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EXECUTIVE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
President
Peter Pellerito, PE
Ph:
(239) 410-2394
Fax: (239) 939-8332
ppellerito@drapertechonline.com
Vice President
Dan Waters, PE
Ph:
(239) 649-4040
Fax (239) 6435716
danielwaters@wilsonmiller.com
Secretary
Marlene Meeeam, PE, PE
Ph:
(239) 774-8192
Fax (239) 213-5855
MarleneMessam@colliergov.net
Treasurer
Patrick Day,
PE
Ph: (239) 278-1992
Fax: (239) 278-0922
Pat.day@tkwonline.com
Past President/Membership
Elizabeth Fountain, PE
Ph:
(239) 939-1020
Fax: (239) 939-3412
elizabethfountain@gradyminor.com
State Director
John English, PE
Ph:
(239) 649-4040
Fax (239)643-5716
johnenglish@wilsonmiller.com
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Thank you for your participation. We have a great itinerary slated for ’07-’08. The fall season
is to kick off with a social event a Dwyer’s Pub. This is a joint event with Florida
Environmental Association of Professional (FEAP). Last year, it was a great hit and I’m
looking forward to another stellar turn out. Special thanks to the FES Ways and Means
Chairman has, Allyson Swanson, has scheduled the FES Golf Tournament for Saturday
October 13th at Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club. Dan Waters, the chapter Vice-President,
has tentatively scheduled many more interesting events to attend.
Looking back over the ‘06-‘07 administration, we had a great year with many interesting
speakers and topics of discussions. In the Fall of 2006, FES Calusa Chapter donated tenthousand
dollars to Gulf Coast University. Dr. Blanchard attended the meeting to accept the
donation. This past year, the membership was fortunate to have Stan Cann with FDOT and
Rony Joel, Marco Island City Engineer speak at one of our meetings as well.
For those members and guests that joined the June ‘07 dinner meeting, thank you for your
support and participation. The meeting included the local student scholarship recipients, local
award recognition, officer installation ceremony, and the speaker was the FES State President
Yassi Myers with USR Corporation.
Chelsea McQuade was selected as our four year, $1000 per year, scholarship recipient.
Chelsea plans on attending Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall. The two, one time
$500 scholarship recipients are Lucio Martinez and Tyler Howlin. They both plan to attend the
University of Florida in the fall. The membership had fun with the students, we had them come
up for a photo opportunity, and kid around with them by telling them that the money went
directly to the university (which is true). They were great sports about the whole ordeal and
let’s wish them well on their pursuits.
The meeting then turned to the FES Calusa Chapter Awards Ceremony. The awards ceremony
started with recognizing Rebecca King of Wilson Miller for Young Engineer of the Year.
Rebecca’s qualifications for this award include high motivation, technical abilities,
contributions to FES by chairing the MathCounts competition, and contributions to other
charitable organizations. The second award presented went to Dan Craig with Dave Douglas &
Associates for Outstanding Technical Achievement. Dan’s body work was recognized and
includes practicing civil engineering in the Lee County area since the mid eighties. The third
award presented was to Don DeBerry with Lee County Division of Transportation. Don’s
projects and achievements are well known in the Lee County public works arena. In addition
to FES honoring Don’s achievement, Lee County published a press release on the award.
A special thanks goes out to Fermin Diaz, President of Wilson Miller; Dave Douglas, President
of Dave Douglas & Associates; Bob Murray, Senior Vice President of Hole Montes and
Associates; and, Scott Gilbertson, Director of Lee County Division of Transportation for their
participation in the ceremony and honoring the award recipients.
Last on the agenda was the officer installation ceremony. I’d like to welcome and thank each
of the new officers. Elizabeth Fountain of Q Grady Minor, who will be serving as past-
President; Dan Waters of Wilson Miller taking the position of Vice-President; Marlene Messam
of Collier County serving as Secretary; and, Pat Day with TKW installed as Treasurer.
With the new administration, I’m looking forward to a great year including well-invested social
events, meetings with great speakers and topics of discussion, and worthy fund raiser events.
The newly installed officers, directors, and myself look forward to seeing you at future
meetings and events.
Thank you again for your participation!
Kind Regards,
Pete Pellerito, PE
President – Calusa Chapter
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
FES Membership Renewal 2007-2008 - It’s that time of year again… 2007-2008 FES membership renewals are in the mail! Dues
statements were mailed September 1st and are due October 1st to FES. Membership dues can be paid via credit card, check, or money order.
Completed statements can be faxed to FES at 850-222-4349 or mailed to FES, PO Box 750, Tallahassee, FL 32302.
Membership dues can also be renewed on-line at www.fleng.org. Simply log in to the ‘Customer Log In’ section of the FES web page (right
side of page). Your ‘Customer Number’ is your FES Number (located on your dues statement) and ‘Password’ is your last name. If you have
any questions regarding your dues, please contact the Member Services Department at 850-224-7121.
SOCIETY PROGRAMS/EVENTS
FEPAC – Thank you for your support - The Florida Engineers Political Action Committee (FEPAC) would like to thank it's 400 plus
member supporters. As members of the FEPAC, they are among an elite group of engineers who have recognized the value of political
participation.
FEPAC is a voluntary, non-profit, unincorporated committee of individual engineers and others and is not affiliated with any political party.
The Committee is an independent and autonomous organization. FEPAC solicits voluntary contributions from those interested in effective
engineering legislation. Funds raised are used to research, select, and support the election of candidates who are supportive of engineering
concerns.
Please consider checking the FEPAC donation box on your annual dues statement. If you would like to make contribution today, please go
on-line to https://www.fleng.org/donate1.cfm.
2008 FICE ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The deadline to submit the intent to enter form is September 14, 2007. The Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers (FICE) has issued a
Call for Entries in its 2008 Engineering Excellence Awards competition.
Engineering Excellence Award Program is an annual design competition recognizing engineering achievements that demonstrate the highest
degree of merit and ingenuity. The program provides Florida engineering firms a chance to showcase the praiseworthy work of engineers,
who are the backbone of their companies' success. In addition to the recognition from their peers, winners receive immeasurable publicity
through the year, which helps to further strengthen client and firm relations.
Entries are rated on the basis of original or innovative application of new or existing techniques; future value to the engineering profession;
social, economic, and sustainable design considerations; complexity; and how successfully the project exceeds the needs, including time and
budget constraints, of the client/owner.
The EEA program timeline has been revised to provide entrant and judges additional time. The 2008 EEA competition dates to remember
are:
September 14, 2007 Intent to Enter Deadline
October 12, 2007 Entrant Materials due to FICE
November 26, 2007 FICE announces EEA Award winners
January 11, 2008 ACEC EEA Entry Deadline
April 29, 2008 ACEC Awards Presentation
August 8, 2008 FICE EEA Awards Presentation |
Please visit www.fleng.org/FICE/ficeeea.cfm#eea for additional information and the complete application. Questions? Contact Kate Ray at
850-224-7121 or kray@fleng.org.
2008 PE LEGISLATIVE DAYS
February 5-6, 2008, Tallahassee, FL
Residence Inn Marriott
600 W. Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(800) 922-3291 |
FES has secured a room rate of $179 + tax/night. Please call the Marriott at 1-800-922-3291 and reference the Florida Engineering Society
to receive the discounted group rate for Monday 2/4/2008 and Tuesday 2/5/2008. |
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CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
STORMWATER PERMITTING - September 6-7, 2007 Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate 12 PDHs technical engineering credit
Change is here. Stay current on the rules and criteria from all five Water Management Districts. Learn the wide-ranging technical and regulatory implications of FDEP’s Statewide Stormwater Rule. Whether you are new to or experienced in the stormwater permitting process, the FES Stormwater Permitting
Course – 2007 will be of value to you.
FICE/FDOT AFP - CITS TRAINING - October 12, 2007 FICE/FDOT Training Automated Fee Proposal (AFP) Consultant Invoice Transmittal System (CITS) Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando North, Altamonte Springs, Florida
Who Should Attend? Consultant Project Managers who compile project fee proposals for FDOT utilizing the Automated Fee Proposal (AFP) Spreadsheet for Professional Services Contracts and Consultant Project Managers and Administrative Staff who prepare and submit Consultant invoices to FDOT using the Consultant Invoice Transmittal System (CITS) will be trained by FDOT staff directly
responsible for these systems.
What Will Be Covered? Low Impact Design Techniques Rules and Criteria Updates from all Water Management Districts
The Statewide Stormwater Rule Water Reuse The South Florida Permitting Experience Review of Long Term Cumulative Rainfall Patterns Regulatory Panel Discussion Al 5 Water Management Districts and the Department of Environmental Protection will be represented.
Until August 5th - $375 FES/FICE members, $475 non-members
After August 5th - $425 FES/FICE members, $525 non-member
How to Register: Pre-registration and payment are required by September 28, 2007. To register, please visit the link below.
(After the registration deadline, registrations will be accepted on a space-available basis. A $50 late fee will apply).
Registration $149 FES/FICE Members and
FDOT Employees, $249Non-member.
Questions? Please call FICE Headquarters at (850) 224-7121 or email seminars@fleng.org.
FINANCIAL MANAGERS WORKSHOP
Friday, September 14, 2007
Hilton Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
Who Should Attend? Financial Managers and audit personnel for consulting firms that do business with FDOT. Consulting firms that are considering doing business with FDOT. Why You Should Go? Receive the latest Department updates from key personnel. Invited speakers include:
Secretary Lowell Clary, FDOT Assistant Secretary for Finance & Administration
Cecil T. Bragg, Jr., CPA- FDOT Inspector General
Ruth Dillard- FDOT Director of Administration
John Zumwalt, PE, Chairman/CEO of the PBSJ Corporation
Terry Cappellini, FDOT Manager of Contractual Services
Plus other key FDOT Personnel
Registration Fee: (Includes: Web site access to course materials for download, continental breakfast, two breaks and lunch)
After August 21st: $50 late fee applies
$325 FES/FICE members, $425 Non-members
$35 course materials (optional) *you may download these at no
additional cost
For registration and hotel information, please click on the link
below. Questions? Please call FICE Headquarters at (850) 224-
7121 or e-mail seminars@fleng.org.
ADVANCED WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL -
October 16-18, 2007
Embassy Suites Hotel Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL Do you have one year of experience in work zone traffic control or one year being responsible for work zone traffic control plan development? If so, this course is for you.
You will learn how to:
Adapt typical control plan layouts to specific site conditions Design and manage traffic control plans (TCPs) of varying complexity
Identify relevant fundamental and human factor principles that impact TCP design Apply workable concepts and techniques in the design,
installation, and maintenance of TCPs Appropriately utilize work zone traffic control devices
Registration Fees: (3 continental breakfasts and 2 lunches provided)
$525 FES/FICE Members or FDOT Employees
$625 Non-Members/Non FDOT Employees
Questions, please call Julie Draper, Meeting Coordinator at
850-224-7121. To register online or view the complete
brochure, visit www.fleng.org.
PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION
November 6-7, 2007
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront |
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BUSINESS CARD SPONSORSHIP
If you haven’t done so already, please add your business card to our new sletter sponsorships for the rem ainder of the year. For further inform ation regarding adding your business card to our new sletter, Contact Patrick Day , PE Your sponsorship helps defray the cost of new sletter production and m ailing. |
DIRECTORS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Contact Us To Volunteer- |
| How to Contact Us |
Phone |
Fax |
E-mail |
Director - Professional Development
Matt Jones, EI |
239-461-3170 |
239-461-3169 |
MattJ@barraco.net |
Director - Public Relations
Walt Gilcher, PE |
239-985-1200 |
239-985-1258 |
waltgilcher@hmeng.com |
Director - Ways and Means
Allyson Swanson, EI |
239-649-4040 |
239-643-5716 |
allysonswanson@wilsonmiller.com |
MATHCOUNTS Committee
Janine Stefanoski, EI |
239-936-8565 |
239-643-5716 |
jms@ascotdevelopment.com |
Scholarship Committee
David Romano, PE |
239-985-1200 |
239-985-1258 |
DavidRomano@hmeng.com |
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 2007
1 2007-2008 FES Membership Renewal Notices are mailed.
3 FES Headquarters Office Closed
6-7 Stormwater Management Permitting, Omni at ChampionsGate, Orlando
14 FICE/FDOT Financial Managers' Workshop, Hilton at Walt Disney World
14 2008 FICE EEA Intent to Enter Submittal Deadline
OCTOBER 2007
1 2007-2008 FES Membership Renewal Deadline
12 2008 FICE EEA Materials Submittal Deadline
12 FICE/FDOT CITS/AFP Training, Embassy Suites Altamonte Springs
12 2008 FES Directory & Guide Contracts Due
16-18 FICE Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control, Embassy Suites Boca Raton
NOVEMBER 2007
1-3 Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (Session 1 of 6), Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
22-23 FES Headquarters Office Closed
26 2008 FICE EEA Judging Results Available
Members are encouraged to contact Pete Pellerito, PE at (239) 410-2394 or email: ppellerito@drapertechonline.com to
request additional information or to suggest a future program or event.
(For additional information about the events listed below, contact the chapter officers or FES Headquarters at 850-224-7121.) |
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