presentation to fes student chapter at valencia community college by glenn e. forrest, p. e

Presentation to FES Student Chapter at

Valencia Community College

By Glenn E. Forrest, P. E.

Recent experiences:

FES Board of Directors

Utility Manager MacDill AFB

St. Johns River Water Management District

Florida Engineering Society

FES Mission Statement

FES supports engineering education, advocates licensure, promotes the ethical and competent practice of engineering and enhances the image and well-being of all

engineers in the state of Florida. 

Florida Engineering Society

FES Vision Statement

FES promotes and defends the professional interests of all engineers in

the state of Florida.

Professional PracticesEthical Practices Committee

Ethical Practices Coordinating Committee

FELI Steering CouncilProfessional Concerns Committee

Professional Development CommitteeCommittee Chairs (FES)

Education and preparation DivisionK-12 Committee

MATHCOUNTS CommitteeScholarship Committee

Student Professional Development Committee

Public Relations CommitteesAwards Committee

Communications Advisory Committee

Government Affairs CommitteesCommission on Legislative & Government Conservation & Environmental Quality (CEQ)

Constructed Environment CommitteeEnergy CommitteePolicy OperationsBudget Committee

Charter and Bylaws CommitteeNominating Committee

Practice Section CommitteesPEPP

(Professional Engineers in Private Practice)

FPEG

FECON

FEE

FPEI

MacDill AFB Reclaimed Water Storage Pond

Florida Engineering Foundation

• To provide assistance to students in and entering into engineering studies • To provide resources to engineering programs in Florida • To promote diversity among students entering into engineering studies • To raise public awareness of the role of engineering in society.

Florida Engineering Foundation

Established in 1986…a membership organization made up of Engineers and those who support the Engineering Profession. …governed by a Board of 32 Trustees representing Engineers and Engineering Organizations from throughout Florida.…authorized to receive and administer funds for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS code.

Florida Engineering Foundation 2010-2011 Budget, over $130,000, including:

$40,000 MATHCOUNTS program $30,000 in scholarships$10,000 Fla. Section ASCE West Point Bridge Contest $8,000 Fla. Engineerg College student organizations$4,000 Teacher Awards$..... Robotics, Florida Engineering Educators

Conference, SWE, Engineers Week, and on and on!

Florida Engineering Foundation

Questions?

September 30, 2014