DeSign of the Times is a monthly newsletter for ACEC/PA members. We welcome articles and announcements. Please submit your industry news to ksherman@acecpa.org by the 15th of each month.
President's Message
The Diamond Awards Banquet was held February 4, 2010, at The Hotel Hershey, and what a spectacular event it was. About 265 guests registered for the event, which I understand is a record, and this occurred while we are experiencing an economic downturn.
At our Board of Directors meeting last June, I asked Judy Hricak, Awards Committee chairperson, to “spice up” the event, and she delivered. The Awards Committee recruited Ronald Drnevich, PE, senior executive vice president and vice chairman of the board, Capital BlueCross, to MC the award presentation—Ron not only did a great job, but he certainly “spiced it up.” I extend an enormous thank-you to Ron, Judy, and the Awards Committee for a terrific job.
Much appreciation is extended to Stambaugh Ness for sponsoring the...Read more.
News & Notices
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ACEC Issues 2009 PAC Report
Thank you to our 2009 donors!
Still Time to Register for March Meetings
There is still time to register for these ACEC/PA March meetings. For more information, go to the events list on our Web site.
Western Chapter Meeting
The ACEC/PA Western Chapter Meeting will be held on March 12, 2010, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Ody Mackin, Mackin Engineering
Topic: Engineering Industry Perspective - 50 Years as a Consulting Engineer
Central Chapter Meeting
The ACEC/PA Central Chapter Meeting will be held on March 17, 2010, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Scott Hursh, CPA, CCIFP
Topic: The 2010 Economic Outlook
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ACEC/PA Adopts Strategic Goals
After a year long process that began with our member survey in 2008, the ACEC/PA Board of Directors adopted strategic goals at their February 4th meeting. These goals are the the result of hours of hard work from board members and committee chairs.
These goals will serve to guide the actions of the council for the next four years, but will be subject to review and updating.
ACEC/PA Updated Its Position Papers for the 2010 Elections
We will be meeting with major gubernatorial campaigns to deliver the papers and discuss issues important to ACEC/PA members. In addition, we will be sending the papers to candidates for the PA General Assembly. We encourage members to discuss the positions with their local candidates. To view the position papers, click here.
Mark Your Calendars for 2010 Environmental Committee Meetings
We are teaming with PAEP to co-host/co-sponsor meetings, field view, or other events. We’re always looking for meeting topics and teaming opportunities, so send your ideas to committee chair, Jim Rhoades, Alfred Benesch & Company at jrhoades@benesch.com.
- April 22 – Open
- July 15 – Open
- October 21 – Open
The Environmental Committee is looking for members to serve on a Sustainability Sub-Committee. Steve Deasy, Sustainability Committee Chair, Gannett Fleming, has volunteered to serve as the sub-committee chair. Interested parties should contact Steve via e-mail at sdeasy@gfnet.com.
To make sure you or other members of your firm are on the Environmental Committee e-mail distribution list, please drop an e-mail to chair, Jim Rhoades, Alfred Benesch & Company at jrhoades@benesch.com.
Register Now! April 14-17, 2010
ACEC/PA Annual Meeting at
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Join us for educational courses to help you develop a better dialogue with your clients. In your free time, enjoy the many challenging golf courses along the water, or relax by the ocean. Per night cost is $235 plus taxes and fees. Call Kiawah at 800-654-2924 to reserve your villa and mention that you are with the ACEC/PA group.
PennDOT Certified Concrete Technician Program 2009-2010 Schedule
PennDOT Certified Concrete Technician Program 2009-2010
Support Full Funding of Act 44: I-80 Tolling
Click Here to support tolling of I-80. Send an e-mail to Senators Casey and Specter and your congressman supporting Pennsylvania's joint application to toll I-80 and meet the funding commitments of Act 44.
Additional I-80 Tolling Information
County populations and Turnpike Revenue
Transportation needs without I-80 6-25-09
ACEC President Dave Raymond sent the following letter to US Secretary of Transportation supporting Pennsylvania's application to toll I-80.
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