had one delivery truck and the main seller was BBQ Waffle chips.  About 1974, kettle cook'd potato chips were introduced.  The company grew rapidly in the 70s and 80s, and by 1990 there were over 30 route trucks making deliveries.  Building expansions occurred in 1979, 1984, 1990, and 2001, with popcorn production started in 1993.   Today Martin’s has 64 delivery routes and several major distributors, covering the middle section of PA, most of MD, and parts of Virginia.  The current production facility covers about 60,000 sq ft, is capable of producing about 3,000 lbs per hour of potato chips and popcorn combined.

                                              

Location:
Martin’s Potato Chips
5847 Lincoln Highway West
Thomasville, PA 17364

Schedule:
5:00 pm: Registration: meet in front of retail store (in the plant), to right of flagpole
5:15pm: Plant Tour and Presentation

Notes:
- Dress code: typical food plant, no open toe shoes, no excessive jewelry, this tour goes directly on the plant floor
 - Tour and presentation to last approximately 2 hours

Limited seating is available; please RSVP to President@iie71.org by 3/8/2010.

4/14/2010: Geeks and Geezers

Baby Boomers are lingering in the workplace.  Gen Xers are growing impatient waiting to acquire additional responsibilities and ascend into leadership.  Gen Ys are knocking at HR’s door in record numbers.  And technology, including social media, is transforming the mode and pace of communication.  This convergence of young, old, and technology is simultaneously creating opportunity and crisis.

From cell phones and texting to religion and manners, almost 8 in 10 people believe there is a major difference in the point of view of younger and older Americans.

During this presentation, participants will learn from workforce management expert/author Ira S. Wolfe about generational trends that are changing the way organizations will do business.

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2010 Past Event Descriptions

1/27/10: Lancaster-Harrisburg-York Chapter Fellowship Night / Officer Inductions

This year's Fellowship Night was at Bube’s Brewery in Mt. Joy on January 27, 2010. We enjoyed the  networking, brewery tour, dinner, prizes, and inducted the new IIE71 board members!

What: IIE71 Fellowship Night and Officer Inductions
Who: IIE members and friends
Where: Bube’s Brewery
    102 N Market St
    Mt Joy, PA 17552
    www.bubesbrewery.com
    717-653-2056

Past Events Rewind

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