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Committees
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NATIONAL DIRECTOR'S REPORT
2008 - 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTACT LIST
2008 - 2009 COMMITTEE CHAIR CONTACT LIST
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Business Practices Professional Development/Programs AIA/AGC/ACEC Liaison Expert Witness QBS Colorado Vertical Design Website/Technology
MEMBERSHIPMembership
PUBLIC RELATIONSAwards Education Public Relations Scholarship Women's Forum GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Legislative Liaisons:
- Transportation
- Environmental
- Water Resources
Consulting Engineers Political Action Committee (CEPAC)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEAudit Budget By-Laws Design and Construction Coalition Professional Conduct Strategic Planning Nominating President's Council Staff Executive Committee
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Business Practices - Annual Report
Business Practices Resources and Links.Assist member firms in the business matters promoting the success of a firm, including Quality Improvement, Risk Management, and Design/Build. Conduct Salary and Business Practices survey for use by consulting firms.
Current Activities as of 12/04/08
The 2008 Salary Survey and expanded Business Practices section is available and includes regional information from ACEC/AZ and NV.
Met with the new assistant city manager, Nancy Johnson, of Colorado Springs to introduce her to ACEC/CO and discuss city’s contract. Another meeting is being arranged with Cam Mc Nair, City Engineer, Wynetta Massey, City Attorney and Steve Gess, Contracting Manager to discuss the contract.
Public hearing was held Nov. 14th on the architects’ continuing education rules that go into effect Jan. 1, 2009. The task force will be developing rules for the continuing competency piece now which goes into effect in July 2009.
Chair: Open
Professional Development and Programs - Annual ReportEstablish a professional development program through which members of ACEC/CO can expand their capabilities in business matters and provide method to record credit for participation. Present interesting, timely programs covering a wide variety of topics.
Current Activities as of 12/04/08
Bill Wallace presented program on Emerging Markets for our breakfast series.
2008 Future Leaders Supervisory Series concluded. Graduation will be January 27th.
Attended a Sustainability Think Tank meeting led by Dave Stewart, Bill Wallace and Lauren Evans.
Our new Breakfast Series started with Rod Hoffman on “Demographics and the World of Predicting Your Market”.
We will start promoting the 2009 FL programs. Members can register for the FL Management classes currently in session on a single class basis instead of the whole series.
63 people attended the October General Meeting which had an 8 on 8 format on Sustainability.
Over 90 attendees ACEC Regional conference with ACEC/CO, NV, AZ, NM, and UT was held in Tucson on Nov. 14-15th and had. Colorado host the event next year – tentative dates are Oct. 22 – 24th. Considering holding the event in Colorado Springs.
Chair: Sally Corey, Outsourcing Marketing, Inc., 303-423-7535; email: sally.corey@outsourcingmarketing.com
AIA/AGC/ACEC Liaison - Annual Report
Working with Owners Reps
Represent ACEC/CO with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Associated General Contractors (AGC) to promote issues of mutual interest.
Current Activities as of 9/3/08
Meetings to resume in September after summer recess.
Representative: Jim Noll, Kumar & Associates, Inc., 303-742-9700; email: jnoll@kumarusa.com
Expert Witness - Annual Report Members OnlyPromote and train consultants to be expert witnesses. Conduct the expert witness course, certify expert witnesses and encourage use of certified expert witnesses.
Current Activities as of 11/17/08
Over 80 people attended the November Ethics Seminar on ethical issues surrounding catastrophic events.
ACEC/CO’s current expert witness certificants will be grandfathered into the ACEC national Expert Witness Designation program which was approved at the ACEC national Expert Witness Designation program at the Montreal meeting. Our current certificants will be grandfathered in. We are encouraging Colorado members to become certified by June 30, 2009 in order to be grandfathered into the program.
November Ethics Seminar on ethical issues surrounding catastrophic events will be held on Dec. 4th.
Chair: Janet Williams, 303-455-9589; email: williams@lrcwe.com
QBS Colorado - Annual ReportQBS Website
A coalition of the American Institute of Architects, National Society of Professional Engineers/PEPP, and American Consulting Engineers Council, headed by a Board consisting of three representatives of each organization and a part-time coordinator. Funded by contributions from each organization. Promote qualifications based selection to public agencies, other organization and members.
ACEC/CO Representatives: Scott Beck, Anderson & Hastings, 303-433-8486
QBS Coordinator: Sue Bertram 303-722-4664; email: sue@bertramlaw.net
Website/Technology - Annual ReportReviews and recommends improvements to the ACEC/CO website, keeps current on new technological strategies that can be used to improve communication between the Council and its member firms.
Current Activities as of 11/17/08
Improving committee pages on website to provide current information and allow committees to post important documents and resources for members.
Podcast Center is up and running on the website. We have several podcasts posted that are only available to members, and are password-protected.
The interactive update will debut in December and the interactive newsletter in January.
Chair: Open
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Legislative - Annual Report Members Only
Legislative Links
Provide direct interaction with the State legislature and pursue actions in support of member firm interests. Promote agency liaisons where appropriate.
Current Activities as of 12/04/08
Invited legislators on the house and senate transportation committees to ACEC/CO reception following the CDOT conference on Dec. 9th.
Attended Senator Ken Salazar’s fundraiser as a result of giving his campaign $2,000 ACEC/PAC check.
We are grateful to the members who met personally with candidates to deliver the CEPAC checks.
Planning meetings with legislators before session starts to discuss our issues, particularly transportation funding.
Chair: Mark Boggs, PBS & J, 720-475-7077; email: mboggs@pbsj.com
Lobbyist: J. William Artist, Artist & Associates
Liaisons:
Transportation: - Annual Report Members OnlyACEC National Transportation Resources and Links
Local Transportation Links
Maintain liaison with Colorado Department of Transportation and monitor legislation relative to transportation. Establish liaison with other transportation related agencies such as Regional Transportation District, Denver Regional Council of Government, Department of Aviation, and other municipal and county government agencies.
Current Activities as of 12/04/08
Held our ACEC/CDOT Liaison November meeting. CDOT asked for input from members as to the impact of lack of CDOT work has on their businesses which will be used before the legislature. Meeting is being scheduled for December.
Members are assisting in planning the CDOT conference and sponsoring it. The conference has been shortened to one day, Dec. 9th ,at Stapleton Doubletree Hotel, Denver. ACEC will hold a reception following the conference; new legislators and leadership are being invited to attend.
Attending Colorado SAFETEA-LU meetings.
Met with Pam Hutton, CDOT chief engineer, about the Governor’s Efficiency report concerning consultants’ usage program.
Russ George participated on panel with DOT directors from ACEC NV and AZ on transportation challenges at the Joint Regional Conference held on Nov. 14-15.
Elizabeth Stolfus and Mark Boggs attended CCA meetings to discuss transportation funding strategies for the upcoming legislative session.
Met with Stan Szabelak with RTD’s Fastracks program and Jane Donovan about issues of mutual concern such as contracts, education, DBE program.
Sue Johnson, sustainability coordinator for RTD was a presenter at our October General Meeting 8 on 8 program on Sustainability.
Stan will also be involved in the CDOT annual transportation conference; theme is sustainability.
Working with RTD and Denver Zoo on a public awareness campaign on engineering; “How many engineers does it take to….” on the placecards in the bus.
Chair: Jim Brady, Wilson & Company, 303-852-3800; email: grf@shanwil.com
Environmental: Annual Report Members Only
Environmental Resources and LinksMaintain liaisons with agencies such as the Colorado Department of Health and Environmental Protection Agency as issues require. Monitor and report on activities of the Hazardous Waste Action Coalition and pertinent legislation.
Current Activities as of 11/17/08
Held our quarterly CDPHE meeting to discuss upcoming stakeholders meetings, legislation and regulations with the water, hazardous waste, air quality divisions. The next meeting will provide conference calling capabilities so our members in outlying areas, especially western slope members, can participate.
Workshops with FHA and CDOT are being planned starting with CDOT’s Environmental Winter Conference on Feb. 26th on the best practices of quality documents; workshops on March 19th and April 16th will follow.
Chair: Jane Boand, David Evans and Associates, Inc., 720-946-0969; Email: jebo@deainc.com
Water Resources: - Annual Report Members Only
Water Resources Usefull LinksMaintain liaison with State Engineer. Continue liaison with other agencies such as Division of Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife Service, EPA, Colorado River District, and Colorado Water and Power Authority as issues arise.
Current Activities as of 11/17/08
Inviting Harris Sherman, the director of Dept. of Natural Resources to a future next meeting.
The next meeting will be Jan. 13th at 11:30 a.m. and Dick Wolfe, State Engineer, will attend.
Chair: Cheryl Signs, Cheryl Signs Engineering, 303-778-7653; email: chrylsgns@aol.com
Vertical Design Committee - Annual ReportThis committee was recently formed to represent the interests of members who practice in the "vertical design" field.
Current Activities as of 9/3/08
No report.
Chair: Wendy Amann, York Engineering Services, Inc.; 303-455-3467; email: wendy@yorkengineering.com
Consulting Engineers Political Action Committee (CEPAC): - Annual ReportSeparately organized and incorporated political action committee to raise funds to support political candidates for State office.
Current Activities as of 9/22/08
Committee and lobbyist Bill and Lacee Artist determine who receives CEPAC checks.
- Committee request members assistance distributing CEPAC checks.
Members are meeting personally with candidates when delivering the CEPAC checks.
Members met with Rep. Don Marostica, Rep. Ken Summers, candidate/architect Cheri Gerou, and Congressman Jerry Nadler. Upcoming fundraisers members will attend are for Senator Suzanne Williams and Rep. Bernie Buescher.
Chair: Mark Hamouz, LONCO, Inc., 303-620-0098; email: mhamouz@lonco.com
MEMBERSHIP
Membership - Annual ReportEstablished to retain members, show them the value of membership and encourage participation. Promote ACEC/CO and membership in the Council. Develop tools and campaigns to aid in recruitment.
Current Activities as of 12/04/08
20 members attended the quarterly Ft. Collins meeting. ACEC/CO member, John Vazquez – Mayor of Windsor discussed the impacts of the May tornado on the community.
Value of Membership Survey is being developed.
Met with members in Ft. Collins and Vail in September. At the Ft. Collins meeting, QBS Colorado presented Jay Rose of Ft. Collins Utilities with the 2008 QBS Colorado award.
The next Ft. Collins meeting will be Dec. 3rd at 11:30 a.m. at CTL/Thompson’s Ft. Collins office and John Vazquez, Mayor of Windsor, will talk about the challenges Windsor has faced since the May tornado.
New member orientation was held prior to the October General Meeting. The next new member orientation will probably be held prior to the March 24th General Meeting.
David Kennedy, our ACEC Ex Com VP, will be attending our Feb. 24th General Meeting.
Chair: Woody Bryant, Atwood Associates Consulting Engineers, 303-549-0053; email: wbryant@a2ce.net
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Awards: - Annual ReportPromote and recognize excellence and innovation in the engineering profession, increase annual participation in all award categories, and increase publicity of consulting in the community, financial, government, political, business, and education areas. Select candidates for the George Washington Award and The General Palmer Award.
Current Activities as of 12/04/08
Request for nominations for George Washington Award and General Palmer Award will be made through the December newsletter. Awards are presented at the April Annual Meeting.
12 judges determined the ranking for our 24 entries.
Another successful awards luncheon and presentation of awards was held on Nov. 3rd. List of the winners can be viewed on the Awards Committee page on the website
63 people attended the October General Meeting which had an 8 on 8 format on Sustainability.
Nominees for New Faces Competition have been invited to our February General Meeting to be recognized.
Chair: Tara Meyer-Schutter, Applegate Group, Inc., 303-452-6611; taraschutter@applegategroup.com
Education: - Annual ReportPromote a better understanding and appreciation for engineering among elementary, junior high and high school students. Create an understanding and appreciation for consulting engineering among engineering college students.
Current Activities as of 11/17/08
Over 1600 students and teachers attended the Construction Career Days on Oct. 7 and 8 at Adams County Fairgrounds; and 450 attended the Sept. 25th one in Colorado Springs.
Working with the Denver Zoo to provide engineers to speak with students at their exhibit design workshop and Young Scientist program. George Pond, zoo’s planner, will attend the Feb. General Meeting to give an update on the Asian Tropics Exhibit.
Developing handout of member firms who have been involved in Denver Zoo exhibits for distribution through Colorado Real Estate Journal.
Participated at Society of Women Engineers’ GESET (Girls Exploring Science, Engineering and Technology) event. 1500 middle school aged girls in grades 7 and 8 attended.
Attended “Stemapalooza” event at the convention center in which 2000 students attended. This event was sponsored by UCD.
Fulfilling requests for classroom speakers and mentors.
Chair: Jim Fletcher, Parametrix Consulting, Inc., 303-791-9235; email: jfletcher@parametrix.com
Public Relations: - Annual ReportDevelop programs that explain the engineering profession and promote consulting engineering on a frequent basis throughout the entire state. Work with all committees to assist in external promotion of consulting engineering.
Current Activities as of 12/04/08
2009 Magazine will be distributed to 7,000 owners, developers, engineers, contractors, and architects with the January issue of Colorado Construction Magazine.
New “Link” ad designed for the annual magazine.
Outstanding Woman in Engineering Nominations are due Jan. 9th. This award is presented at the Feb. 24th General Meeting.
Adrienne developed the design for the new “The Voice Weekly”, and Leslie implemented it through our database system. This was rolled out in December. Our monthly newsletter will have a new look and format that will be rolled out in January.
2009 magazine has been submitted to McGraw Hill. We appreciate the efforts of over 20 firms who submitted articles for the annual publication. Governor Ritter is on the cover and provided article.
Staff to develop an interactive newsletter and weekly update.
Held a conference call with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to discuss their upcoming interactive “text” program that will piloted soon in the museum.
Starting to plan the 2009 Engineers Week activities.
Chair: To be determined
Public Relations Consultant: Adrienne Thiele, üli Creative
Scholarship: - Annual ReportPromote student interest in and understanding of consulting engineering as a profession by providing scholarships to engineering students.
Current Activities as of 12/04/08
Scholarship applications are due February 6th. Application can be found on our website. $28,000 in scholarships will be awarded to students attending Colorado engineering schools.
Set scholarship application deadline at February 6th, 2009
Preparing to visit deans and financial aid directors at Colorado universities with ABET-accredited engineering and surveying programs.
Held a record-breaking golf tournament August 11th at Hawaiian Golf Club in Evergreen.
Finalizing financial results and in preparation to donate proceeds to the Scholarship Fund.
In September, the committee will consider venues for next year’s tournament.
Scholarship information is being delivered to the engineering schools.
Committee is attending career fairs at CU-Boulder, CSU and CSM.
Preparing the Construction Career Days on Oct. 7 and 8 at Adams County Fairgrounds; and the Sept. 25th one in Colorado Springs.
Chair: Murray McBride, Nolte Associates, Inc., 303-220-6400; email: murray.mcbride@nolte.com
Women's Forum: - Annual Report
The Women's Forum, in cooperation with the Society of Women Engineers, identifies and addresses the needs and interests of women in the engineering profession.
Current Activities as of 12/04/08
Jill Tietjen discussed her new book – “Her Story: A Timeline of the Women who Changed America” with members from ACEC and SWE.
The Spring event being planned is a Dress-for-Success/do’s and don’ts fashion show, tentative date 4/25, tentative venue Crowne Hill Arboretum. The committee is working on recruiting partners and establishing the program schedule.
Chair: Patricia Flood, Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig, 303-480-1700 ; email: pflood@wrightwater.com
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Audit: - Annual Report
Verify the validity of ACEC/CO books on an annual basis.
Current Activities as of 11/17/08
Committee met with auditors to review the 990 and 990T tax reports. Committee will develop a document retention policy for ACEC/CO
Jim Hastings, Wendy Amann, Greg Roush, Marilen Reimer, Kim Huppenthal and Committee Chair Rob Refvem met with Betty Conner, the Auditor who is doing our annual audit review. We discussed the financials and the management letter.
Committee accepted Betty’s recommendation to develop a document retention policy.
Committee also discussed method on how interested parties can obtain our 990 and 990T reports. Betty will discuss the committee’s suggestions with Michael Schaefer.
Contact: William Hoffmann Jr., CTL/Thompson, 719-528-8300; Email: whoffmann@ctlthompson.com
Budget: - Annual ReportMaintain solvency of ACEC/CO and prepare a budget which is responsive to the times.
Current Activities as of 9/3/08
- 2008 - 09 budget was approved at their June board meeting.
Contact: William Hoffmann Jr., CTL/Thompson, 719-528-8300; Email: whoffmann@ctlthompson.com
By-Laws: - Annual ReportMaintain By-Laws and provide recommendations to promote practical Council operations.
Current Activities as of 9/3/08
- No Report
Contact: Lauren Evans, Pinyon Environmental Engineering, 303-980-5200; Email: evans@pinyon-env.com
Design and Construction Coalition - Annual Report
Participation with AIA and AGC's Leadership on issues that impact the design and construction industry.
Current Activities as of 9/3/08
No Report.
Contact: Lauren Evans, Pinyon Environmental Engineering Resources, Inc., 303-980-5200; email: evans@pinyon-env.com
Professional Conduct: - Annual ReportEvaluate complaint in accordance with the By-Laws.
Contact: Robert Refvem, Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig, 303-721-1440; email: rob.refvem@fhueng.com
Strategic Planning: - Annual Report
Set a long term vision of ACEC/CO.
Current Activities as of 9/3/08
- No Report
Executive Committee Chair: Robert Refvem, Felsburg, Holt & Ullevig, 303-721-1440; email: rob.refvem@fhueng.com
Nominating: - Annual Report
Promote candidates for office which will enhance, promote and represent ACEC/CO.
Current Activities as of 9/3/08
- No Report until February 2009
Chair: Brien Gidlow, HDR, 303-764-1599; bgidlow@hdrinc.com
President's Council: - Annual ReportMaintain and encourage continued involvement and input of past presidents.
Current Activities as of 9/3/08
- No Report until February 2009
Chair: Brien Gidlow, HDR, 303-764-1599; bgidlow@hdrinc.com
Staff
Maintain a strong, enthusiastic and energetic professional staff.
Chair: Lauren Evans, Pinyon Environmental Engineering Resources, Inc., 303-980-5200; email: evans@pinyon-env.com
Executive Committee
Conduct meetings of the Executive Committee on a timely basis to handle necessary planning and executive functions for ACEC/CO.
Current Activities as of 9/3/08
- No Report
Executive Committee Chair: Lauren Evans, Pinyon Environmental Engineering Resources, Inc., 303-980-5200; email: evans@pinyon-env.com
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