2012 Georgia Engineers Summer ConferenceJune 14th - 17th, 2012

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Date Time Program/Event

Pre ConferenceThursday, June 14

1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m

Dinner10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Florida Laws & Rules Engineering Ethics*GSPE Board Meeting ACEC Board MeetingRegistration (Core Conference) Welcome Hospitality Reception/Exhibit Hall Open

On Your OwnAfter-Hours Hospitality

ConferenceFriday, June 15

7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

10:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Registration (continued)Exhibit Hall OpenOpening Session Breakfast Health Care Reform Panel*Sponsors/Exhibitors Appreciation BreakSpouse/Family Continental BreakfastT-SPLOST*Lunch and Program ~ Individual Associations (ACEC, GSPE, ASCE) Order of the Engineer Ceremony (location -GSPE Lunch Program)Continuing Education Breakouts * Sponsors/Exhibitors Appreciation BreakContinuing Education Breakouts * Gala Reception and Dinner Kids Night Out - Dinner and Activities After-Hours Hospitality

ConferenceSaturday, June 16

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.8:00 a.m. – Noon

10:00 a.m. – NoonNoon1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Continental BreakfastContinuing Education Breakouts * Sand Castle Contest (on the beach)Lunch on Your Own Golf Tournament (Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.) (Optional)St. Augustine Tour (Optional)Family Dinner & Beach Party

Post ConferenceSunday, June 17 12:00 p.m. Hotel Check-out and Travel

*You may earn up to 10 hours of Professional Development Hours during the core conference and/or 4 hours during the pre-conference program (14 total hours). Please note that continuing education requirements differ among

State licensing boards. It is the responsibility of the individual professional engineer to verify compliance in each statein which he/she is licensed. Florida Provider #0004121

This schedule may change as program is finalized. Please refer to the agenda in the on-site registration packet for final schedule and event locations.

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Dear Georgia Engineers and Friends,

t is a pleasure to invite you to join your professional colleagues at the Georgia Engineers SummerConference. The conference at Reynolds Plantation in 2011 met our expectations - more than 200 attendeesparticipated in professional development, networking, family time, fun, and feeling really good about beingan engineer.

I’m excited that the conference in 2012 will exceed our expectations! We have an impressive programplanned, beginning with an opening session on the up to date status of the Health Care Reform Act, and T-

SPLOST (TIA Referendum), followed by professional presenters who will provide you with knowledge and technicalskills on how to succeed in these turbulent economic times.

I look forward to seeing you at Hammock Beach, enjoying our time together.

Surfs Up! Let’s ride the tide to success in 2012!

Sincerely,

Lisa Woods, PE, JacobsSummer Conference Planning Committee ChairGeorgia Engineering Alliance

Why should you attend the 2012 Georgia Engineers Summer Conference?

• Hear and meet invited professional

speakers with tips on how to succeed

• Earn required Professional Development

Hours ~ up to14 total hours of continuing

education!

• Earn required 4 PDHs in Ethics, Florida

Laws & Rules (PDHs accepted in GA, FL,

SC, AL, MS)

• Hone your technical and professional

engineering skills

• Network with peers and clients – more than

200 total attendees expected!

• Have fun with family and friends while

earning PDHs ~ organized events and

recreational activities!

Georgia Society of Professional Engineers

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Event & Exhibiting SponsorsDon’t miss an opportunity to participate as a Sponsor.

2012 Georgia Engineers Summer Conference

Hammock Beach Resort, Palm Coast, Florida - June 14 – 17th

Dear Sponsors/Exhibitors:

Georgia engineering companies and professional engineers are able to meet in

one place for the industry’s largest annual event. The Georgia Engineering Al-

liance invites you to participate in the 2012 Georgia Engineers Summer Confer-

ence, June 14th-17th, at the Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Florida.

Confirm your Conference Event Sponsorship and/or secure your Exhibit Space to

place your company name in front of your target audience.

Sign-Up for an Event Sponsorship and receive benefits that include:

«Networking with engineers

«Promoting your products and services

«Exhibiting in the trade show

«Marketing exposure in event brochures

«Connecting with potential clients

As an Exhibitor, you have the chance to enhance your companies business by:

«Showcasing your product and services

«Interacting with existing and prospective customers

«Developing sales leads

«Securing pre-show and post show attendee list

«Building your company image

The exhibit hall will be open during the Welcome Reception, immediately before

and after the technical seminars and during the Friday continental breakfast and

seminar breaks. The events have been organized within close proximity to the ex-

hibit area, providing Exhibiting Sponsors/Exhibitors greater exposure.

Registration prior to the print deadline, May 31, 2012,

You are invited to participate in many of the optional events, which are not in-

cluded in your benefits package but are listed in the conference program. Costs

for optional events and dining tickets can be obtained by calling the Georgia Engi-

neering Alliance.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carolyn Jones at

(404) 521-2324 or via e-mail at carolyn.jones@gaengineers.org.

Visit www.gaengineers.org to download your Sponsor/Exhibit Registration Form

T O D AY !

Thank You 2011

Sponsors & Exhibitors!

Platinum SponsorDeemer Dana & Froehle, LLP

A4 Inc. - The Georgia EngineerACEC Business Insurance Trust

Applied Software

Auburn University College of Engineering

Boss Environmental Green SolutionsCardinal Systems, LLC

Crow Friedman Group/XL Design Professional

Delta Environmental Products

Food & Drug Administration Ctr for Devices & Radiological Health

GEL Geophysics, LLCGeorgia Concrete Paving Association

Georgia PowerGreyling

IMSPavestone Company

Photo SciencePritchard & Jerden, Inc.

Southern Polytechnic State UniversityT Wayne Owens & Associates

The Miller Group, Inc.Tidewater Environmental Services, Inc.

United ConsultingWolverton & Associates

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Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Company _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip_______________________________________________________ Phone______________________________________

FAX ____________________________________________________ E-Mail_________________________________________________

Name of Company Representative_____________________________________________________________________________________

Web site __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Brief description of service/product and/or equipment of sponsor/exhibitor. (This information may be printed on the GEA Web site and in the on-site program.)

Sign us up! (check box) – Exhibits limited due to space restrictions – Booth space selection will be on a first come, first served basis.Sponsors: All Event Sponsorships include participation in the sponsored event for one representative and one guest, and acknowledgementand recognition at the sponsored event(s). Sponsorship includes an exhibit. Sponsors/Exhibitors: The Exhibit Hall will be open Thursdayevening for the Welcome Reception and all day Friday during breaks, and before and after technical sessions (please reference enclosedpreliminary agenda); Benefits include: registration for two representatives; reception on Thursday night; lunch on Friday; signage; ac-knowledgement in the on-site program; Web site listing; and a mail list of all attendees. **Optional benefit: Sponsors/Exhibitors are in-vited to register for other conference activities—added networking opportunity!

q $ 3,000 – Platinum Sponsor (Presenting Sponsor, Exposure at All Events)q $ 2,500 – Opening Plated Breakfast and General Session Sponsor (Friday, June 15)q $ 2,500 – Gala Reception/Dinner Sponsor (Friday, June 15) q $ 2,000 – Hospitality Sponsor: Thursday after Welcome Reception / Friday after the Gala q $ 1,000 – Installation of Officers/Awards and Association Programs (Friday Lunch, June 15)q $ 1,000 – Technical Sessions Sponsor (Friday/Saturday) q $ 1,000 – Pool Party Sponsor (Saturday, June 16) q $ 1,000 – Continental Breakfast Sponsor (Saturday, June 16)q $ 1,000 – Program Sponsor – On-Site Brochure Program (NEW ON-SITE PROGRAM FOR 2012) q $ 750 – Break Sponsor (Friday, June 15)q $ 750 – Tour Sponsorq $ 750 – Exhibiting Sponsor �q $650 ACEC Member Firms and/or

($650 if received prior to 4/30/2012) GSPE Sustaining Firms Exhibiting Sponsor($600 if received prior to 4/30/2012)

** Optional Event Tickets: q $ 70 pp – Reception and Gala Dinner on Friday (two comps included in Gala Reception/Dinner Sponsorship above)q $ 55 pp – Beach Party on Saturday (two comps included in Beach Party Sponsorship above) * Recreational activities (including golf) will also be available as optional events/sponsorships. Please contact Carolyn Jones for addi-tional information. Payment is due at time of registration, prior to the conference. Make check payable to the Georgia Engineering Al-liance for the amount(s) as indicated above OR charge to my � q VISA � q MasterCard � q American Express.

Card # ___________________________________________________ Billing ______________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________ Expiration Date _______________________________________(if different from above address)

Cardholder Signature________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please complete and returnthis form to the Georgia Engineering Alliance

Harris Tower, Suite 700233 Peachtree St.,

Atlanta, Georgia 30303404-521-2324

FAX 404-521-0283carolyn.jones@gaengineers.org

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Thursday, June 14 (Pre-Conference)1:30 – 5:30 p.m. “Engineering Ethics – Florida Laws & Rules”

4.0 PDHsEd Bay, Attorney at Law, Mertzger, Grossman, Furlow & Bay, LLC Mr. Ed Bayό is the foremost authority on the subject of FloridaLaws & Rules. Ed served as the attorney for the board for 9-years,sitting at the right hand of the Board Chair and guidingthe board through the finer points of the law and the board’sown rules. Since Ed moved into private practice, he has contin-ued to educate the board by representing licensed professionalengineers and consistently winning cases for his clients at theFBPE, the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings and theCourts of Appeals. Ed’s success record and his keen under-standing of the laws & rules for engineers has placed himamong the most sought after defense attorneys for disciplinarycases heard by the FBPE. (This course is accepted for engineer-ing continuing education credit in these states: Alabama,Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa,Kansas , Kentucky , Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi,Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire,New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ore-gon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming)

Friday, June 15 (Core Conference)8:00-10:00 a.m. Opening Session Breakfast

2.0 PDHs“Healthcare Reform Act Panel Discussion” (ACEC Life/HealthTrust – Moderator) Travis Riker, ARISTA; Michael Benner,Pritchard & Jerden, Fred Nash, Anderson Corporate SolutionsHealthcare reform is a highly discussed topic these days and it’sprobably safe to assume that most engineering companies havestarted to implement some of the early provisions of the law.However there are a few critical issues that are not gettingmuch attention and these issues have the potential to be signifi-cant unpredictable business expense. With litigation out thereopposing the Healthcare Reform Act what is the status of theAct and what are your legal obligations? This panel will up-date us on the status of the provisions and discuss how they willaffect you and your firm.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. “Transportation Investment Act” TSLOST 1.0 PDH

Tom Leslie, PE, Georgia Engineering Alliance The July 31, 2012, regional transportation referendum is one ofthe most important votes related to our businesses in decades.

It will create jobs at a time when we most need them Trans-portation Infrastructure investments are not only good for thoseamong us that are in that market segment, but is is also goodfor the rest of us because transportation drives investments in allsorts of projects of which we are all engaged. It is also clear toanyone who has ever been stuck in traffic that the TSPLOST isgood for all Georgians. Tom Leslie will bring us up to date onthe campaign organized by the Georgia Transportation Al-liance and talk about the referendum itself and what is next.

2:00-5:30 p.m. - Three concurrent Tracks 1, 2, and 3 of techni-cal sessions are as follows:

Technical Session 1-A2:00-3:00 p.m. “Evaluating Risk and Uncertainty in DeepFoundations” 1.0 PDHJack Hayes, PE, Loadtest USAFaced with daunting risks and uncertainties associated withdeep foundations, many engineers fall back on code-value en-gineering, resulting in expensive foundations. This presentationwill focus on how the quality of deep foundations can be im-proved, while mitigating risk and lowering overall cost.

Technical Session 1-B3:30-5:30 p.m. “Roofing: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly;The Greening of Roofing” 2.0 PDHsRaymond Ramos, PE, RRC, Raymond EngineeringRoofs tend to be “out of sight, out of mind” by designers, con-tractors, and owners. We shall examine what happens whenpoor design, inadequate construction and /or neglect rule.Also the relatively new emphasis on using the roof for some ofthe energy technology has changed the status. We shall take alook how the roof is being used in the green environment.

Technical Session 2-A 2:00-3:00 p.m. “Practical Impacts of Design Build on the Design” 1.0 PDHsJoseph c. Staak, AM, ASCE, Smith Currie & HancockDesign-build construction is now the project delivery methodused for at least 50% of the private commercial construction inthe United States. From the engineer’s perspective, the giggestdifference with design-build is the party the engineer works for.This presentation focuses on the practical and legal differencesthe designer faces when doing design-build work for the de-sign-builder as opposed to working for the owner on a tradi-tional design-bid-build project.

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Technical Session 2-B3:30-5:30 p.m. “Wicked—No not the Musical—The Problems!” 2.0 PDHsDoris Willmer, PE, FACEC, LEED AP, Dr. Ruth Middleton House,President, Middleton-House & CompanyThree or four years ago, an engineer could manage his or herbusiness in much the same way as an engineering project-withthe same kind of verifiable data, with the same predictability.Today that approach is less likely to get the same result. Orga-nizational and business development changes need to be madewith less data and in less time. The issues are complex. Whathelps a person or group in your organization may limit an-other. Today the business of engineering is facing “WickedProblems—problems with no “right answers.” This session willhelp you find those paths by addressing these questions: Howdo you know when you’re dealing with a “Wicked Problem”? –How do you adjust to finding the best path forward instead of“the right answer”? – What specific tools can help you setStrategic Direction during Wicked Times? – What specific toolscan help you make the hard choices during wicked times? –What can you do to maintain your balance when so mucharound you seems to be spinning?

Technical Session 3-A2:00-3:00 p.m. Risk Management “A Look In the Tea Leaves:What the Future Might Bring” 1.0 PDHLee Edmond, Steve Brown, Crow Friedman Group and XL Design Professional.XL Design Professional has analyzed their recent 8400 policy-holder survey and offers a conversational program implement-ing those results into the new market place for design andconsulting firms.

Technical Session 3-B3:30-4:30 p.m. “Your Next Generation - Does it Exist?”

2.0 PDHsArthur Dana and Brad Whitfield, Deemer Dana & Froehle, LLPLearn about issues that arise if you do not have a team in placeto succeed, you as the owner. The value of your firm might beat risk

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Saturday, June 16Technical Session 1-C8:00 – 10:00 a.m. “Forensic Engineering”

2.0 PDHsLuther Cox, PE, LOC EngineeringThis presentation is an overview of forensic expert witness engi-neering and investigations. It will also cover the legal aspectsof forensic engineering.

Technical Session 1-D10:00 am – 12:00 p.m. “Reservoir Planning - Key Steps for aSuccessful Project” 2.0 PDHsRandy Bass, Schnabel EngineeringThe development of a new reservoir project requires multiplestudies, investigations, and analysis. Each step in the process,if not adequately addressed, can create wasteful expendituresof time and money in both the design and construction phases.This session will discuss an provide useful information on somekey aspects on reservoir planning such as: Determination ofSafe Yield and what does that mean; What to look for in select-ing a reservoir and dam site; Developing the geologic and ge-otechnical investigation plan; Factors that influence the selectionof dam and spillway types. Case study discussions will be onthe enlargement of the Dog River Dam and reservoir, the newHickory Log Creek Dam and the design of the proposed hardLabor Creek Dam. In addition, the findings of the study com-missioned by the State Soil and Water Conservation Commis-sion on the potential for converting some of the 357 smallwatershed dams into water supply sources will be discussed.

Technical Session 2-C8:00 – 10:00 a.m. “Neuro-Marketing: Now That Is UsingYour Brain!” 2.0 PDHsDiana Baycura, Sundance Consulting GroupThe latest neuroscience tells us that human beings make deci-sions emotionally, and then justify them rationally. What’smore, the final decision is triggered by the part of the brain thatdoesn’t even understand words – the “old brain.” AND, the oldbrain responds ONLY to 6 very specific stimuli. Participantswill learn how to incorporate those 6 stimuli in their marketing,giving them the key that unlocks the decision-making process,which can be quite useful when trying to persuade—a client, acolleague, or even a teenage son.

Technical Session 2-D10:00 am – 12:00 p.m. “iFacts for the iPad”

2.0 PDHsJoel Peacock, Director of Operations, Georgia Association of

Water ProfessionalsThis workshop will guide you through the basics of the iPAD &iPAD2 along with functionality which will make your life moreefficient. You will learn the capabilities of an iPAD vs. a lap-topCalendar/Contacts/To Do List / Notes all in OneWhat theicons/apps actually doWhat are the “must have” apps for thebusiness worldHow to sync with your contacts &calendarHow to use the camera for note takingSimplify yourlife and be organized. This workshop is designed for thoseconsidering getting an iPAD or for those who have alreadymade the investment and are using one. Spouses are invited toattend this course. No children please.

Technical Session 3-C8:00 – 10:00 a.m. “Sustainability Solutions for Infrastructure(Transportation, Energy, and Water Utilities) 2.0 PDHSKenneth l. Driscol, Applied Software TechnologyA new generation of AEC Professionals is leveraging the powerof Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions, based on in-

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telligent models created with Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Au-toCAD Map 3Dsoftware and Autodesk 3Ds Max design, pro-vide greater insight by less environmental impact. Theinformation rich design models enable a better understandingof projects across the lifecycle—and can help to achievegreater sustainability because intelligent modes can be used toevaluate multiple design alternatives, optimize resources, andbetter predict performance before construction begins.

Technical Session 3-D10:00 am - 12:00 pm “Break the Roller-Coaster Sales Cycle:Unleashing Engineers Sales Potential” 2 PDHsRobert Gnuse & Joan Boneberg, Gnuse Consulting Group &Speaking Improvement ResourcesThe two most likely reasons for Roller-Coaster Sales (other thanperiodic recessionary events) are:1. Engineers are not trained in the artful process of selling,

but rather the scientific language of problem solutions.

2. Organizational processes typically do not drive technicalsales. This session will explore ways to address both andlook at the recommended training and culture changesmanagement processes needed.

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Full Conference: Fee includes hot breakfast & lunch on Fri.; technical sessions (Fri and Sat up to 10 PDHs), breaks; cont’l breakfast On Sat.; receptions on Thurs. and Fri. evenings; Fri. gala dinner; Sat. beach party; Hospitality; and administrative costsMember ACEC/ASCE/GSPE $425/person* $_____________Government Employee/Retired Member $325/person* $_____________Non-Member $525/person* $_____________

Friday Only Conference: Fee includes technical sessions (6 PDHs); hot breakfast & lunch, breaks, and administrative costsMember ACEC/ASCE/GSPE $275/person* $_____________Government Employee/Retired Member $175/person* $_____________Non-Member $375/person* $_____________

Engineering Ethics ~ Florida Laws & Rules (This course is accepted for engineering PDHs in FL, GA, SC, AL, MS) Florida Provider #0004121Ethics and Full Conference ~ Fee includes discounted fee for full conference activities above plus Ethics workshop (additional 4.0 PDHs); Thurs. breaks and adm. costs

Member ACEC/ASCE/GSPE $455/person* $_____________Government Employee/Retired Member $355/person* $_____________Non-Member $555/person* $_____________

Ethics Course Thurs Only ~ Fee includes Ethics workshop (4.0 PDHs), breaks and adm. costsMember ACEC/ASCE/GSPE $80/person* $_____________Government Employee/Retired Member $75/person* $_____________Non-Member $95/person* $_____________

Spouse/Guest ~ Fee includes Mon. continental breakfast & program; Receptions on Sunday and Mon. evenings; Mon. gala dinner; Tues. outdoor party; hospitality; and administrative costs $150/person* $_____________

Child ~ Fee includes cont’l breakfast and program; Fri. evening Kids Party*; Sat. beach party; and admin. costs ((Ages 12 - 17) Children 18 or older must register as a guest _____ @ $100/person $_____________(Ages 3-11) _____ @ $50/person $_____________

*Children under three are not permitted to attend the Kids Party. Contact Ritz Carlton for information on babysitting services.

Optional EventsGolf, Saturday (Average or Handicap ___________________) _____ @ $135/person $_____________St. Augustine Tour (minimum of 20 participates required) Adult(s) _____ @ $70/person $_____________(If tour is cancelled, your money will be refunded.)

Children _____@ $35/person $_____________Sand Castle Contest (Family competition, awards presented at Beach Party) Family _____@ $20/family TOTAL $_____________

MAKE HOTEL RESERVATIONS DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL PRIOR TO May 10, 2012 (1-877-834-8862): Group: Georgia Engineering AllianceConference. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS DUE by May 17, 2012. Payment is required before the meeting date; only no-shows will be in-voiced. No refunds after May 31st; however, substitutions will be accepted.˙ Please make check payable to Georgia Engineering Alliance q enclosed q in the mail: Georgia Engineering Alliance, Harris Tower, Suite700, 233 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, 404/521-2324, FAX: 404/521-0283

OR ˙ Charge to my q VISA q MasterCard q American ExpressCard # ____________________________________ Expiration Date ____________ Cardholder Signature ____________________________

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Attire at Hammock Beach…

What to wear? All programs are casual dress. The Fri-day night Gala dinner is resort casual, i.e. collared shirtand sports jacket for the gentlemen (no tie). Summerdresses or pantsuits for women. Bring appropriate cloth-ing for recreational activities.

Getting to Hammock Beach…

From Atlanta Travel Time: 6 hrs, 30 minutes

» Take I-75 S to I-475 S (Macon)

» Slight right at I-475 S (signs for I-475 S/Bypass to1-75 South Valdosta)

» Merge onto I-75 S Entering Florida

» Take exit 435 to merge onto I-10 E toward Jack-sonville

» Take the exit onto I-95 S toward JacksonvilleBeaches/Daytona Beach

» Exit I-95 at #289 (Palm Coast and Beaches)

» Turn right (East) on Palm Coast Parkway

» Cross toll bridge - $2 (minimum) toll, cash only

» At the third stop sign, turn right on 16th Road

» Take the first left to the guard gate entrance ofHammock Beach Resort

» Nearest Airports: Jacksonville Airport and DaytonaBeach Airport

Staying at Hammock Beach Resort…

Please make reservations directly with Hammock Re-sort…call 1-877-834-8862. Tell them you are with theGeorgia Engineering Alliance Conference. Please makereservations before 5:00pm on May 17, 2012. After May17, 2012 reservations will be accepted on space and rateavailability.» Ocean View Suite – Main Resort – 1 bedroom

$169.00» Ocean View Suite – Main Resort – 3 bedroom

$304.00» Ocean View Suite – Main Resort – 4 bedroom

$449.00» Villa – Main Resort Complex – 2 bedroom

$230.00» Villa – Main Resort Complex – 3 bedroom

$245.00

Resort Service Fee/TaxesA resort service fee of 9.75% shall be placed on each roomand/or package rate.

The Resort Fee includes:Daily newspaper delivery, complimentary local and 1-800phone calls, pool access with floats, beach chairs, towelsand umbrellas, fitness center and health spa access, valetparking, high speed internet access, plus all gratuities forbellmen, valet, concierge service, pool/beach/locker-roomattendees and housekeepers. Service fees are taxable.Please do not tip bellmen, valet or any other service per-sons. They get their tips from your Resort Service Fees.

Guest room tax is currently 11%, including a 7% sales tax,and a 4% Flagler County Occupancy tax and is subject tochange.

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Hammock Beach Fun!Friday, June 15Spouse and Family ProgramOn Friday morning, a continental breakfast will be held inthe Loggerhead Lounge for family members not participat-ing in the technical sessions. During the breakfast we willhave the Hammock Beach Concierge will provide infor-mation on fun activities at Hammock Beach and the sur-rounding area.

Gala Reception, Dinner, and EntertainmentImmediately following the reception in the beautiful Court-yard, an elegant dinner will be held in the Atlantic Ball-room. The Hammock Beach Resort pleasingly blends theindoors with the outdoors, providing a peaceful, naturaland relaxing dining atmosphere.

This year our keynote speakers will be Tom Gambino,PE, Prime Engineering and Rick Toole, PE, W. R. Toole En-gineers. Both Tom and Rick are Georgia Tech Alumni.They will share with us their once in a lifetime opportunityin the country of Panama at an event hosted by the Geor-gia Tech School of Civil & Environmental Engineering(CEE) to see the transformation of Panama and the im-pacts its progress will have on the rest of the world. Comeand hear about the influence of Georgia Engineers onsome incredible projects! (Please note: A separate DinnerParty with activities for children 3-11 will be provided andsupervised during the Gala Reception and Dinner.)

More Hammock Beach Fun!Saturday, June 16Sandcastle Contest ~ Family Competition! Build the ultimate sandcastle! Join engineers and their fam-ilies for an afternoon at the beach filled with surf, sand andcreative challenge. Engineering Moms and Dads will assistpotential engineers to design and build a masterpiece. Forthose less creative, hotel sandcastle specialists will offer tipsand assistance. Watch out, though—it’s not as simple as itseems. Along the way, you’ll encounter pinching crabs, hotsand and a host of other tricky challenges. Sand “sculp-tures” will be judged by the Hammock Beach RecreationCrew. The winners will be announced at the SaturdayNight Beach Party! Buckets and shovels will be provided.

Beach Party! ~ Come join your fellow engineers andtheir families poolside and beachside! Saturday night on the beach and poolside! There is some-

thing extraordinary about dining by the sea. Lots of fun ac-tivities for the whole family! After dinner, golf and sandcastle awards will be presented.

Golf Tournament ~ The Ocean Course - A Jack Nick-laus Signature Design (optional) June 16thWith six holes that put the players right on the very edgeof the Atlantic Ocean, the Ocean Course has built a loyalfollowing over the years.  The course is lauded for its charmand beauty and often mentioned in lists of the country’sbest resort courses.  Come see for yourself what oceanfrontgolf was meant to be. The event will be a Shotgun start andprizes will be awarded at the Beach Party. Shotgun startis at 1:00pm

Tour (optional)St. Augustine Experience Tour ~ Enjoy an afternoon in the Nation’s Oldest City! Your pro-fessional tour guide meets the group dressed in period cos-tume and weaves a tapestry of stories from the Ponce deLeon discovery period, the pirate days of Sir Francis Drake,the Spanish and English colonial years, and the VictorianFlagler era. We go on a one hour sightseeing tour of all themajor sights including the Fountain of Youth, Spanish Mis-sion Grounds, City Gates, Castillo de San Marcos (fort),Spanish Plaza, Cathedral-Basilica, Government House,Henry Flagler Hotels, and Flagler Memorial Church. Forthose that want to explore on their own, browse the art gal-leries, and shop at the pedestrian mall, we drop-off aroundthe plaza area. The personalized tour continues as we takea more intimate look at St. Augustine during the GildedAge. Henry Flagler transformed the city in 1888 into thefirst winter resort for the rich and famous. We walk into thepicturesque courtyard of the old Alcazar Hotel and walkthrough the Ponce de Leon Hotel seeing the magnificent ro-tunda and Tiffany glass. We continue the tour inside theVenetian Renaissance gem of Flagler Memorial Churchwhich was built in 360 days using 1,000 men. Your guidecreates an interactive tour atmosphere which is fun foreveryone.

This tour received many outstanding reviews by ourmembers attending the 2010 Summer Conference at Ham-mock Beach Resort. This is a “DON”T MISS” activity.

There is a 20 person minimum requirement on the busfor this tour. Departure: 1:00pm Return: 5:00pmFor more information on Hammock Beach Resort and whatthey have to offer, please go to www.hammockbeach.com

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8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Opening Session Breakfast ~ “Health Care Reform Panel” (ACEC Life/Health Trust Moderator) Travis Riker, ARISTA;Michael Benner, Pritchard & Jerden, Fred Nash, Anderson Corporate Solutions

10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Break

TSPLOST ~ Thomas Leslie, PE, Georgia Engineering Alliance

Associations’ Annual Meetings/Business Lunches

10:30 -11:30 a.m.

11:45 a.m. -1:45 p.m.

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Thursday, June 14Florida Laws & Rules ~ Ed Bayo, Attorney at Law, Mertzger, Grossman, Furlow & Bayo, LLC

1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Break

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

You may earn up to 10 hours of Professional Development Hours during the core conference and 4 hours during the Pre-Conference. Please note that con-tinuing education requirements differ among State licensing boards. It is the responsibility of the individual professional engineer to verify compliance in eachstate in which he/she is licensed. Florida Provider #0004121 **This schedule may change as program is finalized. Please refer to the agenda in theon-site registration packet for final schedule and event locations.

SESSIO

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CHEDULE

F r iday, June 15

1-A 2-A 3-A

Evaluating Risk and Uncertainty in Deep Foundations ~ Jack Hayes, PE,

Loadtest USA

Practical Impacts of Design Build onthe Design Engineer ~ Joseph Staak,AM, ASCE, Smith, Carrie &Hancock

Risk Management ~ Lee Edmond &Steve Brown, Crow Friedman Group

1-B 2-B 3-B

Roofing: The Good, The Bad, & TheUgly ~ Raymond Ramos, PE, RRC, Ray-

mond Engineering

Wicked—No, not the Musical—theProblems ~ Doris Willmer, PE, FACEC,LEED AP, Willmer Engineering; Dr. RuthMiddleton House, Middleton-House &

Company

Your Next Generation—Does ItExist? Valuation Issues ~ Arthur

Dana and Brad Whitfield, Deemer,Dana & Froehle, LLP

8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

1-C 2-C 3-C

Forensic Engineering ~ Luther Cox, PE,LOC Engineering

Neuro-Marketing: Now That Is UsingYour Brain! ~ Diana Baycura

Sustainability Solutions forInfrastructure (Transportation,Energy and Water Utilities) ~

Kenneth Driscol, Applied SoftwareTechnology

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

1-D 2-D 3-DReservoir Planning—Key Steps for aSuccessful Project ~ Randy Bass,

Schnabel Engineering

iFacts for the iPad ~ Joel Peacock,Georgia Association of

Water Professionals

Spouses are invited to this session.No Children Please.

Break the Roller-Coaster SalesCycle: Unleashing Engineers SalesPotential ~ Robert Gnuse & Joan

Boneberg, Gnuse Consulting Group& Speaking Improvement Resources

Saturday, June 16