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#SAMESBC18 Sets Attendance Record

A combined 4,125 people attended the co-located 2018 SAME Federal Small Business Conference for the A/E/C Industry and Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Veterans Small Business Construction-Targeted Industry Engagement, which were held Oct. 31-Nov. 2 in New Orleans, La.

The record attendance to SBC alone (over 3,250) capped the fifth straight year the event has grown—from 1,653 attendees in 2013 to 2,067 in 2015 to 2,582 last year.

The 97 percent growth of SBC since 2013 underscores the equal value that the conference aspires to bring to both government and industry attendees. It is not just about providing opportunities for companies to network with decision-makers from the federal government; and it’s not just about creating a forum where agencies can inform the private sector about where it will need contracting support in the years to come. SBC is about creating mutually beneficial opportunities to conduct valuable market research. 

Continue reading "Recapping #SAMESBC18 in New Orleans" at Bricks & Clicks. 

2018 SMALL BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS

• HDR, Large Business Award for Support to Small Businesses
• ZAPATA, Small Business Award for Support to Federal Programs
• Shawn Ralston, AECOM, Industry Small Business Advocate Award 
• Col. Mike Ulekowski, P.E., USA (Ret.), MULE Engineering & Construction, Post Small Business Liaison Officer Award

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SOCIETY NEWS & NOTES

Awards & Medals Nominations Open Dec. 1

It is that time to nominate individuals and organizations for SAME's annual awards and medals. The awards nomination process opens on Dec. 3, 2018; the deadline is Feb. 1, 2019.

Each year, the Society recognizes Sustaining Member companies as well as individual members from the public and private sector for excellence and dedication in engineering, architecture, education, leadership, STEM outreach, and industry-government collaboration. 

To view awards criteria and to submit a nomination, visit www.same.org/awards.

Nominations for Elected Director Due Dec. 15

As SAME approaches its Centennial in 2020, it is important to find engaged members who have a broad range of Society experiences and a strong foundation of Post-level achievement to serve as National Officers and Elected Directors on the Board of Direction. 

The deadline to nominate an Elected Director candidate has been extended until Dec. 15, 2018. Elected Directors serve three-year terms, and often get an opportunity to participate in and lead task forces and work groups identified as key strategic areas.

Nominations for National Officer (Vice President/President-Elect) are due Dec. 1, 2018.

Nominations must be made at www.same.org/leadershipnominations. Respective nominating committees will determine the candidates who will be voted on by the entire membership during online elections, which be held from March 1 through April 15, 2019.

2019 JETC Call for Presentations Closes Dec. 10

The Call for Presentations for the 2019 Joint Engineer Training Conference in Tampa, Fla., is open. The deadline to submit a presentation for consideration is Dec. 10, 2018.

The 2019 JETC will be held May 7-9 at the Tampa Convention Center. More than 1,700 professionals from across the A/E/C industry and the joint engineering community will be on hand for three days of education and training, as well as celebrating the work of SAME's Posts and members—as JETC is also the Society's Annual Meeting. 

Submissions are welcomed in one of seven topical presentation tracks: Architecture & Engineering | Energy & Sustainability | Environmental | Facility Management | Business & Leadership | Joint Engineering | Resilience & National Security.

For more information on JETC and to submit a presentation, visit www.samejetc.org.

Apply for Leader Development Program by Dec. 21

SAME has established a new national Leader Development Program that will work to identify and cultivate leadership from within SAME's membership to help fill a vital training gap in our industry, deliver value to Sustaining Members and Posts, and ensure strong leadership for the future of the nation. 

Applications for the first class are open until Dec. 21, 2018.

The program, which is being supported by the SAME Foundation, is for a one-year period. The inaugural class will begin at the 2019 JETC in Tampa, Fla. (May 7-9) and include 17 members (one from each SAME region), with expectations to grow the program in future years. The target participant is an enthusiastic, mid-career professional who is dedicated to SAME and who exhibits the talents and capabilities to be a leader. 

Interested in applying? Learn more about the program and the application process.

Member Survey: Give Your Feedback on SAME! 

Every three years, SAME surveys all members to ensure that the Society is providing value to the membership, to our partners and stakeholders, and to our Posts.

This is your chance to tell us about what you value about your membership, where we can improve, and how we can best support you in the future. With the Society starting to develop the next SAME Strategic Plan, now is the perfect time to make your voice heard!

Click here to access the 2018 Member Survey. Thank you in advance for participating in the survey and helping guide the future of SAME!

Facilities Management Workshop Coming Feb. 6-8 

The 2019 Facilities Management Workshop—once again co-hosted by SAME and IFMA—will be held Feb. 6-8 in San Antonio. The two-day event addresses best practices in facility management, information technology, asset management, smart systems, base operations support, mission assurance, lifecycle sustainability, energy efficiency, and strategic sourcing. 

This annual workshop provides insight from both the public and private sectors and also includes networking functions and an exhibit hall.

Registration for #FMWorkshop19 is now open! Learn more at www.fmworkshop.org.

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LATEST ISSUE OF TME

Check out the November-December 2018 issue of The Military Engineer. 

This edition is highlighted by a collection of articles on Design & Construction, including three that examine restoration of historic buildings and structures, as well as a detailed look at defense projects in Alaska and how the Air Force is standardizing facility design for remotely-piloted vehicles. This issue also features an in-depth first-person look at the inaugural class of the Coast Guard Industry Academy, which SAME member Michael Huffstetler, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, of Leo A Daly, was fortunate to be a part of.

In Society News, see how the St. Louis Post is helping to lead collaboration among other engineering societies and learn more about how several Posts (including Minneapolis-St. Paul, Seattle, Mount Tacoma, Fort Hood, San Antonio, and Great Basin) are supporting the goals and objectives of SAME.

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