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ASCE Utah Section Newsletter
September 2007
President’s
Message
The Beginning
of an Exciting
Year
By Brent
Packer, PE
September Photo: The YMF outreach kits were a success last year, especially when
candy was involved! Contact Cable Murray if you would like to participate in this
program, it is a great opportunity to get involved!
It’s September, kids
are back in school,
football season has begun, and the ASCE Utah Section is ready to begin another exciting year. I have met
with branch officers throughout the Section and have been impressed with the enthusiasm each of them have
to make this year even better than before. Many activities, monthly luncheons, and service projects are
being planned at the branch, younger member forum, and student chapter levels to meet many needs of the
ASCE members in Utah. I encourage you to participate in these well-planned activities.
The mission of ASCE is to provide essential value to our member’s, their careers, our partners, and the
public though the following goals:
▪ Developing Leadership
▪ Advancing Technology
▪ Advocating Lifelong Learning, and
▪ Promoting the Profession
The more you are involved and participate with ASCE the more you become a part of the mission of ASCE.
I have been actively involved in one form or another since 2000 and have benefited from ASCE
tremendously. It has provided me leadership opportunities, career development, and great friendships in the
civil engineering community. If you are interested in becoming more involved speak to your local ASCE
officer. There are many ways you can become involved. I am looking forward to another exciting year
with ASCE and hope that you will make it another exciting year for you too!
Brent Packer, P.E.
ASCE Utah Section President
ASCE Utah Section Newsletter
September 2007
Announcements
Northern Utah Branch
PE EXAM REVIEW KICKOFF MEETING
The Northern Utah Branch is scheduling an
opening social in September. The exact date has
not yet been set. For more information, contact
the Northern Utah Branch.
Thursday, September 6th
6:00 pm
UDOT TOC (2010 S 2760 W)
Free Hot Pizza and Soda!!
Clay Bodily, P.E.
Northern Utah Branch President
NEW ASCE OFFICERS!
Wasatch Front Branch
It’s a new year! Check out our updated
contacts page at the end of this issue.
The Wasatch Front Branch will hold our next
luncheon on September 21, 2007 at noon at A
Classic Choice Catering. The speaker will be Dr.
Paul J. Tikalsky, P.E., FACI, Department Chair of
Civil Engineering at the University of Utah. Paul
will be speaking on 100-Year Highways –
Sustainable Engineering.
YMF HALLOWEEN BASH
Mill Creek Canyon
October 19, 2007
5:00 PM
BBQ, Games, Pumpkin Carving and More!
ASCE FALL 2007 CONTINUING
EDUCATION SEMINAR
October 24th-26th
Streambank Stabilization for Restoration
and Flood Control
Las Vegas, NV
www.asce.org/conted/seminars
VISIT OUR WEBSITE!
http://sections.asce.org/utah/index.htm
JOINT APWA / ASCE / UCEA
FALL CONFERENCE
October 3-4th, 2007
Utah Cultural Celebration Center
West Valley City, Utah
http://utah.apwa.net
The aging highway infrastructure that has
supported the commercial rise of the US since the
1950s is rapidly deteriorating. Much of the
Interstate highway system has been replaced once
or even twice since its original construction. As
the system has expanded, the financial and
material resources to replace the system every 2530 years no longer exist. There is a need to
change the paradigm to an engineered system that
will last 100+ years. Such a system will have
eliminate 2/3 of the greenhouse gas emissions,
minimize the congestion associated with
reconstruction and major maintenance operations,
and most importantly create sustainable resources
for the long term operation of the Interstate
highway system.
Dr. Tikalsky and his research team have been
working on developing and implementing
technologies that will economically prolong the
life of the highway infrastructure and reduce the
impact of concrete structures on the environment.
He will present new ideas and those under
implementation by many highway departments to
build the 100-year highway.
Micheal McKamey, P.E.
Wasatch Front Branch President
ASCE Utah Section Newsletter
September 2007
Central Utah Branch
Engineer of the Year &
Engineering Educator of the Year
The Central Utah Branch will hold our next
luncheon on Thursday, September 13th.
Nominations
Eric Dixon, P.E.
Central Utah Branch Secretary\Treasurer
Last year, the YMF
was able to use the
SPAG Grant to fund 5
outreach kits that each
have 6 different
engineering
presentations that are
most suitable for
grades 4, 5 and 6.
This outreach program
is ongoing! Contact
Cable Murray for
more information.
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The ASCE Utah Section is looking for
outstanding civil engineers to nominate as
Engineer of the Year and Engineering Educator of
the Year candidates. Nominees shall be Utah
residents, practicing a noteworthy career in a civil
engineering capacity in a recognized field of civil
engineering within the state of Utah. The areas to
be evaluated are:
1. Engineering contributions and job
responsibilities for the calendar years 2006
and 2007
2. Engineering contributions and job
responsibilities in previous years
3. Significant engineering publications, papers,
magazine articles, and patents for the calendar
years 2006 and 2007
4. Significant engineering publications, papers,
magazine articles, and patents in previous
years
5. Memberships in professional organizations
and activity in those organizations
6. Extra-curricular professional service to the
community
7. Community service activities outside of
professional and business activities
8. Educational degrees granted, continuing
education, and educational achievements
9. Professional honors and certificates
The Engineer of the Year and Engineering
Educator of the Year candidates will be evaluated
during the month of October and chosen by
November 15, 2007. Candidate nominations will
be accepted during the month of September. To
nominate a candidate, contact the Branch delegate
of the Branch to which the candidate corresponds,
and provide the delegate with the contact
information of the potential candidate. The
selection committee delegates and their contact
information are as follows:
ASCE Utah Section Newsletter
September 2007
Central Utah Branch
David Jensen
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (801) 422-2094
Northern Utah Branch
Clay Bodily
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (435) 563-6226 x 109
Southern Utah Branch
Brett Jensen
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (435) 627-1888
Utah Section Younger Member Forum (YMF)
Kyle Twitchell
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (801) 486-3883
Wasatch Front Branch
Michael McKamey
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (801) 526-2344
Southern Utah Branch
Well it is time to get back to business after taking
the summer off. The Southern Utah Branch will
hold its monthly Luncheon on August 30. The
topic of discussion will examine the difference
between Cold Roto-Milling and Pavement
Pulverization.
The presenters will be Adam
Butterfield and Mark Wimmer from Sunroc and
Darren Coughlin from Coughlin Companies.
Our next luncheon will be held on September 20th
and will be held at Staheli’s Catering at 12:00. If
any of our members would like to hear a specific
topic, please let us know and we will set it up.
The golf outing in June went great!! The weather
was nice, sunny and HOT. Everyone involved
had a great time rubbing shoulders with their
fellow members. Small awards will be handed
out at the August Luncheon for the winning team
and longest drive and closest to the hole.
The Southern Utah Branch is looking for
submissions for the ASCE Engineer of the Year.
Members can submit their nominations to any
ASCE Officer.
The southern Utah Branches of APWA & ASCE
are also looking for submissions for the joint
ASCE/APWA Spring Conference Theme. If your
idea for the conference theme is selected you
could win a gift certificate to a local restaurant.
Submit you ideas to a member of the conference
board.
ASCE members gather after the Annual ASCE
Utah Section Luncheon for a tour of the Point of
the Mountain Water Treatment Plant. This photo
was submitted by Chris Siavrakas.
Brett Jensen
Southern Utah Branch President
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ASCE Utah Section Newsletter
September 2007
Geotechnical Group
The Geotechnical Group does not have any
announcements for September.
Younger Member Forum
The fall P.E. Exam is scheduled for October 26th,
2007. The YMF is in full swing of once again
helping those interested in preparing to take the
exam. The fall session of the P.E. Exam Review
is scheduled to begin the second week of
September. The kickoff meeting will be held
September 6th at 6:00 pm at the UDOT Traffic
Operations Center. For more details and the exact
address please contact the Vice-President, Joe
Serre. His contact information is below.
The YMF will also be holding the annual
Halloween Bash on October 19th, 2007 in Mill
Creek Canyon. Just look for the YMF ASCE
banner and you will be in the right spot. This is a
great time to get free food, play games, make new
contacts, carve pumpkins, and most of all get
involved. We will also be holding our officer
elections at the Bash. Please let others know of
the event and encourage them to get involved.
The time spent involved with the YMF is
inversely proportional to the rewards. Come and
get involved.
The YMF outreach kits are still available to
anyone in the state that would like a very easy
way to get involved in outreach. This past
summer I was sitting on my porch watching the
kids ride bikes. I simply yelled candy, and for
some reason they all came over. I grabbed the
bag out of my trunk and within minutes I had kids
from 4 to 16 years old sitting in my driveway
eating gumdrops and building domes, towers, and
whatever other shape they could conceive. It was
easy, quick, simple, no preparation required
outreach I have ever done. The kits are easily
shipped to anyone and anywhere in the state. Let
us know if you would like to give it a try.
Cable Murray, P.E.
USYMF-President
ASCE members tour the Point of the Mountain
Water Treatment Plant. This photo was
submitted by Chris Siavrakas.
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PE Exam Review Kickoff Meeting
UDOT TOC
The Fall 2007 PE Exam is Friday, October 26, 2007.
If you are taking the exam you should consider
attending the YMF PE Exam Review. If you know
anyone taking the exam please tell them about the
review and encourage them to attend. The YMF will
hold the PE Exam Review Kickoff Meeting at 6:00pm
on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at the Utah
Department of Transportation’s Traffic Operations
Center located at 2010 South 2760 West
FREE Fresh Hot Pizza and soda will be served and
all exam and review details, location and costs will
be covered. The review will be held from 6:00 to
8:00 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 weeks
beginning on Tuesday, September 11, 2007. The
cost is $125, discounted to $100 for ASCE members.
The intent of the review is to cover one of the five
disciplines each week.
To reserve your seat, obtain more information, or if
you cannot attend the kickoff, please contact Joe
Serre at [email protected] or at 801-4404168. We look forward to seeing you at the Kickoff
Meeting.
ASCE Utah Section Newsletter
September 2007
BYU Student Chapter
To All ASCE Utah Section Members:
You and your family are invited to attend the
BYU ASCE Student Chapter's 1st Annual
Homecoming Tailgate Party just prior to the BYU
vs. Air Force Homecoming Football Game at 1:00
PM on September 22. It will be just outside
the Clyde Building on the BYU Campus. There
will be fun for the whole family! Get ready for
great food, face painting for the kids, and door
prizes.
At the tailgate party, we will be accepting
donations to the BYU ASCE Student Chapter.
Donations received will help fund the annual
concrete canoe and steel bridge competitions,
ASCE activities, service projects, and our student
outreach programs to local youth.
For more information, please visit our website at
www.et.byu.edu/ce. Please RSVP soon!
Mark Butler
BYU ASCE Treasurer
[email protected]
ASCE Utah Section Newsletter
September 2007
Civil Source Calendar
September
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
14
15
20
21
22
Southern Utah
Branch
Meeting
Staheli’s
Catering
12:00 Noon
Wasatch Front
Branch
Meeting
A Classic
Choice
Catering
12:00 Noon
Registration
Deadline
for APWA /
ASCE / UCEA
Fall
Conference
27
28
29
Labor Day!
PE Exam
Review Kickoff
Meeting
UDOT TOC
6:00 pm
9
10
11
12
PE Review
Sessions
Begin
6:00 – 8:00 pm
16
23
17
24
18
25
13
Central Utah
Branch
Meeting
19
26
Deadline for
October Civil
Source Info.
30
ASCE Utah Section Newsletter
September 2007
Civil Source Calendar
October
Sunday
Monday
2
1
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
Thursday
3
4
Joint APWA /
ASCE / UCEA
Fall
Conference
Utah Cultural
Celebration
Center
Joint APWA /
ASCE / UCEA
Fall
Conference
Utah Cultural
Celebration
Center
9
10
16
17
Friday
Saturday
5
6
11
12
13
18
19
20
Columbus
Day!
14
15
YMF
Halloween
Bash
Mill Creek
Canyon
5:00 pm
21
22
23
24
25
26
Deadline for
November Civil
Source Info.
PE Exam
Streambank
Stabilization
Seminar
Las Vegas
28
29
30
31
Happy
Halloween!
Streambank
Stabilization
Seminar
Las Vegas
Streambank
Stabilization
Seminar
Las Vegas
27
ASCE Utah Section Newsletter
September 2007
ASCE Utah Section Contact Info
Utah Section
http://sections.asce.org/utah/index.htm
President
Brent Packer, P.E.
Bowen, Collins & Associates
[email protected]
(801)-495-2224
President-Elect
Curt McCuistion, P.E.
Nolte Associates
[email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer
Dennis Pay, P.E.
South Salt Lake City
[email protected]
(801)-483-6038
Past President
Bob Davis, P.E.
Sunrise Engineering, Inc.
[email protected]
(801)-523-0100
Northern Utah Branch
President
Clay Bodily, P.E.
Smithfield City
[email protected]
(435)-563-6226 x 109
President-Elect
Danny MacFarlane
Secretary-Treasurer
Marvin Lewis, P.E.
Keller-Bliesner Engineering, LLC
[email protected]
(435)-753-5651
Past President
Mark Nielsen, P.E.
Logan City
[email protected]
(435)-716-9151
Wasatch Front Branch
President
Micheal McKamey, P.E.
Eimco Water Technologies
[email protected]
(801)-526-2344
President-Elect
Erin Donovan, P.E.
Nolte Associates, Inc.
[email protected]
(801)-743-1328
Secretary-Treasurer
Corbett Hansen, P.E.
Kleinfelder
[email protected]
801-261-3336
Past President
Cathy Romero, P.E.
Carter-Burgess
[email protected]
(801)-355-1112
Central Utah Branch
President
David Jensen, P.E.
Brigham Young University
[email protected]
(801)-442-2094
President Elect
Scott Olson, P.E.
Horrocks Engineers
[email protected]
(801)-763-5150
Secretary-Treasurer
Eric R. Dixon, P.E.
Franson Civil Engineers
[email protected]
Past President
Mark Breitenbach, P.E.
Central Utah Water Conservancy District
[email protected]
(801)-226-7105
Southern Utah Branch
President
Brett Jensen, EIT
Carter-Burgess
[email protected]
(435)-627-1888
President-Elect
Vacant
Secretary-Treasurer
Chris Pettigrew, P.E.
Rosenberg Associates
Past President
Arthur O. LeBaron, P.E.
Hurricane City
[email protected]
(435)-635-2811 ext 113
Geotechnical Group
Chair
David Plehn, P.E.
Geopier
[email protected]
(801)-269-8012
Secretary-Treasurer
Ryan Cole
IGES
801-270-9400
Past Chair
Joergen Pilz, P.E.
AMEC Earth & Environmental
(801)-266-0720
Younger Member Forum
President
Cable Murray, P.E.
Jacobsen Construction
[email protected]
(801)-502-3032
Vice-President
Joseph Serre, P.E.
Murray City
[email protected]
(801)-270-2454
Treasurer
Brad Conder
Horrocks Engineers
(801)-763-5100
Secretary
Ryan Taylor
Epic Engineering
[email protected]
(970)-494-0982
Past President
James Barron, P.E.
SLC Dept. of Airports
[email protected]
(801)-575-3422
U of U Liaison
Jonathan Updike, P.E.
Michael Baker Jr. Inc.
[email protected]
(801)-518-6315