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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
A new year has rolled around for the Calusa Chapter bringing a change in officers along with new visions and expectations. The June meeting at The Strand was the event each officer took their oath as a leader and member of a unique group. The Calusa Chapter has many members and is one of a few in the State that increases its membership every year. We also have the best participation at our monthly meetings and strong support by a group of professional firms that believe in the Chapter. As incoming President I hope that the Chapter will continue to grow and as each president before me, I hope that this year will provide the members with interesting guest speakers and extraordinary social events.
In the past few years I have noticed that our members have a passion for social gatherings where they can relax and be with friends; that’s understandable since each and every one of us are busier than we have ever been. When we have time off we like to make the most of it. So this next year I hope the Chapter can offer several events that give the members an opportunity to get together with their families and friends and enjoy themselves, whether it’s fishing, beach volleyball, a barbecue or another bowling competition. I may be calling a few of you to ask what you like to do and whom you might like to bring to the dinner meetings as guest speakers. If you have some ideas that you want to share, give me or one of the other officers a call. Adolfo Gonzalez (Vice President) and Elizabeth Fountain (Secretary) can be reached at Wilson Miller, one of FES greatest supporters. I can be reached at Hole Montes, my phone number is 985-1246.
Next month FES will be having its annual meeting at the Marco Island Marriot and the Calusa Chapter will be sponsoring a hospitality suite. The Hospitality Suite will be open Thursday August 4th from 8:30 pm to 10pm in Suite G/H/J. Marco Island is a wonderful island and offers members one of the most beautiful surroundings with great golf courses, restaurants, beaches and some of the best fishing grounds in the state. If you need help deciding what to do – stop by the hospitality suite and look me up. I am anxious to meet more of the Calusa Chapter members and as President, lead the officers in the direction that will satisfy our members and their families.
David Romano , PE
President - Calusa Chapter
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Chapter News — July 2005
Welcome new Calusa Chapter Members:
Theresa F. Cauthen, EI; Hans Wilson & associates; Sponsor – Hans Wilson, PE
James Brian DeLony, EI; Coastal Engineering; Sponsor – Matthew Dickson, PE
Matthew Dickson, PE; Coastal Engineering; Sponsor – Michael Poff, PE
Kenneth Dunne, PE; EAC Consulting; Transfer from Miami
Peter Lalor, PE; NSPE Transfer from Wisconsin
Justin Martin, PE; Wilson Miller; Sponsor – Adolfo Gonzalez, PE
J. Gary Alpin, PE; Collier County; Sponsor – Mitch Riley, PE
Mark J. Sunyak, PE; RWA, Inc.; NSPE Transfer from Ohio
Please be sure to welcome them to the Florida Engineering Society and our chapter. We encourage you to make contact with new members, invite them to the next chapter meeting, and in general make them feel welcome.
Chapter Growth Stats
The Calusa Chapter has 293 members to date, with an 88% membership retention rate. Our chapter is growing at the rate of 8.5% per year, making it the third fastest growing chapter of all FES chapters!
There is no chapter meeting planned for July. Enjoy your summer!
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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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FES 89th Annual Summer Conference & Exposition
August 3-6, 2005
Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa
Three Convenient Ways to Register:
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Mail
Registration & Payment
FES
PO Box 750
Tallahassee, FL 32302-0750
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Fax
Registration & Credit Card Information
to 850-222-4349
Open 24 Hours
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Web Site
Register at
http://www.fleng.org
Open 24 Hours
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Special Needs: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at 850-224-7121 to inform us of any special needs that are required to allow your full participation in this program. Please notify us within 30 days of the program to allow sufficient time to accommodate these requests.
Registration Deadline: Registrations will be accepted at the FES office until Tuesday, July 26, 2005. After this date, registrations will be accepted at the conference plus a $50 late fee.
Cancellation Policy: Requests for registration cancellation must be received in writing before 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2005. The cancellation fee is $50. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after July 26, 2005. Substitutions are permitted at any time. However, if non-members are taking the place of members, a full non-member registration fee will be charged. Please be prepared to remit additional fees at the registration desk. Policy includes basic registration packages and individual ticketed events.
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