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2011-2012 Pinellas Chapter Officers President Pete Stasis, P.E. President Elect David O’Connor, PE Vice President Mahshid Arasteh, PE Treasurer Fred Dargahi, PE Secretary Brad Foran, P.E. State Director Kevin Becotte, PE Past President Dana Tallman, PE

THE PINELLAS ENGINEER

October 2012

Chapter Newsletter

FES Pinellas Chapter Message from the President

October 2012 All are welcome to our monthly board meetings and breakfast, which occur on the third Friday of each month at the Village Inn, 2525 Gulf to Bay Blvd. (SR 60) in Clearwater at 7:30 am sharp. Our next board meeting is scheduled for October 19, 20122. General meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. October 11th is our formal induction ceremony for our new slate of officers for the Chapter. Please join me in welcoming incoming President David O’Connor, President Elect Mahshid Arasteh, Vice President Fred Dargahi, Treasurer Brad Foran and Secretary Jon Gotwald. Frank Rudd, FES Executive Director, will be conducting the ceremony and will discuss strategies and issues that have a potential impact on our profession. Please join us in welcoming our new officers at Ceviche’s on Gulf to Bay at 11:30 am. Another successful Transportation Supersession was held at the Tampa Convention Center on September 27, 2012 with about 400 people in attendance. The FES Pinellas Chapter reserved a table for our members and guests from the SPC FES Student Chapter. Andy Nunez, Jon Gotwald, David O’Connor, Cristian Rubiano and I sat with some other guests at our table. Fred Dargahi was in attendance as well. Kevin Becotte has requested that we start thinking about nominations for Engineer of the Year, Young Engineer of the Year and Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession. Nominations are due by March 8, 2013. Anyone who would like to discuss nominations, please plan on staying for another half hour after the Board meeting on Friday, 10/19 or send Kevin Becotte an e-mail. Also, we need to consider the awards for the Government EOY and Industry EOY. Fred Dargahi has scheduled a golf tournament for Friday, October 19, 2012 at the Eagles. Please contact Fred if interested. We need golfers and remember that scholarships are counting on your attendance. Jon Gotwald is gearing up for our next MATHCOUNTS competition. He needs assistance and I know that we will provide it.

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October 2012 It’s been an exciting year for the Chapter and we should be proud of our accomplishments. Thank you all for a wonderful year. It has been a pleasure to serve as President of this fine organization. Let’s support our incoming officers with the same respect and energy level as in this past year. Let’s continue to have fun and focus in on improving our profession and our community. Pete Stasis, PE, President FES Pinellas Chapter

Calendar of Events For additional information about the events listed below contact the chapter officers or FES

Headquarters at (850)224-7121. October 11 Chapter Lunch 7 Program Meeting- 11:30 A.M., Ceviche, Clearwater

Guest Speaker: Frank Rudd, CAE, CMP, FES Executive Director & FICE Executive VP

Program: FES Legislative Update & Induction of FY 2012-2013 Officers 19 FES Pinellas Board of Directors Meeting, Village Inn, Clearwater 19 FES 3rd Fall Annual Golf Tournament, Eagles Club, Tampa November 8 Chapter Lunch Meeting- 11:30 A.M., Ceviche, Clearwater

Guest Speaker: Gary Thompson, Traffic Operations, FDOT District 7,

16 FES Pinellas Board of Directors Meeting, Village Inn, Clearwater

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October 2012

PLEASE JOIN US – ANNUAL MEETING

When: Thursday October 11th, 2012

Registration & Networking @ 11:30 A.M. Lunch & Program @ 12:00 Noon – 1:00 pm Guest: Frank Rudd, CAE, CMP, FES Executive Director & FICE Executive VP Program: FES Legislative Update & Induction of FY 2012-13 Officers Where: Ceviche’s Restaurant 2930 Gulf to Bay Boulvard, Clearwater, FL 33759-4222 Phone Number: (727)799-3082 Cost: $20 per person RSVP: Please RSVP to David O’Connor, PE David.Oconnor@Cardno.com 727-431-1543

Take a

Friday

afternoon

off ...

... to treat yourself, your

client or reward your vendor

to a great day of golf at one

of the most professionally

manicured and enjoyable

c o u r s e s i n t h e s t a t e .

Proceeds will go to the

Pinellas Education Fund for

educational programs and

scholarships for students

in the Bay Area. Prizes will

be awarded to first through

third place.

16101 Nine Eagles Dr., Odessa, FL 33556 From Tampa Airport

• Follow the exit airport signs to SR 60 West/Clearwater.

• Take SR 60 west for approximately ¼ mile and take Veteran's Expressway North to the Linebaugh Avenue. DO NOT GO OVER THE BRIDGE.

• Exit (first exit after the toll booth) and follow Linebaugh Avenue West to Countryway.

• Turn right on Countryway and follow Countryway to Race- track Road; cross over Racetrack Road at the traffic light.

• Countryway turns into Nine Eagles Drive at this point. Follow Nine Eagles Drive through the front gate to the golf course.

From South Pinellas Area • Go north on Rte. 611, McMullen Booth Rd. and follow it to

Rte. 580, Main Street. Take 580 east to Forest Lakes Road and turn left.

• Follow Forest Lakes Road over Tampa Road/Hillsborough Ave. to the Race Track Road intersection.

• Turn left on Race Track Road and follow to Nine Eagles/ Countryway intersection. Turn left on Nine Eagles Drive.

• Follow Nine Eagles Drive until it dead ends at the Front gate.

From New Port Richey Area • Take US 19 south to Rte. 582, Tarpon Avenue and turn left

going east. Rte. 582 Tarpon Avenue changes names to Keystone Road and then to Tarpon Springs-Lake Fern.

• Continue on Rte. 582 crossing over Rte. 611 East Lake Road.

• Follow Rte. 582 until you see Patterson Road. Be careful, Patterson is a small two lane road on your right side. Turn right on Patterson.

• Follow Patterson for approx. 3 miles and The Eagles back entrance will be on your right hand side.

3rd Fall Annual

Pinellas Chapter

FES Golf

Tournament

(Regular Registration Deadline is October 12,

2012)

The Eagles Golf Club

Friday, October 19, 2012

12:00 p.m. Registration

1:00 p.m. Start

Benefiting Our Scholarship

Fund and Youth Activities

Tournament Information

Where: The Eagles Golf Club

When: Friday,October 19,2012

Cost: $85 per player (Before 10/12/12) $95 per player (After 10/12/12)

Includes: Golf cart, green fees, buffet

dinner, and two drink tokens

(soft drinks or beer)

Schedule:

12:00 pm Registration Begins

1:00 pm Shotgun Start

5:30 pm Buffet / Awards / Raffle

The tournament will be a shotgun start with

four member teams competing against other

teams according to the standard

"Scramble" format.

Mulligans can be purchased

prior to the tournament (5 max

per person). USGA rules will

apply, except for course rules,

which will be distributed the day

of the tournament. Mulligans

can be played, with a limit of

two on each of nine holes, per

golfer, and can be purchased at

the time of registration. Please try to complete

a foursome. Individuals and teams of less than

four will be paired prior to registration to create

as many foursomes as possible.

Dress:

Only tennis or golf shoes with soft spikes will be

permitted on the course. Men's shirts must have

collars and sleeves. Slacks or Bermuda length

shorts are acceptable, but no jeans. Woman's halter

tops or bare midriffs are not permitted.

Prizes:

Prizes will be awarded for first through third place

team finishers; prizes for longest drives (men's and

women's) on designated Par 5 holes, and closest

to the pin on designated Par 3 holes.

Cause:

The annual Pinellas Chapter FES Golf Tournament

is the main fund raiser of the year for youth programs

such as Mathcounts, Young Engineers Society , and

the High School Scholarship program.

Some of the money is obtained

from golf tournament participants,

but the main funds are obtained

through generous sponsors that

want to help educational programs

for kids in the Tampa Bay Area.

Please make a donation by using

the enclosed Sponsorship Form

and we thank you in advance for

your support.

Come join us at the tournament and play one of the

most exciting golf courses in Florida.

3nd Fall Annual FES Pinellas Chapter Golf Tournament

Registration Form

Contact:

E-mail Address:

Company/Agency:

Phone #:

Address:

City:

State: Zip:

FOURSOME:

Name:

Company:

Name:

Company:

Name:

Company:

Name:

Company:

Make checks payable to Florida Engineering Society and mail to:

FES Fred Dargahi,P.E.

c/o City of St. Petersburg - Engineering Dept.

P O Box 2842

St. Petersburg, FL 33731

727.892-5379

Or send completed form back with credit card information completed

below.

If you need additional Tournament Information, a Registration Form, a Sponsorship Form, information about sponsorship levels or directions to the course, please contact Fred Dargahi at (727) 892-5379 or by e-mail at fred.dargahi@stpete.org.

Charge to: Visa MasterCard Amount $

Card # Exp. Date:

Name on Card:

Signature:

3rd Fall Annual Florida Engineering Society

Pinellas Chapter

Golf Tournament Sponsorship Form

@ THE EAGLES GOLF CLUB - FRIDAY, October 19, 2012, 1:00 PM SHOTGUN START

The Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society, is sponsoring their 3rd

FALL ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT. Proceeds from this fund-raising event will be the main financial source

available this year to sponsor the Pinellas Chapter's Education Programs. As always we will be expending an extraordinary

effort to generate sponsorship funds.

These educational programs include: scholarships for college bound high school students, Mathcounts Tournament for the

middle school students and the Young Engineers’ Society (a grade school program introducing engineering into the students’

curriculum). Please consider making your donation by sponsoring one or more of the following:

DONATION SPONSORSHIP

$400 Registration

$400 Dinner

$250 Beverage Cart

$250 Longest Drive

$250 Closest to Pin

$150 Tee

$150 Green

$50 Door Prize

More than $25 Honorable Mention

Your contribution may be tax deductible. All sponsors $150 and up will receive an advertising sign or banner placed on the course targeting participants during the golf tournament and recognition in our monthly newsletter. The Sponsor must provide a digital image for use on any sign or banner. Sponsor Name___________________________________________________________________

Contact Name________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

City_____________________________________

___State______________Zip______________

Phone No.______________________________

Fax No._________________________________

E-mail

Address__________________________________

________________________________

Pledge Amount $__________________________

Support the young students in the area (the

engineers and scientists of the future) by writing a

check payable to the Florida Engineering Society,

Education Fund and mail to:

Florida Engineering Society

F. Fred Dargahi, P.E.

c/o City of St. Petersburg Engineering Dept.

P.O. Box 2842 St. Petersburg, Florida 33731-2842

Office (727) 892-5379 Cell (813) 758-0052 FAX

(727) 892-5476

Charge to: ___Visa ___MasterCard Amount $________

Card # _____________________ Exp. Date _________

Name on Card _________________________________

Signature _____________________________________

MATHCOUNTS is an annual event sponsored by the Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society. The Pinellas Chapter FES organizes and runs the Chapter competition with the winning teams promoted to the State and possibly even the National competition. MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, competition and club program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory.

We need your help!

This year, the all day Pinellas Chapter event will take place on February 23, 2013 at St Petersburg College, Seminole Campus, in the Digitorium. We are accepting the following sponsorships for the event. These sponsorships through the FES Foundation qualify as a 501(c)(3) donation. A sponsorship Application is attached in this newsletter. This is a great venue to have your company promoted at a very nominal cost. All sponsorships provide for food, operations, trophies, T-Shirts and awards for the teams and coaches.

We want to thank our 2012 Sponsors including: Platinum: Clearwater Gas System, Parsons Brinkerhoff, SRI, Raytheon, Brighthouse Networks Gold: Cardno TBE, CDM Smith, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., FGE Engineering, Inc, SAME, Sun Country Cleaners Silver: Atkins, HSA Engineers & Scientists, Jones Edmunds & Assoc, Inc, URS Corporation / Tampa Bronze: Williamson Dacar Associates, Inc. We are in the planning stages already and need Volunteers to assist in the planning and the day of the event. Please contact Jon Gotwald at gotwald@georgefyoung.com or call at 727-822-4317 if you would like to be a part of an exciting day of fun and competition!

MATHCOUNTS is an annual event sponsored by the Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society. The Pinellas Chapter FES organizes and runs the Chapter competition with the winning teams promoted to the State and possibly even the National competition. MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, competition and club program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. We need your help! This year, the all day Pinellas Chapter event will take place on February 23, 2013 at St Petersburg College, Seminole Campus, in the Digitorium. We are accepting the following sponsorships for the event. These sponsorships through the FES Foundation qualify as a 501(c)(3) donation. Platinum $ 500 Recognition from MC, large logo on back of t-shirt and large logo on signs

Gold $ 250 Recognition from MC, medium logo on front of shirt and medium logo on signs

Silver $ 150 Recognition from MC, small logo on front of shirt and small logo on signs

Bronze $ 50 Recognition from MC, listed on signs

MATHCOUNTS is a non-profit middle school mathematics enrichment program focused on helping America and the American workforce retain their competitive advantage in the world. By engaging the critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in middle school children, a critical age, MATHCOUNTS instills confidence and curiosity while building a sound fundamental base in mathematics amongst its participants. These skills lead to success in the classroom, and prepare participants to be successful in life as well. MATHCOUNTS emphasizes fun and excitement through its signature competition program, which is entering its 29th year. Since 1983, over 6 million students have participated in MATHCOUNTS, and compiled data indicates that there is a strong correlation between participation and higher SAT scores, selection of STEM majors in college, and selection of STEM careers after college. To learn more about the MATHCOUNTS competition, please visit http://www.fleng.org/mathcounts.cfm Please consider making a donation to support your local chapter of MATHCOUNTS. We will also accept donations of needed supplies, goody bags and giveaways for approximately 125 Mathletes, food items, gift cards or other items to make the competition complete. Your support will make a difference! Help strengthen the American workforce by training your future employees today! As a Sponsor please provide a digital image for use on any t-shirt, sign or banner. Sponsor Name___________________________________________________________________ Contact Name_________________________________________________________ _______________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City________________________________________State______________Zip______________ Phone No.______________________________ Fax No._________________________________ E-mail Address__________________________________________________________________ Platinum $500 ___ Gold $250 ___ Silver $150 ___ Bronze $ 50 ___ Other Donations (please list)__________________________

Support the young students in the area (the engineers and scientists of the future) by writing a check payable to the Florida Engineering Society Education Foundation and mail to: or

Florida Engineering Society Or provide Credit Card information: Jonathan Gotwald, P.E. c/o George F. Young, Inc. 299 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N. St. Petersburg, Florida 33731 Office (727) 822-4317 Cell (727) 643-1852 FAX (727) 822-2919

Charge to: ___Visa ___MasterCard Amount $________ Card # _____________________ Exp. Date _________ Name on Card _________________________________ Signature _____________________________________

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October 2012

Membership News | Renewal 2012-2013 Membership News | Renewal 2012-2013

FES members have made great progress in shaping the engineering profession in Florida the past 96 years. Don’t let your opportunity to continue this progress pass you by, renew your 2012-2013 membership. Membership in FES expired on September 30, 2012. Your continued support is vital to the growth, success and shape the profession will take as we move forward. Help us continue to achieve our goals and mission. Call FES today to renew your membership, 850-224-7121.

The mission of FES is…

to support engineering education, advocate licensure, promote the ethical and competent practice of engineering and enhance the image and well-being of all engineers in the state of Florida.

Questions? Contact FES headquarters at 850-224-7121 or membership@fleng.org. Society News | 2013 PE Legislative Days

Save the Date – February 5-6, 2013 – PE Legislative Days, Tallahassee, FL

Society News | 2013 FES Annual Directory

ON TARGET FOR 2013: FES and FICE’s Annual Directory & Guides are one of the most valuable tools that the association provides our members. The directories are truly a treasure-trove for each of our members.

By advertising you enjoy quality access to one of the largest engineering associations in the nation. Strengthen your business relationship with decision-makers by placing your display ad in both the FES and FICE

Directory and Guide. Questions or to place your ad, please call 850-224-7121.

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October 2012 Continuing Education | Florida Building Code Update – Online Course Florida Building Code Update … now available as an online course

FES member and frequent instructor William C. Bracken, PE, SECB, CFM, StS2 (President/Principal Engineer with Bracken Engineering), provides students a comprehensive overview of the changes to the Florida Building Code that took effect on March 15, 2012. Concentration is on the FBC-Building and FBC-Existing. Register today at: http://www.fleng.org/tests.cfm?c_id=41

Online Course Benefits Include:

• Course provides 4 PDHs Area of Practice (necessary for 2/28/2013 FL PE licensure Renewal).

• Increase your comfort level with the 2010 FBC • Learn in the comfort of your office or home • Proceed at your own speed with training on:

o The organization of the Code into a suite of documents o How to navigate and interpret the 2010 FBC o The FBC’s new method of computing wind loads found in Chapter 16 o The flood load design provisions found in Chapter 16 o The new Federal ADA accessibility requirements from Chapter 11 o The changes to the energy provisions found in Chapter 13

Course available at: http://www.fleng.org/tests.cfm?c_id=41 Continuing Education | One Stop PDH Shop

One Day…One Location… 8 PDHs FES is making it easy for you to get the necessary Professional Development Hours (PDH) to renew your Florida Professional Engineer Licensure. We are coming to you with one-day program to gain both the four hours for laws and rules and four hours technical. Each one-day program begins with Florida Laws and Rules for

Professional Engineers presented by Edwin A. Bayo, Esq. A lunch break is included with the full day registration. The afternoon session begins at 1 pm with Project Management Basic Training presented by Chuck Roberts. Locations and dates are listed below. Each full day program is available for as low as $199 for members (early rate pricing) and single course programs is $109 for members (early rate pricing). Registration and details available at www.fleng.org! Destin (Panhandle/North Florida Members) – Friday, December 7, 2012 – Register Here Miami (South Florida Members) – Friday, January 11, 2013 – Register Here Tampa (West Coast Florida Members) – Thursday, January 24, 2013 – Register Here Orlando – (East Coast Florida Members) – Friday, February 22, 2013 – Register Here

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October 2012 Continuing Education | Upcoming Seminars July 26 – October 30 - FES Partners with MNSPE to offer PE Review Courses Online For more information, please click here. http://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=564 October 17 – Florida Building Code Jacksonville, Embassy Suites Baymeadows For more information and to register, please click here. http://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=549 December 7 – One Stop PDH Shop Destin For more information and to register, please click here. http://www.fleng.org/seminars.cfm?event_id=551 Calendar of Events | October 2012 4 FDOT/FICE Regional Meeting (D1/ D7) Stuart Center, Bartow 10 SFWMD 2012 ePermitting Training Session, Lower West Coast Service Center, 1- 4 pm 15 SFWMD 2012 ePermitting Training Session, WPB-District Headquarters, 9 am - 12 pm 16 Engineering Excellence Awards Competition Materials due to FICE 17 Florida Building Code (Jacksonville) Calendar of Events | November 2012 1 FES Board of Directors Meeting, Grand Hyatt Tampa, 11 am-4 pm 1 FICE Transportation Committee Meeting, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, Noon - 5pm 1 - 3 FELI Class of 2013, Session I, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 2 FICE Board of Directors Meeting, Grand Hyatt Tampa, 9 am 8 SFWMD 2012 ePermitting Training Sessions, Fort Lauderdale Field Station, 1 - 4 pm 13 SFWMD 2012 ePermitting Session, WPB-District Headquarters, 9 am - 12 pm 22-23 FES headquarter office in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday 27 FICE Engineering Excellence Awards Competition Judging Results Available 28 SFWMD 2012 Training Session, Okeechobee Service Center, 1 - 4 pm Calendar of Events | December 2012 6 SFWMD 2012 ePermitting Training Session, Miami Field Station, 1 pm - 4 pm 7 One Stop PDH Shop (Destin) 10 SFWMD 2012 ePermitting Training Session,WPB-District Headquarters, 9 am - 12 pm 25 FES headquarter office is closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday

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October 2012

ON TARGET FOR 2013: FES and FICE’s Annual Directory & Guides are two of the most valuable tools that the association

provides our members. The directories are truly a treasure-trove for each of our members.

By advertising you enjoy quality access to one of the largest engineering associations

in the nation. Strengthen your business relationship with decision-makers by placing

your display ad in both the FES and FICE Directory and Guide.

WHAT ARE THE DIRECTORIES?

The FES Directory and Guide is a special issue featuring a complete membership

roster, Society charter and bylaws, the Code of Ethics for engineers, information

about the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, and the laws and rules that

govern the engineering profession in Florida. This directory is a useful tool that

our members refer to throughout the year. By using display advertising you

increase your visibility to existing and potential clients, and to your peers. This

directory is the most comprehensive reference source published in Florida for

the engineering community. The annual FICE Directory and Guide is designed with two purposes in mind: (1) to facilitate contact between member firms and those seeking services from consulting engineers, and (2) to improve the understanding of the consulting engineering business. This directory contains both an alphabetical and a county listing of all member firms with complete contact information for their main and branch offices. Member advertisements will be reaching key government decision-makers.

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October 2012

Contract Deadlines

FICE Directory - September 21, 2012 FES Directory - October 19, 2012

AD SIZE DIMENSIONS FES FICE BOTH TOTAL Back Cover See Below* $1,925 $1,675 $3,600 $ ________ Inside Front Cover See Below* $1,410 $1,225 $2,635 $ ________

Inside Back Cover See Below* $1,285 $1,165 $2,450 $ ________ Full Page See Below* $1,185 $1,075 $2,260 $ ________ 2/3 Page 4.875” x 10” Only $910 $810 $1,720 $ ________ 1/2 Page 7.5” x 5” or 3.7” x 10” $770 $665 $1,435 $ ________ 1/3 Page 2.3” x 10” or 4.9” x 4.5” $630 $555 $1,185 $ ________

1/4 Page 3.7” x 5” or 4.9” x 3.3” $490 $425 $915 $ ________ 1/6 Page 2.3” x 5” Only $350 $305 $655 $ ________

* 7.5” x 10” No Bleed Dimensions or 1/8” Bleed Dimensions are 8.5” x 11”

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October 2012 4-Color Charge: $785 each page (Optional, Premium Location) $ _________

Your firm’s logo on the FES website (fleng.org) $365 for 12 months $ _________ TOTAL $ _________ Company _________________________________________________________Address _________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________________

Phone ___________________________________________________ Fax _____________________________________________________

Contact Person ________________________________________

Graphic Designer _______________________________________

Email _________________________________________________

Full payment accompanies this order: VISA MC Am Express Card#__________________________ Exp Date ____________________

Card Holder Signature _____________________________________ PO Number __________________

Questions or to place your ad, please call 850-224-7121 | E-mail at fes@fleng.org | Fax 850-222-4349 Mail to FES, PO Box 750, Tallahassee, FL 32302

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October 2012

FES - Pinellas Membership Update --- Be a Recruiter & Earn $$$!

Please step up to the challenge and help us in on our membership recruitment efforts! Your help in sharing FES Membership with a friend and fellow engineer would be most appreciated and will reap you personal rewards. Our Chapter has a new “Members Recruiting Members” Program, which will reward all Pinellas Chapter members who sponsor a new Pinellas Chapter member with a $25 Home Depot gift certificate. This gift certificate may also be redeemed for a FES Chapter monthly lunch or dinner meeting ticket. Since my last report to you, we welcome the following 3 new FES Pinellas Chapter members, who have joined us in the last year. Special thanks to their sponsors for sharing the value of FES membership with these engineers:

As of the end of November, our membership stands at 209. Our goal is to add 21 members by the end of July 2011. Together, we can achieve this goal. YOUR EFFORTS WOULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFEERENCE!!! Membership applications as well as a “Benefits of FES Membership” flier are available behind the “Join FES” tab our Chapter web site www.pinellasfes.org . Check it out and become a sponsor TODAY!!! I would really appreciate your personal help in recruiting a new member. The following incentive programs are available to reward your efforts in this regard:

• The FES Member Appreciation Program (State) rewards you every time you sponsor a new member. Note that, if you sponsor 8 or more new members during this membership recruitment year, you get your annual FES State and Chapter membership FREE for 2011 - 2012.

• The NSPE “Give Back/Get Back” (National) program rewards any member who sponsors 2 or more new members this year (by June 30, 2010) will receive free NSPE dues for 2011 - 2012!

• And, now our new FES Pinellas (Local) “Members Recruiting Members Program” rewards you with every new FES Pinellas member sponsorship

All, excellent reasons to be a sponsor!!! SO, DON’T DELAY --- RECRUIT A NEW MEMBER TODAY!!!

Sponsors just need to get the potential new member to complete a FES application and mailed it to Chuck Warrington at Clearwater Gas System, 400 North Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755 or Fax it to (727) 562-4902. No money is needed. FES Tallahassee will bill for next year’s dues plus the application fee. And, don’t forget to invite these potential members personally to join you for our next Chapter meeting or activity. Chuck Warrington, PE, FES Pinellas Membership Development Director Tel: (727) 562-4901 / E-Mail: chuck.warrington@clearwatergas.com

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October 2012

Florida Engineering Society – Volunteer Form

Return Completed Form to: <CHAPTER OFFICERS COMPLETE THIS SECTION>

Phone/Fax Email:

Completed Forms Are Due By: Name:

Company: Title:

Address:

Email: Phone:

Please list the current or most recent committees you have served on including the dates of involvement:

Please use the committees listed on the attached page to prioritize desired volunteer positions:

1.

2.

3.

Does your company support FES volunteer time and commitment?

How many years have you been an NSPE / FES member?

Please accept my interest form for the selected committees. I understand the commitment required to perform in the position I have chosen and agree to do so to the best of my ability should I be selected for the committee. Signature Date

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October 2012

Future City Competition We are gearing up for another big year of the Future City Competition. If you are already registered - THANK YOU! We are currently looking for additional engineer mentors to pair up with the teams of 6th – 8th grade students. Please see the attached for more information. The following is a list of schools that have indicated that they need a mentor:

· Largo Middle School · Orlando Science Schools · Pinellas Park Middle School · Northwestern Middle School · Osceola Middle School · Safety Harbor Middle School · Morgan Fitzgerald Middle · Osceola Middle School · Oak Grove Middle School · Meadowlawn Middle School · Fitzgerald Middle School · Lomax · Montessori School of

Celebration · Young Middle Magnet · Clearwater Fundamental

Middle School · Fitzgerald Middle School · Morgan Fitzgerald MS · Tarpon Springs Middle School · USF

If you are interested, or if you know someone else that may be interested, please register on-line at www.futurecity.org Go to "Get Involved" the "Be a Mentor". Please help us get the word out! If you have any ques tions, please feel free to contact : Jessica A. McRory, PE, LEED AP AREHNA|Engineering, Inc. 5004 W. Linebaugh Ave., Suite B Tampa, Florida 33624 Phone 813.944.3464 Fax 813.944.4959 Cell 813.758.4465 www.arehna.com

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October 2012 To The Parents of Future Engineering Students Do you have a son or a daughter that is interested in a degree in engineering? Every year your chapter of FES awards many scholarships to future college engineering students. Applications are accepted from High School Seniors that will be entering a University Engineering Program in Fall or Summer of 2012. Applications are also accepted from graduating St. Petersburg College students or any Pinellas County student, already enrolled in an engineering program, continuing in a university engineering program in 2012. For further information please contact: Mahshid Arasteh, PE FES Pinellas Chair for the Scholarship Committee americanqualityconsultants@gmail.com. " K-12 Committee Support needed at Florida Association of Science Teachers

Regular Legislative Session The Florida Legislature convenes annually in Tallahassee for 60 days beginning the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March. Comprised of 40 Senators and 120 Representatives, the Florida Legislature passes new laws, repeals current laws, and determines the budget for the next fiscal year during the 60 day session.

Elected Members State House of Representative members are elected every two years to serve a two-year term. State Senate members have staggered four-year terms. This means 20 members are elected during one two-year cycle and the other 20 during the next. However, special elections are held for such reasons as a legislator resigns or decides to run for another office. Following elections, each chamber (another word for the House or Senate) meets for Organizational Session meetings. At this time, each chamber chooses a presiding office – the Senate chooses a President and the House chooses a Speaker. The person elected as President or Speaker usually serves two years. Each chamber’s presiding officer is usually a senior legislator in the majority party.

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All members of the House and Senate are subject to a constitutional term limit of eight years of service.

Leadership

As its Chamber’s presiding officer, the House Speaker and Senate President have a tremendous amount of power. The Speaker enforces, applies and interprets the rules of the House. He/she determines all business before the House; makes all bill referrals to committee or to a calendar; reserves the time for committee meetings and selects the chairs and vice chairs of the House committees. Additionally, the Speaker preserves order and decorum in the chamber. Members of the House cannot speak without being recognized by the Speaker.

The Senate President has similar duties on the floor or in his/her Chamber. Both the Speaker and the President are elected by a majority vote to a two-year term in that position.

Special Sessions The Governor has the authority to convene the Legislature for a special session. There is no limit to the number of special sessions the Governor may call in a calendar year, but usually calls for a special session to address a specific issue not resolved during the regular legislative session.

Committees

The Senate President and the House Speaker assign each legislator to several committees and assign each bill filed to various committees for consideration. During a committee meeting a proposed bill may receive a hearing. It is at this time that many associations have representatives testify either for or against proposed legislation. The purpose of a hearing can be to:

• Determine the impact of the proposed legislation; • Seek and obtain information about the proposed legislation; • Test public opinion; • Build support for proposals; and/or • Provide the opportunity for proponents or opponents of the proposed bill to speak.

Committee Action Committees can act on the bill in several ways. They can:

1. Give a bill a “favorable report,” which means the committee passed the bill; 2. Give the bill a “favorable report with amendments;” 3. Substitute the bill, which is a form of amending the bill, but the substitute must retain

the purpose of the original bill; 4. Temporarily pass or “TP” a bill (this is done if the committee wants to postpone taking

a vote on the bill); 5. Indefinitely postpone the bill, which basically kills the bill; 6. Never schedule the bill for a hearing, which kills the bill; and/or 7. Kill the bill by not having a majority of favorable votes for the bill.

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On-line Sunshine – The official internet site of the Florida Legislature is located at: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/ If you have any questions, contact Samantha Hobbs at shobbs@fleng.org or 850.224.7121.

Communicating with Legislators

The Florida Engineering Society is working for you, representing your interests before Florida’s legislative and regulatory bodies, but there is no substitute for an aggressive, on-going program of expanding and maintaining engineer-government relationships. That is why YOU, a member, are so critical to our effectiveness. Member action is key to the success of any association’s legislative program. Following are tips for writing letters, telephoning, and meeting with your legislators to discuss issues important to your business and the retail industry.

General Tips for Effective Communication

1. Be Understanding – put yourself in the legislator’s place. Try to understand his/her problems, outlooks

and aims. Then you are more likely to better communicate your needs in a way that your legislator understands.

2. Be Positive and Constructive – Instead of complaining about a situation, recommend ways to improve it.

Commend the positive things you legislators do. Additionally, don’t contact your legislators only when you want their votes. Make efforts to keep in touch with them throughout the year so they become familiar with you and your concerns. Invite them to your place of business or your group meetings.

3. Be Reasonable – Recognize that there are legitimate differences of opinion. Your legislators represent all

of their constituents- those who agree with you and those who don’t. Never indulge in threats or recriminations.

4. Be Cooperative – If your legislators make reasonable requests, assist them by giving them information

they need, such as personal examples of how proposed legislation will affect you and other businesses in your district.

5. Be Realistic – Remember, most controversial legislation results in a compromise. Don’t expect

everything to go completely your way, and don’t be too critical when it doesn’t.

6. Be Accurate and Factual – The mere fact that you want or don’t want certain legislation to be approved isn’t enough. If an issue is approved that is unfavorable to you, before rushing to blame the legislators, make certain you have the necessary information to present your case, accurately and clearly, as to why it is bad legislation.

7. Give Credit Where It’s Due – When a lawmaker supports your position and votes your way, send a

follow-up letter expressing your appreciation. If you are disappointed in a vote, communicate that as well.

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law. Learn the facts of who, what, when and why to make an informed decision as to your position on the legislation.

9. Stress Local and Personal Implications – Illustrate how the legislation would affect the health and safety

of Florida’s citizens. Always keep the human element in mind, such as the affect of legislation on consumers. It is very important to link your interest with the interests of the average American.

10. Keep In Touch with Your Association – Remember, FES serves as your full-time lobbyist. When dealing with your legislators, tell them that you are a member of FES and that we represent you on engineering issues. Inform FES staff about any contacts you make with your legislators, or contact us if we can assist you in your efforts.

Calling or Writing Legislators listen to their constituents. A telephone call or letter can be an effective tool for communicating with your legislator. A phone call or email may be particularly effective when there isn’t time to write a letter, or when immediate action is needed just prior to an important vote. Your input can determine the outcome of a vote. Constituents’ calls and letters typically are directed to the legislator’s staff person responsible for that specific issue. Don’t be offended if this is the case. Staff members handle issues on a daily basis and will likely be able to provide you additional information and feedback. They will also see that the legislator gets your information. • Prepare Your Message Ahead of Time

Know what you want to say, and what your position is on the issue. If your call is about a specific bill, refer to it by name and bill number and describe its subject matter. This information can be provided to you by FES.

• Keep the Message Simple

State your name and your purpose for calling. Mention if you have had previous contact with the legislator, then get to the point.

• Give Local Examples

Refer to specific facts and figures related to how this legislation would impact your business or the health and safety of Florida’s citizens, bringing the issues “home” to the legislator. This communicates why the issue is important to you or your legislative district.

Meeting with Your Lawmakers The best place to meet with your legislators is in their home districts. These meetings are an opportunity for you to introduce your company in a neutral setting away from the heat of the legislative battle. Once a meeting date has been set, follow up with a confirmation letter to the legislator and a copy to the legislator’s staff contact. After the meeting, follow up with a thank you letter to your legislator and again, copy the staff contact. On some occasions, a legislator may be unavailable to meet with you and will arrange for you to speak with a staff member who handles the issue. This is still a very good opportunity for you to voice your opinions, and you can be assured that the staff member will pass along information about your discussion to the lawmaker.

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Even if you’ve met before; state your name, company name, and business location. • Respect the Legislator’s Time

Get to the point of the visit as soon as possible. • Know Your Issue

State your purpose for meeting with the legislator clearly and concisely at the beginning. Do not mislead. Do not discuss a topic that may get you or others in your industry into trouble. If you are unsure of an answer to a question raised by the legislator, simply indicate that you will get back to him/her with a response at a later time. Be specific; refer to legislation by bill number and subject matter.

• Keep the Tone Positive and Constructive

Make it easy for your lawmaker to support your position by giving good reasons to do so. An explanation of how the issue would help the people in his/her district can be a powerful way to illustrate a point.

• Leave Fact Sheets

Leave the legislator or a staff person with printed information after the meeting. FES can assist with this effort.

Addressing Letters to Your Legislators Note: Unless you know your legislators on a personal level, it is always best to address them using their last names with the proper salutation and their complete address. Regardless of whether you are writing to a legislator at his/her Capitol or district address, you would address the legislator the same way. TO A STATE SENATOR: The Honorable ___(name)_________ Florida Senate Address City, State, Zip Dear Senator _____(name)________: TO A STATE REPRESENTATIVE: The Honorable _____(name)______ Florida House of Representatives Address City, State, Zip Dear Representative _____(name)_______:

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For More Information…

If you have any questions about legislation or state government, call the Florida Engineering Society toll free at

1-800-277-0086 or visit the FES web site at www.fleng.org

The following web site is also an excellent resource for

additional legislative and state-government information:

www.leg.state.fl.us

FES… The Week In Review. Click here to read the full issue of Wednesday’s EngiNews.

• 2012 FES Awards Program – Applications & Deadlines

• Are you smarter than a MATHCOUNTS student? – Test your knowledge

• 2012 PE Legislative Days – Let your Voice be heard during FL’s Legislative Session

• 96th Annual FES/FICE Annual Summer Conference & Exposition – August 8-11, 2012 - Orlando

The following information has been distributed college-wide. Staff and Faculty at the Clearwater and Gibbs Campuses have given us great feedback on the activities that FES members have been involved in recent months and look forward to many more good things from each of us. Seminole Beacon Newspaper, Featuring MR Chuck Warrington, PE http://www.tbnweekly.com/content_articles/032712_fpg-01.txt SPC Student Chapter, legislative meetings in Tallahassee http://www.spcollege.edu/blueandwhite/?p=4332 Energy Forum Video : The Role of Efficiency and Renewables and How They Affect YOU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1M6BXznFOk FES Student chapter members to showcase MathCounts at the Service Learning Expo on April 18 http://www.spcollege.edu/blueandwhite/?p=4339

The Basics

Civics 101: The link below takes you to documents to inform you on how the legislative process works.

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Info_Center/index.cfm?Tab=info_center&submenu=-

1&CFID=71517664&CFTOKEN=18480605

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