Big Bend Chapter Florida Engineering Society affiliated with National Society of Professional Engineers

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1 Inside this issue: Time: Thursday, 1/20/ :30 1:00 Please RSVP to Place: Antique Car Museum Meeting Room 6800 Mahan Drive Cost: Big Bend Chapter Florida Engineering Society affiliated with National Society of Professional Engineers Next Big Bend Chapter Monthly Meeting - January 20, 2011 $15/person, including taxes and tip Message from Your President January 2011 Topic: City of Tallahassee Water and Wastewater Speaker: Blaz Gomez City of Tallahassee Mr. Gomaz will be providing an insight into the City Of Tallahassee s Master Plan for both Water and Wastewater. Note: The meeting will be held at the Antique Car Museum in the Tucker Room. This is the meeting room on the second floor of the main building. Update From K-12 and Mathcounts Programs Update From FAMU-FSU Student Chapter Big Bend Chapter News Big Bend Award Nominations Big Bend State News: Legislative Days Continuing Education 4 5, FES State News 9 FES Big Bend Chapter Calendar of Events Legislative Days Sponsor Form Welcome back and Happy New Year! I always enjoy the break that the holiday season provides and the renewed spirit so many people have at the beginning of January. The holiday break this year allowed me some time to reflect and relax and has left me feeling refreshed with a bright outlook for the coming months. I hope you all had a relaxing break and were left feeling renewed and ready to get going again. Although the hustle and bustle of the late December has past, the FES Big Bend Chapter calendar has not thinned out. We will be holding our monthly meeting on January 20th at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum again this month. It should be an informative presentation on the City of Tallahassee s master plans for water and wastewater. February is quite possibly our busiest month of the year with all the usual educations community outreach programs as well as MATH- COUNTS and Engineer s Week activities, including the annual joint Engineer s Week Banquet. February is quickly approaching and we need lots of volunteers to make MATHCOUNTS a success so if you are interested in helping please contact John Baker at bdozen@hotmail.com. Engineer s Week is February th this year with the banquet on Friday, February 25 th. As you may know, each year at the banquet we give out awards to our members. Nominations for awards to be presented at the Engineers Week Banquet are due at the beginning of February. The awards can include nominees for the following categories: Young Engineer of the Year ( Age 35 or Younger) Engineer of the Year Government Engineer of the Year Outstanding Technical Award Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession For more information on award qualifications, if you would like to serve on the Awards Committee, or if you would like to nominate someone for an award please contact Mark Fuller at mark.fuller@talgov.com. I look forward to serving you as President these last few months. I know they will be busy but as always, I encourage all of you to get out and get involved. Welcome Back, Anna Padilla, FES Big Bend Chapter President

2 Page 2 FAMU/FSU College of Engineering Big Bend Chapter News The FES Big Bend Chapter will once again be partnering with the Pre Senior Design and Professional Issues class in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at FAMU/FSU for the Spring 2011 semester. Students are being asked to interview a working Professional Engineer and provide a short presentation to the class. Students are being provided the roster of Big Bend FES members for a source of names and contact info. This has typically been an enjoyable and enlightening experience for both sides. K-12 Corner : Calling all Engineers! Calling all Engineers! The FES K-12 Program is always looking for volunteers. If you are interested please contact: Sean Marston, P.E SMarston@creechinc.com MathCounts : It s that time of year again for the FES sponsored MathCounts Competition. Mathcounts is an event that inspires excellence and confidence in middle school students through a fun and rewarding math competition. MathCounts provides the foundation for a future of success in math, science, technology and engineering careers in their future. Volunteer s are a necessity to make this event a success. A preliminary coordination meeting is scheduled for January 21st at 11:30 at El Tapito (1002 N. Monroe Street). If you are interested in getting involved please contact John Baker bdozen@hotmail.com More Big Bend News Continued on page #3

3 Page 3 Student Corner: Big Bend Chapter News Happy New Year from the FAMU/ FSU FES Student Chapter! We hope that your holidays were healthy and happy and that 2011 brings you good times to come! The Spring 2011 semester began Tuesday, January 4 and we had our first officers meeting last Thursday, January 6. Our general body, bi-weekly chapter meetings will begin with the 1 st meeting on Thursday, January 20, 2011, 7:00pm in room B135 at the FAMU/FSU College of Engineering. Our primary focus for the first months meetings will be on making final arrangements and preparations for this year s ASCE Student Conference at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, TN. That conference will be from March We will also be planning our activities and engagements for this year s Legislative Days that will run from February next month. We are looking forward to having FES Past President Mr. Terry Glunt, P.E. and current president Mr. Bob Higgins, P.E. as guest speakers during Legislative Days! As always, anyone who would like to attend our meetings is always welcome to do so. We have also recently created a new address that is linked to our Student Officers, Professional liaisons, and key faculty at the university. Any comments or concerns about meeting times or perhaps interest in becoming a Guest Speaker may be directed to this asce2011@eng.fsu.edu Thank You for your continued support! Dave Crombie, Secretary FAMU/FSU ASCE-FES Student Chapter Upcoming Student Chapter Schedule: Bi-Weekly meetings begin Thursday, January 20, :00pm, Room B135. Legislative Days Activities February More Big Bend News Continued on page #4

4 Page 4 FES/FICE ENGINEERS LEGISLATIVE DAYS : Big Bend Chapter News The FES Big Bend Chapter is sponsoring our Annual Reception for attendees at the FES/FICE Engineers Legislative Days. The reception will be held on Feb 15 th, 2001 from 7:00-10:00 pm at Harry s in Kleman Plaza. Members are encouraged to attend and meet your fellow Engineers from around the state while they are in town. Sponsorships are available for firms to have their names displayed and recognized. Please complete the attached form (page 7) and return to JW Hunter at the address shown. Job Position Available: Good afternoon to each of you. I am contacting you as your name appeared on the contact list for the Big Bend Chapter of the FL Engineering Society. I would very much like to ask for your assistance. Leon County currently has a vacant Energy Coordinator position ( This is a unique opportunity to be part of an emerging aspect of sustainability and become a valuable member of our team. We have had a very hard time finding qualified applicants. In fact, after advertising for nearly two months and positing the position in numerous publications and on-line we have no one worthy of consideration. My request to you is for assistance in helping to spread the word of this wonderful opportunity. Perhaps your Chapter has routine luncheons which I may briefly address, a listserv to reach out with, a website to post the job opening, or even your personal knowledge of potential candidates. I am more than happy to attend any event, or speak with interested parties on a one-on-one basis to answer questions. Any way in which you may assist would be greatly appreciated. Please note, we anticipate negotiating a salary well above the minimum stated. Thank you for your consideration, -Maggie Maggie Theriot Sustainability Manager Leon County, FL (850) TheriotM@LeonCountyFL.gov More Big Bend News Continued on page #5

5 Page 5 FES Big Bend 2011 Award Nominations are Due Now Big Bend Chapter News The FES Award Nominations are due by January 18, The 2011 FES Awards applications are available on line, see the links below. Please forward filled out awards application Mark Fuller, P.E. (mark.fuller@talgov.com) or call phone (850) as soon as possible. Call now to let me know if you are nominating someone. The awards available at the local level include: 1. Engineer of the Year (EOY) 2. Young Engineer of the Year (Young EOY) 3. FES Fellow (Fellow) 4. Award for Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession (OSEP) 5. Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement (OTA) 6. Florida Professional Engineer in Government (FPEG) 7. Florida Professional Engineer in Industry (FPEI) Membership in FES includes the opportunity to participate in recognizing our fellow members for their endeavors. Turn in your nominations today! The following is a short description of some of the possible awards: The FES Young Engineer of the Year Award is an opportunity to distinguish an up-and-coming leader from our chapter. The award honors the FES member who is 35 years of age or younger, who best exemplifies the ideal image of the young engineer. Nominees shall be a registered Professional Engineer or Engineer Intern and be a FES and NSPE member in good standing. It is desirable that the candidate has a wellrounded record of achievement in education, employment, professional, and public service activities. The Engineer of the Year Award is usually awarded to an engineer over 35 years of age meeting the above criteria. More Big Bend News Continued on page #6

6 Page 6 FES Big Bend 2011 Award Nominations - Continued Big Bend Chapter News FES Fellow membership is awarded to Professional Engineer members of FES in recognition of their high character and distinguished achievements. It is given to those members of FES who best exemplify the ideal image of the Professional Engineer. It is desirable that the candidate has a well-rounded record of achievement in education, employment, professional and public service activities. Candidate shall: A. Have been practicing the profession of engineering for 20 years. B. Have been a member of FES for 10 years, or a member of NSPE for 15 years with at least five years of service in FES. C. Be a Professional Engineer member of FES. D. Have a conspicuous record of achievement in professional affairs, including substantial interest and active work in FES at the state, chapter, or national level. The Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession award is also available. The award may be given in recognition of an individual who has established a consistent record of service over a long period of time, or to an individual whose contribution is short-lived, but exceptional. It is desirable that the candidate has a well-rounded record of achievement in education, employment, professional, and public service activities. The Outstanding Technical award is given each year to an individual who, as project engineer or project manager, has achieved particular distinction in his/her own technical field and mode of practice, which may be government, education, industry, construction or private practice. The Florida Professional Engineers in Government (FPEG) Government Engineer of the Year Award recognizes the nominated engineer who has made the most outstanding contribution to the advancement of engineers in government. Open to any registered Professional Engineer employed by federal, state regional, county or municipal government in the State of Florida The Florida Professional Engineers in Industry (FPEI) Engineer of the Year Award recognizes the nominated engineer who has made the most outstanding contribution to the advancement of engineers in industry. All of these awards recognize special effort and achievement of FES members. If you know of suitable candidates (even yourself), please forward the nomination to one of your chapter officers ASAP. If you need more time to fill out the applications and want to nominate someone, call and let me know. Thank you. Sincerely, Mark Fuller, P.E Big Bend FES Awards Coordinator (850) Mark.Fuller@talgov.com

7 Page 7 Society Programs and Events 2011 Professional Engineer Legislative Days Hosted by the Florida Engineering Society and the Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers February 15-16, 2011 Tallahassee, FL FES State News Legislative Conference Overview: Our conference will begin in the afternoon on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, with a Legislative Workshop at City Hall. The workshop will be conducted by our lead lobbyists FES/FICE Executive Director Frank Rudd, CAE, CMP and Jon Johnson, Johnson and Blanton. They will guide you into the world of lobbying, to learn about specific issues critical to engineering, as well as some very important tips for making the most of your legislative visits the following day. The Legislative Workshop will also feature various other speakers who will inform and enlighten you with their in-depth knowledge of the legislative process. That evening attendees will attend a legislative reception at the Governor s Club. Legislators in leadership positions and/or those serving on committees who deal with engineering issues will be invited. This will be an opportunity to socialize with fellow professional engineers, legislators and their staff. Wednesday, February 16th will start with a legislative debriefing and grouping of appointment partners at City Hall. If you are interested in having an appointment set with your Legislator, be sure to sign up when you register. Appointments will be grouped into FES Regions. Each group will consist of several engineers who will visit several Legislators in their region. This format will give newcomers a chance to learn the ropes while seasoned citizen lobbyists mentor. Your participation is critical. It is important that the engineering profession show a strong and united presence to Florida decision-makers. Hotel Accommodations: Aloft Downtown Tallahassee 200 North Monroe St Tallahassee, FL Group Name: FES PE Legislative Days 2011 Room Rate $99 + tax This special rate is available until 01/14/2011 or until the group block is sold-out, which ever comes first. Remember, to book your room NOW. Questions? Contact Samantha Hobbs at shobbs@fleng.org For more information and to view the 2011 proposed schedule visit fleng.org/legaff.cfm?picked=72 or Legislative Tool Kit Chapters are encouraged to hold local meetings with their State Legislators. Members are urged to begin educating and re-establishing relationships in personal meetings. FES has prepared a tool kit to help in this process. If you need further assistance, contact Samantha Hobbs at shobbs@fleng.org

8 Page 8 Continuing Education Continuing Education For more information on any of the events listed below or to register online visit Earn Required PDHs with FES Seminars, Webinars, and On-Line Courses. FES State News Technical Stormwater Permitting Webinar 2 Technical PDHs Available Online Stormwater Permitting Webinar Part II 2 Technical PDHs Available Online Basic Lighting Design 4 Technical PDHs Available DVD Effective Use of Daylighting 4 Technical PDHs Engineering Pitfalls in Stormwater Design 2 Technical PDHs Essential Elements of Building Green 3 Technical PDHs Gopher Tortoise Permitting Webinar 1 Technical PDH Available Online Project Management 4 Technical PDHs Stormwater System Hydraulic Design 2 Technical PDHs Wind Load Design 4 Technical PDHs GIS Applications for Engineering 1 Technical PDH Available Online Laws And Rules Florida Laws & Rules 4 Laws & Rules PDHs, Correspondence Live Seminars Jan 13 One Stop PDH Shop-Miami (see below) Feb 4 One Stop PDH Shop Orlando (see below) *Florida Engineering Society is now a U.S. Green Building Council Education Provider (USGBC) One-Stop-PDH-Shops Miami, January 13 Orlando, February 4 Earn all your required PDHs in one day at the One-Stop-PDH-Shops throughout Florida Morning Sessions: 8:00am 12:00pm - Florida Laws and Rules (4 PDH Laws and Rules Credit) Afternoon Sessions: 1:00pm 5:00pm - Project Management (4 PDH Technical Engineering Credit)

9 Membership News Page 9 Membership applications, tools, and additional information is available at or contact the Member Services Department at Start the New Year by Sponsoring a New Member Forward the new online FES Membership application to a friend or colleague today: FES State News Forward this FES Chapter Newsletter to a friend or colleague and tell them to join FES. Or ask a friend or colleague to join you at a chapter meeting or other FES event. Share your experiences with co-workers and friends about the advantages your FES membership has given you. Calendar of Events For additional information about the events listed below, contact the chapter officers or FES Headquarters at January Remember that FES Membership and Chapter dues are reduced 25% this month!! (rates are based on October 1 September 30 membership year). Forward the online FES Membership application to a friend or colleague today: FELI Class of 2011, Session II, Hilton Walt Disney World Resort 13 One Stop PDH Shop - Miami 14 Florida MATHCOUNTS Committee Meeting (Hilton Orlando Altamonte Springs) February ** Coming in February - Passenger Rail Service in Florida Seminar 4 One Stop PDH Shop - Orlando PE Legislative Days, Tallahassee March 2 FDOT Automated Fee Proposal (AFP)/Consultant Invoice Transmittal System (CITS) Training 9 LAC Conference Call, 10:00 am 25 Florida MATHCOUNTS State Competition (Hilton Orlando Altamonte Springs)

10 Big Bend Chapter Schedule 2010/2011 January 20: FES Monthly Meeting January 21: FES MathCounts Coordination Meeting February 15 16: Legislative Days Florida Engineering Society Big Bend Chapter P.O. Box 750 Tallahassee, Florida Phone: Fax: February 15: Legislative Days Reception February 19: MathCounts Competition February 20-26: National Engineer s Week February 25: Engineer s Week Banquet ***Other events may arise but your officers will do their best to keep you posted via our newsletters or s*** Check out the Big Bend Chapter on the Web Big Bend Chapter Officers Phone # Fax # Anna Padilla, P.E. Phone (850) (850) President padillaam@cdm.com J.W. Hunter, P.E. Phone (850) (850) President-Elect jwhunter99@comcast.net Phil Sanders, P.E. Phone (850) (850) Vice President psanders7@aol.com Ashley Anderson, E.I. Phone (850) (850) Treasurer AWAnderson@pbsj.com Audra Hayden, E.I. Phone (850) (850) Secretary audra.hayden@egs-us.com Mike Wilson, P.E.. Phone (850) Region I Vice President MWilson@ardaman.com Richard J. Musgrove, P.E. Phone: (850) State Director richardmusgrove@embarqmail.com Brian Kever, P.E. Phone (850) (850) Past President bkever@barkleyengineering.com ** Great Opportunity to Step Up and Serve ** Even though the Chapter Officers have been installed there are still plenty of opportunities to get involved by serving on a Chapter Committee. We are always looking for volunteers to work on all FES Committees in

11 Legislative Days Social Hosted by the FES Big Bend Chapter This year the Big Bend Chapter will be hosting its annual Legislative Days Social. Last year was a great success with over 80 attendees. This event will take place between 7pm and 10pm on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at Harry s Seafood Bar and Grill (301 S Bronough St). We anticipate having FES members who are attending Legislative Days from around the state to come by for a drink, a bite to eat, and some socializing with our chapter members. The Social Committee is currently seeking sponsors for this event, as well as an estimate of attendees. There will be no charge to attend, so contributions will be needed in order to make the event a success. All sponsors will be recognized during the social, and will have their company logos on display. Please fill out the attached form and fax/ to J.W. Hunter, P.E. We look forward to working with you and greatly appreciate your support for this event. Sponsorship Order Full Sponsor $150 The deadline for sponsorship payment and any applicable artwork design is January 31st, For advertising artwork, please utilize one of the following formats: JPEG, TIFF, or PDF. If file size is greater than 5MB please contact JW to coordinate delivery. Please make checks payable to Florida Engineering Society and mail to: JW Hunter, P.E. Telephone: Parsons Brinckerhoff Fax: Mahan Dr jwhunter99@comcast.net Tallahassee, Florida The Big Bend Chapter will look to host this social every year during Professional Engineers Legislative Days, which is hosted by the Florida Engineering Society and the Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers. To register for this event please visit or contact FES Headquarters at From: If you would like to sponsor, FAX completed form to Thank you again for your support. Company: Phone: Fax: