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June 10 – 13, 2010 SC Engineering Conference Planning Begins The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina, the American Society of Civil Engineers – South Carolina and the South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers met this week to iron out the details for the 2010 SC Engineering Conference. The conference is set for June 10-13 at the Marriott Charleston, 170 Lockwood Boulevard in Charleston, SC. The basic format for the conference is not expected to change at this time. It begins in the afternoon on Thursday, June 10, has a full day of discipline specific programs on Friday, and Saturday is divided between seminars and golf and an awards banquet. Sunday concludes with a farewell breakfast. However, the three organizations are looking to expand interest among other technical organizations like the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Hopefully these new technical groups will want to provide programs for professional development hours for their members to offer at the conference. With the Charleston facility being larger and hopefully the economy turning the corner, ACEC-SC, ASCE-SC and SCSPE envision this second engineering conference to attract more participants and exhibitors for the trade show. The Conference Committee is going to be putting out a call for papers for those companies and individuals that would like to put on a program at the conference. Be thinking about a program where you or your company are an expert and wish to contribute to the profession’s information base. Mark your calendars. This conference is the one for all engineers in South Carolina. The Greenville News Reports on Stimulus Money Coming to South Carolina These stimulus awards amount to about $954 for each South Carolina resident. Also, the state received the third-highest per-capita benefit. Alaska and the District of Columbia received more. Here is where the stimulus money has gone by counties in South Carolina: Federal agencies doling out these funds are the Departments of Air Force - $20 Million, Army - $44.4 Million, Education – 1.1 Billion, Energy - $1.63 Billion (Savannah River), Environmental Protection Agency – 71.2 Million, Health and Human Services - $495.5 Million, Housing and Urban Development - $160.1 Million, Justice $65.2 Million, Labor - $367.8 Million, and Transportation - $245.1 Million. ACEC has Programs for You October 22 is Almost Here Be Sure You Are Registered for the ACEC-SC/SCDOT Annual Meeting Seawell’s is in the heart of action during this Annual Meeting as the SC State Fair is underway, just across the street, but parking is not a problem because Seawell’s has a dedicated parking lot for its activities. A total of 15 programs are offered at this meeting with three simultaneous tracks on project development, technical and project which offer numerous programs. In addition, the program offers updates from SCDOT and FHWA as well as two keynote speakers. Click here for more information and to sign up if you have been procrastinating. ACEC 2009 Fall Conference Offered Many Opportunities Including Two Superb Speakers Mr. Fox, whose career began as a Coca Cola driver delivering Coke to Mexican businesses, then became President Coca Cola for Mexico and South America. After leaving Coca Cola, he became involved in Mexican politics and was elected President of Mexico in 2000. One of Mr. Fox’s memorable statements at the conference was when he said, “The United States should be building bridges not fences between our two countries. He is an advocate of reviving the NAFTA agreement with his country saying Mexico is one of the United States’ biggest trading partners. On the problem with drugs, the former president pointed out Mexico is simply geographically and economically between the largest drug producers – South America and the largest drug user – the United States. He agrees the drug situation is deplorable for his country as well as the United States. He says there are constant killings by the various drug factions in his country that hurt Mexican families, the economy and tourism. Mr. Doody’s stories of the exploration of Saturn and its moons held the audience’s attention as he told about the Cassini spacecraft that has been orbiting Saturn since July 2004. Some of Saturn’s moons are planet-like in size and structure. He said one of the moons has water and methane in its atmosphere that could point to potential life; however the temperature on the planet is measured in Kelvin and very cold. Other Saturn moons have other activities like a small one that has a geyser that spews like “Old Faithful.” When asked how long a transmission from the earth to the spacecraft takes, he said “about an hour and fifty minute traveling at the speed of light.” As a follow up he said transmissions to the Voyager spacecraft that is exploring much further out in space take 125 hours one way. ACEC members attending the conference had the opportunity to attend numerous other sessions. Several states were recognized for making their ACEC-PAC contribution goals. ACEC-SC had about 45 percent of its goal at the conference. Register now for the ACEC-SC Fall Golf Tournament This Fourth Annual Fall Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2009, at Dunes West Golf Club in Mt. Pleasant SC. The format will be four man captain’s choice, with a shotgun start at 12:30 pm. Range balls will be available at noon, and a boxed lunch will be served before the tournament begins. Keep in mind the purpose of the tournament is to have some great fellowship while helping a very worthy cause. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please fax all sponsorship and registrations to ACEC-SC at 803-771-4272 or email admin@jma-associations.com October 21, 2009. You may call Adam Jones at 803-771-4271 or Jim O’Connor at 843-763-1576 for any questions concerning the tournament. Don’t forget to bring schwag from your company to be raffled off as door prizes at the awards dinner. WPC, Inc. and Terracon Join Together to Expand Services and Geographic Presence in the Southeast NSF announces $20 million research award to state The American Council of Engineering of South Carolina is a member of organization of the ACEC-SC Reports is published for members firms and friends by
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"What we do is all around you."
We would like to thank those that have committed to participate in this year's annual meeting as an exhibitor or sponsor. Bronze Trade Show Exhibitors October 22 November 13
We would like to thank those that have committed to participate in the 2009 SC Engineering Conference. Silver Bronze Mid-Morning Break Sponsor Trade Show Exhibitors
We would like to congratulate our 2009 Engineering Excellence Awards winners and their clients. Palmetto Award WPC, Inc. Engineering Excellence Awards WPC, Inc. Honor Awards HGBD/BV
ACEC-SC would like to thank our members for your continued support. For membership information contact Ginger Booker at ginger@jma-associations.com. The mission of ACEC-SC is to promote and protect the business interests and professional standards of engineers in the state of South Carolina; and to improve member firms' ability to profitably provide quality services to their clients. ACEC-SC is an Organization of more than 80 Engineering firms employing more than 4,000 individuals. Membership Information
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