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Technical Tour of IAH Registration Closed Sponsor: Bush Intercontinental Airport Day: Tuesday 16-Feb-10 3:30 PM Location: Bush Intercontinental Airport Add to Calendar
Fellow Engineers and Friends: ASCE Houston Branch has been busy! The Low Impact Development Design Competition was amazing. Nine finalists vied for three prizes in Green Roadway, Suburban Residential and Urban Redevelopment. The presentations were fast-paced and innovative. The event was well-attended by engineers, architects and community leaders. We hope that the Branch will be able to host a “Sustainability Forum” and present the winners and ideas to the members. The... [More Info]
Update on the Houston Airport System Eric Potts Eric R. Potts is currently serving as the Interim Director of the City of Houston's Department of Aviation. He is responsible for the overall management of the Houston Airport System’s three aviation facilities -- George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport – and its 1,600 employees. Since 2000, Potts has been responsible for overseeing all phases of major construction and logistical... [More Info]
Currently, adjusted assignments to the Houston Branch include 3242 members. 52% of all National renewals (1778 members) elected to pay their Texas Section Dues. Thank you for your strong ASCE participation! 2009-2010 ASCE Houston Branch Membership Report Report Date Total Assigned Membership Total National Dues Paid Total Section Dues Paid September 9/2/2009 2981 2557 86% 2051 80% October 10/7/2009 3114 2602 84% 2105 81% November ... [More Info]
As of January 27, 2010 Paypal $ 4,288.21 Money Market $ 26,798.77 Main Checking $ 12,648.72 Section Mtg. Checking $ 32,456.35 Certificate of Deposit $ 40,424.57 Total $ 116,616.62
Fellow Younger Members, Thank you to those who attended our bowling social this past month! We had about 12 attendees, none of which were shy about showing off their bowling skills (or lack there of!). The high game went to Matt Adams with a very impressive score of 192! Also last month, Gareth Young, Clay Forister, and I went to the Central Region Younger Member Conference in Cleveland. We each took away a lot from the conference that we hope will help us improve upon our Younger Member... [More Info]
Questions of the Month: 1)What is the Golden Ratio? a. 8 even pieces of pie b. Pi x r^2 c. (1 + sqrt5)/2 d. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you f. for every unit x times any given number of y units 2)What famous painting was laid out extensively using the Golden Ratio? 3)What is the symbol for the Golden Ratio? Solution to January Questions: What year was ASCE founded (Texas branch) c. 1913 Who was the first Texas Registered Engineer b. T. Taylor ... [More Info]
“Bounty” Offered to Sections and Branches for Peer Review Referrals Sections and Branches appreciate additional revenue sources to help carry out their programs and services. There is now another source of income available from ASCE National. The Committee on Peer Review for Public Agencies is introducing a $250 incentive for referrals that result in a peer review. What is Peer Review? The purpose of ASCE's Peer Review for Public Agencies Program is to help public sector... [More Info]
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