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ASCE Newsletter December 2014
DECEMBER LUNCH MEETING This issue: December Luncheon Info
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Step 2 Program 2014
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Continuing Education / Upcoming Seminars and Webinars
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PE Exam
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DRI Lunch Seminar
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Healthy Tidbits Section
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2014 Project/Engineer Nomination Forms
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TMT Luncheon
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YMF Tour
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Job Openings
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Local News/Funnies
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Scholarship Opportunities
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Social Media / Important Dates for December
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Supporters of ASCE
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Lunch Info/ Board of Directors
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APWA/ASCE Annual Fundraiser “The Valuable Service STEP2 Provides to the Community ”
This year we are holding a fundraiser for STEP2 of Reno NV A raffle ($5/$20 for 5 Tickets) will be held with all funds raised going to STEP2 More info on page 2 and 3….
Atlantis Casino Tuesday, December 2nd at 11:45 Please RSVP or cancel by NOON on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the link below. If responding for a group please list all the attendees. If you belong to both APWA and ASCE, please only RSVP to one or the other, not both.
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Please join us for the APWA/ASCE December Charity Luncheon! Charity Speaker: From STEP2 Topic: The valuable service STEP2 provides to the community (See attached flyer)
Details of the contributions: ASCE & APWA have pledged $500 each to STEP2 A raffle ($5/tickets or $20/5tickets) will be held with all funds raised going to STEP2. Those attending are encouraged to purchase RTC bus passes to donate to Step2 using the following process: Go to the RTC link:
h ps://www.rtcwashoe.com/shopping/product.php?produc d=36&cat=0&page=1 Buy an RTC 10 ride bus pass, Purchases are mailed out, so please use the name and address below to assure they get to Step2. Kathleen Kosman Development Director 3700 Safe Harbor Way Reno, NV 89512
Please print a copy of the receipt and bring to the luncheon to trade for raffle ckets on December 2nd. Every 10 ride bus pass ($16.90) will get you 5 raffle ckets! Cash dona ons (checks) can also be made directly to Step2 (no raffle ckets). Date and Time: Tuesday December 2, 2014 @11:45 am Location: Atlantis Casino Cost: $25 at the door for members and their guests. $5 for students. . Please RSVP or cancel by NOON on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the link below. If responding for a group please list all the attendees. If you belong to both APWA and ASCE, please only RSVP to one or the other, not both. Thank you.
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PLEASE CHECK THE ASCE WEBSITE FOR MORE UPCOMING WEBINARS AND SEMINARS For more info and registration go to www.asce.org/seminars
River Information Services: Basics of RIS and Plans for U.S. Implementation - A Live ASCE Webinar Date: Friday, December 12, 2014 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
Webinar Instructor Brian J. Tetreault is a Navigation Systems Specialist at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory. He previously served 22 years on active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard. During his Coast Guard career he served aboard two icebreakers and a fisheries patrol cutter and held several staff positions dealing with waterways management and navigation systems. He also served at two vessel traffic service centers and concluded his career as the national VTS program manager.
Reminder: Registration ends on December 9th Pay a single site registration fee and an unlimited number of people in your organization can attend at that site.
Webinar Benefits
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Learn a comprehen-
sive framework for identifying and assessing international project risks
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Avoid costly reputa-
tion and financial risks
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Understand some of
Projects are becoming increasingly global, with otherwise domestic projects having significant international aspects. US engineering and construction firms are simultaneously pursuing and executing projects in new international markets. This webinar provides a comprehensive framework for identifying and evaluating the risks firms may face. Engineers and related professionals pursuing or operating in the international market would benefit from this webinar. $299 M/ $349 NM
the change drivers influencing international projects
Late Registration: Registrations must be received three business days prior to the
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Special Offer on Webinars: Individuals and Small Organizations who are members of
Expand your under-
standing of the range of risk managers available
webinar date. ASCE (Less than Five Engineers) save $100 on the Registration Fee – Just Use Promo Code LESS05 when registering.
Each attendee earns 1.5 Professional Development Hours (1.5 PDHs)
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PLEASE CHECK THE ASCE WEBSITE FOR MORE UPCOMING WEBINARS AND SEMINARS For more info and registration go to www.asce.org/seminars
Creating Design Storms for Rainfall-Runoff Models - A Live ASCE Webinar Date: Friday, January 9 , 2014 Time: 12:00p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
Webinar Instructor Mark Peterson, P.E., M.ASCE, has a BS and an MS degree from Montana State University. He has been practicing engineering for 30 years and is a registered engineer in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. He has worked in state government in highway design and subdivision review.
Reminder: Registration for this webinar ends on January 6th Pay a single site registration fee and an unlimited number of people in your organization can attend at that site.
This webinar will cover the concepts related to creation of a design storm for use in hydraulic software packages, along with sources of rainfall data. Many projects require that a rainfall-runoff model be developed to determine the design flow for a storm sewer system, a detention pond, or some other hydraulic conveyance facility. This is typically completed using one of a variety of software packages, such as SWMM, HEC-HMS, or vendor software. These software packages require that rainfall information be input, usually in a time series; however, very little guidance is provided in the software packages on how to take the available rainfall information and create a time series that can be used in the software. Storm water design manuals usually include requirements such as designing for the 10-year, 24-hour event, or for the 25-year, 6-hour event, but provide no information on how to actually develop a design storm for these events. This webinar will cover the concepts related to creation of a design storm for use in hydraulic software packages, along with sources of rainfall data. The webinar will include examples of the different techniques so that attendees will be able to use them, along with appropriate rainfall data, to develop a design storm for any location. $249 M/ $299 NM
Webinar Benefits
Late Registration: Registrations must be received three business days prior to the webinar date. Special Offer on Webinars: Individuals and Small Organizations who are members of ASCE (Less than Five Engineers) save $100 on the Registration Fee – Just Use Promo Code LESS05 when registering.
Each attendee earns 1.0 Professional Development Hour (1.0 PDH)
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the rainfall data publications available from the National Weather Service and other publications
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Learn how to devel-
op a design storm for durations varying from one hour to 24 hours using blocking Techniques and Huff Distributions
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Aromatherapy Recipes To Ease The Winter Blues
Healthy Tidbits
The lack of greenery and gray skies can sure put you in a funk. Its very important to get rid of the blues before it may get worse. These blends may help ease the symptoms of winter blues. Citrus oils are emphasized because they are energizing and uplifting oils. Orange, lemon and grapefruit are inexpensive and are also favored by many people. Be sure to follow all safety precautions and should not be substituted for proper medical treatment.
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TRUCKEE MEADOWS BRANCH 2014 PROJECT OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM Criteria: Project construction must have been completed in 2014. Multi-phase projects are eligible after construction of the first phase is complete. Award Nomination Category: (Select one that best fits the project type) Environmental (Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Air, Erosion Control, etc.) Structural/Geotechnical (Buildings, Bridges, Dams, Foundations, etc.) Transportation (Traffic, Highway Design, Materials, etc.)
Project Name: Location of Project (City, State): Section Location: Scope of Project:
Total Construction Cost:
Suggested Citation for Selection Process and Announcements (not to exceed 40 words:
Project Owner: Project Designer: Project Prime Contractor: Other Supportive Team Participants:
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Nominated by: (Signature)
(Print)
ASCE Member Number: Date: Nominator Contact Information
Describe the Project’s pre-eminent qualifications for the Award in this category that clearly presents the notable features of the nomination (why this nomination is Outstanding). This could be used for selection process and issuing a press release (300 words or less):
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 3, 2015 Please complete one project per form. You may not submit a project in multiple categories. Submit an electronic version of your nomination with a minimum of three (3) project photos to: Dan Stucky, P.E., ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch Annual Awards Chairman: Email: daniel.stucky@atkinsglobal.com Phone: 775-789-9860
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TRUCKEE MEADOWS BRANCH 2014 ENGINEER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM Award Nomination Category: (Select One) Civil Engineer of the Year Award Young Civil Engineer of the Year Award (Nominee must be under the age of 35)
Name: (Nominee’s Full Name, including middle name and all credentials (e.g. Ph.D., P.E., L.S., M.ASCE) Preferred Title:
Work Address:
Phone Numbers: (Work)
Professional Engineer (circle one): ASCE Member (circle one):
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Other Credentials: Suggested Citation for Selection Process and Announcements (not to exceed 40 words):
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Nominated by: (Signature)
(Print)
ASCE Member Number: Date: Nominator Contact Information:
Describe the nominee’s pre-eminent qualifications for the Award in this category that clearly presents the outstanding features of the nomination (why this nominee is Outstanding). This could be used for selection process and issuing a press release (300 words or less):
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 3, 2015 Please complete one nominee per form and submit an electronic version of your nomination to: Dan Stucky, P.E., ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch Annual Awards Chairman: Email: daniel.stucky@atkinsglobal.com Phone: 775-789-9860
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City of Reno Job Opening Associate Civil Engineer - Drainage and Flood Management Full Time, great benefits! Department - Public Works Closing Date for this position is 12/12/2014 at 5:00 pm Pacific time. Description: Minimum Qualifications: Under general supervision, performs a variety of difficult and complex professional civil engineering functions involved in the design, construction, and investigation of capital improvement and new development projects; review plans, designs, and specifications and recommend changes for compliance; and respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, property owners, developers, architects, surveyors, contractors and City staff regarding engineering and development projects. More info click on link…. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the full journey level class within the professional Engineer series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Project Coordinator (formerly Assistant Civil Engineer) by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including participating in engineering projects of greater breadth and complexity. Incumbents within this classification are also required to possess professional engineering registration. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Civil Engineer in that the latter exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level technical engineering staff. Advancement to the "Senior" level is based on proficiency in assigned duties and responsibilities, and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff. Education/Training: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience at a level comparable to a Project Coordinator (formerly Assistant Civil Engineer) with the City of Reno. More info, click on link…..
For more of a detailed description and to apply online, please visit governmentjobs.com and in the search field, type in : “associate civil” and loca on: Reno, NV
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Tectonics Design Group has an actual entry level position open!
1-year of design experience is desired, but not required. Please see below for more info. http://tectonicsdesigngroup.com/about/ JOB OPENING: Tectonics Design Group has an immediate opening for a Civil Engineer / Civil Designer. JOB EXPECTATIONS: Knowledge of Civil Engineering and Site Development practices as they relate to Stormwater Drainage Analysis, Site Grading, Erosion control, Earthwork Quantities, Utility Layout and Site Design. DESIRED SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS: 4-year Civil Engineering Degree (BS). 1-year of Design experience is desired. Experience with Civil Plan Set Preparation in Civil 3D and Commercial Site Development is desired. Knowledge and ability to use standard computer programs such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. JOIN THE TEAM: The environment at Tectonics is that of a small firm, but the excellence and diversity of projects is something one would expect from a much larger company. If you’re hardworking, have integrity, want to continually improve and enjoy teamwork and collaboration then you’ll thrive at Tectonics. If you’re considering relocating, Reno is a great place to raise a family and enjoy the outdoors. For more information contact Matt Rasmussen (matt@tdg-inc.com)
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Wood Rodgers has just posted a job for an experienced (4+ years) civil engineer who has their PE. The job is located here in Reno, NV and would be with their Land Development Department. Please check it out! You can also go to www.woodrodgers.com/careers to apply for the current opening.
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Do you have a groundbreaking or ribbon cutting ceremony coming up for your project? Send the details to Randi Reed at rreed@lumosengineering.com and a representative from ASCE will be there to cheer you on and obtain information for our newsletter!!
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“No matter how much falls on us, we keep plowing ahead. That's the only way to keep the roads clear.” ― Greg Kincaid
Important Days for the Month of December December 6th - St. Nicholas Day December 16th - Hanukkah December 18th - Bake Cookies Day December 25th - Christmas December 31st - New Years Eve
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Supporters of ASCE – Silver Sponsors Show your support for ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch and get some exposure in the process. Newsletter business card space and company profile space is available for $300 per year. Contact Trina Magoon at 850-0777 for details.
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Supporters of ASCE — Corporate Sponsors Show your support for ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch and get some exposure in the process. Newsletter business card space and company profile space is available for $100 per year. Contact Brian Janes at 775-826-7275 for details
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Truckee Meadow Branch Board of Directors They are here to serve you. Please call any of them with questions, concerns, or suggestions.
APWA ASCE Annual Fundraiser “ The Valuable Service STEP2 Provides to the Community Tuesday, December 2nd at 11:45
Kelly Doyle, President 784-4223 John Bonnett, Vice President 850-0777
Atlantis Casino
Amber Sosa, Treasurer 828-1622 Richard Guevarra, Secretary 233-9199 Dan Stucky, Director at Large 789-9860 Randall Rice, Director at Large 828-9604 Randi Reed, Director at Large 827-6111 Robert Coomes, Webmaster 721-2714 Josh Wang, UNR Student President 702-592-8788 Jon Lau, YMF President
ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch P.O. Box 70002 Reno, NV 89570-0002
856-1160 Jamie Kaltenbach, Newsletter Editor 398-1200
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