ASCE Dayton Section

Mark your calendars:

May 16, 2013 – 1913 Flood and Dayton Dam System with DSPE

June 20, 2013 – End of Year Pizza Party

President-elect Elect (2012-2013):      
 
Randall S. Over, P.E., F.ASCE
 
At-Large Director-Elect (2012-2014):   
      
James A. Rispoli, P.E., BCEE, F.ASCE

Region Directors-Elect (2012-2015):
 
Region 3:      John A. Frauenhoffer, P.E., S.E., M.ASCE

Region Governors-Elect (2012-2015)
   
Region 3:      Carl C. Sutter, P.E., C.C.S., M.ASCE

The 19th annual University of Dayton ASCE Golf Tournament was held at Heatherwoode Golf Club on Sept. 8, 2012.  Thanks to the staff at Heatherwoode and all that were able to participate or that supported the event and helped make it a success again for the student chapter! 

1. Help the University of Dayton ASCE Student Chapter by becoming a Practitioner Advisor.  Practitioner Advisors aid in technical support for the students as well as help coordinate activities between students and section members.
2. Ohio Council of Sections is looking for a Dayton Section member interested in helping review their books.  The revised OH Council Bylaws require a minimum 3-member Audit Committee for the financials of the Council.  These individuals will review the books each year to ensure all is being done properly and all money is accounted for.  A chairperson has already volunteered from the Central OH Section.  One volunteer is needed from the Dayton Section.  The job only requires 1-2 hours each year.  The person will need to have access to a computer with email, Adobe Reader and Excel.  The meetings are anticipated to be held by phone and/or email.  Therefore, no travel to Columbus should be required.  Copies of pertinent material to be reviewed and discussed will be sent in pdf format by email.  Prior financial experience is helpful but not required.

Individuals interested in any of the above opportunities should contact the ASCE Dayton Section President Jason Starner at Jason.Starner@bwsc.net

The presentations for the Spring Seminar held on February 23, 2012 at Montgomery County Water Services can be found below.

 GPS Fundamentals

GIS Information

From Tracy Withrow, ASCE’s Manager of State Public Relation”

“If you’re not already aware, in July, ASCE released its first-ever report on how the U.S. economy and family budgets will fare if America fails to fund surface transportation improvements. The report, “Failure to Act: The Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Surface Transportation Infrastructure,” clearly shows that we are at a fork in the road; it paints a picture of a very different America in the next 10 to 30 years – and it’s not a pretty picture.

If investments in surface transportation aren’t made, families will have a lower standard of living, businesses will be paying more and producing less and our nation will lose ground in a global economy.

However, the report does tell us what we need to do to go from transportation deficient to transportation sufficient. So, what can you urge your members to do? ASCE has many resources and tools to help raise the grades on America’s failing infrastructure.

With as little as five or 10 minutes, you can make a difference.”

For more information, contact Tracy at:

Tracy Withrow
Manager, State Public Relations
American Society of Civil Engineers
1801 Alexander Bell Dr., Reston, VA 22191
703-295-6326, twithrow@asce.org

From ASCE National:

“In our continuing effort to enhance communications between ASCE’s Regions, Sections, and Branches and ASCE Headquarters, Geographic Services is pleased to provide you with the attached list of upcoming Continuing Education seminars and workshops scheduled in your geographic area.  These in-depth, practice-oriented programs are produced by ASCE’s Continuing Education Department and may be of interest to many of your members.”

A calendar of events can be found by clicking here.