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Ronald M. Colas,
PE, SI, FES Fellow
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I hope that you are enjoying the summer with your families. As you know, I am approaching the end of my term as FES President, and I have been reflecting on the successes and challenges we continue to face. I will share with you today our top five successes:
1) We completed the first year of Engineering Florida, our new statewide magazine, and published it digitally (for FES membership).
2) We completed the first year of Engineer Interns Recruitment (resulting in 15 new paid EI memberships).
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Travel to Annual Conference on Brightline! | | |
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FES and ACEC Florida members can now book their travel to the 2024 Annual Conference via Brightline! The promotional code and booking information details are as follows:
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- Promo Code: FESACEC
- SMART Business Class: 15% Off
- Booking Dates: Now through July 27
- Travel Dates: July 23 through July 27
The train will travel from the Orlando station to the Aventura station in Miami, which is closest to the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry. You must provide your own transportation to the hotel (via Uber, Lyft, etc.). There is limited space for checked luggage, but carry-on and other baggage storage options are available.
For those traveling as a family or group, other opportunities are available through Brightline's website.
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Don't Miss the 2024 FES | ACEC Florida Annual Conference | |
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Join the Florida Engineering Society (FES) and the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida) at the beautiful JW Marriott Miami Turnberry, July 24-27, 2024, for the 2024 Annual Conference!
This event allows you to gather with your fellow members from around the state for informative discussions, continuing education, product review, professional group meetings, and social networking.
Registration fees increase after July 17, so don't wait - register today!
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Have You Taken the Order of the Engineer Pledge? | |
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We invite you to attend the Order of the Engineer Ceremony, which will take place at the FES | ACEC Florida Annual Conference, during the FES Awards Lunch.
Friday, July 26, 2024
11:30 - 1:15 pm
During the ceremony, graduate and registered engineers take a solemn pledge to uphold the standards and dignity of the engineering profession.
(When you register for the convention, make sure to include the FES Awards Lunch in your attendee selections.)
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Celebrate Engineer of the Year and Others at the FES Awards Lunch | |
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While you are at the Annual Conference, make sure to attend the FES Annual Awards Lunch on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 11:30 am - 1:15 pm. Celebrate the recipients of the Engineer of the Year, the Young Engineer of the Year, Outstanding Technical Achievement, Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession, and more.
We will also be naming the 2024 Fellow Members.
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FES Awards $36,000 to Florida Students Studying to Become Engineers | |
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FES has awarded $36,000 in scholarships to recent Florida high school graduates and continuing university students who are pursuing engineering careers.
Twelve students from across Florida were selected to receive the scholarships administered through the FES and Florida Engineering Foundation. Among the recipients are six recent high school graduates and six continuing university students.
If you want to join the Scholarship Committee to review scholarships for the next generation of unique and innovative engineers, please email Amanda Hudson.
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Call for ACEC Florida Emerging Leaders Board Nominations | |
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ACEC Florida is offering young professionals a tremendous opportunity to get involved, network, and grow their careers.
The Emerging Leaders Board's priorities are:
- Input and new perspectives
- Professional development and growth
- Political advocacy
- Raising brand awareness
- Networking
- Volunteering
If you are an employee of an ACEC Florida member firm and are interested, please return the application to Amanda Hudson.
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Read Engineering Florida's Technology Issue | | |
June 2024 Board of Directors Meeting Highlights | |
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The FES Board of Directors met virtually on June 12, 2024.
Highlights from this meeting include:
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Proposed Budget.
- Approval of the new FES Logo.
The next FES Board of Directors meeting is in person on July 24, 2024, preceding the FES | ACEC Florida Annual Conference at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry.
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Save the Date for FES Tampa Chapter | ASHE Tampa Bay's Inaugural Golf Tournament | |
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Mark your calendars: the inaugural FES Tampa Chapter & ASHE Tampa Golf Tournament will take place Friday, November 1, 2024, bringing both organizations together for sport and friendly competition.
The tournament will be held at the Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club with registration beginning at 9:00 am and the Shotgun Start at 10:00 am.
Sponsorships are available.
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FDOT Seeks Information from Florida PEs | |
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For more than 40 years, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has proudly offered the PE Training Program to FDOT employees who are engineering graduates. This four-year program encompasses all aspects of the Department’s operations and prepares the trainee for a role in organizational leadership. This year, the Department wants to celebrate all of the program’s graduates who are still practicing engineering in Florida with a reunion.
Please take this brief, two-minute survey regarding your engineering experience.
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FDOT Seeks Information from Florida PEs | |
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By Susan Roeder Martin - Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris, and Fumero
During the 2024 legislative session, the Florida Legislature ratified strict new water quality rules. These rules were adopted in 2022, by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). These are the most significant rules pertaining to improvements in stormwater quality in DEP’s history and the most protective rules in the nation on stormwater quality.
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Invest in the Engineering Profession | | |
To be competitive in an increasingly uncertain climate, it is critical that the members of FES and ACEC Florida participate in the political process through meaningful PAC engagement. Donors enjoy a host of benefits throughout the year, including access to special events, donor acknowledgment gifts, and recognition. Those interested in supporting our efforts to advance the goals of engineers and engineering firms may do so in the following ways: | |
Questions? Email Laura Heiselman, Director of Government & Political Affairs. | | |
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FES is proud to welcome this month's new members to our network of over 3,000 professional engineers to enhance successful career paths and providing opportunities to network with engineers in their local communities.
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NEW MEMBERS BY CHAPTER
CALUSA
Ronald Leavitt
CENTRAL FLORIDA
Michael Ferrante
Grace Taussig
MYAKKA
Kristopher Wilhoit, PE
NORTHEAST FLORIDA
Eric Beaulieu
PALM BEACH
Rashed Ghunaim, EI
Kashif Iftikhar
Rommy Shehadeh, EI
TAMPA
Jose De Jesus, PE
Clifford Manuel, Jr
Dennis Mitchell, Jr.
Virgil Versaggi
NEW STUDENT MEMBERS
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Alexander Sobol
Tripp Weston
Florida Gulf Coast University
Hanna Grimm
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NEW STUDENT MEMBERS (continued)
Florida International University
Yasmine Al Moghrabi
Nesha Escoffery-Markland
Florida Polytechnic University
Christian McGrath
Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus
Paola Lopez
Danny Moreno
Manuel Rodriguez
University of Central Florida
Nicholas Santos
University of Florida
Maganda Holmes
Bianca Valsecchi
University of South Florida
Alexy Lamoureux
Andrew Tabota
University of West Florida
Kaleb Lindstrom
Valencia College
Aliyah Williams
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Betsy Jeffers joins HNTB as a senior project manager in Florida
Betsey Jeffers, PE, has joined HNTB as vice president and senior project manager supporting the firm’s roadway department in its South Florida offices. Jeffers has been working in the transportation sector for more than 32 years with experience in project management, roadway design, complete streets, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
Most of her career has been with the Florida Department of Transportation District 4 Design Office, where she is an expert in FDOT design criteria and standards, specifications, typical section variance and exception reviews, quality control in the daily plans production environment and guidelines for the American Society of State Highway and Transportation Officials and National Society of City Transportation Officials.
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Florida Public Service Commissioner
Division of Administrative & IT Services Florida Public Service Commission
To apply, click here.
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Engineering Positions(s)
Organization: A-C-T Environmental & Infrastructure
To apply, click here.
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Senior Land and Site Development Engineer/Project Manager
Organization: Gibson-Thomas Engineering
To apply, click here.
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