May 9, 2016 |
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SAME Teammates:
Welcome to the first issue of the SAME national monthly newsletter, Real TiME!
We are streamlining communications to save you time and make it easier to stay engaged. Real TiME will feature the latest news from the society and the industry and it will provide quick links to key items such as event registration.
Let us know what you think!
Thanks for your active support of SAME and our national security!
Joe Schroedel
Executive Director |
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Not to Miss at JETC
Wednesday morning at JETC will feature best-selling writer and award-winning journalist Dan McNichol, author of several books, including The Roads that Built America, The Big Dig, and Paving the Way: Asphalt in America.
McNichol, a former White House Appointee who served the President on transportation and Infrastructure policies, recently completed a year long national media tour in a 1949 Hudson that advocated for the rebuilding of the nation's vital civic systems with the tag: "America’s infrastructure is as old, rusty and energy defunct as this original Detroit lead-sled." His 33-state, 12,000-mile circumnavigation of the United States culminated in a successful statewide ballot initiative that now provides nearly $2 billion of new funding for Texas's transportation projects as part of the Lone Star State's annual budget.
The American Society of Civil Engineers named McNichol one of nation's outstanding journalists in 2014 and previously in 2003. Engaging and passionate about the nation's infrastructure, he also is the recipient of the Robert F. Boger Award for outstanding construction writing for his chronicling of the catastrophic I-35W bridge collapse.
McNichol's trusty Hudson will be on site at JETC in the Exhibit Hall — so make sure to come by for an up-close look!
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
JJ Tang, AIA, LEED AP
HDR Architecture Inc.
JJ Tang has been a member of the Lake Michigan post for more than ten years, and is the founder and the first chair of the SAME Architectural Practice Committee. He is also serving on the SAME National Board of Directions until June of 2016.
Read the full interview. |
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IN THE LATEST ISSUE OF TME
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Can't wait for your print issue to arrive? We are excited to debut a new digital format for TME with the May-June issue. Happy flipping!
In the latest issue of The Military Engineer …
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Go inside the global missions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Public Health Service. |
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Hear from leaders of the Army, Navy and Air Force energy divisions to see how the services are pursuing energy security for the 21st century. |
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Discover why military bases overseas should always connect to the host nation power grid. |
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Read about the key ways your firm can build a better business development program by two leading industry consultants. |
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Better understand the critical importance of responding to Sources Sought announcements from a former USACE district contracting chief. |
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Reflect with SAME Life Member Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Talley, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, D.WRE, USA, as he prepares to retire as Chief of Army Reserve and return to the private sector. |
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See all the SAME and Uniformed Services Award & Medal winners who will be honored at the 2016 Society Ball & Awards Gala at JETC in Phoenix. |
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Learn more about what the SAME STEM Committee has planned to grow our collective STEM outreach efforts in the brand new STEM Corner. |
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And check out all that is happening across SAME in Society News — including an interview with JETC Keynote Speaker, renowned NASA Astronaut Mark Kelly! |
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FROM OUR BLOG
Honoring Air Force Engineering Cadets!
On April 22 in Colorado Springs, the SAME Pikes Peak Post hosted the 12th Annual Engineers Banquet to welcome graduating seniors from the U.S. Air Force Academy into the Air Force Civil Engineering community. The event was attended by local SAME members from the Colorado Front Range, faculty members from the Air Force Academy, and other invited guests. The banquet featured… continue reading. |
Saluting Future Army Engineers!
The 2016 Engineer Dinner for graduating cadets at West Point who will enter the Engineer Branch was held April 21 at the U.S. Military Academy. The annual event, co-hosted by the SAME New York City Post, brings together Army engineering leaders, the senior cadets, and members of SAME to celebrate the future engineers and… continue reading. |
TME Looks Back: Vietnam — "Culvert Expedient in Vietnam"
First published in TME / July-August 1965
Because of a drainage deficiency, runoff from the first rains of the winter monsoon threatened the only road to an outpost of the Vietnamese 25th Infantry Division. The 25th Engineer Battalion of the division solved the problem by constructing an unusual expedient culvert. The road, which was adequate during the dry season, consisted… continue reading. |
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EDUCATION
This spring, SAME continues to offer numerous continuing education opportunities on a variety of exciting topics at low cost to our members. Please see below for more information on what’s blooming!
There are three types of relationships: personal, functional and strategic. Most people have plenty of the first, few of the second, and fewer yet of the third. Join David Nour as he explores each and delivers best practices in bridging relationship creation to relationship capitalization. Fundamental Laws of Relationships, May 10th @ 12 p.m.
Corporate Responsibility for Federal Contractors 1.5 PDHs
What does procurement power have to do with human trafficking and private security services? Find out June 9 @ 1p.m. from contributing author of the Corporate Social Responsibility and Law blog, Sarah Altschuller and Rebecca De Winter-Schmitt, Ph.D. Register today!
How to Engage and Position During Government Prospect Meetings 1 PDH
Government prospect meeting confirmed, check! Now, what's the best way to showcase your competitive advantage and acquire the information you need? Learn how with Joshua Frank, RSM Federal, June 21 @ 1 p.m.
Your educational foundation and professional pedigree alone will no longer suffice, yet your ability to engage and influence others will often determine your direction and ultimately, define your destination. Join us and discuss the Ten Most Impactful Relationship Development skills, relationship development behavior 360, and why listening to learn & grow are crucial components in strengthening your ConnectAbility. Relationship Modeling, June 14 @ 12 p.m.
Heard of SMAC? We didn't think so. Social, Mobile, Analytics (Data), and Cloud, SMAC, has the power and promise to become an enabler of market leadership. Learn how to acquire the best return on impact through your strategic, digital relationships and not just increase your likes and or followers.
SMAC, July 12 @ 12 p.m. |
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| TWEET OF THE MONTH
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"Space exploration is about pushing people
forward & gaining new knowledge."
Astronaut Mark Kelly, #SAMEJETC speaker |
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