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Jacksonville Branch

TODAYOctober 2010

A Jacksonville Branch, Florida Section Publicationwww.jaxasce.com

NEW PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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TABLE OF CONTENTSconnections and relationships within our Civil

Engineering community. As the years have

progressed, ASCE has become so much more to

me than just a way to network. It stands as an

opportunity to shape the future of our industry

through service and positive outreach. It stands

as an opportunity for each of us to grow together

as engineers.

Please join me in welcoming the next slate of

officers for our Branch Board of Directors and

Committees. These volunteers are generous

enough to give their time to you and our many

members. I invite you to join us as a regular

participant and to consider joining us to serve on

a committee. There’s plenty of room on board to

get you involved in something you’re passionate

about! Please contact me if you're interested.

As you’ve probably already recognized, our

Branch is working hard to team up with other

local societies in efforts to bring you the best

connections and programs. We will continue our

monthly events and have plenty of plans for new

great things this year.

Members of the ASCE

Jacksonville Branch,

I am honored to serve

our Branch as president

for the 2010-11 season. I

joined ASCE 5 years ago

when I first moved to

the area. I had originally

viewed the decision as a

chance to establish

Thank you all for your support of ASCE. We look

forward to seeing you out at events in the

coming 2010-2011 year!

Lisa M. Labs, E.I.

President, ASCE Jacksonville Branch

Phone: 904-333-8761

Email: Lisa.M.Labs@gmail.com

Page 1...New President’s Message

Page 2...October Luncheon Information

**Social Media**

Page 3...Habitat for Humanity

ASCE Joint Engineering Happy Hour

Page 4...Message from Government

Relations Chair (Vote NO on 4!)

Page 5...Upcoming Events

Contact Information

Following Pages...Attached Documents with more

information on previously mentioned

topics AND MORE!

ASCE Ensuring Infrastructure's Vital

Role in Stimulus

SAME, FES, ASCE JOINT LUNCHEON

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010

DATE: Tuesday, October 19, 2010

LOCATION: Ramada Inn-Mandarin

I-295 & State Rd 13 (San Jose Blvd)

3130 Hartley Road

TIME:

11:30 – 12:00 noon Registration and Social

Time

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch

12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Program

TOPIC: "Adaptive Management - New Approach

for Managing Our Natural Resources”

SPEAKER: Tom St Clair, PhD; PBS&J Senior Project

Manager/Senior Scientist

COST: $17.00 ($20.00 w/o reservation)

Menu:

Salisbury Steak w/Mushroom Gravy

Green Beans Almandine

Fresh Whipped Potatoes

Strawberry Layer Cake

Tossed Salad, Rolls & Butter

Coffee, Lemonade & Iced Tea

RESERVATIONS:

Contact Ron Hilton at rhilton40@att.net by 12

noon, Thursday, October 14, 2010. Checks made

payable to “SAME” will be collected at the regis-

tration table. Reservations must be guaranteed,

“no shows” will be billed for the cost. Also, all

persons without reservations will be charged

$20.

LOOK WHO JOINED

THE 21ST CENTURY!

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October Joint Engineering Luncheon

(this month hosted by FES)

The Jacksonville Branch of ASCE

is now on Facebook and Twitter!

Please add us to both.

Facebook: ASCE Jacksonville

Twitter: ASCEJax

We have also created a new

e-mail address and are

updating our website

...check it out!

ASCE.Jacksonville@gmail.com

www.jaxasce.com

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The Jacksonville Branch of ASCE recently

teamed up with the Gainesville and

Tallahassee branches for a Habitat for

Humanity day in Lake City on Saturday,

Septmeber 25. Fifteen volunteers showed

up for the afternoon to help build a house

for a family in need. Thank you so much for

everyone that helped. Keep a lookout for the

next ASCE Habitat for Humanity Outing!

ASCE Social!

10282 Bistro St (St. Johns Towncenter)

Jacksonville, FL 32246

Phone: (904) 997-6110

Come out and celebrate the work week

with members of ASCE, EWB, FES,

FWEA, FSAWWA, ITE, SAME, FSEA,

NSBE and SWE

See attached flyer atback of newsletter

for more information!

RSVP contact: Lisa Labs

email: Lisa.M.Labs@gmail.com

Phone: 904-396-5727 ext: 254

ASCE Socials are open to everyone.We look forward to seeing you!

Joint Engineering Society

October Happy Hour

Thursday, Oct. 21st, 2010

5:30-7:30PM

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Amendment 4 grinds business development

to a halt in an already sluggish economy

By Justin Damiano

Contributing writer to the ASCE Newsletter

While not an engineer myself, I am one of the

newest members of ASCE. I have been tapped to

provide a monthly update to members on

upcoming elections and charged governmental

topics. I decided to kick things off with a column

on Amendment 4, an issue particularly relevant

to the members of ASCE.

In Florida, “Vote No” signs on Amendment 4 are

being planted in every city around state. That’s a

good thing too, because with this issue, what

we’ll sow is what we’ll reap. Amendment 4 calls

for every change to a city or county land-use plan

to be put to a vote. That could mean more job

losses, higher taxes and more wasteful lawsuits.

Florida's economic output could be reduced by

$34 billion annually, according to a study

conducted by The Washington Economics Group.

The ASCE’s official position is to “Vote No” on

Amendment 4; and they’re not alone. Small busi-

ness owners, big business leaders and union

workers have been brought together in opposi-

tion of Amendment 4. Across the state, reporters

from the Florida Times Union, St. Pete Times,

Bradenton Times, Tallahassee Democrat and the

Gainesville Sun have made recommendations to

reject Amendment 4.

“Amendment 4 will be a skull and crossbones on

the map of Florida,” said Congressman Adam

Putnam. “Businesses looking to relocate will

select states, like Georgia, that will welcome their

new jobs.” According to the Florida Supreme

Court, even changes as simple as a traffic circula-

tion element, a sanitary sewer or a public school

could force voters to the polls. This will increase

costs for the Supervisor of Elections offices

around the state and increase risks for the busi-

ness wishing to develop here.

Justin R. Damiano

6805 Southpoint Parkway

Jacksonville, FL 32216

(904) 716-0107

Justin_Damiano@cable.comcast.com

Justin Damiano joined Comcast Cable, the largest

U.S. based broadband technology provider, in

2009. He brings more than five years of experi-

ence in government and community affairs to a

region encompassing Florida, Georgia, Alabama

and South Carolina.

Prior to joining Comcast, he has served with the

North Florida leadership of John McCain for

President and with Barcelo & Company, a Jack-

sonville based business consulting firm. As a

college student, he was elected to the office of

Student Body President at the University of North

Florida (UNF). During his term, he was appointed

as a Trustee to the UNF Board of Trustees. Later, he

interned with the office of Jacksonville’s Mayor,

John Peyton.

Justin served in the U.S. Marine Corps and

attained the rank of Sergeant before receiving his

honorable discharge in 2009. He holds a Bachelor

of Business Administration degree in Economics

from UNF, where he was also a member of the

Kappa Sigma Fraternity and later, class VIII of

College Leadership Florida, a division of Leader-

ship Florida. As a resident of Jacksonville since

1995, he is actively involved in many academic,

industry, and community organizations.

Simply put, Amendment 4 grinds business

development to a halt in an already sluggish

economy. Google “Amendment 4 Florida” to

learn more.

As always, the views expressed in the Government Relations

message are those of the author and do not necessarily

represent the official positions of ASCE.

President: Lisa Labs, EI(904) 333-8761

Lisa.M.Labs@gmail.com

Vice President: Brett Manzie, EI(904) 527-5904

Brett.Manzie@CH2M.com

Treasurer: Danny Waltermyer, EI(904) 265-3376

dwaltermyer@cwieng.com

Secretary: Shavonne Hoyte, EI(904) 396-5727 ext 257

shoyte@ghyabi.com

News Letter: Lauren Joneslaurenj32@gmail.com

Government Relations Chair:Justin Damiano(904) 716-0107

Justin_Damiano@cable.comcast.com

Web Page / Social Media Chair:Julofrey Lacanilao, EIjlacanilao86@gmail.com

Past President: Joe Cassidy, EIjcassidy@tocoi.com

Past President: Andy Cummings, PE(904) 265-3030

acummings@cwieng.com

Past President: Robert Jackson, PERobert.Jackson@rsandh.com

Upcoming Events

ASCE Officers - 2010-2011

OCTOBERJoint Engineering Luncheon -Tues., 19th

ASCE Joint Engineering Happy Hour at Cantina Laredo (please bring your used books and media to donate for the ASCE

UNF Chapter) - Thur., 21st

NOVEMBERElection Day - Vote “No”

on Amendment 4 - Tue., 2nd

Wine for Water Benefit- Thur., 4th

Joint Engineering Luncheon - Tues., 16th

ASCE Joint Engineering Happy Hour at Time Out Sports Bar - Thur.,18th

DECEMBERJoint Engineering Happy Hour

Christmas Party! - TBD

**DATES AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

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Don’t forget you can also e-mail any ofus at ASCE.Jacksonville@gmail.com

PLEASE REMEMBER:

Vote on November 2nd!

Bring Media Donations tothe upcoming Happy Hours!!

Add us on Facebook and Twitter!!!

Thank you!!!!

Thurs, October 21st, 5:30-7:30 PMCantina Laredo at theTowncenter

Please note that you do not need to be a society member, an engineer, or a younger member to participate! Everyone is welcome, so come on out, bring some friends, have a great time, and meet some new faces!

Catch up on local society scoop, socialize with friends of our industry, and unwind the work week! Drink specials:

ASCE Joint Engineering Society October Social

RSVP Contact: Lisa Labs, ASCE

Lisa.M.Labs@gmail.com

Phone: 904-396-5727 ext 254

Cell: 904-333-8761

Time to unclutter your bookshelf and entertainment center!

ASCE will be collecting your used books and media with First Coast Fundraisers at the Monthly Joint Engineering Society Happy Hour on Thursday, October 21st at Cantina Laredo

Proceeds from the sales of your donations will go towards financially supporting our ASCE Student Chapter at UNF.

For more info, contact:Lisa.M.Labs@gmail.com904-333-8761

November 4, 2010

6 PM to 9 PM

Haskell Building

111 Riverside Ave.

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Keynote Speaker: Tony Boselli, The Boselli Foundation,

IF Marketing and Former Jacksonville Jaguar

Guest Speaker: Dr. Lisa Brumble, Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic

Special Guests include: Kerri Stewart (Chief Administrative Officer, COJ)

and Jim Dickenson (Chief Executive Officer, JEA)

$35 Per Person; includes Hors D’oeuvres, Wine and Beer

Raffle Items and Entertainment

RSVP: Eileen White at (904) 665-6195 or WhitEM@jea.com

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please visit

www.worldwateralliance.com

"In memoriam to Don Maurer's dedication to international water projects"

A BENEFIT FOR CLEAN-WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

District 6970

Dear Prospective Sponsor: Thank you for your interest in Wine for Water, a benefit for clean water projects throughout the devel-oping world. This event is being held to help provide impoverished communities with access to clean water, sanitation and other basic quality of life improvements. This fundraiser is hosted by the follow-ing valued partners: Engineers Without Borders (Jacksonville), the Florida Section of the American Wa-ter Works Association, the Florida Water Environment Association, and the Rotary International (District 6970). The Haskell Company has generously donated their facilities for this event which will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. After years of working together on clean water projects, members of the hosting organizations have established the “World Water Alliance of Florida” to raise funding solely dedicated to these life improv-ing projects. This non-profit will continue to collaborate and represent its valued partners across Flor-ida to help raise the standard of living in developing countries. All projects will meet needs identified by the communities and will be constructed using labor supplied predominately from the communities the projects will service. Your sponsorship funds will directly improve the quality of life in these communities because all proceeds from the event will go towards funding these projects. Your interest in sponsorship of Wine for Water is greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you at the event on November 4 at the Haskell Company. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (904) 665-4642 or kellSD@jea.com for additional information regarding this event. Sincerely, Scott D. Kelly President World Water Alliance of Florida

A BENEFIT FOR CLEAN WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

I would like to sponsor the Second Annual Wine for Water at the following level:

□ Platinum ($5,000) - includes 12 tickets to the fundraiser, your logo on the podium, and special recognition at the event and on the “World Water Alliance of Florida” website □ Gold ($2,500) - includes 8 tickets to the fundraiser and your logo on the podium □ Silver ($1,000) - includes 4 tickets to the fundraiser □ Bronze ($500) - includes 3 tickets to the fundraiser □ Copper ($300) - includes 2 tickets to the fundraiser

□ I would like to purchase individual tickets for $35 each.

Total Amount Enclosed Contact Person for Sponsor Contact’s Email Address Authorizing Signature Sponsor Name Sponsor Address City State Zip Name of the sponsor as it should appear in the event program and all promotional materials:

Please email your company URL and sponsor logo in .eps format (300 dpi) AND .jpeg OR send a PDF format (72 dpi) to WhitEM@jea.com by October 22, 2010.

Enclosed is my tax-deductible check made out to the “World Water Alliance of Florida” (Memo: Wine for Water). Checks should be sent to:

Eileen White c/o JEA

21 W. Church St., T-16 Jacksonville, FL 32202

Thank you for supporting Wine for Water!

"In memoriam to Don Maurer's dedication to international water projects"