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American Society of Civil Engineers Duluth Secon 1 Greengs! For my first President’s message, I figured I would start by giving a brief introducon. I was born and raised in the Duluth area but went to college in Grand Forks and graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Civil Engineering. I was then hired by Marine Tech as a field engineer, primarily performing surveying and quality control dues on certain projects, and now as project manager of many different types of waterfront construcon, dredging and pile driving projects. As far as ASCE history goes, I was a student member in college and didn’t immediately connue my membership when I became a professional. It wasn’t too long before a good friend of mine, and fellow UND grad, Tom DesMarais got on the board and hustled me into a newly vacant Treasury posion in 2013. I was inially hesitant, but couldn’t be happier about the decision to join. I have worked with a lot of great people on the Duluth Secon board and met even more during our monthly meengs. I have also been lucky enough to aend several ASCE conferences/assemblies where I learned what the society actually does for our profession and its members. It has been incredibly beneficial, both personally and professionally, and also quite fun. You don’t hear that too oſten when working on volunteer boards, but it has been a great ride working under other local leaders on this board, now we’ll see how it goes as President… In closing, I hope to see all of you at this year’s monthly meengs! I also can’t forget to menon our 100 Year Anniversary coming in 2017 for the Duluth Secon. Those of you interested in being a part of the planning please contact myself or one of the board members and you can join the Centennial Subcommiee. We are very interested in group input/ideas for the centennial, but more importantly we are very interested in volunteers to help be part of planning the event! Have yourselves a good day and I look forward to carrying the torch this coming year as ASCE Duluth Secon President. Nick Paerson ASCE's mission is to provide essenal value to our members, their careers, our partners and the public by developing leadership, advancing technology, advocang lifelong learning and promong the profession. Volume 20, Issue 7 September, 2016 Visit ASCE at www.asce.org or call 800-548-ASCE In This Issue President’s Message Page 1 Board of Directors List Page 2 Meeng Announcement Page 2 ASCE Secon Calendar Page 2 Board Meeng Minutes Page 3-4 UMD Student Chapter Sponsorship Page 5 Leadership Conference Sponsorship Page 6-8 Interested in subming an arcle for the ASCE newsleer or becoming a Board Member next year? Contact Mary Chrisansen (newsleer editor) for informaon at 218.726.7810 or [email protected]. Thanks. EST. 1917
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American Society of Civil Engineers Duluth Section 1
Greetings!
For my first President’s message, I figured I would start by giving a brief introduction. I was born and raised in the Duluth area but went to college in Grand Forks and graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Civil Engineering. I was then hired by Marine Tech as a field engineer, primarily performing surveying and quality control duties on certain projects, and now as project manager of many different types of waterfront construction, dredging and pile driving projects.
As far as ASCE history goes, I was a student member in college and didn’t immediately continue my membership when I became a professional. It wasn’t too long before a good friend of mine, and fellow UND grad, Tom DesMarais got on the board and hustled me into a newly vacant Treasury position in 2013. I was initially hesitant, but couldn’t be happier about the decision to join. I have worked with a lot of great people on the Duluth Section board and met even more during our monthly meetings. I have also been lucky enough to attend several ASCE conferences/assemblies where I learned what the society actually does for our profession and its members. It has been incredibly beneficial, both personally and professionally, and also quite fun. You don’t hear that too often when working on volunteer boards, but it has been a great ride working under other local leaders on this board, now we’ll see how it goes as President…
In closing, I hope to see all of you at this year’s monthly meetings! I also can’t forget to mention our 100 Year Anniversary coming in 2017 for the Duluth Section. Those of you interested in being a part of the planning please contact myself or one of the board members and you can join the Centennial Subcommittee. We are very interested in group input/ideas for the centennial, but more importantly we are very interested in volunteers to help be part of planning the event!
Have yourselves a good day and I look forward to carrying the torch this coming year as ASCE Duluth Section President.
Nick Patterson
ASCE's mission is to provide essential value to our members, their careers, our partners and the public by developing leadership, advancing technology, advocating lifelong learning and promoting the profession.
Volume 20, Issue 7
September, 2016 Visit ASCE at www.asce.org
or call 800-548-ASCE
In This Issue
President’s Message Page 1
Board of Directors List Page 2
Meeting Announcement Page 2
ASCE Section Calendar Page 2
Board Meeting Minutes Page 3-4
UMD Student Chapter Sponsorship Page 5
Leadership Conference Sponsorship Page 6-8
Interested in submitting an article for the ASCE newsletter or becoming a Board Member next year?
Contact Mary Christiansen (newsletter editor) for information at 218.726.7810 or [email protected]. Thanks.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2016-2017
President
Nick Patterson, P.E.
Marine Tech
President-Elect
Tom DesMarais, P.E.
Northland Consulting Engineers
Vice President Mary Christiansen, Ph.D. University of Minnesota Duluth [email protected]
Secretary
Andrew Kilpo, P.E.
Minnesota Power
Treasurer Joseph Butler, P.E. Braun Intertec [email protected]
First Past President
David Franseen, P.E.
Krech Ojard Engineers & Architects
BOARD CHAIRS
2016-2017
Younger Member Chair
Peter Demshar
Barr Engineering
Membership Chair
David Polson
LHB, Inc.
Government Relations Chair
Craig Bursch, P.E., S.E.
Toothpick Bridge Chair
Chris Morris
Web Updates
Lisa Karlgaard, P.E.
LHB, Inc.
Please join us for a Unique Presentation
October 18th, 2016 at 12:00 pm
Radisson Hotel
“Minnesota Power’s Response to July 21st Wind Storm”
Dan Gunderson P.E.
Director - Distribution Operations
Please RSVP by responding directly to the electronic invitation you will receive.
Professional rate is $20. Student rate is $10. Costs will be collected at the door. ASCE Duluth Section will issue a PDH certificate to members in good standing. It is the responsibility of the individual to determine whether or not the presentation is
applicable to his/her career.
ASCE Duluth Section 2016-2017 Calendar
Membership Meetings Board Meetings
October 18, 2016 October 27, 2016
November 15, 2016 November 17, 2016
December (TBD) December 15, 2016
January 17, 2017 January 26, 2017
February 21, 2017 March 2, 2017
March 21, 2017 March 30, 2017
April 18, 2017 (Awards Banquet) April 27, 2017
May 16, 2017 May 25, 2017
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ASCE Duluth Section Board Meeting Minutes
September 29, 2016
Board Members Present: Nick Patterson, Tom DesMarais and Andrew Kilpo.
The meeting was called to order at 6:05. A quorum was not present.
Position Handoffs: Official handoffs still need to happen for several board positions.
Treasurer’s Report: Joe Butler will remain as Treasurer for 2016 – 2017. There are a lot of reimbursements from Pete to review. Tom is submitting reimbursements for conference expenses not covered by ASCE Na-tional, the trip was already approved the Board. Sponsorship reminders will begin in October.
(Joe Butler via email)
1. Treasurer’s Report: Savings $6971.03, Checking $6906.76
2. Pete Demshar, Younger Member Chair: 2015-2016 Reimbursement for $1372.21. Please find attached email string and attachments requesting reimbursement. I have verified receipts and deposits. I wanted to give the board the chance to review. If there are no objections I will write a check to Pete in the full amount of $1,372.21.
3. Centennial Planning: See attached draft schedule, please review, comment, populate and forward notes, I will maintain master copy.
Younger Member Update: (Tom) An application for a $1600.00 STAY grant (Student Transition Acticvity) has been submitted to ASCE. This grant would fund a mock career fair for UMD students the week before the actual career fair (food, business cards, etc.). STAY grants are intended to promote students involved in ASCE continue after graduation.
Pete Demshar will remain as Younger Member Chair. Matt Jansen and Randy Paul will be on Younger Member Committee.
Next event will be a tour of the Highway 210 slope repair through Jay Cooke State Park.
Letterhead: Tom will send 2015-2016 letterhead file to Andrew to update.
Radisson Contract: Nick will call to finalize Radisson contract for next year. Peir B has expressed interest in hosting meetings, but their food is more expensive than at Radisson. Pier B was suggested as a potential location for the annual banquet or regional conference. Capacity at Pier B is 350 people.
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ASCE Duluth Section Board Meeting Minutes (continued)
2016-2017 Speakers: No Speaker has been scheduled for October 18th lunch meeting yet. MSA Lift Station speaker is unlikely to work for this meeting. Tom has emailed several potential speakers. Potential pre-senters suggested were C&D Dock speaker and Minnesota Power storm response presentation. Minnesota Sea Grant has expressed interest in presenting. Other suggestions for an October speaker should be sent to Tom.
Newsletter Update: Newsletter information is due to Mary by October 4th. Items and person responsible: New Letterhead (Andrew/Tom), President’s Message (Nick), Sponsorship Letter (Joe), Student Chapter Golf Outing (Pete/Tom/Sudents), Andrew Kilpo new board member profile (Mary/Andrew), Multi Region Con-ference Info (Tom).
Multi Region Conference: The Multi Region Conference is being held in Minneapolis this year. The Minne-sota Section has asked the Duluth Section to host a Thursday evening Happy Hour on February 2nd at a cost of approximately $500.00. Nick will make a motion to sponsor this event via email (is this allowed under current by-laws?). The Minnesota Section has also requested we put a request for event sponsorship in our Newsletter.
Membership: David Polson will serve as Membership Chair.
UMD Student Update: Jared Nash is the UMD ASCE President, Jason Bray Vice President. UMD Student advisor suggestions: Pete, Dave, Nate Johnson, Ben (UMD Professor).
Toothpick Bridge: Chris Morris will serve as Toothpick Bridge Chair
Leadership Report: Nick did not attend National Conference or President’s conference due to expense and conflicts. Several Duluth Section members attended National Conference, did they find it valuable?
CTA (Formely Cold Region) October Board Meeting: CTA Congress (Center on Technical Advancement) was September 10-13.
Centennial: Chris had offered to help put a committee together. Amy volunteered to be on committee but not to lead it. Nick and Tom will serve on the committee for the Centennial event. Nick has a list of past presidents, some are interested in providing input. Other potential Chairs suggested were David Fran-seen and Jen Gorra/other MN Section member.
New Business: All interested board members should attend the multi region conference as it is in Minne-apolis this year.
Next Board Meeting: October 27, 2016 6:00 PM @ Pier B
Adjorned: 7:21
ASCE Fall Open 2016
Hosted by: UMD ASCE Student Chapter
We are honored to announce the first annual ASCE Fall Open. This fundraiser is intended to be
a fun networking opportunity for students and local professionals.
Who: Duluth Area Engineering Firms, local professionals and UMD students
When: Thursday November 10th, 2016 from 3:00pm-6:00pm
Where: UMD Swenson Civil Engineering High Bay
Local engineering firms are encouraged to design and sponsor a Mini-Golf hole representing
their company’s services. Sponsorship levels are outlined below.
GREENS FEES:
Choose your green size; you are encouraged design a creative hole in your preferred space!
PLATNIUM ($1000): ONLY ONE SPOT AVAILABLE! The first company to claim this level gets to incorporate the balcony overlooking the high bay!
GOLD ($750): Par 4 SILVER ($500): Par 3 BRONZE ($250): Par 2
[3 Blocks] [2 Blocks] [1 Block]
One Block is approximately one 5’x10’ rectangle
Register Today!!
Please contact Jacob Bray if you or your company are interested in participating our event.
Email: [email protected] Cell: (715)-225-9300
The Younger Member Group (YMG) of American Society of Civil Engineers – Minnesota Section is proud
to announce that the 2017 Central Region Younger Member Council (CRYMC) will be hosted in
Minneapolis. The event will be held on February 3-4, 2017 at the Marriott City Center in downtown
Minneapolis.
To make the overall conference a success, the Minnesota YMG would like to offer you the
opportunity to support our efforts as a sponsor of the event. As a sponsor, you will not only show
support for the younger members in attendance, but will help us facilitate special events at the
conference that will bring student leaders, younger members and Section and Branch leaders
together for networking and fun.
CRYMC is an annual regional conference that is held in conjunction with the Workshop for Section
and Branch Leaders and the Workshop for Students Chapter Leaders. All three conferences fall
under the overall Multi Region Leadership Conference which brings together civil engineers from
Minnesota to Texas and Colorado to Ohio (ASCE Regions 3, 6 and 7) to develop and enhance their
leadership skills, receive greater exposure to the organization, operations, and resources of ASCE,
and network with fellow peers and colleagues.
The Minnesota YMG hosts are responsible for providing presentations and networking activities
for all Younger Member delegates in attendance at CRYMC, as well as many combined activities
with the rest of the student, Section and Branch leaders in attendance at the Multi Region
Leadership conference. This year, we have the unique opportunity to showcase ASCE’s IMAX
production, Dream Big: Engineering Wonders of the World. Conference attendees will get a sneak
peak of the film before its worldwide release on February 17, 2017. This will be an exclusive red
carpet event at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. http://macgillivrayfreeman.com/dream-big/
Your interest and participation in the event will help promote the great state of Minnesota while
bringing fellow civil engineers together for a weekend of collaboration and continued building of
our society’s infrastructure. With your financial contribution, you can show your support of
leadership development of young engineers and help us make the 2017 CRYMC conference an
outstanding experience and an event to remember!
Please refer to the attached flyer for the various sponsorship levels and benefits. All sponsors will be
recognized on the Minnesota YMG conference website (http://www.ascemn.org/2017mrlc), in
printed conference materials and at the Friday night event. If you have any questions about the
conference or sponsorship program, please contact Tim Lamkin by phone at 612-845-5265 or by
email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Tim Lamkin Jr, PE, M.ASCE
Chair, 2017 Central Region Younger Member Council
ASCE Leadership Conference Minneapolis 2017
Dear ASCE Supporter,
� All items included in GOLD LEVEL
� Company Logo included on a scarf given to all attendees
� Presentation opportunity to CRYMC (2 available)
� Four complimentary tickets to attend the Reception & Awards Banquet and
Dream Big Preview
PLATINUM
$2500
� All items included in SILVER LEVEL
� Individual Sponsorship of lunches and breaks during the conference (6 available)
� Student Meet & Greet during recruitment event
� Two complimentary tickets to attend Friday night awards banquet and Dream Big
Preview
GOLD
$1500
� All items included in BRONZE LEVEL
� Full-page ad in the CRYMC conference
binder
� Recognition at Reception & Awards
Banquet
SILVER
$1000
� Half-page ad in the CRYMC conference
binder
� Company Name & Logo included on
Program, Sponsor List and Conference
Website
BRONZE
$500
Don’t miss the red carpet sneak
peek of ASCE’s IMAX production,
Dream Big: Engineering Wonders
of the World. All attendees will have
access to this exclusive event.
Your Sponsorship Is Important – Sign Up Today!
� Title Sponsor of CRYMC, Reception & Awards Banquet
� All items included in PLATINUM LEVEL
� Exclusive booth space and marketing opportunities at the Reception & Awards
Banquet
TITLE
$5000
2017 Central Region Younger Member Council & Leadership Conference
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Promote the great State of Minnesota and show your support of leadership development of young
engineers by sponsoring the 2017 CRYMC Conference.
Conference -
February 3-4, 2017
Reception & Awards Banquet -
February 3, 2017, 5PM-10PM
Dream Big Sneak Peak -
February 3, 2017 @ 7PM
www.asce.org/dream-big macgillivrayfreeman.com/dream-big
SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT FORM
We are happy to support the Central Region Younger Member Council in Minneapolis, MN on February 3-4, 2017 at the
following contribution level:
���� Title Sponsor ($5,000)
���� Platinum Sponsor ($2,500)
���� Gold Sponsor ($1,500)
���� Silver Sponsor ($1,000)
���� Bronze Sponsor ($500)
���� Other (specify below)
Specific Interest if Customized: _________________________________________________________________
Organization Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Organization Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________________________
We agree to the following sponsorship terms and will complete our financial obligation according to the following
schedule:
���� Check included with Sponsorship Commitment Form
���� Electronic Payment via PayPal
���� Due Upon Receipt of Invoice
Submit form to: E-mail: [email protected]
Payment Information
Make check payable to: ASCE MN
Mail check to: Tim Lamkin
Bolton & Menk, Inc
12224 Nicollet Avenue
Burnsville, MN 55337
Electronic Payment via PayPal to: [email protected]
