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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
The FES 89th annual meeting at the Marco Island Marriot was quite a success this year, with the best attendance record to date. I was impressed with the number of Chapter Members that attended the meeting form other areas of the State. This was a great opportunity to talk to other chapter officers and members and discuss their efforts to recruit members, interact with local agencies and schools, schedule speakers and plan activities.
On Thursday evening, a reception was held for the incoming president, John Hall, PE which was hosted by Calusa Chapter. John greeted attendees as they came into the room and he made everyone feel welcome. The reception was low-key compared to the earlier reception in the exhibit hall and allowed members and their families time to relax and mingle with other guests. Allyson Swanson (FES member from Wilson Miller) did a great job getting this event organized and I want to thank her for all the time and effort she spent to make it happen.
The awards breakfast on Saturday was one of the best attended meetings during the convention and showed how much FES has accomplished in the past year. The Calusa Chapter received two awards for a large chapter; Best Membership and Best Retention of Members. Another key moment for the Calusa Chapter was the recognition of Kevin Higginson as a Fellow member. I think Kevin is the youngest Fellow in the Calusa Chapter, maybe the state. Kevin has been very active in the Calusa Chapter throughout his career. Several FES members, who were also ordained as Fellow members, took the oath for the Order of Engineers during the awards ceremony. This ceremony highlighted the dedication that many well recognized engineers have undertaken in their lives and the success they have achieved.
I want to take a moment to invite everyone in the Calusa Chapter to join in and support the FES Scholarship Program by participating in our Annual Golf tournament. Every year this event gets better and bigger thanks to the hard work of the chapter’s Ways & Means chairman, Dan Waters. Dan makes this event one of the best social gatherings of the year. This event is scheduled for October 15th at the Stonebridge Golf Club in Naples. Mark your calendars and please call or email Dan to get your spot reserved for the tournament.
Another event, coming September 15th is the FES dinner meeting, which will be held at The Strand in Naples. The September meeting will host Jim Mudd, Collier County Manager who will be speaking about Leadership and Service as an Engineer in the Public Sector. Please show your support to FES and Collier County by joining the Calusa Chapter for an evening at The Strand.
David Romano , PE
President - Calusa Chapter
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Calusa Chapter September Dinner Meeting
Speaker
Jim Mudd
Collier County Manager
Program: Service as an Engineer in the Public Sector
Thursday, September 15th, 2005
The Clubhouse at the Strand
5840 Strand Boulevard, Naples, Fl 34110
Social Hour at 6:00PM — Dinner at 7:00PM
Program Immediately Following Dinner
As Always, Spouses and Guests Are Welcome!
$30.00 Per Person
Buffet Carving Station Dinner including
2 Dinner Selections: Herb-seared Salmon Fillet with Red Pepper Marsala Sauce,
or Grilled Chicken Breast with Mango Salsa
Call (649-4040), fax (263-6492) or email (lisacolburn@wilsonmiller.com) your RSVP to Lisa Colburn by noon on September 9th. The meeting space is reserved and meals are prepared based on advance registration. The Calusa Chapter is contractually obligated to pay for all meals prepared based on advance registration. Therefore, unless you cancel your reservation by five days before the meeting, you are responsible for the fee, regardless of whether you actually attend the meeting.
 ________________________________________
YES, I will be attending.
(Name)
Please circle dinner selection: (Salmon) or (Chicken)
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Spouse/Guest
(Name)
Please circle dinner selection: (Salmon) or (Chicken)
(We are inquiring if meatless meals are available)
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19th ANNUAL FES CALUSA CHAPTER
SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 15, 2005
Each $75 entry fee includes greens fees, cart, driving range, continental breakfast, lunch, drinks, raffle prizes, trophies, and a coupon for a free greens fee for a future round at Stonebridge. Great advertising opportunities exist through sponsorships. Professionally created signs with company names displayed on tees for $150 each.
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Raffle Prizes will include:
• Golf Clubs
• Golf Bags, balls and accessories
• Gift Certificates
• Clothing and much more
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Contact Dan Waters at WilsonMiller at (239) 649-4040 for more information
or DanielWaters@WilsonMiller.com.
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Tournament format:
The tournament will couple a best-ball scramble with a weighted team handicap system. When filling out the registration form, please indicate each player’s average score on a regulation 18-hole – par 72 golf course. These scores will be used in determining each team’s handicap factor. This format will ensure that each team has an opportunity to win the tournament. Please note that a four-person team is not required to sign up and play. Everyone is welcome to participate, not just employees of your company!
Name (contact person) ________________________________________________
Company & Address __________________________________________________
Phone Number _______________________________________________________
This check is for the following player/participation:
Total players @ $75 Total $________________________
Hole sponsor @ $150 Total $________________________
TOTAL $________________________
Players
Name _______________________________________ Avg. score______________
Name _______________________________________ Avg. score______________
Name _______________________________________ Avg. score______________
Name _______________________________________ Avg. score______________
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STONEBRIDGE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
2100 Winding Oaks Way, Naples, Florida
(see map)
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Registration and range at 7:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 8:15 a.m. Raffle and Award ceremony will be conducted during lunch immediately after the conclusion of the play.
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Registration Deadline:
October 7th, 2005
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Mail check (Payable to FES) and registration form to:
Dan Waters
WilsonMiller, Inc.
3200 Bailey Lane,
Suite 200
Naples, FL 34105
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19th ANNUAL FES CALUSA CHAPTER
SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 15, 2005
Location Map:
STONEBRIDGE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
2100 Winding Oaks Way, Naples, Florida
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BUSINESS CARD SPONSORSHIP RENEWALS
If you haven’t done so already, please add your business card to our newsletter sponsorships for the remainder of the year. For further information regarding adding your business card to our newsletter, please contact Elizabeth Fountain, PE. Your sponsorship helps defray the cost of newsletter production and mailing.
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UPCOMING
ACTIVITIES
CALENDAR
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August 2005
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| Sept 7-9 |
South Florida Water Management District 30th Annual Conference on Water Management**
Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, Fort Myers |
| Sept. 15 |
Calusa Chapter Dinner Meeting
The Club at The Strand, Naples |
| Sept. 22 |
SFWMD Site Development Permitting in Southwest Florida*
Holiday Inn Select, Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers |
| Oct. 7 |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
19th Annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament |
| Oct. 15 |
19th Annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament
Stonebridge Golf & Country Club |
| Oct. 20 |
Calusa Chapter Dinner Meeting
Fiddlesticks Country Club, Fort Myers |
* For additional information on these events, visit www.fleng.org
or contact FES Headquarters at (850)224-7121.
**For registration or exhibitor information, visit the Annual Conference on Water Management web site at www.mcraeco.com/acowm_conf.html or call (800) 259-2318 or (850) 906-0099.
Members are encouraged to contact Adolfo Gonzalez, PE at (239) 649-4040 or email: adolfogonzalez@wilsonmiller.com to request additional information
or to suggest a future program or event.
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30th Annual Conference on Water Management
Co-sponsored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the state’s five water management districts, the conference will provide a forum for state and local leaders to discuss the challenges facing water policy makers at the local, state, federal and international levels.
“As we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the conference, we can come together to learn from the past and build for the future,” said South Florida Water Management District Executive Director Carol Wehle, who will also serve as this year’s conference host. She replaces SFWMD Executive Director Henry Dean who retired June 1 after 30 years of public service to the state.
Invited guests include former Florida governors Bob Graham and Bob Martinez, as well as present Gov. Jeb Bush. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Colleen Castille is a scheduled speaker.
More than 400 people are expected to attend, including elected or appointed public officials, professionals involved in planning for local governments and those involved in water resource protection or allocation. Also attending are professional staff from Florida’s five water management districts and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, representatives from academia, and members of the business community.
A two-day series of panel discussions and break-out sessions on topics such as the history and future of water management, environmental restoration, water supply and technology in water management will be featured during the conference. Conference attendees can also choose among field trips to local areas of interest.
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