ASCE Richmond Branch Newsletter

Volume 6 Issue 4 April 2014

Important Upcoming Dates
April Branch Meeting - The Future of Passenger Rail In Richmond
April 29th, 12:00 PM, Westwood Club


President's Message

Finally, I would like to welcome spring, but am
hesitant given the number of storms we have
had this winter. I know as soon as my winter
jacket is stored we will have one last arctic
blast. As long as we have a warm and sunny day
on April 24
th
I will be happy. That Thursday is our
annual golf tournament to raise funds in support
of our college scholarship and educational outreach. We are three weeks
out from the event so take some time this weekend to dust off your clubs
and take a few swings at the driving range. Spending the afternoon with
clients on the golf course is a great way to support the Richmond Branch
of ASCE and our educational outreach program. If you are not able to join
us for a round of golf, please consider the multiple sponsorship
opportunities such as sponsoring a hole, the beverage cart or the longest
drive. Visit our website for additional details, ASCERichmond.org.
Speaking of our annual scholarship, the 2014 application has been updated
and is on our website. Please refer those you know in college studying
civil engineering to our application. $1,000 will be awarded to the
most outstanding applicant. The applications are due at the end of
April.

Lastly, our monthly speaker this month is Kevin Page, Chief Operating
Office of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and
will be held on April 29
th
. Mr. Page will be speaking about the future of
passenger rail in Virginia. The economics, challenges and financing that
will or will not support the expansion of passenger rail in the
Commonwealth. As someone who has taken the train north from Richmond
I am excited to hear Mr. Page's talk and to learn if high speed rail will be
in our future.

Sincerely,
In This Issue
President's Message
Exciting Upcoming
Events and PDH
Opportunities
Local News and
Projects

Meet the Board
and Chair
Members!

Click here for our
bio's and contact
information

President - Austin Clark,
P.E.

President Elect - Brooke
Young

Vice President - Caleb
Lange, P.E.

Secretary/Treasurer -
Shannon Kerrigan

Past President - Amy Bird,
P.E.
Austin Clark
Exciting Upcoming Events and PDH Opportunities!

April Branch Meeting - The Future of Passenger Rail in
Richmond

Location: Westwood Club, 6200 West Club Lane, Richmond, VA 23226
When: Tuesday, April 29th, 2013 @ 12:00 PM
Cost: $25
PDH: 1 credit
Menu: A buffet style lunch will be served


Kevin Page, COO of Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation,
will be joining us on April 29th to discuss the future of passenger rail
between Richmond and other metropolitan areas. In particular, which
outside influences to include the economics, financing, or other
challenges will allow or prevent passenger rail to increase its capacity in
the region.


Contact Caleb Lange by phone at 804-641-8278 or by email at
clange@FandR.com for more information. Please register on our website.




12th Annual ASCE Golf Tournament


Mark your calendars for April 24th for our annual golf tournament which
has been a great success in the past years.

Location: Brandermill Country Club
When: April 24th, 1:00 PM shotgun start
Cost: $125 per person, $500 per team

Team Entry Includes
18 Holes of Golf with Cart & Range Balls
Tournament Lunch
Awards Dinner
Complimentary Cigars
Cold Beverages on Course
Individual & Team Awards
Closest-to-Pin Contest
Longest Drive Contest
Putting Contest & Driving Range Contest

Tournament Information
Awards presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place with over 20 awards presented
Stableford Scoring-Internationally recognized scoring system using points

Communications Chair -
Melanie Leckey, P.E.

Education Outreach Chairs
- Ashley Johnson, P.E. and
Josiah Johnson

Government Relations
Chair - vacant

Membership Chair
- Jonathon Oliver

Website Chair - Kevin
O'Neill, P.E.

Young Member Chair -
Justin Watson


Connect with
ASCE Richmond
on our
LinkedIN Page!






Putting Contest before tee-off with winner awarded before start
Driving Range Contest with hit a wedge in the 100 yard baby pool
Individual Longest Drive and Closest-to-Pin Contests on Par 3's and Par 5's
Texas Hold-em Golf Poker Mulligan Draw Game. Cost $10 for 2 mulligans
Tent sponsors on golf holes with giveaways

The ASCE Richmond Branch Annual Golf Tournament is held to raise money
to support our educational outreach efforts. This tournament provides the
primary source of funding used by the Education Committee to promote
member involvement to pre-college and college age students.

Money raised will go toward the Popsicle Bridge Competition, held
annually for middle and high school students as part of Engineer's Day at
the Science Museum of Virginia. The money will also provide a $1,000
scholarship to an area student who is majoring in civil engineering, and
support social events throughout the year to promote member
involvement.

Please visit our website or contact Ashley Johnson at 804-771-9159 or
at ajohnson@rkk.com for more information or to register.




ASCE Richmond Branch Scholarship

Once again this year, the Richmond Branch will be awarding a $1,000
scholarship to an area student. The scholarship is open to undergraduate
or graduate students majoring in civil engineering. The scholarship is also
open to local community college students enrolled in engineering courses
with the intent of pursuing a degree in civil engineering.

The application and further information will be available on our
website. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact
Ashley Johnson at ajohnson@rkk.com or 804-771-9159.


Thanks to our Sponsors this Month!



Interested in advertising in this newsletter and being seen by
hundreds of local engineers and companies within the Greater
Richmond Area? Email Melanie at mleckey@dewberry.com for
more information!

If you have any comments regarding this newsletter, please don't hesitate
to contact me at mleckey@dewberry.com.

Thanks!
Melanie Leckey
ASCE Richmond Branch Communications Chair





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