8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
2008 was a remarkable year for ASCE. Celebrate the achievements of the Society and your fellow members at this year’s ASCE Business Meeting. ASCE Executive Director Patrick J. Natale, P.E., F.ASCE kicks the morning off with a report on the state of the Society, followed by the induction ceremony for the 2009 Board of Direction. The ceremony
will culminate with the inaugural address of 2009 President D. Wayne Klotz, P.E., D.WRE, F.ASCE.
Klotz, a member of ASCE for 34 years, is the President of the Texasbased firm Klotz Associates, Inc. His exemplary service to ASCE includes serving as Region 6 governor and chairing several committees dealing with political involvement, policy review, and employment conditions. He actively participates in the Texas Section and Houston Branch and volunteers with the Greater Houston Partnership, the Harris County Flood Control Task Force, and the Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsidence District. Klotz served as a Director on ASCE’s Board of Direction and as
Conference Chair of the Houston Conference Host Committee for the 2001 Annual Conference.
Following Klotz’s address, ASCE will honor the outstanding contributions of several of its members by presenting the President’s Medal, the Norman Medal, and the Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prizes.
Klotz, Natale, and 2008 President David G. Mongan, P.E., F.ASCE will conclude the Business Meeting by initiating new members into the Order of the Engineer. Recognized by their stainless steel ring, members of the Order of the Engineer take the Obligation of the Engineer to pledge responsibility to the profession. Become one of the more than 2,700 engineers who have participated in an ASCE-led Ring Ceremony since 2003.
When you attend the ASCE Business Meeting, look for the special box to drop your business card for a chance to win complimentary 2009 ASCE membership or registration to the 2009 Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO.
Registration fee for induction: $15; (No fee to attend the ceremony).
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Patrick J. Natale, P.E., F.ASCE ASCE, ASCE Executive Director |
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D. Wayne Klotz, P.E., D.WRE, F.ASCE. ASCE 2009 President |
Sixth Annual Community Service Event. Let’s Make a Difference in Pittsburgh!
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The ASCE Committee on Volunteer Community Service invites you to spend a day of giving back to the community while attending the conference. Make an impact in the local community by using your skills to help rehabilitate a non-profit facility used by low-income families, the disabled, or the elderly. Interested in participating? Secure your spot by checking that you will attend on the registration form. Contact Alicia Karwoski (800-548-2723, akarwoski@asce.org) if you have any questions.
Registration Fee: Complimentary, check off the seminar on the registration
form to reserve your spot.
ASCE Committee Meetings
10:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Committee meetings for the Board of Direction, TAC, and Institutes will be held during the ASCE Annual Conference. For more details and the schedule, please contact your staff liaison. Separate registration is required for all committee meetings. Watch the Web site for details on how to register.
Editors’ Workshop
10:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
This workshop provides a forum for the chief editors of ASCE’s journals to discuss publishing opportunities, seek solutions to ongoing challenges, share experiences, discuss any pending issues, and celebrate their
accomplishments.
Presidents and Governors Forum (formerly the Council of Presidents)
1:00 – 5:30 p.m.
The Council of Presidents will provide information and discussion on government and media relations, ASCE policies and initiatives, and emerging topics impacting your Section, Branch or Region. Roundtable discussions will allow for an opportunity to collaborate and discuss best practices and lessons learned, while expanding your ASCE knowledge and supporting your leadership role. Lunch is not included.
ASCE Committee Meetings
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Committee meetings for the Board of Direction, TAC, and Institutes will be held during the ASCE Annual Conference. For more details and the schedule, please contact your staff liaison. Separate registration is required for all committee meetings. Watch the Web site for details on how to register
Presidents and Governors Forum & Breakfast (formerly the Council of Presidents)
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
At the Council of Presidents Breakfast, several Sections and Branches will be honored for their outstanding work. ASCE’s 2009 President D. Wayne Klotz, P.E., F.ASCE, and ASCE Executive Director Patrick J. Natale, P.E., F.ASCE, will provide attendees with their insights for the future of ASCE and field YOUR questions or concerns as a Section, Branch, or Region leader. Following the exchange with the national officers, sessions will continue with discussion and engage participants on ASCE topics that impact your Section, Branch or Region.
