President's Message - ASCE Arizona Section
Volume 91, Issue 8May 2016The Arizona Civil EngineerPresident’s MessageInside This Issue:Calendar of Events2Save the Date 2016 ASCE AZ/ASHE Annual Conference2ASCE SAB Shirts and Hats2Mathcounts Southern ArizonaChapter Benefit GolfTournament3, 4SARSEF 20165Phoenix Branch YMF News5ASCE Phoenix Branch News6SAB Community Food Bank StampOut Hunger Food Drive7U of A ASCE vs SAB YMF SoftballGame and BBQ8SAB ASCE/ACEC May Luncheon 82016 SAB YMF Baseball Social9The Arizona Civil Engineer is apublication of the Arizona Sectionof ASCEEditorMeghan Boweneditor@azsce.orgWebmasterSherry Martin, PEsherry@azsce.orgInformation published in thenewsletter must be consistent withASCE Arizona Board Policy.May 2016Mark Fountain, PE, CFM, ENV, SP,President, M.ASCEHello, Everyone. Last month, the Board met at Arizona StateUniversity for a joint meeting and participated in an award ceremony forthe success at the Pacific Southwest Conference, recognizing their tiefor 5th place overall out of 18 participating universities. This proved tobe one of the most successful ASCE-ASU conferences ever with sevenawards collected! Highlights includeThis newsletter is your link to3rd place overall for concrete canoeArizona civil engineers.and 5th place overall for steel bridge.Maximize your advertisingThe Section congratulates thedollars by placing your ad withstudents for all their hard work andASCE Arizona.dedication, along with the facultyAds will appear in thisadvisors and chapter members whopublication and on thewebsite.participated in support of PSWCRates: 350.00 per year2016 to set this amazing record.(Business Card)As a friendly reminder, the season For Information please contact:editor@azsce.orgof voting is upon us. Please join us insubmitting your online vote throughIf you’re looking for a civilengineering-related job, visitthe ASCE website. Voting openedhttp://www.azsce.org/May 1 and closes June 1 at 5:00pmclassifieds.phpCST. Refer to your emails from ASCEfor unique your username andpassword. We encourage you to support our very own Mrs. KristinaSwallow who is currently campaigning for the ASCE President-ElectPosition and Mr. Brent Borchers acandidate for the R8 Governorposition. We wish bothcandidates the best in theongoing ASCE Elections.Continued on Page 10The Arizona Civil Engineer1
Volume 91, Issue 8May 2016Calendar of EventsMay1-31ASCE Officer Elections4Yuma Branch Luncheon6Southern Arizona YMF BaseballSocial10Section Board Meetingwww.EngineeringVideos.N11Phoenix Brach LuncheonSouthern Arizona Branch Luncheon12Northern Arizona Branch Luncheon18-20International Conference onSustainable Design, Engineeringand Construction20Mathcounts Southern ArizonaChapter Benefit Golf TournamentThe Southern Arizona Branch will be making an order for ASCESAB shirts and hats.If you are interested in placing an order, please see the flyer.Orders are due May 11th. Please bring credit card, cash orcheck payment to the ASCE luncheon on May 11th or contactBuddy Evers at harold.evers@hdrinc.com.SAVE THE DATEFriday, September 9, 20162016 ASCE/ASHEAnnual State ConferenceDESERT WILLOW Conference Center4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard Phoenix, AZ 85040Registration7:00 amConference7:45 am–4:30 pmNetworking Reception4:30–6:30 pmConference proceeds support student scholarships.The Arizona Civil Engineer2
Volume 91, Issue 8May 2016Southern Arizona Chapter 2016 Golf TournamentFriday, May 20th, 2016Dell Urich Golf CourseSupport the Southern Arizona Chapter of Mathcounts by golfing on a Friday afternoon. Your entry feeof 125 per person includes: lunch, 18-holes of golf, a golf cart, a chance to win 500 cash in the"Mob" putting challenge, hole contests including a chance to win a 2016 Buick Verano with a hole-inone, and of course, the post-game reception. We will also have a raffle drawing with manyprizes including, a team-autographed U of A basketball! Sponsorship Opportunities also available.MATHCOUNTS is a nationwide math enrichment, coaching, and competition program that promotesmath achievement, and inspires a passion for mathematics in U.S. middle school students. Currently inits 33rd year, MATHCOUNTS is one of the country’s largest and most successful educationpartnerships involving volunteers, educators, industry sponsors, and students.The MATHCOUNTS program consists of two parts – the National Math Club and the MATHCOUNTSCompetition Series. The National Math Club provides the structure, and activities needed toencourage the formation of math clubs within schools. It’s designed to increase enthusiasm for math,and engage students using a variety of math activities.The MATHCOUNTS Competition Series promotes mathematics achievement through a series ofengaging "bee" style contests. Like the Spelling Bee, MATHCOUNTS is a program where studentsprogress from the School Competition, to the Local/Chapter Competition, to the State Competition,and finally to the National Competition.Proceeds from this event goes to the MATHCOUNTS Southern Arizona Chapter to fund theircompetition in February 2017, and the ASCE Southern Arizona Branch Scholarship Fund to beawarded in September 2016. Thanks to this generous donation provided by ASCE-SAB,MATHCOUNTS is able to provide middle school students in Southern Arizona with the foundation forsuccess in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers.Thank you for your support!The Arizona Civil Engineer3
Volume 91, Issue 8May 2016All Proceeds to BenefitBenefit Golf Tournamentand theSCHOLARSHIPFUNDTitle Sponsor:Friday, May 20th, 2016Dell Urich Golf Course(Broadway & Alvernon)Tucson, Arizona11:00 am Registration11:45 am “Mob” Putting Challenge12:00 pm Shotgun Start“Mob” Putting ChallengeFour-Person Scramble(Single Players Welcome)Entry Fee of 125per person includes:Your Support Counts!Green Fees, Golf Cart, Range Balls & Box LunchMATHCOUNTS is a nationwide math enrichment,The MATHCOUNTS Competition Series promotesWin a 2016 Buick Verano with a Hole-in-One!Sponsored by Royal Buickcoaching and competition program that promotesmathematics achievement through a series ofmath achievement and inspires a passion forengaging "bee" style contests. Like the Spelling Bee,mathematics in U.S. middle school students. CurrentlyMATHCOUNTS is a program where students progressin its 33rd year, MATHCOUNTS is one of the country’sfrom the School Competition to the Local/Chapterlargest and most successful education partnershipsCompetition to the State Competition and finally to theinvolving volunteers, educators, industry sponsors andNational Competition.“Mob” Putting Challenge - 500 Cash PotPost-Game ReceptionBe sure to stay for thestudents.Post-Game Reception!The MATHCOUNTS program consists of two parts –Proceeds from this golf tournament fund thethe National Math Club and the MATHCOUNTSMATHCOUNTS Southern Arizona Chapter CompetitionCompetition Series. The National Math Club providesin February 2017 and the ASCE-SAB Scholarshipthe structure and activities needed to encourage theFund. Thanks to this generous donation provided byformation of math clubs within schools. It’s designedASCE, MATHCOUNTS is able to provide our localto increase enthusiasm for math and engage studentsmiddle school students with the foundation forusing a variety of math activities.success in science, technology, engineering, andIncludes:An event brought to you by:CocktailsHors d’oeuvresRaffle Prizes include anautographed UA BasketballAwards & Trophiesmathematics careers. Thank you for your oups/Click Here to Register OnlineMATHCOUNTS 2016 Golf Tournament Mail-in Registration/Sponsorship Form# of Players atCompany/Team NameSponsorship Opportunities:ContactPhone/Email:Player #1:Player #2:Player #3:Player #4:Please make checks payable to:ASCE-SAB 125 ea.Tee Box 150“Mob” Putting ChallengeTAKEN Sponsor 500Hole Contest Sponsor 250TAKENBuick Verano Hole-in-One 500Lunch (2 available) 500Post-Game Reception (2 available) 500TAKENTitle Sponsor (Includesa foursome)Send Completed Form andCheck by May 13th to:c/o Tim RhineKimley Horn333 E. Wetmore Rd., Suite 280Tucson, AZ 85705The Arizona Civil EngineerQuestions? Contact Tim at:Phone: (520) 352-8630E-mail: tim.rhine@kimley-horn.com 1,500Total Enclosed:I would like to donate a raffle prize or goodybag item. Please contact me.4
Volume 91, Issue 8May 2016SARSEF 2016Deirdre W. Brosnihan, PE, M.ASCE, Southern Arizona Branch PresidentEach March, members from the Southern Arizona Branch of ASCE volunteer as sponsored prize judges at theSouthern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Fair (SARSEF) to award the ASCE Southern Arizona BranchExcellence in Civil Engineering Award to a deserving project in 6th, 7th and8th grade. As with past years, there were many excellent and creativeprojects to review and choose between. The judging is done of thestudent’s presentation, which are set up in the ballroom of the TucsonConvention Center, and have all names and school information removed tokeep judging blind. After the judging panel has agreed on the winners, wethen participate in the practice interviews for the students. At the middleschool level these interviews don’t impact the scores, however, it is goodpractice for the high school level where they will impact the scoring. Thisyear’s winners were: Stephen Gilding (6th grade), Yonah Temlock (7thgrade), and Samuel Phillips and Jakob Fay (8th grade – team project).At our April luncheon, we invited all of the students along with a parent/guardian to attend, show their poster andbe awarded a certificate and 150 cash prize (taped to the back of their giant checks). We heard great feedbackfrom the membership that they really enjoyed meeting these students and seeing their creative SARSEF projects.Having the students at our April luncheon has been our tradition now for quite a few years and we hope that youwill join us next April.Phoenix Branch YMF News and NotesRyan Circello, PE,May Monthly Meeting- Half Moon Location at 5:30PM!This month's meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 24th, at 5:30pm at Half Moon Sports Grill at 2121 E. HighlandAvenue (near SR 51 at the Highland Ave/Camelback Rd exit).Stewart Vaghti, PE, with Gannett Fleming, will be presenting on the design and construction of the new TempeTown Lake Dam.Be sure to come out, bring your business cards, and enjoy a drink on us. It is a great way to get to know yourfellow local engineers, and make life-long connections that will help immensely during your career.ASU-ASCE and YMF Year End Social BBQ- FRIDAY MAY 6TH 5:00 pm - 8:30 pmYMF will be putting on a social year end BBQ with ASU-ASCE chapter. The BBQ will be on Friday May 6th from5pm to 8:30pm, located at Papago Park (ramada located on the SW corner of College Ave and Curry Rd). YMF willbe providing food. Come out and enjoy food, beer (BYOB), and games with fellow YMF'ers and ASU-ASCEmembers!If you plan to attend please RSVP to Andrew Moreno amoreno@aztec.us , (602) 403 9528.The Arizona Civil Engineer5
Volume 91, Issue 8May 2016ASCE Phoenix Branch NewsRob Lyons, PE, CFM, Vice President ASCE Phoenix BranchHere is a brief update on what the Phoenix Branch is providing to our members and some upcoming events youwon’t want to miss.LAST MONTH .April LuncheonOver 60 ASCE members and colleagues enjoyed an excellent presentation by Mr. Bill Wiley, the Chief Engineerand General Manager of the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (District). Mr. Wiley’s presentationincluded the purpose of the District, Bill’s vision for flood control, current challenges at the District, newtechnologies being used and considered, and Future projects.IN COMING MONTHS - Register branches/phoenix-branch/May 11, 2016 – Jim Rounds, President of Rounds Consulting Group will be presenting: Economic Update: 2016- A review of the economy and what the data really means to you and your business.May 18-20, 2016 - International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering and Construction (ICSDEC) Tempe is fortunate enough to be the host of this year’s ICSDEC 2016, a sustainability conference co-sponsoredby ASCE and ASU. This is a great networking opportunity for anyone interested in the topic of sustainabilitywithin our industry. The conference will include both academic and industry tracks. Please mark your calendarsand be on the lookout for more information; registration will be live soon.Location: Arizona State University ICSDEC Conference WebsiteJim Geisbush/CAWCD has had to step down from his second term as Phoenix Branch Secretary due toworkload commitments. The Phoenix Branch Board thanks Jim for outstanding service while we had him.Therefore, the Phoenix Branch is looking for candidates for various volunteer opportunities on the board. This isan excellent opportunity to give back to the civil engineering community and for career and personal growth.Please contact any board member if you’re interested or know someone who might be a good fit.Thank you for your membership and participation! The ASCE Phoenix Branch BoardThe Arizona Civil Engineer6
Volume 91, Issue 8May 2016Please join ASCE in volunteering for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona in the National Letter CarriersAssociation’s annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 14. Local letter carriers will be receiving food on mailroutes all day long. The concept of the drive is to retrieve non-perishable food donations and sort these donationsin various post office sites around Tucson. In the past, Tucson raised a record-breaking amount of 381,142 poundsof food donations for the Community Food Bank. Each year, the food drive helps raise millions of pounds of foodaround the entire country to help give aid to people in need.How can you help?1. Join ASCE in packing the cans and boxes received by local letter carriersWhere: Desert Foothills post office at 1700 E. River RoadWhen: Saturday, May 14, 2-6 PMWho can volunteer: Participants must be at least 16 years old. ASCE participation is limitedto 10 volunteers.RSVP: Melanie Rice at melanie.rice@swgas.com by Wednesday, May 11After: Appetizers sponsored by ASCE at Union Public House in St. Philips Plaza, 4340 N.Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 857182. Donate food – Your letter carrier will be receiving food from his or her mail route all day long. Simplyleave a bag of non-perishable foods with your outgoing mail on May 14th, and it will all come to theCommunity Food Bank!3. Give online – Show your support for the cause with a donation. For every 10 dollars you give, youprovide about 40 meals!The Arizona Civil Engineer7
Volume 91, Issue 8May 2016U of A ASCE vs SAB YMFSoftball Game & BBQJose Aguilar, EIT, ENV SPOn Saturday April 9th, the ASCE UA Student chapter went head to head against the SAB YMF at the annualsoftball game. YMF put up a good fight but the students took the trophy home this year. The UA student chaptercan enjoy the trophy and the bragging rights until next year. After the game the students and young professionalsenjoyed a nice BBQ under the Tucson sun. Thank you to everyone who came out to support and play!Southern Arizona Branch ASCE/ACEC May LuncheonSouthern Arizona BranchASCE/ACEC May Luncheon:Wednesday, May 11, 201611:30 – Noon: Registration &Buffet LunchNoon: Announcements12:10: Featured SpeakerPresentation12:55: Scholarship Raffle DrawingLocation:Hotel Tucson City Center475 N. Granada Avenue(St. Mary’s and Granada, SWCorner)Speaker: Jerry James, P.E.ADOT Assistant District Engineer for OperationsJerry will be providing an update on the SouthcentralDistrict and will also highlight several key projects.To RSVP, please go to: ches/southern-arizona-branch/Registration closes midnight before the event.Please be aware that if you do not register you will becharged 5.00 extra for being a walk-in.The Arizona Civil Engineer8
Volume 91, Issue 8May 20162016 YMFBASEBALL SOCIALFriday, May 6th, 2016 vs. Oregon State BeaversHi Corbett Field, 7 P.M. 5 – Per Person for up to 2 adults 3 – For Children & ZonaZoo Members! 10 – Per additional adulthttp://ascesabymf.weebly.com/RSVP HEREby Monday, May 2ndCost Includes:Ticket, Hot Dog, Chips or Peanuts, & SodaFor questions or comments,contact: Austin Urtonaurton@m3eng.comaurton@m3eng.com520-293-1488 ext. 8938The Arizona Civil Engineer9
Volume 91, Issue 8May 2016President’s MessageContinued from Page 1Behind the scenes of the day to day hustle, the Section has been notified that the Grand Canyon National Park hasprovided their approval for the nomination of the Black Bridge (located across the Colorado River and near PhantomRanch) to be recognized as an ASCE National Historical Landmark. Dr. Jonathan Upchurch has volunteered to take onthe lead of shepherding the nomination package, and will enlist the Section for support and submission. Please help mein thanking ASCE President Mr. Woodson and Dr. Upchurch for their outstanding efforts toward the future nominationand recognition of Black Bridge.Section ActionsAs many of you may be aware, this spring continues to be extremely busy for the Section. We have been activelyengaged in political outreach planning, policy communications, improvement projects, and financial transition planning.The following is a snapshot of actions at hand: The ASCE/ASHE annual conference committee is proactively underway with the support for the actions of subcommitteeso The following sub-committees are actively working toward their objectives: Student Outreach, Program,Sponsorship, Contracts, Graphics, Constant Contact, Poster Contest, etc.Upcoming Region 8 Meetings are as follows:o Fall Assembly meeting in Boise ID, August 26th and 27th.o Spring WSBL Los Angeles, January 12th through the 14tho Fall 2017 undetermined at this timeo Spring 2017 Las VegasACTION: 2017 Dues Collection is a topic of discussion for the next Section meeting; the Section is seeking inputfrom subsidiary organizations regarding a potential increase of the dues collected.ASCE Award AnnouncementWe are pleased to announce that Dr. George E. Gibson, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE from the Arizona Section has beenselected by the Construction Institute to receive the 2016 Peurifoy Construction Research Award.We are also pleased to announce that Dr. Narayanan Neithalath, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE from the Arizona Section has beenselected by the Committee on Technical Advancement to receive the 2016 Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering ResearchPrize.Save the DateOur next Section meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10th at HDR Engineering. This meeting will be located at 3200E. Camelback Road, Suite 350, Phoenix, Arizona 85018. Look for the Great Basin Conference Room.This event will begin at 6pm and will extend to approximately 8pm.Don’t forget those subsidiary reports are due by April 12th.Please email to them to both of the following recipients:Jeff Swan: jswan@npgcable.comMark Fountain: mark.fountain@hdrinc.comThe Arizona Civil Engineer10
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