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SC Council of Engineering & Surveying Societies Hosts Dinner for SC State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
Following the SC State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors’ meeting, the Council hosted the Registration Board and the Deans of Engineering and Technology at the Palmetto Club in Columbia.
Former SCSPE President L.G. “Skip” Lewis, Jr., PE, F.NSPE Offers for Seat on the SC Department of Transportation Commission
L. G. “Skip” Lewis, a former SCSPE President, sat before the Joint Transportation Review Committee Feb. 7 where he was interviewed by this panel to see if he will be recommended to the First Congressional District delegation for election to the SC DOT Commission.
State Engineer Calls Meeting to Review Procurement Process
John White, PE, State Engineer, has called two meetings with Engineers, Architects, Contractors and representatives from state agencies to review the Office of the State Engineer’s procurement processes in an effort to streamline them and make them work better.
State Registration Board Met February 12
The SC State Board of Registration Board met with a full agenda and a hearing on the thirteenth.
SCFOR is Working For Funding for Roads
Lobbyists who serve on the South Carolina Alliance to Fix Our Roads (SCFOR) have begun actively working the General Assembly to seek funding for the state’s roads.
Contact Your Senator and Ask for Funding for the State’s Roads and Bridges
The General Assembly has been in session for about a month, and addressing funding for roads and bridges has been limited to filing legislation, but not action has taken place.
14th Annual ACEC-SC Scholarship Golf Tournament
ACEC-SC will be holding its 14th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Thursday April 24, 2008 at Crickentree Country Club in Blythewood, SC.
Warren Maddox, SCSPE Executive Committee Member, Challenges SCSPE Board Enlist Members to Attend the SCSPE/ACEC-SC Winter Meeting
Warren Maddox, NSPE Delegate for SCSPE Executive Committee member, challenged his fellow board members to attend and to recruit at least one engineer to attend the SCSPE/ACEC-SC Winter Meeting Feb. 27 in Columbia.
SC House Passes Sprinkler Bill
There are several fire sprinkler bills introduced in the SC House of Representatives, which may become important to engineers. One of these bills passed the House the week of Feb. 11.
State MathCounts Competition Returns to Clemson University
March 1
The State MathCounts competition returns to Clemson University and is sponsored by the College of Engineering and Science again this year.
USC Geography Department Proceeding Toward Offering
Land Surveying Minor
Surveyors seeking registration after 2010 must have a four-year degree to become licensed. Now, none of the South Carolina colleges offer four-year programs that include surveying with enough credit hours to satisfy state law.
State Approves Methodology to Allow Health Care Program for Associations
Senate Bill 588 was ratified February 13, 2008. This bill concerning health care for small employers was introduced in March of last year.
The American Council of Engineering of South Carolina is a member of organization of the
American Council of Engineering Companies
ACEC-SC Reports is published for members firms and friends by ACEC-SC.
Joe S. Jones
Executive Director
Ginger Booker
Account Executive
Please forward comments to:
PO Box 11937
Columbia, SC 29211
Tel 803-771-4271
Fax 803-771-4272
ginger@jma-associations.com
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"What we do is all around you."
 Calendar
February 7
Board Meeting
Columbia, SC
February 8
ACEC-SC/SCDOT Partnering Committee Meeting
SCDOT Headquarters
February 17-23
National Engineers Week
February 21
Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet
Columbia Museum of Art
February 27
ACEC-SC/SCSPE
First Annual Winter Meeting
Saluda Shoals Park, River Center
About ACEC-SC
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina is an Organization of more than 80 Engineering firms employing more than 4,000 individuals.
Membership Information
Officers/Directors
Committees
Articles of Incorporation
Constitution & Bylaws
www.acecsc.org
Affiliate Members
For membership information contact Ginger Booker at ginger@jma-associations.com.
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