President’s Message By Brent Packer, PE Civil Source Civil Engineers Make the Difference – They Build on the Quality of Life ASCE Utah Section Newsletter February 2008 Congratulations to BYU Students Mark Butler and Wendy Thompson for winning the ASCE Central Utah Branch scholarships! This year National Engineers Week will be observed February 17 – 23, 2008. Communities throughout the country will be hosting a variety of activities recognizing engineers’ contributions to society and encouraging young people to learn more about the exciting profession of engineering. Engineers help transform and enhance the quality of life for people in our own community and around the world. In order for technology and engineering to progress, the next generation must be well versed in science, math, and other technical subjects. Through our combined efforts we can make a difference motivating young people to become the next generation of engineers. ASCE provides resources to help us. The Younger Member Forum, through a SPEA grant, has obtained candy structure kits that can be used in a classroom setting to teach children about structures and how they work. ASCE National has pamphlets, work books, PowerPoint presentations, etc., that can be used in a classroom to promote and teach students about civil engineering. I’ve recently volunteered in my daughter’s fourth grade elementary class to go and give a presentation about civil engineering using the materials I’ve just mentioned. I’m looking forward to it. If any of you are interested in doing the same, you can contact me or another ASCE Section or Branch officer to obtain more information and materials. As part of National Engineers Week, the Utah Engineers Council (UEC) is hosting the Engineers Week Banquet at the Rotunda at the Utah State Capital Friday, February 15, 2008. The reception begins at 5:30 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm. Regular admission is $45.00, student and senior (65+) admission is $22.50, and reservation for a table of 8 is $360.00. Many engineering awards including UEC Engineer of the Year, Engineering Educator of the Year of the Year, and Student Scholarships Awards will be presented. David Hart, AIA, the Architect of the Capitol will be the Keynote Speaker. For tickets you can contact Trent Hunt at 801-415-2023 or e-mail him at [email protected]. Brent Packer, P.E. ASCE, Utah Section President
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President’s Message
By Brent Packer, PE
Civil Source
Civil Engineers Make the Difference – They Build on the Quality of Life
ASCE Utah Section Newsletter February 2008
Congratulations to BYU Students Mark Butler and Wendy
Thompson for winning the ASCE
Central Utah Branch scholarships!
This year National Engineers Week will be observed February 17 – 23, 2008. Communities throughout the country will be hosting a variety of activities recognizing engineers’ contributions to society and encouraging young people to learn more about the exciting profession of engineering. Engineers help transform and enhance the quality of life for people in our own community and around the world. In order for technology and engineering to progress, the next generation must be well versed in science, math, and other technical subjects. Through our combined efforts we can make a difference motivating young people to
become the next generation of engineers. ASCE provides resources to help us. The Younger Member Forum, through a SPEA grant, has obtained candy structure kits that can be used in a classroom setting to teach children about structures and how they work. ASCE National has pamphlets, work books, PowerPoint presentations, etc., that can be used in a classroom to promote and teach students about civil engineering. I’ve recently volunteered in my daughter’s fourth grade elementary class to go and give a presentation about civil engineering using the materials I’ve just mentioned. I’m looking forward to it. If any of you are interested in doing the same, you can contact me or another ASCE Section or Branch officer to obtain more information and materials. As part of National Engineers Week, the Utah Engineers Council (UEC) is hosting the Engineers Week Banquet at the Rotunda at the Utah State Capital Friday, February 15, 2008. The reception begins at 5:30 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm. Regular admission is $45.00, student and senior (65+) admission is $22.50, and reservation for a table of 8 is $360.00. Many engineering awards including UEC Engineer of the Year, Engineering Educator of the Year of the Year, and Student Scholarships Awards will be presented. David Hart, AIA, the Architect of the Capitol will be the Keynote Speaker. For tickets you can contact Trent Hunt at 801-415-2023 or e-mail him at [email protected].
On February 14th, the Northern Utah Branch will be meeting at the Blue Bird Restaurant in downtown Logan. The speaker will be Derek Von Cannon from ADS advanced drainage systems.
Wasatch Front Branch The Wasatch Front Branch (WFB) February guest lecturer is Rukhsana “Shana” Lindsey. She is the Director of Research Operations for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). She has been with UDOT for 19 years. Shana will discuss Accelerated Bridge Construction projects. The lecture will be held at Chinese Gourmet, at 4425 South State St. in Murray on February 15 and will begin promptly at noon. Please plan to arrive early to have time to get food and be seated prior to noon. Please RSVP to Corbett Hansen before February 14 at [email protected]. Earn sixteen (16) professional development hours at the Project Management training seminar on March 20-21, 2008 and it will be held at the Warnock Engineering Building on the University of Utah campus. The WFB is bringing the lecturer from ASCE Nationals to give the seminar and we anticipate another successful training seminar. The registration fee for the seminar is $600 and will be received by Erin Donovan at Nolte Associates, 5217 South State Street, Suite #300 Murray, Utah 84107. She can be reached at 801-743-1328 or [email protected]. This is a great way to meet your licensure requirement for continuing education units and professional development hours! For those companies that wish to mentor engineering students and would like to sponsor students to attend our WFB luncheon meetings, please contact Corbett Hansen. Also, congratulations to Sara Wilson, a student at the U of U that is the recipient of the WFB $1,000 scholarship. Sara has demonstrated outstanding
Utah Construction Career Days March 25th and 26th
Washington County Fairgrounds Volunteers are still needed to help staff the ASCE booth! Contact the Southern Utah
Branch for more information.
ASCE/APWA Southern Utah Branch Spring
Conference February 6th and 7th
“Facing Future Challenges Today” The Dixie Center
Golf Tournament February 8th
The Ledges
Salt Lake Valley Science & Engineering Fair
March 27th and 28th Rice-Eccles Stadium Towers
If you would like to volunteer as a judge,
visit their website at http://www.utahsciencecenter.org/sciencef
leadership and scholastic achievements as she has attended the University of Utah. Don’t forget that Engineer’s Week is February 17-23, 2008. This is a great opportunity to give outreach presentations to elementary, junior high, and high schools. If you would like to visit your children’s school to show children that engineering is fun, please contact me at [email protected] or (801) 931-3305. Micheal G. McKamey Wasatch Front Branch President
Central Utah Branch We would like to thank Dr. Kyle Rollins for the presentation he gave at the January branch meeting. He provided us with an interesting look at pile foundations located near slopes and what results he found from field testing. Our next luncheon meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21st, as part of Engineering Week at
BYU. More details will be sent to branch members as they become available.
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We would like to congratulate Mark Butler and Wendy Thompson, who each received an ASCE Central Utah Branch scholarship from funds made available by the Utah Section. They have both been very involved with the ASCE BYU Student Chapter during their studies at BYU. Mark has helped with several of the service projects, was a member of the concrete canoe team, and was elected as treasurer of the student chapter. Wendy has put in many hours on service projects over the past two school years and has appreciated the opportunity of getting to know the people that she has both served and worked with. We wish them our best in their schooling and preparation for the future. 888-988-5090, x 104 Eric R. Dixon, P.E. www.trueesi.com
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Southern Utah Branch The APWA/ASCE 2008 Spring Conference will be held on February 6-8th. There will be many beneficial breakout sessions and the golf tournament will be held at The Ledges golf course on Friday. The branch has selected individuals and firms for the different awards. Come support your fellow ASCE members and have a fun night out. Also presented the night of the banquet, will be the recipient of the Southern Utah Branch’s local scholarship. For more information on the conference contact a branch officer or see the flyers in this month newsletter.
Don’t forget that the Utah Construction Career Days will be held on March 25th & 26th at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Construction Career Days is a great way to get local middle and high school kids excited about engineering and construction. We are still in need of volunteers to help staff the ASCE booth. Anyone interested please contact a branch officer. Brett Jensen Southern Utah Branch President
Geotechnical Group The Geotechnical Group does not have any announcements for February.
Younger Member Forum
The YMF would like to thank all the officers that served last year and welcome in some new faces this year. We hope that it will be a successful year for everyone. The YMF will be sending three delegates to the WRYMC in the second week of February in sunny Las Vegas, Nevada. We hope to make the most of our time learning from lectures, other YMF groups throughout the western United States, and other outreach activities. This is will also give us a chance to listen and see what direction our National organization is heading. DUCHESNE COUNTY WATER
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For more information, contact Mr. Randy Crozier,DCWCD, (435) 722-4977, or mail resume to DCWCD, 855East 200 North (112-10), Roosevelt, UT 84066. Closingdate for all applications will be February 26, 2008 at 5:00p.m. If no applications are received from qualifiedapplicants by February 26, 2008, DCWCD will exercise theoption to leave the position open until filled. DCWCD is anequal opportunity employer.
Again we would like to remind you about getting involved in the Salt Lake Science and Engineering Fair that is coming up in the end of March, 2008. They are always in need of volunteers and judges. It does not take a lot of time and it is one way we can help shape the future generations and help those students have a positive outlook towards engineering. If you have any questions please contact James Barron, P.E.,[email protected] or contact Jodi Ostrander directly at [email protected]. We are still looking for Younger Members to be involved in many areas. If you are interested in participating in any way please contact Joseph Serre at jserre@genevarock,com and we will put you to work. The Spring 2008 PE Exam is Friday, April 11, 2008. If you are taking the exam you should consider attending the YMF PE Exam Review. If you know anyone taking the exam, please tell them about the review and encourage them to attend. The YMF will hold the PE Exam Review Kickoff Meeting at 6:00pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the Salt Lake Community College (Redwood Road Campus) located at 4600 South Redwood Road. The meeting will be held in the Technology Building, room TB207. FREE Fresh Hot Pizza and soda will be served and all exam and review details, location and costs will be covered. The review will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 weeks beginning on Tuesday, February 26, 2007. The
cost is $175, discounted to $125 for ASCE members. The intent of the review is to cover one of the five disciplines each week. To reserve your seat, obtain more information, or if you cannot attend the kickoff, please contact Brad Conder at [email protected] or at 801-763-5100. We look forward to seeing you at the Kickoff Meeting. Cable Murray, P.E. USYMF-President
Secretary-Treasurer Past President Utah Section Corbett Hansen, P.E. http://sections.asce.org/utah/index.htm President Brent Packer, P.E. Bowen, Collins & Associates [email protected] (801)-495-2224 President-Elect Curt McCuistion, P.E. Nolte Associates [email protected] Secretary-Treasurer Dennis Pay, P.E. South Salt Lake City [email protected] (801)-483-6038 Past President Bob Davis, P.E. Sunrise Engineering, Inc. [email protected] (801)-523-0100
Northern Utah Branch President Clay Bodily, P.E. Smithfield City [email protected] (435)-563-6226 x 109 President-Elect Danny MacFarlane Secretary-Treasurer Marvin Lewis, P.E. Keller-Bliesner Engineering, LLC [email protected] (435)-753-5651 Past President Mark Nielsen, P.E. Logan City [email protected] (435)-716-9151
Wasatch Front Branch President Micheal McKamey, P.E. Eimco Water Technologies [email protected] (801)-526-2344 President-Elect Erin Donovan, P.E. Nolte Associates, Inc. [email protected] (801)-743-1328
Central Utah Branch President David Jensen, P.E. Brigham Young University [email protected] (801)-442-2094 President Elect Scott Olson, P.E. Horrocks Engineers [email protected] (801)-763-5150 Secretary-Treasurer Eric R. Dixon, P.E. Franson Civil Engineers [email protected] (801)-756-0309 Past President Mark Breitenbach, P.E. Central Utah Water Conservancy District [email protected] (801)-226-7105
Southern Utah Branch President Brett Jensen, EIT Carter-Burgess [email protected] (435)-627-1888 President-Elect Elisabeth Whitlock, P.E. Carter-Burgess [email protected] (435)-627-1888 Secretary-Treasurer Chris Pettigrew, P.E. Rosenberg Associates
Arthur O. LeBaron, P.E., P.L.S. Hurricane City [email protected] (435)-635-2811 ext 113
Geotechnical Group Chair David Plehn, P.E. Geopier [email protected] (801)-269-8012 Secretary-Treasurer Ryan Cole IGES 801-270-9400 Past Chair Joergen Pilz, P.E. AMEC Earth & Environmental (801)-266-0720
Younger Member Forum President Joseph Serre Geneva Rock [email protected] (801)-446-0277 Vice-President Brad Conder, P.E. Horrocks Engineers [email protected] (801)-763-5100 Secretary Kyle Twitchell Reaveley Engineers & Associates [email protected] (801)-486-3883 Treasurer Jenni Oman [email protected] Past President Cable M. Murray, P.E. Jacobsen Construction [email protected] (801)-502-3032 Utah State University Liaison Jonathan Updike, P.E. Michael Baker Jr. Inc. [email protected] (801)-518-6315
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The Rotunda at the Utah State CapitalThe Rotunda at the Utah State CapitalThe Rotunda at the Utah State CapitalThe Rotunda at the Utah State Capital Friday, February 15, 2007
Reception, Hors d'oeuvres, and Tours – 5:30 pm
Dinner – 7:00 pm Regular Admission – $45.00
Student and Senior (65+) Admission – $22.50 Reservations for Tables of 8 are also available - $360.00
Please join us for the annual Utah Engineers Council Engineers Week (E-Week) Banquet 2008.
We will be celebrating excellence in engineering in Utah by awarding the annual UEC Engineer of the Year 2008
UEC Engineering Educator of the Year 2008 New Faces in Engineering Awards
Outstanding MESA Teacher University Student Scholarship Awards
David Hart, AIA, the Architect of the Capitol as well as the Executive Director of the
Capitol Preservation Board, will be our Keynote Speaker.
For tickets, please contact your UEC representative or Trent Hunt at 801-415-2023, [email protected].
For additional information about the UEC, please visit our web site www.utahengineerscouncil.org.
