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A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS CITY SECTION PRESIDENT

When was the last time you showed your appreciation for a Job Well Done?

Everyone likes to be appreciated for the work they are doing…whether it is at work, at home or in your professional associations. This simple act of kindness shows the person you value their contribution.

There are two distinct ways to show appreciation, monetary and non-monetary. Monetary appreciation can take the form of bonuses and raises. Some companies offer Spot Bonuses for individuals who exceeded expectations on a particular task. Even a simple Gift Card to your favorite restaurant speaks volumes. Non-monetary appreciation comes in many forms. An email from a co-worker thanking you for your assistance on a project, it is especially nice when your direct supervisor is copied on that email. Even hand-written thank you cards sometimes have more meaning than an electronic message, because someone took the time to write their thoughts on paper. My favorite way to thank someone is through a batch of homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies.

ASCE has ways of showing their appreciation for individuals and groups. This year, the Kansas City Section received 7 National Awards from Society for all our hard work throughout the years.

These awards include:
     ● Kansas City Section – Outstanding Section & Branch (for Large Sections)
     ● Kansas City Section – Diversity Award
     ● Alysen Abel – Edmund Friedman Young Engineer Award for Professional Achievement
     ● James Duehning – Citizen Engineer
     ● Jennifer Jacka – Top Ten Faces of Civil Engineering
     ● Government and Public Relations Committee – PR Award (for Liquid Assets)
     ● Younger Members Group – Community Service Award

On April 20th, the Kansas City Section will host our Annual Awards Dinner. National President-Elect Kathy Caldwell will be attending this meeting to share her vision for ASCE. During this meeting we will also honor Outstanding and Distinguished Student Award Winners from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and Missouri Western State University. We will also honor those individuals who have achieved Life Member status.

This year’s Life Members are:
     ● Robert Hoyt, P.E., F.ASCE
     ● Ali Haris, Ph.D, P.E., M.ASCE
     ● Brian Friesz, P.E., M.ASCE
     ● Clifton Hostetler, P.E., M.ASCE
     ● Merrill Watt, M.ASCE
     ● John Jepson, P.E., M.ASCE
     ● Francke Walberg, P.E., M.ASCE
     ● Wayne Kerns, P.E., M.ASCE
     ● Wallace Munden, P.E., M.ASCE

Hope to see you at the Awards Dinner on Tuesday, April 20th.

KANSAS CITY SECTION ASCE

Committee Chairs

Attendance:
Kevin Brown - Terracon

Awards:
Brett Odgers - Geosynthetics
Matt Bleything - Burns & McDonnell

Database:
Brian Hash - HNTB

Media Contact:
Craig Buhr - Burns & McDonnell

Newsletter/Webpage:
Ronnie Williams - Burns & McDonnell

Continuing Education:
Gene Amrhein - Kiewit
Rachelle Lowe - Burns & McDonnell

Dinner:
Joji Calabro - Burns & McDonnell
Brant Vermeer - Burns & McDonnell

Explorers Group:
Frank Nelson - Burns & McDonnell

Region VII Governor:
F. Jay Burress - Shafer, Kline & Warren

History & Heritage:
Debra Wray - Burns & McDonnell

Joint Engineering Council:
Chester Bender - Ponzer Youngquist

Kiosk Committee:
Roy Bravo - Black & Veatch

Legislative:
Jennifer Jacka - HDR

Chris Leaton - Black & Veatch

Mid-MO Liason:
Merrell Watt
John Blancett - HNTB

Membership:
John Blancett - HNTB
Adrian Keller - HNTB

Nominating:
Craig Buhr - Burns & McDonnell
Tom Crowley - Carollo Engineers
Jim Cherney - TapanAm Associates

Programs:
Kelly Rotert - PSI USA
Sheryl Gallagher - Geotechnology

Diversity:
Tony Reames - City of Lee's Summit

Technology:
Ernie Longoria - City of Overland Park

Younger Members President:
Holly Boomsma - GBA

EWRI:
Dave Silverstein - Burns & McDonnell

Geotechnical:
Kelly Rotert - PSI

Structural:
Richard Meloy - Burns & McDonnell

Transportation:
Justin Kindt - Geotechnology

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ENVIRONMENTAL WATER RESOURCE INSTITUTE (EWRI)

Kansas City, Missouri Local Committee

 

The Kansas City ASCE Chapter is excited to accomplish its goal to explore areas that would interest and enhance the development of its members.  In doing so, ASCE approved the conception of a new subtechnical group the Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI). 

 

EWRI is a nationally recognized technical group that originated in 1999.  Its purpose is to enhance the professional and technical development in the water resource and environmental sectors.  At present, National EWRI has over 20,000 members through both ASCE and individual membership.  The vision of the organization is:

 

To recognize worldwide leaders within ASCE for the integration of the technical expertise and public policy into the planning, design, construction and operation of environmentally sound and sustainable infrastructure impacting air, land, and water resources.

 

The local Kansas City chapter wishes to carry that same vision to the metropolitan area.  With just under 400 local EWRI members, it is our goal to provide educational opportunities and community services to benefit the community, government, and technical professionals.  EWRI is also seeking to understand the impacts and needs of the surrounding environmental and water resource issues to create effective improvements in our community.

 

If you are interested in being a part of this group, you are welcome to attend our monthly planning meeting every first Wednesday of the month.  For more information, contact Jeff Evans jcevans@hntb.com or Sarah Fjell fjellsd@cdm.com

 

ASCE STRUCTURAL TECHNICAL

COMMITTEE

ASCE and MSPE members who are interested in structural engineering are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of the Structural Engineers Association of Kansas and Missouri (SEAKM). Contact secretary@kc.seakm.org to be put on the SEAKM announcement list.

Visit the website http://seakm.org for details.

ASCE NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Ronnie Williams

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company

9400 Ward Parkway

Kansas City, MO  64114

816-363-7231

 
 

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