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Next Big Bend Chapter Monthly Meeting - November 20, 2014 Hello FES! I don’t know about all of you but I am really enjoying this colder weather! Most nights I can leave my window open and be lulled to sleep by the sound of crickets. Once it starts hitting the freezing temperatures I have no doubt I will be changing my tune! By the time you all will be reading this, the mid-term elections will be over. Whether you voted for Rick Scott or Charlie Christ, Steve Southerland or Gwen Graham, it was an exciting voting season. I hope everyone had a chance to vote and understands how politics affects our business and our day to day concerns in engineering. A wonderful opportunity to learn more about how politics affects us as engineers, or to learn more about how to get involved in politics would be attending Legislative Days. True the event is a ways off, February 3 rd and 4 th , it should be on everyone’s calendar. FES, as an organization, is very involved in the professional interests of all engineers in Florida. The reservation deadline is January 23 rd and if you have not been, you really should try to attend. Finally, in this busy month of November, I hope everyone has a wonderful start to the holiday season. With Thanksgiving almost upon us, I hope everyone has a chance to give thanks for all that we are fortunate for. Christmas is just around the corner (I even saw Christmas decorations at Target already!) and things are about to get more chaotic. With all that is going on, don’t forget to stay involved in FES and I hope to see everyone at our meeting on November 21 st . Audra Hayden, P.E. Inside this issue: WWW.NSPE.ORG WWW.FLENG.ORG November 2014 Big Bend Chapter Florida Engineering Society affiliated with National Society of Professional Engineers FES News Membership News FES Big Bend Chapter Schedule Chapter News President’s Message Message from Your President Big Bend Chapter Bulletin Time: Thursday, 11/20/2014 11:30—1:00 Please RSVP to [email protected] Or our website fesbigbend.weebly.com by Tuesday, 11/18/2014 Place: Challenger Learning Center 200 South Duval Street Cost: $15/person, including taxes and tip- Make checks payable to: FES Speakers: Mr. Dwight Dempsey, PE, SE, Regional Director Figg Bridge Engineers: The State of Bridge Building in North Ameri- ca 2014-2015 FES Dues Renewal October 1st Thank you for your membership in the Florida Engineering Society (FES). We look forward to your continued support throughout the year. As of the end of October, Big Bend Chapter has approximately 148 of 188 members who have paid their dues. Renew today and keep YOUR professional society strong. The 2014-2015 FES Membership renewal statement will be available for your review online. Invoices were mailed at the end of August 2014 and payments were due on October 1, 2014. Please contact Amanda, Janice or Jane for assistance at 850-224-7121. http://www.fleng.org/customers.cfm
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Next Big Bend Chapter Monthly Meeting - November 20, 2014
Hello FES! I don’t know about all of you but I am really enjoying this colder weather! Most nights I can leave my window open and be lulled to sleep by the sound of crickets. Once it starts hitting the freezing temperatures I have no doubt I will be changing my tune! By the time you all will be reading this, the mid-term elections will be over. Whether you voted for Rick Scott or Charlie Christ, Steve Southerland or Gwen Graham, it was an exciting voting season. I hope everyone had a chance to vote and understands how politics affects our business and our day to day concerns in engineering. A wonderful opportunity to learn more about how politics affects us as engineers, or to learn more about how to get involved in politics would be attending Legislative Days. True the event is a ways off, February 3rd and 4th, it should be on everyone’s calendar. FES, as an organization, is very involved in the professional interests of all engineers in Florida. The reservation deadline is January 23rd and if you have not been, you really should try to attend. Finally, in this busy month of November, I hope everyone has a wonderful start to the holiday season. With Thanksgiving almost upon us, I hope everyone has a chance to give thanks for all that we are fortunate for. Christmas is just around the corner (I even saw Christmas decorations at Target already!) and things are about to get more chaotic. With all that is going on, don’t forget to stay involved in FES and I hope to see everyone at our meeting on November 21st. Audra Hayden, P.E.
Inside this issue:
WWW.NSPE.ORG
WWW.FLENG.ORG
November 2014
Big Bend Chapter
Florida Engineering Society affiliated with
National Society of Professional Engineers
FES News
Membership News
FES Big Bend Chapter Schedule
Chapter News
President’s Message
Message from Your President
Big Bend Chapter Bulletin
Time: Thursday, 11/20/2014
11:30—1:00 Please RSVP to [email protected] Or our website fesbigbend.weebly.com
by Tuesday, 11/18/2014
Place: Challenger Learning
Center 200 South Duval Street Cost: $15/person, including
taxes and tip- Make checks payable to:
FES
Speakers: Mr. Dwight Dempsey,
PE, SE, Regional Director Figg Bridge Engineers:
The State of Bridge Building in North Ameri-ca
2014-2015 FES Dues Renewal October 1st Thank you for your membership in the Florida Engineering Society (FES). We look forward to your continued support throughout the year. As of the end of October, Big Bend Chapter has approximately 148 of 188 members who have paid their dues. Renew today and keep YOUR professional society strong. The 2014-2015 FES Membership renewal statement will be available for your review online. Invoices were mailed at the end of August 2014 and payments were due on October 1, 2014. Please contact Amanda, Janice or Jane for assistance at 850-224-7121. http://www.fleng.org/customers.cfm
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Chapter News | November 20, 2014
The State of Bridge Building in North America Presented by: Mr. Dwight Dempsey, PE, SE, Regional Director, Figg Bridge Engineers
According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 25% of the 600,000 American highway bridges are either structurally deficient or functionally obso-lete. With the U.S. population expected to increase by 140 million people over the next 50 years, the nation’s transportation system is faced with many challenges. A variety of construction contract delivery methods are currently being used to build new and replacing bridges that are being tailored to best meet the needs of the owner for their project. Current and future trends in bridge construction highlight the use of the latest innovative materials and technologies to create longer, slender bridge spans with long-er service life and less maintenance while reducing their carbon footprint on the envi-ronment. Bridges are being built quicker through accelerated bridge construction (ABC) methodologies with use of modular bridge elements that are prefabricated off site to reduce onsite construction time. With an eye towards the future, there are am-ple opportunities to get more bridges built through creative solutions using leading-edge technologies and innovative financing. Dwight Dempsey, P.E., S.E. is a Regional Director for FIGG Bridge Engineers, Inc. based out of Tallahassee, FL. FIGG has exclusively specialized in bridges for 36 years providing bridge design and construction services in 41 states and 6 countries while being honored with 355 bridge design awards for our customers. Dwight has been in-volved in the design and construction of major bridge projects totaling more than $1.4 billion in construction. He was on site as project engineer for the new I-35W bridge in Minneapolis, MN and the new South Norfolk Jordan Bridge in Norfolk, VA. Dwight has a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from The Citadel (2001) and his M.S.C.E. from The Georgia Institute of Technology (2002). He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Florida and a Registered Structural Engineer in Hawaii. Dwight was honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Tallahassee Branch as 2009 Young Engineer of the Year.
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FES Vision Statement FES promotes and defends the professional interests of all engineers in
the state of Florida.
FES Mission Statement FES supports engineering education, advocates licensure, promotes the ethical and competent practice of engineering and enhances the image and well-being of all engineers in the state of Florida.
FAMU-FSU Student Chapter News http://famufsuasce2014.wix.com/2014 Student chapter meetings are regularly scheduled every other Thursday at 7:30pm in Room B-221.
Order of the Engineer ASCE-FES FAMU-FSU Student Chapter will be hosting the Order of the Engineer ceremony this December at the College of Engineering. This is a very exciting opportunity for eligible students to become involved in a tradition that began in 1970, and one that will be recognized by countless professionals in the future. What is it? The Order of the Engineer is a ceremony in which engineers take an oath which signifies the pride and responsibility that they will uphold as they further their careers in the field of engineering. Who is eligible? Students who are within two semesters of graduating or graduates from an ABET accredited engineering school, or licensed professional engineers. When and where? The ceremony will be held at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering (2525 Pottsdamer Street) on December 1, 2014 at 6 pm. Cost? Registration for the event costs $15, and this includes a ring (which is sized to fit your pinky finger) and an official Order of the Engineer certificate. MOST IMPORTANTLY: How do I sign up? All you need to do is fill out the attached registration form and bring $15 cash or check to me, Annemarie Riecken, and I will size you for a ring. These forms must be filled out and brought to me with the registration fee BY NOVEMBER 17th. I will be in the A Atrium on Tuesdays and Thursdays between now and November 17th from 12pm to 2pm. Feel free to stop by with your form and I can size you then! If you need to meet with me at another time, or have any questions at all, please email me and I will try my best to meet you at a more convenient time! Annemarie Riecken Secretary FAMU-FSU ASCE-FES Student Chapter Email: [email protected]
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Attention |Golf Tournament PICTURES!!!
The 20th Annual Billy Bishop Golf Tournament was held on Monday, October 6th, 2014 at Seminole Golf Course. Thank you to our photographer for all the wonderful pictures. http://fesbigbend.weebly.com/photos-of-2014-classic.html
20th Annual Billy Bishop
Memorial Golf Classic
Joint ASCE/FES Holiday Party: December 5th, 2014 More Details to be Announced Soon!
NSPE: Five 'Fun and Exciting' Facts About Engineering DID YOU KNOW THAT...
1. Engineers design running shoes for protection, performance, and comfort? Engineers understand how
much force travels from the ground through the shoe to the foot. Through the work of engineering, weight is
distributed throughout the whole foot -- heel to toe.
2. A civil engineer created the slippery part of the water slide? A civil engineer designed a pumping system
to circulate just the right amount of water to the flume. Without the right flow of water, there is no ride.
Additionally, civil engineers have designed the slide to withstand the weight of people, the water, and even
the force of the wind blowing on it.
3. The launch and return of spacecraft, from the Apollo to the Shuttle, is a monumental engineering tri-
umph? The space program has greatly expanded the world's knowledge base. The technological advance-
ment by engineers in energy, communications, materials, structures, and computers, have made space trav-
el possible.
4. Engineers play an instrumental role in the theme park industry? Theme park engineers are involved in
designing, building, lighting, and even controlling the crowd flow in theme parks around the world.
5. Computer engineers, in conjunction with animators, have created special effects in movies such as
"Jurassic Park," "Forrest Gump," and "Interview with the Vampire"? Through "morphing" technology, im-
ages are digitally mastered to appear realistic.
Sources:
Baine, Celeste. The Fantastical Engineer. Farmerville, LA: Bonamy Publishing, 2000.
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Upcoming Events | 2015 PE Legislative Days Hosted by the Florida Engineering Society (FES) and Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers (FICE) | February 3-4, 2015
Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown Room rate: $149 + tax | Online Reservations | Phone reservations: 1-888-627-7082 Group code – Florida Engineering Society | Reservation cut off date: January 23 | Event Schedule Event registration – coming soon.
Upcoming Events | E-Week Banquet—Friday, February 27, 2015
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Society News | Legislative
Calling Engineers to Serve on Constructed Environment
Committee (CEC) and Florida Building Commission (FBC)
TAC’s
FES is seeking qualified engineers to actively serve on the Florida Building
Commission TAC’s.
These Technical Advisory Committee’s (TAC’s) are divided into the many
areas including, but not limited to – Fire, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, Ener-
gy, & Mechanical. More information can be found about the TAC’s
at www.floridabuilding.org.
Please contact CEC Chair Lesley Davidson, [email protected] for more information or
contact Samantha Hobbs [email protected] to volunteer.
The engineering profession needs to take a stand and be a part of the rules that govern Florida Buildings.
Society News |FBPE Document
Florida Engineer Regulation and Enforcement Records Retention...What to Keep and How Long? Know How to Properly Sign and Seal The Complaint Process Defined...and more. Bookmark this brochure from the Florida Board of Professional Engineers for guidance. http://www.fbpe.org/documents/published/Meetings%20and%20Information/Publications/Other%20Publications/legal_brochure_-_booklet_-_final.pdf
Society News | Continuing Education Requirements for Professional Engineers
Florida Engineering Society (FES) is an exempt approved provider of continuing education through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE).
Licensed Professional Engineers are required to earn 8 Professional Development Hours of board-approved continuing education during the biennium cycle of March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2015. These 8 PDHs must include 4 hours of Laws & Rules on Chapters 471 F.S. and 61G15 F.A.C. and 4 hours of Area of Practice.
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Society News | Mark Your Calendar
2nd Annual Florida Automated Vehicles Summit
December 15-16, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando
Registration/More Information
Exhibitor Registration
2014 National Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference
Miami, Dec 4-5, Hyatt Regency Hotel
Click here for more information. FDOT encourages consultant
partners to attend as ABC is an important initiative of FDOT and
a requirement to be considered in the development of every
bridge project designed for FDOT.
http://www.fleng.info/images/files/2014%20National%20ABC%
20Conference.pdf
FICE/FDOT Interest Based Negotiations for Project Manage-
ment & Professional Services (Mutual Gains Negotiations)
January 21-22, 2015, Tampa
4 PDHs Area of Practice Course Outline
Registration/More Information
Non-DOT Registration Only.
If you are an FDOT employee, please contact your local
Training Coordinator for registration
34th Annual Water Management Conference
“Water and the Environment”
sponsored by the Water Management Institute, Inc. and the Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers
January 24-28, 2015 - Lion Square Lodge & Conference Center 660 Lionshead Pl, Vail, CO 81657
1-800-525-5788 | Click here for Conference Brochure | Sponsorships are available.
Contact Samantha Hobbs
Calendar of Events
One Stop PDH Stops PE License Renewal is February 28, 2015 Registration Open for all One Stop PDH Shops https://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm December 11 One Stop PDH Shop, Destin
January 22 One Stop PDH Shop, S. Florida
January 30 One Stop PDH Shop, Tampa
February 2 One Stop PDH Shop, Tallahassee
February 12 One Stop PDH Shop, Orlando
8 PDHs
4 PDHs Laws and Rules and 4 PDHs Area of
Practice:
November
6 - 8 FELI Class of 2015, Session I, Intercontinental Hotel, Tampa
December
11 One Stop PDH Shop (Destin)
15 - 16 Florida Automated Vehicles Summit (FAVS)
8-10 FELI Class of 2015, Session II, The B Hotel, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando
21 - 22 FICE/FDOT Mutual Gains, D7, Tampa
January 2015
22 One Stop PDH Shop (Deerfield Beach-Boca Raton)
24 - 28 WMI/FICE 34th Annual Water Management Conference - Vail, CO
30 One Stop PDH Shop (Tampa)
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P.O. Box 750 Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Phone: 850-224-7121 Fax: 850-222-4349
E-mail: [email protected]
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Big Bend Chapter Schedule 2014-2015
August 21, 2014: Chapter Meeting — Ms. Echo Gates, PE, Genesis
September 18, 2014: Chapter Meeting—Ms. Zana Raybon, Exec. Dir, FBPE
October 6, 2014: Bill Bishop Golf Classic — Seminole Golf Course
October 16, 2014: Chapter Meeting— Mr. Ed Hutchinson, FDOT Florida Automated Vehicles (FAV) Initiative
November 20, 2014: Chapter Mtg —Mr. Dwight Dempsey, PE, SE, Figg Engineering, “The State of Bridge Building in
North America”
December 5, 2014: Chapter Holiday Party: Joint ASCE/FES Social
January 15, 2015: Chapter Meeting
February 3-4, 2015: PE Legislative Days
February 7, 2015: MATHCOUNTS
February 22-28, 2015: Engineers Week
February 27, 2015: Engineers Week Banquet
March 12, 2015: Chapter Meeting
April 16, 2015: Chapter Meeting
May 21, 2015: Chapter Meeting
2014-2015 Big Bend Chapter Officers
** Great Opportunity to “Step Up and Serve” ** Even though the 2014-2015 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 2014-2015. Thank you for all of your support!!!
Audra Hayden, P.E. Phone: (850) 386-1253 President E-mail: [email protected] Greg Bowyer, P.E. Phone: (850) 210-0101 President-Elect E-mail: [email protected] Bryant King, P.E. Phone (850) 562-9600 Vice President E-mail: [email protected] Victor Muchuruza, PhD, P.E. Phone: (850) 414-4902 Treasurer E-Mail: [email protected] Brian Urban, E.I. Phone: (850) 228-3546 Secretary E-Mail: [email protected] Martha Hodgs0n Phone: (850) 414-4804 Membership Chair E-Mail: [email protected] Heidi Coggins Phone: N/A K-12 Coordinator E-Mail: [email protected] J.W. Hunter, P.E. Phone (850) 942-7153 Region I Vice President E-mail: [email protected] Richard J. Musgrove, P.E. Phone: (850) 245-8520 State Director E-mail: [email protected] Ashley Anderson, P.E. Phone: (850) 575-1800 Past President E-mail: [email protected]
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