September 25, 2007
In This Issue…
October 3, 2007: Introduction to Forensic Engineering with Johann F. Szautner, PE, PELS, Dinner meeting 6-9 PM, Baci Grill, 134 Berlin Rd, Rt 373, I-91 Exit 21. Click here for registration information.
October 9, 2007: CSPE Executive Committee
Meeting, 7:00-9:00 PM, CSPE Office,
October 10, 2007: NSPE Ethics Webinar,
12:30 – 1:30 PM, CSPE Office,
November 8 - 10, 2007: NSPE Northeast Fall
Conference,
One of CSPE’s
primary functions is defending the PE license. Recently CSPE President Mark
Goldberg, PE; Board member Anne Proctor,
PE and Executive Director Paul Brady testified before a public hearing of the
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection to protest their draft General
Permits for Discharge of Minor Printing and Publishing Wastewater and Discharge
of Groundwater Remediation Wastewater to a Sanitary Sewer. The proposed draft
would allow certification of the permit application by PEs, Licensed
Environmental Professionals and Certified Hazardous Materials Managers. We
testified that the certification falls under the practice of engineering and
should be limited (as it is now) to Professional Engineers licensed in
MATHCOUNTS turns 25
this year. Funny thing, but the kids look younger each year! Registration
materials have been sent to each school. If you have links to a middle school,
ask them if they are registered to participate in MATHCOUNTS. We are looking
for volunteers for the five regional chapter competitions. If you are
interested, please contact the CSPE Office. Our special thanks to the Pitney
Bowes Literacy and Education Foundation who are a major sponsor for
As another
membership service, CSPE has launched its own Career Board on our web site.
Members will be able to post their resumes and search criteria for free.
Employers will be able to post open positions and be able to search resumes on
the board and boards for surrounding states for a reasonable fee. Go to: http://jobs.ctspe.net/home/index.cfm?site_id=720 .
NSPE Seminars On Demand
Some of the most popular seminars
from the NSPE Annual Meeting held last July in
Women’s Transportation Seminar Scholarship
The Connecticut Valley Chapter of the
Women’s Transportation Seminar is accepting applications for a $1,000
scholarship for a woman currently enrolled in a transportation-related degree
program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Contact the CSPE office for an application
kit.
The NSPE House of Delegates revised
the NSPE Code of Ethics. You can read the new code by clicking
here.
The NSPE Auxiliary has just a few
remaining windbreakers with the NSPE logo available in sizes 2X and 3X. The
cost is $35 and you should contact Charlie or Leslie Warren at (860) 653-3464.
Congratulations to
NSPE celebrated the 100th anniversary
of engineering licensure, including recognition of William Bellamy, P.E., NSPE,
the grandson of the late Charles Bellamy, P.E., the first licensed professional
engineer in
CSPE has updated its meeting/seminar
sponsorship and advertising opportunities. If you or your firm would be
interested in helping CSPE and reaching out to Professional Engineers in
CSPE
Phone
(860) 635-5522
Fax
(866) 668-9858