Southern Chapters Council

California Society of Professional Engineers


	Chapter President: Stan Horwitz, P.E. Chapter Secretary: Art Sutton, P.E., DM, CSPE Chapter Events and Upcoming Meetings The Southern Chapters Council will be holding their next meeting at Philippe's, Alameda and Ord, near Union Station, at 7:00 pm on Monday February 1, 2010. Click here for the latest edition of The Voice EWeek Activities 2010 National Engineers Week is being celebrated February 14 to 20, 2010. This year’s theme is ”Engineers Make a World of Difference.” Collectively, America’s engineers contribute more than one million hours annually to public service. The National Engineers Week Foundation coalition members, with the support of engineering firms and agencies, represent a significant segment of this volunteer force. This year, to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Engineers Week Discover E educational outreach program, the Foundation is giving special recognition to engineer volunteers! Visit the NSPE website, www.eweek.org, for further details on the National Engineers Week that was started in 1951 by NSPE. This celebration raises public awareness of engineers’ positive contributions to improving the quality of life, and promotes the importance of technical education and literacy in science and technology. See below for some local EWeek events and the person(s) to contact for more information. Inland Empire Council of Engineers and Scientists: February 16, 2010 6 PM Social, 7 PM Dinner, 7:45 PM Program Redlands University, Casa Loma Room Speaker: John V. Bednarski, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. “Inland Feeder: Enhancing Water Supply Reliability in Southern California” Contact: Art Sutton, P.E., 909-869-2524 for info. $25 engineers, spouses and/or guests, $15 students Menu: Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Chicken Porcini or Grilled Vegetarian Lasagna. RSVP and prepayment required to IECES, c/o Tom Crowley, Treasurer, 115 Hillside Way, Redlands, CA 92373. 909-213-7055 by 2/13/09 Engineers’ Council (San Fernando Valley) Honors and Awards Banquet: February 20, 2010 5 PM Social, 6 PM Dinner, Program 7 PM Speaker: TBA Formal attire is requested. Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City Contact: Dr. Charles Volk, Treasurer, charles.volk@engineerscouncil.org $90 per person Reservations due 2/16/10 Also on February 19, 2010 there is the Engineers Week Technical Conference Los Angeles Council of Engineers and Scientists (LACES) Annual Honors and Awards Banquet February 18, 2010 5:30 PM Jazz Band Reception, 6:00 PM Dinner, 7:45 PM Awards & Program, LAX Flight Path Museum, 6661 W. Imperial Hwy., Los Angeles, CA 90045 RSVP by Jan. 14, 2010 to Erika Kennelley (213) 614-9002 or email at ekennelley@PIRNIE.com $50 per person, $60 at door Checks: payable to LACES/AAEPEA and mail to: Michael Simpson, Treasurer, 2714 Media Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065 Orange County Engineering Council, 2010 Engineers Week Banquet February 20, 2010 5 PM Social, 6 PM Dinner The Centre at Sycamore Plaza, 5000 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712. Speaker: TBA, Contact: Adam Chamaa, VP Engineering, 714-375-3830, pridout@socal.rr.com $80 per person San Diego County Engineering Council Awards Banquet February 19, 2010 6 PM – 9:30 PM Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego 92110 Speaker: Frank Belock, P.E., "Getting Water to Southern California" Contact: Ken Discenza, P.E., 888 Brockton St., El Cajon, CA 92020. 619-442-8467. sitedesign@sda-pe.com $40 per person Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties February 18, 2010, 6 PM Ronald Regan Library 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA Speaker: Alan C. Cummings, Caltech, Senior Scientist "The Voyager Mission to the Outer Planets and Interstellar Space" RSVP: Al Joseph 805-469-5361 $65 per person The Southern Chapters Council serves the professional engineers in Los Angeles and Orange County and parts of Riverside and San Bernardino. Members participate in the many Chapter Los Angeles area MATHCOUNTS contests. The California State MATHCOUNTS Contest is divided and members participate in the Southern California State Contest. The Southern Chapters Council participates in Engineers Week celebrations held in different parts of our area. Southern Chapters Council holds the active link of the Order of the Engineer. A goal is to increase the number of engineers in the Order. The Southern Chapters Council holds periodic programs, field trips and professional activities. Members make presentations at local universities on the value of being a professional engineer. Southern Chapters Council monitors California legislative activity involving engineers and activities of the California Legislative Council for Professional Engineers Members of the Southern Chapters Council are presently and have a long history of being officers in the California Society of Professional Engineers and a few have been active in National Society for Professional Engineers governance. The Southern Chapters Council communicates to its members through electronic newsletters, and through the annual mailing of the Voice in late January. Younger members are invited to network with other young members, and to find mentors among experienced members.

Chapter Events and Upcoming Meetings