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SAME Teammates:
SAME continues to develop new programs and resources to provide value to our entire membership. That includes supporting the industry-government engagement issues that matter to you, and your agency or company. Just last week, I was fortunate to moderate an excellent IGE Panel hosted by the Atlanta Post on the issue of size standards in the A/E/C industry. We had representatives from a small business, a mid-size business, and the Small Business Administration. It was a vibrant conversation—and very likely just the start of a larger discussion on this issue, which is key to many of our Sustaining Members.
Another area we are investing in is our Communities of Interest. COIs are an incredible pool of technical expertise and a forum where our members can engage directly with others in their professional discipline, such as facility asset management, environmental, resilience, architecture, and more.
Next month, as one of the ways we are working to deliver more value through COIs, we are launching tailored sub-editions of the Real TiME newsletter. We're starting with Environmental, Small Business, Enlisted and Facility Asset Management. If you are signed up to be part of one of those COIs, you will get access to this new monthly resource, which includes industry news and trends as well as updates from the COI. Want to make sure that you get it? Visit your SAME member account and join the COIs of your choice!
As we move ahead in 2021 and beyond, widening the impact of our COIs and helping advance key industry-government engagement issues will become a bigger and bigger emphasis at the national level. We look forward to sharing this journey with you! Thanks for your continued service to our nation, our profession, and SAME.
Look forward to "seeing" you during Virtual JETC in May!
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FEATURED EVENT
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Virtual JETC Coming May 17-21, 2021
Join 2,000 of your friends and colleagues May 17-21 for Virtual JETC: An Elevated Experience! From connecting with colleagues to enhancing your knowledge base to discussing services and products with exhibitors, VJETC will let you experience it all.
Engage in five days of learning, networking, and collaboration during this virtual event made specifically with you in mind.
- 40+ Education & Training Sessions
- Joint Engineering Warfighting Exercise
- SAME National President Transition
- Senior Government & Industry Leader Forums
- Virtual Exhibits Featuring Leading A/E/C Companies
- Highly Interactive Networking Activities
- Video Chats with Exhibitors and Attendees
- Discussion Groups, Recognition Events, and Three Keynote Speakers That Will Definitely Elevate Your Experience!
- Shannon Huffman Polson, One of the first U.S. Army Women Apache Helicopter Pilots; Author, The Grit Factor and North of Hope
- Adam Steltzner, Leader & Chief Engineer, NASA Mars 2020 Mission Rover Perseverance
- Vernice "Fly Girl" Armour, America’s First Black Female Combat Pilot and a former Police Officer; Author, Zero to Breakthrough
One Week. One Event. Unlimited Possibilities. Register today at www.samejetc.org!
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VJETC Exhibiting Opportunities
 Virtual JETC provides virtual exhibiting opportunities to grow your business and build your brand.
As an exhibitor, you will get a public chat feature for your booth to which all attendees have access; ability to have one-on-one appointments with attendees; multiple branding opportunities in your virtual booth; and the chance to provide company information via downloadable PDFs, videos, and press releases visitors can save in their eBags. Learn more about exhibiting at VJETC.
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SOCIETY NEWS & NOTES
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Incoming 102nd SAME National President
 Rear Adm. Mark Handley, P.E., F.SAME, USN (Ret.), a member of the Hampton Roads Post, will become the 102nd National President of SAME at Virtual JETC in May.
Currently President-Elect, he joined SAME in 1995 and was named a Fellow in 2017. Professionally, Handley is Senior Vice President of Federal Programs at AECOM. Prior to his retirement from the U.S. Navy, he commanded the First Naval Construction Division (Seabees). Other senior assignments include Vice Commander, Navy Installations Command; Director of Shore Readiness for the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics); and Commanding Officer, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic.
Within SAME, Handley also has served as Chair of the Energy & Sustainability Committee, was a founding member of the Investment Committee, and was Hampton Roads Post 1st Vice President. A graduate of Villanova University with a degree in mechanical engineering, Handley holds a Masters of Engineering (Construction) from Stanford University. He is the recipient of the St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni Medal, the Distinguished Service Medal, three Legions of Merit, the Bronze Star, four Meritorious Service Medals, three Navy Commendation Medals, and the Navy Achievement Medal.
Welcome Newly Elected Board Members
 Congratulations to the new members elected to the SAME Board of Direction. These leaders will be sworn into their positions this spring, joining those already on the board.
Overall, the Board of Direction comprises six National Officers (President, Past President, President-Elect, three Vice Presidents) and 12 Elected Directors as well as the Regional Vice Presidents and Community of Interest Chairs. There are also several non-voting members.
For more information on the Board of Direction, visit www.same.org/governance.
President-Elect
Cindy Lincicome, F.SAME, TLI Construction Inc.
Vice President
Richard "Rad" Delaney, AIA, LEED AP, F.SAME, PRIME AE Group
Sharon Krock, PWS, F.SAME, Schnabel Engineering
Elected Director
Lt. Col. Craig Bryant, P.E., USA, USACE Tulsa District
Tiffany Castricone, RA, Michael Baker International
Col. Nick Desport, RA, LEED AP, F.SAME, USAF (Ret.), Merrick & Company
Col. C. Patrick Hogeboom IV, P.E., F.SAME, USA, DOD Office of Economic Adjustment
2021 Fellows Investiture To Be Held May 12
The Academy of Fellows Class of 2021 Investiture will be held May 12 at 4:00 p.m. ET.
While the ceremony will be on Zoom for participants, it also will be simulcast on Facebook Live on SAME's Facebook page. Offering a live broadcast for the public was a huge draw last fall for the 2020 Investiture; hundreds of members tuned in to watch their friends and colleagues become Fellows!
This year's class includes 28 new Fellows who come from Posts around the world and represent a diversity of organizations across industry, military, and government.
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New Distinguished Fellows Named
The Academy of Fellows and Distinguished Fellows Advisory Committee has selected four new Distinguished Fellows this spring. They will be formally recognized during the Fellows Investiture in May.
Congratulations to the following members for this high honor and thank you for your years of continued service to the nation, the profession, and SAME!
Suzanne DiGeronimo, FAIA, F.SAME
Rear Adm. Gary Engle, P.E., F.SAME, USN (Ret.)
Rear Adm. David Nash, P.E., F.SAME, USN (Ret.)
Roger Wozny, P.E., F.SAME
For more information, visit www.same.org/fellows.
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New SAME Strategic Partnership Signed
 SAME has signed a new strategic partnership with SAVE International.
Founded in 1959, SAVE International is the premier international organization devoted to advancing and promoting the Value Methodology (VM). Also known as value engineering, value analysis and value management, the process can decrease costs, increase profits, improve quality and performance and enhance customer satisfaction on projects, processes and products. SAVE offers education and training, publications, tools for promoting VM, certification, networking and recognition.
This strategic partnership will be managed by the International Community of Interest. For more information on SAME's Strategic Partners, visit www.same.org/partnerships.
SAME Century Book: Last Chance to Pre-Order!
 The SAME Century Book is going to press in May, so now is your chance to pre-order and ensure that you get your copy!
This 100th Anniversary Book, The Second Century Begins: Preparing for the Future by Building on the Past, is filled with archival material from the past, perspectives from past and current members, milestones of note, a timeline of SAME's history, distinguished leaders, and insights on the Society’s role in leading collaboration for a century.
Pre-order your copy at www.same.org/centurybook. Bulk and international orders are available; visit the website for more information. Books expected to ship in late spring.
Welcome SAME's Newest Sustaining Members
Since the 1950s, Sustaining Members have played a leading role in making SAME an impactful organization, through active participation in local and national activities, providing subject matter expertise to strengthen our programs, and helping ensure our financial health. Today, SAME has over 1,600 Sustaining Members worldwide.
Welcome to our newest Sustaining Members, which joined SAME in March 2021!
- College of Engineering, NC State University (Raleigh, N.C.)
- Colliers Engineering & Design (Mt. Laurel, N.J.)
- EL Robinson Engineering (Columbus, Ohio)
- Elite CAD Designs (Lyndhurst, N.J.)
- Ellenzweig (Boston, Mass.)
- ENVECO Environmental Solutions LLC (Spring, Texas)
- Environmental Science Services Inc. (Denham Springs, La.)
- Everactive (St. Joseph, Mich.)
- Froelich Engineers Inc. (Portland, Ore.)
- HPM Inc. (Anchorage, Alaska)
- Kuna Engineering LLC (Anchorage, Alaska)
- Marine Forces Reserve Facilities (New Orleans, La.)
- Next Generation Logistics LLC (Metairie, La.)
- Perseverance Staffing LLC (Denver, Colo.)
- Professional Engineering Consultants PA (Wichita, Kan.)
- Rain for Rent, Branch 1083 (Pontoon Beach, Ill.)
- Reasor Building Group LLC (Pensacola, Fla.)
- ServPro of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach, Va.)
- Shook Construction (Moraine, Ohio)
- Sorba Engineering (Reston, Va.)
- USC Viterbi School of Engineering (Los Angeles, Calif.)
- Vari LLC (Ashburn, Va.)
To learn more about SAME Sustaining Members, and search services and capabilities, visit our Sustaining Member Directory at www.same.org/directory.
Want to join SAME as a Sustaining Member? Learn more about joining today!
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Help us recognize those SAME members who are deployed, serving away from home and in harm's way—whether servicemember, civilian, or contractor. Visit www.same.org/red-shirt-friday to submit a member to be highlighted for Red Shirt Friday!
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EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
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Upcoming SAME National Webinars
(4/28) TME Presents: Delivering Solutions, With a Sense of Urgency
Hosted by SAME/The Military Engineer | April 28 at 1:00 PM ET
You've read the article; now learn the rest of the story. Take a deeper look into “Delivering Solutions, With a Sense of Urgency,” first published in the November-December 2020 issue of TME. With a sharpened focus on the Pacific during this era of Great Power Competition, NAVFAC Pacific is implementing changes for how it engages industry and making strategic improvements to project delivery and execution to deliver with the speed and agility the future demands. Rear Adm. John Adametz, P.E., PMP, CEC, USN, Commander, NAVFAC Pacific, will highlight how the command is becoming more agile to move with a greater sense of urgency to secure the Indo-Pacific.
Learn more about this webinar.
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Many Posts are hosting webinars and programs online. Check out SAME's Calendar of Events and see what is coming up to help you grow professionally!
Credentialing Achievement Awards Program
The SAME Young Professionals Community of Interest is continuing the Credentialing Achievement Awards Program (CAAP) to promote the professional development of Young Professionals and Enlisted Members in support of the 2025 SAME Strategic Plan.
The CAAP serves to fulfill an objective, which is to provide financial support for professional development, education, and mentoring initiatives to benefit our SAME members. SAME will reimburse a portion of exam sitting or registration fees for Young Professionals. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Download full program details. | Download CAAP application form.
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NEW AT THE SAME BLOG
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A Century of Volunteers Creating Value
 Volunteers have been the backbone of the Society since its founding in 1920. Whether it is by inspiring and providing resources for youth to pursue STEM careers, mentoring young professionals, or giving back to their communities through service projects, volunteers make up the lifeblood of SAME. During 2021 National Volunteers Week, we look back at the countless volunteers who have donated their time and resources over the last 100 years of the Society’s history and made a lasting impact on SAME’s efforts to help secure America’s future, together.
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Recapping Virtual Capital Week 2021
 SAME’s 2021 Virtual Capital Week brought more than 900 attendees (a record for the event!) together for five days of strategic discussions, market research, and networking opportunities.
The program was highlighted by “fireside chats” with the Engineering Chiefs from the Air Force, Army, and Navy as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs, who each provided updates on where their agencies are focused in terms of engineering and construction priorities, funding projections, and how they are aligning to support the interest-areas of the new administration.
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Welcome SAME's 2021-2022 Leader Development Program Class
 Congratulations to the 20 newly selected members of the 2021-2022 SAME Leader Development Program. Financially supported by the SAME Foundation, this national program is designed to identify and cultivate talent from within the Society to support the development of the next generation of military, government, and industry leaders and help meet the crucial leadership needs of the country and the profession.
Developing leaders is a central component of the 2025 SAME Strategic Plan, which outlines in Goal 3: Develop Leaders for the Profession, that SAME will “lead efforts to enhance leadership development and cultivate talent necessary to address the nation’s grand challenges; ensure the enduring stewardship of the A/E/C profession.”
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Post Best Practices: Working Together to Deliver Value
 The past year has been one of disruption and rethought plans, of pivoting and re-tooling, of patience and perseverance. For SAME’s Posts, the need for social distancing due to the coronavirus meant that in-person meetings and networking events needed to shift to virtual. While this opened up some new possibilities, it was not without its challenges.
The seven Posts of the California Region (Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, Oxnard-Ventura, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco) embraced the Society’s positive approach to the pandemic, taking advantage of the virtual environment to widen their impact.
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Removing Barriers to Hiring Veterans
 Many veterans of this generation, particularly younger ones, have struggled to find jobs when they leave service. Some of these struggles can be attributed to the fact that many of these young men and women are leaving service with disabilities. As a conservative estimate, over 4 million veterans live out the rest of their lives with visible or invisible disabilities connected to their service.
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Looking for More Great Content?
Check out the March-April 2021 TME, The Energy Issue, for articles on energy resilience, energy security, energy assurance, and energy efficiency. In Society News, check out an interview with California RVP Jeff Davis, F.SAME, on how the Posts in the Region have adapted to deliver virtual programming amid the pandemic.
Read the latest issue of Diversity in Action: Advancing STEM Professionals and Students. View the magazine online at www.diversityinaction.net.
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FROM THE HISTORY VAULT
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From 2020: SAME at 100 Historical Timeline
Want a sneak peek at the type of content featured in the SAME Century Book? Check out the SAME at 100 historical timeline, which was published in installments in each issue TME during 2020. Looking back at the key moments and milestones during SAME's first century, this timeline provides an impressive perspective of the impact of the Society and its members since 1920.
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Get Ready for an Elevated Experience!
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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Here's five things you might have missed recently in Real TiME.
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