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March 2016 Newsletter Visit the chapter website at www.fes-calusa.org March President’s Message Happy March! Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers who joined us to put on our MATHCOUNTS competition last month. We had a great time at Florida Southwestern State College and over 150 middle school students participated in the event. Congratulations to Three Oaks Elementary, who placed first in the team competition. They will be representing our chapter, along with Community School of Naples, at the state competition in Orlando this month. A big thanks to Sally Goldman for organizing the event for the 3 rd year in a row. We are looking for someone to assume the role of MATHCOUNTS chair next year so let us know if you are interested. It is a very rewarding position. We have put together something different for this month’s meeting. Michael Corso with Henderson Franklin will be presenting on drones and the laws that affect them. We hope you will join us as it should be interesting. More details can be found in this newsletter. It is also time to start thinking about our chapter awards. We are sending out information with the specific awards where you can nominate your fellow FES members. This is a great opportunity to spotlight the members who excel as an engineer as well as a member of the community. Please make sure to send in your nominations. Sincerely, Brent Addison President EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Brent Addison, PE Ph: 239-405-1195 [email protected] Vice President Wesley Kayne, PE Ph : 239-461-3170 [email protected] Secretary Sommer Foster, PE Ph : 863-983-9188 [email protected] Treasurer Brian Rose, PE Ph : 239-671-4545 [email protected] Past President/Membership Development Theresa F. Cauthen, EI [email protected] State Director Ralph Verrastro, PE Ph: 239-216-1370 [email protected] Public Relations Sally Goldman, EI Ph: 239-839-9264 [email protected] Professional Development Alison Bickett, PE [email protected] Ways and Means Kevin Dowty, EI [email protected]
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March 2016 Newsletter
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March President’s Message Happy March! Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers who joined us to put on our MATHCOUNTS competition last month. We had a great time at Florida Southwestern State College and over 150 middle school students participated in the event. Congratulations to Three Oaks Elementary, who placed first in the team competition. They will be representing our chapter, along with Community School of Naples, at the state competition in Orlando this month. A big thanks to Sally Goldman for organizing the event for the 3rd year in a row. We are looking for someone to assume the role of MATHCOUNTS chair next year so let us know if you are interested. It is a very rewarding position. We have put together something different for this month’s meeting. Michael Corso with Henderson Franklin will be presenting on drones and the laws that affect them. We hope you will join us as it should be interesting. More details can be found in this newsletter. It is also time to start thinking about our chapter awards. We are sending out information with the specific awards where you can nominate your fellow FES members. This is a great opportunity to spotlight the members who excel as an engineer as well as a member of the community. Please make sure to send in your nominations. Sincerely,
Brent Addison President
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Brent Addison, PE Ph: 239-405-1195
Vice President Wesley Kayne, PE Ph : 239-461-3170
Secretary Sommer Foster, PE Ph : 863-983-9188
Treasurer Brian Rose, PE
Ph : 239-671-4545 [email protected]
Past President/Membership
Development Theresa F. Cauthen, EI
State Director Ralph Verrastro, PE Ph: 239-216-1370
Public Relations Sally Goldman, EI Ph: 239-839-9264
Professional Development Alison Bickett, PE
Ways and Means Kevin Dowty, EI
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Calusa Chapter Membership Announcements This is a section of the newsletter for bringing good news to all the Calusa FES members. If you have any good news, such as someone you know receiving their PE or EI, engineering jokes, any new family additions, or any new corporate additions, please submit them to Sommer Foster at [email protected].
Calusa Chapter DIRECTORS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Contact Us to Volunteer How to Contact Us Phone FAX E-Mail Director – Membership Development Theresa Cauthen, EI [email protected] Director - Ways and Means Kevin Dowty, EI 239-597-3111 [email protected] MATHCOUNTS Committee Sally Goldman, EI 239-839-9264 239-947-0375 [email protected] FES K-12 Committee Chair Richard G. Lewis, Ph.D., P.E. [email protected]
Scholarship Committee Allyson Holland 239-213-4713 239-213-4799 [email protected] FGCU University Liaison James Nilson, EI 239-514-4100 [email protected]
Attorney Michael Corso will discuss the state of the law, present and future projections, with respect to unmanned aircraft systems used commercially in the United States. Michael has been Florida Bar Board Certified in Business Litigation and Civil Trial Law for more than 30 years and serves as chair of Henderson Franklin’s Tort & Insurance Litigation division. He focuses his practice in matters involving product liability and the defense of non-medical professionals such as lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers and surveyors. Michael is a former aerospace engineer (graduating from Purdue University, School of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering in 1971) and PE and a member of FES.
March Meeting
Meeting Time: 11:30am-1:00pm Cost: $20.00(at the door or +fees online) LINK TO PAY ONLINE Location: Airport Holiday Inn 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive Fort Myers, FL 33916
The Rise of the Drones The Growing Proliferation of Unmanned Aircraft in the National Airspace System
Meeting Date: 3/17/16
Wes Kayne Vice President
[email protected] Ph: 239-265-6603
www.fes-calusa.org
Join us on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Airport Holiday Inn, Fort Myers.
Please RSVP by Monday, March 14 at 5pm to Wes. Please make sure you receive a confirmation email.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
MEMBERS OF THE FES CALUSA CHAPTER FES AWARD NOMINATIONS
FES members are well known for distinction of service and significance of impact on the engineering profession. It is time to award exceptional FES members for outstanding influence and distinction. All nominations are due by April 22, 2016. Detailed descriptions of each award are listed below. Please fill in the blanks and call or email your vote to the FES Awards committee member: Alison Bickett at (239) 213-5014 or Email: [email protected]. Optional - Please provide details, previous awards or background in support of reason why candidate is deserving of the award.
Young Engineer of the Year : The award honors the FES member who is 34 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. Nominee:
Engineer of the Year: A member of FES that best exemplifies the ideal image of the Professional Engineer. The award may be given in recognition of an individual who has established a record of consistent quality over a long period of time, or to an individual who has established an outstanding record over a short period of time. Nominee:
Outstanding Service to Engineering: For an individual who has, by virtue of his/her service, had a significant positive impact on the engineering profession. 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. Nominee:
Outstanding Technical Award: For 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 technical achievement shall be one that enhances the engineering profession and contributes to the good of the public. The award may be given in recognition of a singular achievement or a series of achievements, which are recognized within the profession as being unique, innovative and/or outstanding. The candidate shall have a record of active participation in professional and technical society activities and shall have a record of professional development through continuing education. Nominee:
Government Engineer Award: For an individual, who has, by virtue of his/her service, had a significant positive impact on the engineering profession. In recognition of an individual who has established a consistent record within a government service. Nominee:
Fellow Membership: 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. Nominee:
This year’s recipients’ will be honored at the Calusa Chapter’s June Meeting. Nominator:
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F.A.C. Rule 61G15, Chapter 23, “SEALS” Undergoes Major Reorganization http://www.fleng.org/images/files/files/Seals_Information.pdf (Effective January 2016) **********************************************************************************
1 PDH Law and Rules and 1 PDH Ethics FES announces a new online course: Florida Laws and Rules/Ethics for Professional Engineers
1 PDH Law and Rules and 1 PDH Ethics On-Line Course 2015-2017 Biennium http://www.fleng.org/tests.cfm?c_id=54 **********************************************************************************
http://www.fleng.org/membership.cfm
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Celebrate 100 years of Florida engineering, design, and innovation by renewing your Florida Engineering Society membership today! Together we will build the next 100 years. https://www.fleng.org/customers.cfm Contact the Member Services team at (850) 224-7121 if you have any questions or require assistance. 2016 FES Practice Section Awards...a time to recognize! Applications are available at http://www.fleng.org/index.cfm under each respective Practice Section.
If you have further questions or need assistance, please contact Kelly Jones at [email protected] or 850.224.7121.
********************************************************************************** The Florida Engineers in Construction are pleased to announce the availability of a $1,000 scholarship. To be eligible an applicant must:
Be currently enrolled or accepted into a Florida university engineering program. Be in or entering his/her junior or senior year. Have at least a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale. Be recommended by an engineering faculty member. Be interested in pursuing a career in the field of construction.
FECON Scholarship Application
http://www.fleng.org/FECON/awards/FECON-Scholarship-application.pdf
Applications are due by April 15, 2016: FECON Scholarship 125 S. Gadsden Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
If no qualified applications are received, FECON reserves the right not to award a scholarship. The selection of the scholarship recipient is made by the FECON Administrative Committee and is final.
For additional questions or information, please contact Kelly Harris-Jones either via email ([email protected]) or phone (850-224-7121)
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Florida MATHCOUNTS is gearing up for the 2016 Statewide competition! With your donations, we can help middle school students Build the Foundation of our Future!
To donate, send your check made payable to:
Florida Engineering Foundation, Inc. Attention MATHCOUNTS 125 S. Gadsden St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 If you have any questions, please give Headquarters a call at 850-224-7121.
********************************************************************************** Florida Engineering Society has partnered with AIA Florida to deliver 3 timely topics of interest and continuing education for Florida's Professional Engineers. To register, click here
Or visit: http://www.aiafla.org/courses/Register-Online-Course-for-Engineers_100.cfm Significant Changes to the 5th Edition (2014) Florida Building Code - AIA#HTSC15 - 2 PDHs A Walk Through the Life Safety Code Changes from The Florida Building Code 2010 to The Florida Building Code 5th Edition (2014) - AIA#DLWT15 - 2 PDHs Windloads- Windows and Doors - AIA#HTWL15 - 2 PDHs ********************************************************************************** FES Partners MnSPE to Offer PE Review Courses
http://www.mnspe.org/?page=PE_FE_Exam_Courses
Click here for more information and/or to register. FES members receive discounted member price. If you download a hard copy registration form, please put “The Florida Engineering Society” in the field “I learned about this course via” Questions? Mary Detloff, CAE Executive Director Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers 20 E. Thompson Ave. #206 | West St. Paul, MN 55118
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Save the Date
2016 FES/FICE 100th Annual Summer Conference Centennial Celebration, August 2-6, 2016
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082 USA
Hotel Room Cost: $149 Deluxe Guestroom (hotel will honor this rate 3
days prior & 3 days after Conference dates)
Online registration open Spring 2016
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
March March 17th – FES Calusa meeting. Drones presentation by Michael Corso from Henderson Franklin at the Fort Myers Airport Holiday Inn from 11:30-1:00. March 24th – APWA Young Professional Networking Event from 5:30-7:30pm http://fes-calusa.org/events/1-events/118-apwa-fes-young-professional-networking-event March 29th - FDOT-FICE Regional Meeting District 2 & 3 Burns Building April April 7-8th - GMEC Conference, Doubletree Hilton Orlando East April 12th - FICE Transportation Meeting - Ft. Lauderdale April 14-16 - FELI Class of 2016, Session IV, Intercontinental Hotel, Tampa April 14th - FES Board of Directors Meeting, Intercontinental Tampa 1-5 pm April 15th - FICE Board of Directors Meeting, Intercontinental Tampa 8-12 noon May May 11-12th - FICE/FDOT Mutual Gains District 3 May 12-13th - 2016 FICE Transportation Conference, Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport May 13th - FICE Board Planning & Orientation Conference, 12:30-5 pm, Hyatt Regency
Orlando International Airport May 20th – FES/ASCE Casino Night Fundraiser at the Hilton Garden Hotel. June June 16th – FES Calusa Chapter Annual Awards Banquet
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