ASCE Younger Member Newsletter - January 2009
Dear Younger Members and Student Members:
We are happy to announce the publication of Issue #65 of the Younger Member Newsletter. The Committee on Younger Members (CYM) publishes this newsletter three times per year in an effort to keep Younger Members apprised of successful events, upcoming activities, award deadlines, and contact information. We also include Student Members on our distribution list as our way of illustrating the potential resources Younger Members provide to students and encouraging their involvement in Younger Member activities, both now and after graduation. One of the primary functions of CYM is to ease the transition of Student Members into the mainstream of ASCE.
Most of you should be able to access the Younger Member Newsletter by using Adobe Acrobat Reader* with the click of your mouse at http://www.asce.org/inside/files/pdf/issue65.pdf. However, if you should experience any problems, please feel free to contact Nancy Berson at nberson@asce.org.
*To download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader, please click http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.
Marie A. Maly, P.E., M.ASCE
Chair, Committee on Younger Members
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Toy Drive and Collection
December 11, 2008
On December 11th, 18 YMF mmbers met at Jax in College Park for our annual Toys for Tots toy drive. Thanks to all the companies and indivuals that donated. The toys were enough to entirely fill the cab and back of a pickup truck. YMF also donated $100 dollars to the Baby DJ Fund here in Orlando.
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Financial Planning Seminar
Decener 2, 2008
On December 2nd, an advisor came and spoke to YMF members about investing and financial planning for the future. It was a great session and our members learned a lot about long term investing goals, strategies and methods.
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Thanksgiving Food Drive/Happy Hour Collection
November 13, 2008
On November 13th, YMF collected 739 pounds of food for their annual food drive, which was donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank along with $200 from YMF. The collection was held at O'Boys Bar-B-Que during happy hour. Special thanks to the following companies that contributed: DRMP, Allen and Conrad, Ardaman, HNTB, UCF, HSW, Singhofen and Associates and Bowyer-Singleton.
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138th ASCE Annual Conference
November 6-8, 2008
Seven represenatives from the Younger Member Forum attended the 138th National ASCE Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. Members attended various seminars while netowrking with fellow engineers from across the country. During the seminar for younger members, the ECB YMF was presented with the National Website Awaard from the Committee on Younger Members. On Saturday, the members volunteered for the community service event hosted by the Committee on Volunteer Service and worked to improve a facility for at-risk youth. Members helped construct shevles, build edible garden beds, paint a mural, and educate residents about engineer.
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YMF/UCF Resume Review
October 15, 2008
YMF held a resume review on October 15th at the University of Central Florida. The event provided an opprotunity for students of all levels to have a one-on-one discussion with a project manager and to get feedback on what they look for in a resume. The meetings were informal and were designed to help students gain confidence for the upcoming UCF networking day, prepare for job interviews and seek career guidance. Thank you to MIchael Leo, Mark Spafford and Mary Fickert Thomas for volunteering your time to the students!
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Technical Seminar September 25, 2008 YMF held the 3rd Annual YMF Technical Seminar on Thursday, September 25th, with a focus on Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Engineering. Guest Speakers included Hank Higginbotham, PE (SWFWMD); Peter Singhofen, PE (Streamline Technologies); Mark Mongeau, PE (Ardaman & Associates); and Mohamad Hussein, PE (GRL Engineers). After the seminar, the attendees and several YMF members met at the Clubhouse downtown for drinks and snacks. Thanks to Rafael Jimenez and his committee for all their hard work in preparing the seminar!
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New YMF Officers
2008-2009
Please welcome the 2008-2009 YMF officers and committee chairs listed below. We have two new faces – Danni Hirsch, the PE Review Co-Chair; Joey Roselli, the Technical Tour Chair, and Matt Deal, Webmaster. We have a lot to accomplish this year, so if you want to help out or even become a co-chair, we have plenty of room. Please contact Michelle Everett at meverett@drmp.com for more information on how you can become involved with YMF.
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President |
Michelle Everett |
| Past-President |
Sarah Greene |
| President-Elect |
Cathy Polityka |
| Vice-President |
Lindy Wolfe |
| Secretary |
Jen Wiewiora |
| Treasurer |
Laura Oddie |
| Service Chair |
Josh Davis |
| Social Chair |
Snehal Ambare |
| Social Chair |
Ria Bissram |
| Education Chair |
Rafael Jimenez |
| Education Co-Chair |
Sarah Greene |
| PE Review Chair |
Laura Oddie |
| PE Review Co-Chair |
Danni Hirsch |
| Technical Seminar Chair |
Snehal Ambare |
| Technical Tour Chair |
Joey Roselli |
| Student Liaison |
Heather Brady |
| Sports Chair |
Aaron McHan |
| Webmaster |
Matt Deal
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Rock Climbing @ Aiguille Rock Climbing Center
October 9
A few YMF members met at the Aiguille Rock Climbing Center on October 9th. After a brief session on safety and belaying techniques, they moved on to implementing what they had learned. Some members attempted the difficult walls, while others climbed the easier walls. Although the turnout was low because of the rainstorm, the participants realized that rock-climbing is not only challenging and a test of your fitness, but also a lot of fun and good exercise!
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Beach Cleanup
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Seven YMF members and friends collected trach at Alan Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach on Sunday, September 14. We gathered about 4 bags of trash, and one of us even garnered some treasures - Lindy Wolfe's nephew found a partially buried boodie board under the deck and a weathered cell phone! Afterwards, we had lunch, laid in the sun, and swam to cool ourselves down.
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Support Our Troops Care Packages
Fall 2008 Update
YMF has been receiving Thank You’s from the troops that we sent care packages to in July. The Thank You’s have included photos, cards, and emails.
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