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Jacksonville Branch
TODAYOctober 2010
A Jacksonville Branch, Florida Section Publicationwww.jaxasce.com
NEW PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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TABLE OF CONTENTSconnections and relationships within our Civil
Engineering community. As the years have
progressed, ASCE has become so much more to
me than just a way to network. It stands as an
opportunity to shape the future of our industry
through service and positive outreach. It stands
as an opportunity for each of us to grow together
as engineers.
Please join me in welcoming the next slate of
officers for our Branch Board of Directors and
Committees. These volunteers are generous
enough to give their time to you and our many
members. I invite you to join us as a regular
participant and to consider joining us to serve on
a committee. There’s plenty of room on board to
get you involved in something you’re passionate
about! Please contact me if you're interested.
As you’ve probably already recognized, our
Branch is working hard to team up with other
local societies in efforts to bring you the best
connections and programs. We will continue our
monthly events and have plenty of plans for new
great things this year.
Members of the ASCE
Jacksonville Branch,
I am honored to serve
our Branch as president
for the 2010-11 season. I
joined ASCE 5 years ago
when I first moved to
the area. I had originally
viewed the decision as a
chance to establish
Thank you all for your support of ASCE. We look
forward to seeing you out at events in the
coming 2010-2011 year!
Lisa M. Labs, E.I.
President, ASCE Jacksonville Branch
Phone: 904-333-8761
Email: [email protected]
Page 1...New President’s Message
Page 2...October Luncheon Information
**Social Media**
Page 3...Habitat for Humanity
ASCE Joint Engineering Happy Hour
Page 4...Message from Government
Relations Chair (Vote NO on 4!)
Page 5...Upcoming Events
Contact Information
Following Pages...Attached Documents with more
information on previously mentioned
topics AND MORE!
ASCE Ensuring Infrastructure's Vital
Role in Stimulus
SAME, FES, ASCE JOINT LUNCHEON
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010
DATE: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
LOCATION: Ramada Inn-Mandarin
I-295 & State Rd 13 (San Jose Blvd)
3130 Hartley Road
TIME:
11:30 – 12:00 noon Registration and Social
Time
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Program
TOPIC: "Adaptive Management - New Approach
for Managing Our Natural Resources”
SPEAKER: Tom St Clair, PhD; PBS&J Senior Project
Manager/Senior Scientist
COST: $17.00 ($20.00 w/o reservation)
Menu:
Salisbury Steak w/Mushroom Gravy
Green Beans Almandine
Fresh Whipped Potatoes
Strawberry Layer Cake
Tossed Salad, Rolls & Butter
Coffee, Lemonade & Iced Tea
RESERVATIONS:
Contact Ron Hilton at [email protected] by 12
noon, Thursday, October 14, 2010. Checks made
payable to “SAME” will be collected at the regis-
tration table. Reservations must be guaranteed,
“no shows” will be billed for the cost. Also, all
persons without reservations will be charged
$20.
LOOK WHO JOINED
THE 21ST CENTURY!
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October Joint Engineering Luncheon
(this month hosted by FES)
The Jacksonville Branch of ASCE
is now on Facebook and Twitter!
Please add us to both.
Facebook: ASCE Jacksonville
Twitter: ASCEJax
We have also created a new
e-mail address and are
updating our website
...check it out!
www.jaxasce.com
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The Jacksonville Branch of ASCE recently
teamed up with the Gainesville and
Tallahassee branches for a Habitat for
Humanity day in Lake City on Saturday,
Septmeber 25. Fifteen volunteers showed
up for the afternoon to help build a house
for a family in need. Thank you so much for
everyone that helped. Keep a lookout for the
next ASCE Habitat for Humanity Outing!
ASCE Social!
10282 Bistro St (St. Johns Towncenter)
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Phone: (904) 997-6110
Come out and celebrate the work week
with members of ASCE, EWB, FES,
FWEA, FSAWWA, ITE, SAME, FSEA,
NSBE and SWE
See attached flyer atback of newsletter
for more information!
RSVP contact: Lisa Labs
email: [email protected]
Phone: 904-396-5727 ext: 254
ASCE Socials are open to everyone.We look forward to seeing you!
Joint Engineering Society
October Happy Hour
Thursday, Oct. 21st, 2010
5:30-7:30PM
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Amendment 4 grinds business development
to a halt in an already sluggish economy
By Justin Damiano
Contributing writer to the ASCE Newsletter
While not an engineer myself, I am one of the
newest members of ASCE. I have been tapped to
provide a monthly update to members on
upcoming elections and charged governmental
topics. I decided to kick things off with a column
on Amendment 4, an issue particularly relevant
to the members of ASCE.
In Florida, “Vote No” signs on Amendment 4 are
being planted in every city around state. That’s a
good thing too, because with this issue, what
we’ll sow is what we’ll reap. Amendment 4 calls
for every change to a city or county land-use plan
to be put to a vote. That could mean more job
losses, higher taxes and more wasteful lawsuits.
Florida's economic output could be reduced by
$34 billion annually, according to a study
conducted by The Washington Economics Group.
The ASCE’s official position is to “Vote No” on
Amendment 4; and they’re not alone. Small busi-
ness owners, big business leaders and union
workers have been brought together in opposi-
tion of Amendment 4. Across the state, reporters
from the Florida Times Union, St. Pete Times,
Bradenton Times, Tallahassee Democrat and the
Gainesville Sun have made recommendations to
reject Amendment 4.
“Amendment 4 will be a skull and crossbones on
the map of Florida,” said Congressman Adam
Putnam. “Businesses looking to relocate will
select states, like Georgia, that will welcome their
new jobs.” According to the Florida Supreme
Court, even changes as simple as a traffic circula-
tion element, a sanitary sewer or a public school
could force voters to the polls. This will increase
costs for the Supervisor of Elections offices
around the state and increase risks for the busi-
ness wishing to develop here.
Justin R. Damiano
6805 Southpoint Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 716-0107
Justin Damiano joined Comcast Cable, the largest
U.S. based broadband technology provider, in
2009. He brings more than five years of experi-
ence in government and community affairs to a
region encompassing Florida, Georgia, Alabama
and South Carolina.
Prior to joining Comcast, he has served with the
North Florida leadership of John McCain for
President and with Barcelo & Company, a Jack-
sonville based business consulting firm. As a
college student, he was elected to the office of
Student Body President at the University of North
Florida (UNF). During his term, he was appointed
as a Trustee to the UNF Board of Trustees. Later, he
interned with the office of Jacksonville’s Mayor,
John Peyton.
Justin served in the U.S. Marine Corps and
attained the rank of Sergeant before receiving his
honorable discharge in 2009. He holds a Bachelor
of Business Administration degree in Economics
from UNF, where he was also a member of the
Kappa Sigma Fraternity and later, class VIII of
College Leadership Florida, a division of Leader-
ship Florida. As a resident of Jacksonville since
1995, he is actively involved in many academic,
industry, and community organizations.
Simply put, Amendment 4 grinds business
development to a halt in an already sluggish
economy. Google “Amendment 4 Florida” to
learn more.
As always, the views expressed in the Government Relations
message are those of the author and do not necessarily
represent the official positions of ASCE.
President: Lisa Labs, EI(904) 333-8761
Vice President: Brett Manzie, EI(904) 527-5904
Treasurer: Danny Waltermyer, EI(904) 265-3376
Secretary: Shavonne Hoyte, EI(904) 396-5727 ext 257
News Letter: Lauren [email protected]
Government Relations Chair:Justin Damiano(904) 716-0107
Web Page / Social Media Chair:Julofrey Lacanilao, [email protected]
Past President: Joe Cassidy, [email protected]
Past President: Andy Cummings, PE(904) 265-3030
Past President: Robert Jackson, [email protected]
Upcoming Events
ASCE Officers - 2010-2011
OCTOBERJoint Engineering Luncheon -Tues., 19th
ASCE Joint Engineering Happy Hour at Cantina Laredo (please bring your used books and media to donate for the ASCE
UNF Chapter) - Thur., 21st
NOVEMBERElection Day - Vote “No”
on Amendment 4 - Tue., 2nd
Wine for Water Benefit- Thur., 4th
Joint Engineering Luncheon - Tues., 16th
ASCE Joint Engineering Happy Hour at Time Out Sports Bar - Thur.,18th
DECEMBERJoint Engineering Happy Hour
Christmas Party! - TBD
**DATES AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Don’t forget you can also e-mail any ofus at [email protected]
PLEASE REMEMBER:
Vote on November 2nd!
Bring Media Donations tothe upcoming Happy Hours!!
Add us on Facebook and Twitter!!!
Thank you!!!!
Thurs, October 21st, 5:30-7:30 PMCantina Laredo at theTowncenter
Please note that you do not need to be a society member, an engineer, or a younger member to participate! Everyone is welcome, so come on out, bring some friends, have a great time, and meet some new faces!
Catch up on local society scoop, socialize with friends of our industry, and unwind the work week! Drink specials:
ASCE Joint Engineering Society October Social
RSVP Contact: Lisa Labs, ASCE
Phone: 904-396-5727 ext 254
Cell: 904-333-8761
Time to unclutter your bookshelf and entertainment center!
ASCE will be collecting your used books and media with First Coast Fundraisers at the Monthly Joint Engineering Society Happy Hour on Thursday, October 21st at Cantina Laredo
Proceeds from the sales of your donations will go towards financially supporting our ASCE Student Chapter at UNF.
For more info, contact:[email protected]
November 4, 2010
6 PM to 9 PM
Haskell Building
111 Riverside Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Keynote Speaker: Tony Boselli, The Boselli Foundation,
IF Marketing and Former Jacksonville Jaguar
Guest Speaker: Dr. Lisa Brumble, Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic
Special Guests include: Kerri Stewart (Chief Administrative Officer, COJ)
and Jim Dickenson (Chief Executive Officer, JEA)
$35 Per Person; includes Hors D’oeuvres, Wine and Beer
Raffle Items and Entertainment
RSVP: Eileen White at (904) 665-6195 or [email protected]
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please visit
www.worldwateralliance.com
"In memoriam to Don Maurer's dedication to international water projects"
A BENEFIT FOR CLEAN-WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
District 6970
Dear Prospective Sponsor: Thank you for your interest in Wine for Water, a benefit for clean water projects throughout the devel-oping world. This event is being held to help provide impoverished communities with access to clean water, sanitation and other basic quality of life improvements. This fundraiser is hosted by the follow-ing valued partners: Engineers Without Borders (Jacksonville), the Florida Section of the American Wa-ter Works Association, the Florida Water Environment Association, and the Rotary International (District 6970). The Haskell Company has generously donated their facilities for this event which will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. After years of working together on clean water projects, members of the hosting organizations have established the “World Water Alliance of Florida” to raise funding solely dedicated to these life improv-ing projects. This non-profit will continue to collaborate and represent its valued partners across Flor-ida to help raise the standard of living in developing countries. All projects will meet needs identified by the communities and will be constructed using labor supplied predominately from the communities the projects will service. Your sponsorship funds will directly improve the quality of life in these communities because all proceeds from the event will go towards funding these projects. Your interest in sponsorship of Wine for Water is greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you at the event on November 4 at the Haskell Company. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (904) 665-4642 or [email protected] for additional information regarding this event. Sincerely, Scott D. Kelly President World Water Alliance of Florida
A BENEFIT FOR CLEAN WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
I would like to sponsor the Second Annual Wine for Water at the following level:
□ Platinum ($5,000) - includes 12 tickets to the fundraiser, your logo on the podium, and special recognition at the event and on the “World Water Alliance of Florida” website □ Gold ($2,500) - includes 8 tickets to the fundraiser and your logo on the podium □ Silver ($1,000) - includes 4 tickets to the fundraiser □ Bronze ($500) - includes 3 tickets to the fundraiser □ Copper ($300) - includes 2 tickets to the fundraiser
□ I would like to purchase individual tickets for $35 each.
Total Amount Enclosed Contact Person for Sponsor Contact’s Email Address Authorizing Signature Sponsor Name Sponsor Address City State Zip Name of the sponsor as it should appear in the event program and all promotional materials:
Please email your company URL and sponsor logo in .eps format (300 dpi) AND .jpeg OR send a PDF format (72 dpi) to [email protected] by October 22, 2010.
Enclosed is my tax-deductible check made out to the “World Water Alliance of Florida” (Memo: Wine for Water). Checks should be sent to:
Eileen White c/o JEA
21 W. Church St., T-16 Jacksonville, FL 32202
Thank you for supporting Wine for Water!
"In memoriam to Don Maurer's dedication to international water projects"