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May 2009 Newsletter (Vol. 30 No. 9)

 
     

 

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Burns & McDonnell McAninch Corporation Kiewitt Power Engineers

 
 

2008-2009 Officers

PRESIDENT
John Balling, P.E.
Burns & McDonnell
9400 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 822-4268
jballing@burnsmcd.com

PRESIDENT-ELECT
Joe Marsh, P.E.

Terracon, Inc.

13910 W 96th Terrace

Lenexa, KS 66215

(913) 492-7777

jwmarsh@terracon.com



TREASURER
Barb Friedman, P.E.

HNTB

715 Kirk Drive

Kansas City, MO 64105

(816) 527-2635

bfriedman@hntb.com

SECRETARY
Bill Anthony, P.E.

8162 Constance

(913) 894-6381

williamr.anthony@gmail.com


PRESIDENT
Jim Cherney

TapanAm Associates, Inc.

201 W. 135th St, #100

Kansas City, MO 64145

(816) 941-6100

jcherney@tapanam.com

 

PRESIDENT-ELECT
Alysen M. Abel, P.E
City of Overland Park
8500 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, KS  66212
(913)895-6009

alysen.abel@opkansas.org

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT (TREASURER)
Joe Marsh, P.E.

Terracon, Inc.

13910 96th Street

Lenexa, KS 66215

(913) 492-7777

jwmarsh@terracon.com

 

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT (SECRETARY)
Casey Jones, P.E.

Foundation Testing & Consulting

9100 Larsen Drive

Overland Park, KS 66214

(913) 626-8499

cj@ftandc.com

 

MSPE WESTERN CHAPTER

LUNCHEON

DATE: Thursday, May 21,  2009
TIME: 9:00 a.m.  Registration
9:30 a.m.  Presentation                                   10:00 a.m.  Plant Tour                                               11:00  a.m.  Lunch                                                    11:30  a.m.  Discussions with Ford Staff                1:00 p.m.  Adjourn                                                          (No Board Meeting)
PLACE: Ford Claycomo Plant                                     8121 NE US Hwy 69            
Claycomo, MO  64119

Parking:  (Enter through the main entrance on Highway 69 & proceed to the Visitor's Parking lot which is on the right hand side of the flag pole)

Directions:  MapQuest Link: www.mapquest.com/maps/Ford+Motor+Company

Contact Information:  Plant Security (816) 456-1249

MENU: Smoked turkey, beef brisket, BBQ beans, cheesy macaroni, cookies, assorted bottled soda, tea and water.
COST: $30.00 for Members and Guests
$15.00 for Students and Members Displaced by the Economy                              
RSVP: Clint Mason by Thursday, May 14th
E-Mail:
cmason@hcbridges.com
Tel 816-421-8386  No-Shows will be billed

ABOUT THE

SPEAKER AND PROGRAM

Agenda

Introductions:

Kevin Legel (HR Manager)

Warren Pierce (HEV Escape Supervisor)

Jim Jenkins (SUV Lean Manufacturing Manager)

Overview of Ford Claycomo Plant

Hybrid Escape/Mariner presentation – Warren Pierce

Tour of the SUV Side of the Plant (Chassis, Trim & Pre-Delivery)

View 2010 Escape Hybrid

Questions and answers

Adjourn

Attire Guidelines for Visitors:

  • Long sleeved shirts

  • Shorts, halter tops, and sleeveless shirts are not permitted in the plant.

  • Tennis shoes of canvas or nylon, sandals and shoes with high heels or open toes or open heal is not permitted in the plant.

  • Visitors wearing skirts or dresses are restricted to the aisle ways.

  • Cameras and camcorders are not allowed in the plant.

  • Please let us know if people with mobility handicaps, such as crutches or walking casts are visiting for they will need special considerations

  • Leaving purses in your vehicle is encouraged. However, if brought in the plant, they will be locked up in the tour coordinator’s office

 
 
 

KANSAS CITY CHAPTER OF ASCE MAY LUNCHEON

DATE: Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
TIME: 11:30 a.m. Registration                                       12:00 p.m. Lunch and Presentation
PLACE: Plaza III Steakhouse
4749 Pennsylvania Ave.
Kansas City, Missouri 
MENU:

Filet Mignon OR

Double Breast of Chicken OR

Grilled Atlantic Salmon OR

Served with Herb Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans w/Red Pepper & Onion, and Cheesecake w/Strawberry Sauce

COST: $30.00 for Members and Guests
RSVP: Adrian Keller by 12:00 PM Friday, May 8th
E-Mail: adkeller@hntb.com
816-527-2044
Program

Transportation Outlook 2040

Mid-America Regional Council is in the process of writing the Kansas City region’s long-range transportation plan, Transportation Outlook 2040. As part of this process, MARC has been reaching out to organizations, interest groups, neighborhood associations, and chambers of commerce to ensure that the goals, values, and strategies included in the document reflect the public’s interest. Over the past few months, MARC has developed a policy framework based on this input that includes measures for accessibility, climate change & energy use, economic vitality, environmental quality, place making, public health, safety & security, system condition, and system performance. MARC is currently vetting the policy framework and soliciting input on strategies to support the framework.

Presented By:

Mr. Thomas Gerend

Tom Gerend is the Assistant Director of Transportation for the Mid-America Regional Council where he is responsible for overseeing the development of the Region’s Long Range Transportation Plan, SAFETEA-LU compliance, transportation and environmental consultation, and guiding the development and implementation of the Smart Moves regional transit strategy.  

Tom joined MARC in July of 2006. Prior to his move to Kansas City Tom served as the Director of Planning Services for the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission in Peoria Illinois where he managed a wide-range of transportation, land use, environmental, and community development related activities.

Tom attended Iowa State University where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Community and Regional Planning, and went on to receive his Master’s in Business Administration from University of Illinois. Tom currently resides in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife Amy and two daughters Mary, and Lillian.

 

 
 
 

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