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Greetings SAME NoVA Post Members!
The August Lunch Program with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Post Awards, and Board Transition event kicked off the new Board year. The joint efforts of the Board to execute this event highlights the teamwork evident across the Post.
I would like to thank Dave Westrick, Matt Muhlenkamp, and Hossam “Sam” Kassab for the insights to the incredible work WHS is carrying out with support from the SAME A/E/C community to keep the Pentagon operational.
I am honored to be selected as your incoming Post President. I would like to highlight Jenny Bowers’ leadership for the past year, and her success in setting the Post on a path for continued success. Welcome to the new and returning Board members who I am confident will successfully lead the Post into the future. Your Post Board will be holding a strategy session on September 19th to shape the Post’s upcoming year and beyond. Setting the goals and direction will continue the path laid by earlier Post leadership and Board members. My focus during the upcoming year will be to align Board efforts to meet Post members’ needs and desires while realizing the SAME National 2025 Strategic Goals and anticipating the conditions for future Post success.
Your Programs committee has two magnificent events lined up for September. The Resilience event with SAME Strategic Partner Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) will offer awareness of the Executive Order on Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability (14057) and Federal Building Performance Standards culminating in Electrification’s importance in achieving reduction in greenhouse gases. The 1st Annual Sporting Clay event will bring members together for some fun and networking at the Bull Run Shooting Center.
If you have any ideas, suggestions, comments, improvements, or criticisms, please contact me or any of the Post Board members to discuss. I look forward to the upcoming year, and I am extremely grateful for your collaboration and commitment to your Post to make everything possible!
Thanks for your incredible support of the NoVA Post!
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Phil,
Lt Col Philip Hicks, PE (AL,VA), PMP, USAF (Ret)
SAME Northern Virginia Post President
Dewberry Engineers | Senior Project Manager
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2023-2024 Post Award Winners |
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Every year, we recognize those Post members that go above and beyond to help make our NoVA Post successful. We recognized the following members at our August Lunch Event for their hard work in 2022. Round of applause for them all! |
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August Washington Headquarters Service,
Board Transition and Award Event
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The SAME NoVA Post welcomed members of the Engineering and Construction Division at the Facilities Services Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services for a general review of the overall construction program including structural improvement and energy program.
Before the speakers gave their presentation, we did our Annual Awards, as noted above, and inducted our 2023-2024 Board Members. We had over 25 of our Board Members in attendance! Please check out more pictures in our Flickr site.
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SAME Post Leaders Workshop |
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Every year SAME National has a Leadership workshop for Post Leaders from all the Posts across the globe. This year Jenny Bowers and Julie Smiley attended the workshop on behalf of the Guam Post and the NoVA Post. There are sessions to support the Post Leadership in running the Post and opportunities to collaborate with SAME's National Office and other Post Leaders about best practices.
As a special treat, they had a touching transition of the Executive Director position from Joe Schrodel, BG, PE, F.SAME to Maj. Gen. Mike Wehr, PE. USA (Ret.)
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SAME Summer Camp - from a Mentor's Perspective |
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Next month we will be highlighting our SAME Summer Campers and their experiences at the various camps.
In addition to sending campers, our Post also sponsored Derek Yen from NAVFAC Washington to be a SAME Mentor at the US Air Force Academy STEM Engineering and Construction Camp in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
For one week in July, students from communities throughout the United States stayed aboard US Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado and engaged in hands-on engineering and construction activities such as:
- Design, construction, and testing of concrete beams
- Design, construction of doghouses
- Construction and testing of functional cardboard boats to be race in relay races
- Engineering Reaction Course (various construction themed team sporting events)
- Academy Labs in Review (various activities taught by department staff of USAFA)
- Tours of the North Gate Visitor Center (USAFA) and various architectural, engineering, construction companies off base.
To hear more about Derek's Experience, click here to read his article. |
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2023 DC & NoVA Post
Leadership and Mentoring Program (LMP)
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The SAME NoVA & DC Posts have been planning and coordinating the 2023 Leadership & Mentoring Program.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE 2024 LEADERSHIP & MENTORING PROGRAM, please contact Ed Chamberlayne.
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On 18 July 2023, our LMP was graciously hosted at the HQ of the US Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources by the Director Joe D. Manous, Jr., PE, PhD, D.WRE (and F.SAME!). Joe is a former NoVA Post President and SAME Fellow who always takes time to mentor, advise, and teach. Our session was a collaborative discussion focused on “Expectations and Outcomes – Is Your Career Going Where You Want?” Huge thanks to Joe for hosting the class – we also appreciated the free parking! |
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Next, the LMP will meet on 13 September 2023 with the Honorable Lucian Neimeyer, CEO, Building Cyber Security at the HKS office in DC. Topic = “Leadership Lessons from a Career of Spectacular Failures and Marginal Success – Improve Each Rep” with a special research assignment (Japanese philosophy of Ikigai and be ready to briefly state what their converged Venn diagram reveals from the four aspects of life), which I can’t tell is a joke or not…. |
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Upcoming Resilience Webinar |
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Federal Government Electrification Initiatives and Opportunities
On Thursday September 7, 2023, the SAME NoVA Post Resilience Commitee is presenting an online seminar focused on Electrification. Phil Hicks, PE, NoVA Post President, will open by linking Executive Order 14057, the 2021 Federal Sustainability Plan, and associated Federal Building Performance Standards to Electrification. Allen Dennis, Senior Program Manager at SAME's Strategic Partner Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) will discuss their over 10 years of research on Electrification opportunities on military base/post.
Registration opening up soon!
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NoVA Post 1st Annual Sporting Clays Event |
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Join us for our first ever clay shooting event!
Attendees with be broken up into randomized teams of 4-5 shooters. Shotguns, 50 shells, ear protection, eye protection and trappers will be provided with registration. Breakfast and lunch will be served along with raffles and prizes.
Sponsorships Available!
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8th Annual Business-to-Business (B2) Event |
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! |
The 8th Annual B2B Event has opened up for registration and sponsorship!
This event keeps growing every year. Don't wait to sign up for a presentation slot, we do have a limited number available, and they sell out.
Don't know what the B2B is - check out our flyer for more information.
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Military Construction -
P-676 POLARIS POINT Submarine Pier
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Thursday August 17, 2023
8:30 am - 1:00 pm ChST
Hilton Guam Resort & Spa
Those who have an interest in projects in the Pacific Rim, you are invited to join the SAME Guam Post as they host NAVFAC Pacific for a presentation on Military Construction P-676 Polaris Point Submarine Pier at Naval Base Guam.
This project constructs a new concrete fixed single deck submarine repair pier with ability to handle ammunition loading. Project cost: $1B-$3B. View on SAM.gov.
Thanks, Jenny for the invite!
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Veteran's co-chairs Chowdhary Gondy, Tim Stufft, and Director-At-Large Mary Anderson have found the following veteran resources and events to pass on to our members. Please check out the resources and upcoming events every month!
Veterati | America’s Mentoring Network for the Military: Join thousands of Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses in setting up free 1-hr mentorship phone calls with successful professionals. Register as a protégé or mentor at https://www.veterati.com/
Corporate Gray Newsletter | Founded by Carl Savino in 1994, Corporate Gray helps transitioning military personnel connect with employers in print, in person, and online by providing The Corporate Gray Military-to-Civilian Transition Guide, Corporate Gray Job Fairs for the Military Community, Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fairs, and Corporate Gray Online | Newsletter is available at https://www.corporategray.com/CGnewsletter.html
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Upcoming ReStart Event Career Fairs:
Looking for your next Cleared Career Opportunity?
Join us on August 17th for the reStartEvents Nationwide All-Clearances Virtual Career Fair or the September 21st Nationwide TS/SCI & Above event and engage with hiring managers and recruiters from dozens of the nation's leading defense contractors, all from the safety and comfort of your home or office. Accomplish what it would take weeks to do, ALL in one day at reStart!
August 17, 2023: 2 pm - 5 pm
Nationwide All-Clearances Virtual Career Fair
Information and Registration Here
September 21, 2023:
Nationwide TS/SCI & Above Cleared Virtual Career Fair
Information and Registration Here
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Upcoming Veterans Events:
August 25, 2023: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Military Executive Transition Seminar
MOAA Headquarters
201 N. Washington St
Alexandria, VA
Information and Registration Here!
September 21, 2023: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Corporate Gray Military Friendly Virtual Job Fair
Army Navy Country Club
Information and Registration Here!
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September 13, 2023
Special Event - Clay Shooting
Bull Run Shooting Center, Centreville, VA
October 5, 2023
7th Annual B2B Event
National Museum of the US Army, Ft Belvoir
SAVE THE DATES
September 7, 2023
Virtual Resilience Meeting
Online
October 26, 2023
3rd Annual Fall Festival
Bull Run Winery, Manassas, VA
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August 23, 2023: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
SAME Mid-Maryland - PFAS Overview & Project Tour at Joint Base Andrews
Joint Base Andrews
August 24, 2023: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
SAME Central VA - Overcoming Challenges to Working in Antarctica
Roma Italian Restaurant
2447 County Dr
Petersburg, VA
September 17, 2023: 11 am – 2 pm
SAME DC, SAME Mid-Maryland and DBIA Mid-Atlantic's
Team River Runner Family Day
Calleva - Riley's Lock
Poolesville, MD
October 4, 2023
SAME DC Post Golf Tournament
The Courses at Andrews
October 6, 2023
SAME Blue Ridge Post Golf Tournament
Rock Harbor Golf Course
Winchester, VA
October 10, 2023
SAME DC Post New Fiscal Year - Networking Social
CAPO DC
October 10-12, 2023
2023 Tri-Regional JETS + Power Up
Panama City Beach, FL
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November 1-2, 2023
2023 Small Business Conference
San Antonio, TX
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