February 2020 ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch Monthly Newsletter Inside This Issue We are committed to bringing you quality presentations, community outreach President's Message 2-3 opportunities, learning opportunities Luncheon Info 4 (including PDH credits and PE review courses), and social events. We believe that Presenter Summary 5 our ASCE group is very unique due to the close connection between our Younger Featured Sponsors 6-7 Members Forum (YMF) and our branch. Awards Banquet Info 8 ASCE Truckee Meadows is a proud supporter of the student chapter of ASCE at PE Review Course Info 9 the University of Nevada, Reno and has helped to develop an environment where Local Job Postings 10-11 engineers graduate into YMF and then Supporters of ASCE 12-13 continue to remain active with the branch. We are proud supporters of the Concrete Future Meetings/ Canoe Team, Steel Bridge Team, and other Board of Directors 14 various Civil Engineering competitions. We believe the future of our profession is held within the bright young minds that will one day be in our shoes and that is why it is our goal to foster creative thinking and community involvement. Follow Us! Visit our website https://www.facebook.com/pages/ASCE-YMF- https://www.ascetruckeemeadows.org Truckee-Meadows/767767886641959 February 2020 President's Message This year, Engineers Week is celebrated from February 16th – 22nd. Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, EWeek is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well- educated future engineering workforce by increasing the understanding of, and the interest in, engineering and technology careers. The year’s year theme is “Be a Pioneer of Progress.” 74% of Educators agree that students don’t have many chances to meet Engineers. We can change that. Talk to students about engineering, do hands-on activities, or display the Engineers Week poster which can be downloaded from here: http://www.discovere.org/our-programs/engineers-week I have my 7th/8th grade home room teacher, science teacher, and basketball and volleyball coach, Mr. Sementi to thank for introducing me to Engineering. I recently found out he is retiring after 31 years with the West Valley School District and know he influenced several others towards careers in engineering throughout his career. YMF is organizing our fourth annual Office Crawl for February 14, 2020. Companies that sponsor YMF are able to participate and showcase their businesses to students, letting them explore first hand as soon-to-be graduates. Our Annual Awards and Student Recognition Banquet is Thursday, March 12th, 2020 at the Silver Legacy. Platinum and Gold Sponsors, please be sure to go onto the website and enter the names of those attending so we can make name tags. There is still time to purchase tables. See registration form attached in this newsletter. Be sure to recognize the outstanding projects and engineers. Nominations for Young Engineer of the Year, Engineer of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, and Project of the Year in 3 categories, Environmental, Structural/Geotechnical, and Transportation are due February 7th. Forms are included in this newsletter. Kaci Stansbury, PE President, ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch Page 2 February 2020 eek Engineers W February 16th – 22nd Page 3 February 2020 February Luncheon Nevada Counts: Shape Our Future Cost: $30 for Members The 2020 Census is set to begin in March. The $35 for Non-Members Census will determine significant matters for $5 for Students Nevadans from representation in Congress to When: February 11th funding for transportation, education, housing and at 12:00 pm health, among other issues. Learn why the Census is Where: Peppermill Resort important to Nevada and how you can participate in Ballroom: Tuscany 6 2707 S. Virginia St. the process and encourage others to complete the Reno, NV 89502 Census. RSVP Here: https://www.ascetruckeemeadows. org/events Page 4 February 2020 Presenter Summary Michael Morano RTC Public Affairs Manager A 45-year Nevada resident, Michael joined the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County (RTC) in May 2002. He is the Public Affairs Manager for the agency. Prior to his affiliation with the RTC, he was the local chief of staff for United States Senator Richard H. Bryan, managing the Senator’s northern Nevada state office in Reno. Before joining the Senator’s staff, he accomplished a 20-year banking career with Wells Fargo Bank, formerly First Interstate Bank, as Vice President in the Northern Nevada retail division. His banking and political tenure provided him with broad experience in many areas of business and government, media affairs, community engagement and outreach. During his tenure with the RTC, Michael has been instrumental in coordinating the broad and comprehensive community outreach for the projects and programs the agency administers. He serves as an agency spokesperson and leads the RTC brand guiding key messaging to external audiences. He is a member of the RTC leadership team steering its approaches in government affairs, strategic planning and establishing partnerships with community organizations, local, state and federal entities, elected and government officials and the general public. Michael has received many national and local awards for his work in community engagement and public involvement. He is the recipient of the "Mark Curtis, Sr. Professional of the Year" award from the Public Relations Society of America Sierra Nevada Chapter, the “Ad Person of the Year” from the American Advertising Federation for his community contributions, and “The Jefferson Award,” awarded through a prestigious national and local recognition system that honors community and public service in America. In December 2010, Michael was honored with the distinguished "National Association of Secretaries of State Medallion Award" by Nevada Secretary of State Ross Miller in recognition of his efforts in support of the 2010 U.S. Census. Michael will again lead the Washoe County Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census. 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When: Thursday, March 12th from Engineer of the Year Nomination 5:00-10:00 PM Where: Silver Legacy, Exposition Hall B Don't forget to nominate a project that was Lifetime Achievement Nomination completed in 2019, an engineer of the year and nominees for Lifetime Achievement! Nominations are due by February 7 Page 8 February 2020 ASCE PE Review Course