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