Affecting the Future through Engineering Partnerships

Vol. 52 No. 7

July July 20122012

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The SAME annual training, technical and networking extravaganza, known as the Joint Engineering Training Conference (JETC) was held this year

followed by the popular Icebreaker get-together. Buses picked up attendees at each hotel and the conference center and transported them to the City Museum.

2nd Vice PresidentMelissa Reynolds, Corps of EngineersJunior Vice PresidentLT Jason Boatright, CEC, USN, Mayport Naval Station SecretaryDavid Hughley, AIA, RS&HTreasurer

from May 22-25 at the America Center, St. Louis, Missouri. With more than 2,500 registered attendees, this was the place to be when making conference plans!

Some of those attending the JETC 2012 from the Jacksonville Post included officers and directors: Mike

p yWinding slides, tunnels, cavern exhibits and architectural castoffs were located at every turn, providing conversational pieces for attendees. The more daring

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TreasurerBrian Files, ParsonsSouth Atlantic Regional VPMike Blount, Balfour Beatty

Editor/DesignerChristina SwansonManaging CoordinatorRon Hilton

included officers and directors: Mike Blount, Paul Grosskruger, CAPT John Heinzel, Ron Hilton, Charles Khan, Doug McCutcheon, Mike Panczy-kowski, Dwyn Taylor, Lisa Thoele, Alan Watt, Larry Willis and Eugene Yerkes. At least 12 other members also participated. More than 40 Ron Hilton

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Sustaining Members of the Jackson-ville Post were also part of the 300 exhibitors.

To kick off the conference on Tuesday night, a Mentoring event was

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Eric Greitens, Ph.D., a Navy Seal deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa and Southeast Asia, gave the K t Add Hi t ti l i d th

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City Museum. The Mentor event included an MC and six speakers, was a chance to recognize Fellows and Young Members.

The 1,700 Icebreaker attendees also got to unwind at the fun and surrealistic atmosphere of the City Museum after a jam-packed day filled with Committees & Councils Luncheon and Meetings; Military Education & Training Workshop; Mentoring event; and Exhibit

Keynote Address. His presentation explained the training and activities of the Navy Seals and talked about the purpose of establishing “The Mission Continues”. In lieu of a speaker gift, HQ SAME provide Dr. Greitens with a $5,000 check for “The Mission Continues”. He is also the author of the book “The Heart and the Fist” and signed copies.

The spacious Exhibit Hall welcomed conference& Training Workshop; Mentoring event; and Exhibit Hall setup. This was an excellent and well attended event.

Opening session began with welcomes from 2012 JETC Co-Chairs Glenn Cherry and Cheryl Majka. They thanked all the 2012 Volunteers and reminded everyone to take advantage of the Technical Sessions and tours and earn the PDH credits. RADM Ch i t h M CEC USN PE SAME P id t

The spacious Exhibit Hall welcomed conference attendees for two full days at the America’s Center. Nearly 2,400 conference attendees browsed though the wide variety of exhibitor booths. Partnerships and new connections were made in the fields of engineering, architecture, construction, environ-mental sustainability and facility management. For the first time, JETC opened the Exhibitor D t ti Th t t i hibit tChristopher Mossey, CEC, USN, PE , SAME President

provided remarks. He discussed the SAME Engineering Camps and said that 214 students attended the three camps last year with 100 camp volunteers. SAME has 44 Student Posts with 3,000 student members. SAME Posts awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships last year.

During the Opening Session, Tim Sanford, 2012

Demonstration Theater to give exhibitors a greater opportunity to demonstrate their services and products to attendees. The Exhibitor Demonstration Theater allowed exhibiting companies to spend more time with attendees by showing them presentations regarding their offerings in a more educational setting, without leaving the show floor.

The Honors Luncheon recognizes outstandingDuring the Opening Session, Tim Sanford, 2012 JETC Program Chair, talked about the six Tracks for the Technical Sessions and that the bar code on the registration badge is scanned for PDH credit. (The PDH credits are available after the conference by downloading from the SAME web site.)

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During the Post Awards the entire South Atlantic Region Streamer Winners on stage with CAPT John Heinzel (3rd from right), Mike Blount (far right at podium), ADM Mossey (far left), and Diana Dawkins (HQ SAME, far left at podium) .

Awards are presented to SAME member organizations and to individuals representing the uniformed services.

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A total of 40 awards were presented. SAME Executive Director Bob Wolff, Ph.D., P.E. F.SAME introduced the honorees while Rear Adm. Sven Rodenbeck, P.E., F.SAME, USPHS; Rear Adm. Ronald J Rábago, P.E., M. SAME, U.S. Coast Guard; Maj. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, P.E., M.SAME, USA; Brig. Gen. Tim Green, USAF; and Rear Adm. Christopher J. Mossey Commander, M SAME CEC USN presented the awardsM.SAME, CEC, USN, presented the awards.

One of the highlights of the conference is the Post Awards Breakfast and Annual Business Meeting because SAME Posts learn the outcome of the Streamer Awards in recognition of superb performance and achievement. Robert D. “Bob” Wolff, Ph.D., P.E., F.SAME, SAME Executive Director conducted the Annual SAME Business Meeting. Ballots were cast to vote on the changes in SAME governance. A significant component of the proposed governance change is the establishment of a Uniformed Services Advisory Group (USAG), comprised of the Engineering Service Chiefs of the five uniformed services. He said that out of a total of 108 Posts (99 in the United States), 25 Field Chapters and 43 Student Chapters 42 Posts are Distinguished in Top: SAME Executive Director Bob Wolff, Ph.D., P.E., 43 Student Chapters, 42 Posts are Distinguished in 2011. SAME has four partners: IFMA, CMAA, DBIA and TISP. He asked each post to support the partners.

The outgoing Society President, Rear Adm. Christopher Mossey, P.E., M.SAME, CEC, USN, presented the Post Streamer Awards to the deserving Posts. Mike Blount, South Atlantic RVP announced the

venue for the ball with more than 800 attendees enjoyed the festivities including dinner, entertainment and dancing. The grand ballroom was well-decorated with beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers consisting of red and white roses,

p , , ,F.SAME, introduced the honorees. Above: Guests mingle at the exhibit hall.

South Atlantic Region Streamer Awards and CAPT John Heinzel accepted the Jacksonville Post Streamer Awards from RADM Christopher Mossey. The incoming Society President was then sworn in and an old tradition of passing the gavel was performed. The 2012-2013 SAME President Anthony F. “Tony” Leketa, P.E., F.SAME, SES (Ret.) Parsons, accepted the gavel from Rear Adm Christopher Mossey With a strong

gred and white carnations and other colorful blooms. The day after the ball, these flower centerpieces were gifted to veterans receiving care at the John Cochran Division of the Department of Veterans Affairs St. Louis Healthcare System.

During the ball, Tony Leketa, 2012-2013 SAME President was introduced and provided brieffrom Rear Adm. Christopher Mossey. With a strong

gavel strike, Leketa adjourned the meeting.The day continued with four technical sessions with

six tracks each with classes ranging from Energy Considerations in Contingency Operations to Tools for Success and Growth to Current Environmental Challenges and Opportunities Impacting the Department of Defense.

President, was introduced and provided brief remarks. Cheryl Majka, co-chair 2012 JETC, provided brief remarks and introduced John Moossazadeh, Co - Chair of 2013 JETC, who presented a brief video of San Diego and the 2013 JETC.

All in all the JETC 2012 was a fantastic event. Stay tuned for the 2014 JETC to be hosted by the

The conference concluded with the Society Ball and Reception Dinner--a celebratory conclusion of the four-day SAME national conference. The Millennium Hotel St. Louis Grand Ballroom served as the grand

Jacksonville Post. Mark your future calendars for May 20-23, 2014 at the Rosen Centre Hotel and Orange County Convention Center, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.

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Promoting Achievement through

When you support the various SAME Jax Post functions throughout the year, especially the annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, you are making a difference in young adult lives. The Jax Post appreciates your participation and generosity.

Congratulations now go to both high school and college students who are seeking futures in

he was part of the academic decathlon team. Stippler plans to major in civil engineering at the

engineering, the sciences and other venues. The scholarship recipients include: High School Dependent, Engineering and Architecture - Nathan Lesser; High School Non-Dependent, Engineering and Architecture - Phillip Smiley and Vincent Stippler; College Dependent, Other - Sarah Hess, Ellen Merrill, Taylor Nocera, Allison Schaefer and Morgan Thie; College Non-Dependent Engineering and Architecture

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Sarah Hess – Spring Hill CollegeHess is majoring in biochemistry with plans to be a leader in the medical field. Hess is a Dominican College Scholarship recipient, a treasurer of Spring Hill’s Medical American Student Association, and is

b f D lt D lt D lt S it HCollege Non-Dependent, Engineering and Architecture - Malcolm Ammon, Sophia Cain, Blanca Franco and Gabriel Todaro.

Nathan Lesser – Stanton College PrepLeeser earned a GPA of 3.75 while taking all advanced placement courses in economics, physics, chemistry, computer programming and calculus.

a member of Delta, Delta, Delta Sorority . Hess has been a summer camp counselor for three years in a row.

Ellen Merrill – University of FloridaMerrill is majoring in criminology with plans to work for a large government agency and ultimately become an intelligence analyst or international y, p p g g

Since January 2011, Leeser also attended Honors College and University of Central Florida earning credits for mechanical engineering courses. He has worked as a lifeguard and has done a host of volunteer work at such places as the Betty Griffith and St. Francis houses. He plans to work in the mechanical engineering field.

g yagent. Merrill is part of UF’s intramural indoor and sand volleyball teams and is certified as an advanced open water scuba diver. She has worked part-time as a childcare specialist for both the 91st Street Community Group and Christ Community Church.

Taylor Nocera – Auburn UniversityNocera is majoring in psychology and is a member

Phillip Smiley – W.M. Raines High SchoolSmiley also took a host of advanced placement courses in the sciences while playing varsity football and baseball for Raines. His interests revolve around mechanical engineering and will be attending the University of Florida. Smiley is also an Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholar, Take Stock Scholar and

Nocera is majoring in psychology and is a member of the Auburn University President’s and Dean’s lists, the Tau Sigma Honors Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and won the Academic Excellence Award in a Sorority.

Allison Schaefer – University of FloridaSchaefer is a psychology major who plans to study p y ,

earned the multi-cultural achievement award.

Vincent Stippler– Christ Church AcademyStippler is known as a student who always gives 110%--he is a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist, salutatorian of his class with a 4.46 GPA, and part of the engineering team who won the USACE

p y gy j p ythe research side, go to grad school and develop new methods of clinical psychology that will help autistic patients. Schaefer is the editor of ElanLiterary Magazine, a writer/actor for the Issue Based Theater Troupe and is the eco-representative for the Inter-Residence Hall Association. Schaefer is also basic life support certified and has worked as a lifeguard teamEngineering Career Day top honors in 2011.

Throughout junior and senior high school he was part of his school’s football team and during high school,

certified and has worked as a lifeguard, team coach for YMCA and the City of Jacksonville.

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Moran Thie – Florida Gulf CoastUniversity

Thie is majoring in Hospitality Management and is still exploring the specific area to specialize in—either Spa or Event management. For three summers, she has worked as a camp instructor. Thie is a Gulf Coast

All of the preceding students were awarded $1,875.00 scholarship to their respective schools.

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pHumane Society volunteer and is on the Dean’s list.

Malcom Ammons – University of FloridaAmmons is majoring in Civil Engineering with plans to eventually have his own firm that specializes in design and maintenance of bridges, dams, water structures and other structures. Ammons is an AICE diploma

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$1,875.00 scholarship to their respective schools.

Atkins Scholarship, Engineering and Architecture Kelly Pinho - Fleming Island High SchoolPinho graduated from the Advanced International Certificate of Education Program at Fleming Island High School where she maintained a 3.97 (out of

recipient.

Sophia Cain – University of FloridaAs an architecture major, Cain plans to design homes and buildings, with her main focus being on churches because of the social ground they provide for a community. Cain is a member of the National Honor Society, the National Art Honor Society and is a Merit

4.0) GPA. Pinho has been an officer and member of the National Honor Society, a Fleming Island High School principal scholar, and earned Youth and Team Leadership Awards. Pinho has been accepted to the University of Florida where she plans to study Biomedical Engineering.

This Named Scholarship is sponsored by Atkins, a sustaining member and global engineering firmSociety, the National Art Honor Society and is a Merit

scholar. She placed first in her junior year of high school in the State Latin Forum Model Competition and was awarded outstanding achievement in theory of knowledge and visual art competitions.

Bianca Franco – University of North FloridaFranco is majoring in civil engineering with the desire

a sustaining member and global engineering firm. Atkins has generously provided $5,000 for the scholarship which will be provided to UF on Pinho’sbehalf during the next three years of her education.

The 13 scholarship winners will receive a total of $24,500 for the 2012 school year. Congratulations

to contribute to the science that is the backbone of our society and meet the new demands of the 21st

century. Franco is on UNF’s Dean’s List, is a member of the SAME Jax Post UNF Student Chapter and the Orange Park Toastmaster’s Club and volunteers at the First Coast No More Homeless Pets and Ana’s Angels Pet Rescue.

to these fine students and their parents. The Jacksonville Post is proud to award them and encourage future achievement.

Gabriel Todaro – University of North FloridaAs a civil engineering major, Todaro’s ultimate goal is to create and build in a responsible way in order to create a better world for humanity. Todaro is the secretary for the SAME Jax Post UNF Student Chapter, is a volunteer for Relay for Life and tutors students in physics. Also on the UNF Dean’s List, Todaro assists Dr. Brown, UNF Professor, in his research part-time.

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Pacheco Shares Emergency Preparedness and Incident Management Tactics at June Meeting

CAPT John Heinzel, CEC, NAVFAC Southeast, President, Jacksonville Post, presided over the joint luncheon meeting held on June 19, 2012 with 60 persons in attendance. CAPT Heinzel introduced the luncheon speaker, Clay Pacheco, FPEM, representing AMEC who shared “Emergency Management, Needs and Opportunities.”

Pacheco is a 15 year veteran of emergency

Clay Pacheco, Florida DirectorEmergencyPacheco is a 15 year veteran of emergency

preparedness and incident management both in the private sector and County government. He serves as Florida Director of Emergency Management for AMEC in their Carmichael Ave, Jacksonville, location. Until May 2012, Mr. Pacheco served as the Deputy Director for the Jacksonville Florida Fire and Rescue Depart-ment’s Emergency Preparedness Division. His duties

Emergency Management AMEC

including Wind, Storm Surge and Flooding. He showed various storm damage slides with maps of hurricane tracks in Jacksonville from 1851-2006 Pacheco also reviewed details of aincluded day-to-day Division Operations and was

responsible for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). As such, he is an expert in all aspects of planning, response, recovery and emergency operations. Pacheco managed all training and exercise programs including: Incident Command System (ICS), Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Continuity Planning

2006. Pacheco also reviewed details of a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and how the Incident Management Team Concept was utilized in Jacksonville during such events as the Super Bowl, T2 Explosion, Berkman Collapse, Tropical Storm Fay, H1N1 and the Florida/Georgia game.

Pacheco focused on objectives, strategies and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), Continuity Planning, Catastrophic Preparedness Planning, EOC Position Specific Training and Incident Management Team (IMT) Training.

Pacheco discussed the following:

Hazard Analysis, Corporate Incident ManagementTeams, Incident Command Systems, Hazard Analysis

j , gtactics and how Assignment of Resources, EM Training and Exercises are an important part of Logistical Response Planning.

In thanks for his informative presentation, CAPT Heinzel presented Pacheco with a Jacksonville Post Coffee Mug at the conclusion of the program.

The Jacksonville District Post is hosting the 2014 JETC to

Looking for a Way to Make a Difference? Volunteer at the 2014 JETC

welcomesyour contributions…Jacksonville PostJacksonville Post

Deadline is the 18th of each month, subject to editing.  Contact the Editor at the Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 4970, CESAJ‐ACE‐IT, Jacksonville, FL 32232‐0019; email at christina.m.swanson

be held on May 20-23, 2014 at the Rosen Centre Hotel and the Orange County Convention Center, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.

The 2014 JETC Jacksonville Post Chair is Ron Hilton. The following volunteer positions are being sought: Volunteer Coordinator, Tours POC, General Sessions POC, Honors Luncheon POC and Mentoring POC Contact Ron Hilton at @usace.army.mil; or call (904) 232‐3065.  Jax Post Website: 

http://www.samejax.com Or http://www.samejax.org                    

Luncheon POC and Mentoring POC. Contact Ron Hilton at rhilton40@att.net for more information.

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