It’s almost Fall, and school is back in session!
By this time next month, our scholarship applications will be available for the area’s high school seniors and college students. This is one of our favorite times of the year, but we need your help! We are seeking ideas and contacts to increase student awareness of the Scholarship Program, as well as volunteers who can assist with updating our scholarship database. Want to help? Contact
Angela Hranicky
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I’m equally excited to share that we are kicking off our long-awaited Mentoring Program this month. Details coming soon! Read below about additional events and opportunities to get involved, including the upcoming WTS International Leadership Training in November!
Sincerely,
Adrienne Williams
President, Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
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17th Annual WTS Golf Tournament
Friday, September 27, 2019
Texas Star Golf Course
1400 Texas Star Parkway
Euless, Texas 76040
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August: Southern Gateway Technical Tour Recap
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On August 22nd, Pegasus Link Constructors hosted a Southern Gateway Technical tour for the Greater D/FW WTS Chapter. Ashton Strong, PE, Southern Gateway Project Manager (TxDOT), Eric McCleary, PE, PLC Utilty Manager; Yingqin, “Elaine” Jin, PE - WSP
Assistant Vice President
, Candelario “Junior” Guerra - PLC intern (UTA Civil Engineering student) presented the project which connects to the Horseshoe Project on IH-35E. The extents are to US 67 and IH 30 and IH-35E to IH 20. The bus tour consisted of a drive along the project route with Eric as our tour guide. We visited the batch plant/storage site for a photo op. Thanks goes out to Ashton, Eric, Elaine and Junior for their time!
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Join the WTS Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
In support of its mission to transform the transportation industry through the advancement of women, WTS helps women find opportunity and recognition in the transportation industry through professional activities, networking opportunities, education and research.
Explore the benefits and apply for membership.
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Save the Date: Mentorship Program
Join us on
September 16
th
at 11:30 am to 1 pm
at the HNTB Downtown location (
2001 Bryan Street, Dallas, TX 75201
) in the Large Conference Room on the 21
st
Floor for our kick-off meeting.
The program is looking for volunteers interested in mentoring college students in or around Arlington area.
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Volunteer at Federal Small Business Conference, You Can Register for FREE!
Have you considered volunteering at an SAME event but weren't sure of the requirements or who to ask? Well, now is your chance to learn more about volunteering at the upcoming Federal Small Business Conference in Dallas, TX, November 20-22, 2019. Volunteering can get you a FREE or DISCOUNTED registration depending on the number of hours served!
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Calling all chapter leaders! Save the date for Chapter Leader Training in Denver, Colorado that will take place at
The Kimpton Hotel Born
. The two-day training will explore proven best practices for successful chapter management and essential capacity building workshops designed to impact chapter effectiveness and sustainability. A substantive review of new WTS procedures, systems and platforms will be given including:
- Review of a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System that will have implications for membership, communications, and event management
- Review of a website and online portal refresh with updates to chapter sites and microsites for leaders.
- Review of a new brand and WTS logo
Attend the reception the night of November 7th to connect with fellow Chapter Leaders. Registration ends on
October 25, 2019
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