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Annual Member Firm Certification
Each year in April, primary contacts (or their designees) at ACEC member firms are asked to "certify" the information about their firm contained in the ACEC database. Attention principal or primary contacts, please click the link review the information from ACEC and update your firms information.
ACEC-SC / SCSPE Speakers at Annual SC Council of Engineering & Surveying Societies Joint Meeting Gave Good Advice
ACEC-SC and SCSPE sponsored three speakers at the Annual SCCESS Joint Meeting held at the Citadel March 29; their topics and information were good and timely.
Senate Labor Commerce & Industry Sends Weakened Sprinkler Bill to Senate Floor
According to The State newspaper, the Senate LCI reported out the fire sprinkler bill – S 860 – with strong support, but Senator Glenn Reese (D-Spartanburg) placed an objection on the bill, which hurts its chance of passage this session.
Senate Transportation Committees Deal with SC Department of Transportation Regulations
The SCDOT promulgated regulations as a result of the DOT Reform Act 114 that was passed last year. A Senate Transportation Subcommittee and then the full committee held hearings on the regulations April 2.
Senator McConnell Introduces Bill that Would Remove the Board of Accountancy from the Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation
The interesting point about this legislation is that, if passed, it would take the CPAs out of LLR, and might lead the way for other regulatory boards to leave LLR, such as the SC State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
South Carolina Council of Engineering and Surveying Societies Meet to Review Recent Activities
The SC Council of Engineering and Surveying Societies (SCCESS) reviewed the recent appointments of SC State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors by Governor Sanford, a dinner for the Registration Board, the Joint Meeting and future plans.
State MathCounts Team Applauded by State House of Representatives
After a morning of working math problems, the MathCounts Team, Coach John Rushman and State coordinator, Marguerite McClam, went to visit the State House where they were introduced to the House of Representatives and were applauded for their accomplishments. Representative Jim Harrison, Chip Huggins, Scott Tally and Phillip Shoopman, PE recognized the team, Coach, and Ms. McClam.
14th Annual ACEC-SC Scholarship Golf Tournament-Register Now
ACEC-SC’s Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament is next month. This tournament has provided scholarships to rising juniors and seniors at ABET accredited South Carolina Colleges for the last 13 years. This year’s tournament is April 24, 2008 at Crickentree Golf Club in Blythewood, SC.
Teens Offered a Taste of Engineering
South Carolina teens in Richland/Lexington District 5 and Richland 1 are getting a taste of engineering in high school, with hopes that they continue in the field when they go to college.
 Events
Come Participate in the ACEC-SC Annual Retreat
Be a voice in the 2008-2009 ACEC-SC Annual Planning Retreat on April 18-20 at Litchfield Plantation. Where members and the board of directors set the direction for the upcoming year. It is crucial for ACEC-SC to have a plan in place for the 2008-2009 year. An annual plan keeps the organization strong and provides support for member firms.
 2008 ACEC-SC/SCSPE Convention & Trade Show
Join SCSPE and ACEC-SC, June 12-15 off the coast of South Carolina at Daufuskie Island Resort & Breathe Spa. Enjoy a southern vacation like no other set on a magnificent island with an intriguing history. Daufuskie is designated a "sea island" - one of several dozen large islands fronting the Atlantic Ocean, between the Santee River north of Charleston and the southern coast of Georgia. Professional development sessions and convention details are being finalized. The official brochure will be released soon. You can book your accommodations now by clicking here.
SCSPE Convention Sponsorships and Yearbook Advertising
South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers is getting ready for the 2008 yearbook, annual report, and annual convention and tradeshow at Daufuskie Island Club and Resort in Hilton Head South Carolina, and Convention Sponsorships, Yearbook ad space, and Tradeshow space is now available.
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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Calendar
April 11 & 12
PE/EIT/LS Exams – Columbia
April 18-20
ACEC-SC Strategic Planning Retreat - Litchfield Plantation
April 24
ACEC-SC Scholarship Golf Tournament – Columbia
April 27-30
ACEC Annual Convention & Consulting Congress Day - Washington D.C.
Registration Information<<
May 1
ACEC-SC Board of Directors Meeting – Columbia
May 9
ACEC-SC/SCDOT Partnership Committee Meeting
June 12-15
ACEC-SC/SCSPE Annual Convention & Trade Show
June 12
ACEC-SC Board of Directors Meeting – Daufuskie Island
April 11-12
SCDOT Tennis Tournament
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June 14
ACEC-SC Annual Meeting Daufuskie Island
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
New Members
Members
For membership information contact Ginger Booker at ginger@jma-associations.com.
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