Annual "Toys for Tots' Toy Drive
2020 Meetings
January
No meeting this month.
February
Engineering Principles in Roofing
Become knowledgeable in the engineering concepts to a successful roofing project.
February's meeting was presented by Mr. James Crooks, GA/SC Area Manager for The Garland Company. James has been with The Garland Company since 2011. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson University.
An introduction to important Division 7 principles was discussed as well as thorough overviews on:
- wind uplift engineering
- energy efficiency of roofing
- quality control and testing
- roof system durability
Examples of local projects including McEntire JNGB were also discussed.
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March
Army Command Engineer's Perspective of Operations in the Central Command AOR
Presenter: Colonel Michael Baker, Director of Installation for USARCENT
Below is the link to the presentation delivered during our meeting:
SAME Briefing
April
Annual SAME Industry Day
The event scheduled for 21 - 22 April has been cancelled.
SAME has made this decision following CDC recommendations for social distancing and the feedback from our Government and Industry partners that have had travel restrictions imposed.
The hotel will cancel any room reservations in our block. You are encouraged to call the hotel to confirm cancellation of your reservation.
Future communications will provide details on receiving a full refund. This policy applies to all attendees, presenters, exhibitors, and sponsors.
On behalf of SAME we appreciate your understanding! For additional questions please contact CharlestonSAME@gmail.com.
Virtual JETC: Adapting for Today, and Tomorrow.
A Virtual Event for the Joint Engineering Community
COVID-19 is impacting almost every aspect of day-to-day life. For many organizations, business as we know it has changed for the time being. But supporting national security never stops. And as the world faces these challenging times, it's now more important than ever to stay positive, stay connected, and stay focused on the mission ahead.
Virtual JETC is your chance to stay up to speed with all that is happening in the federal A/E/C sector. You will hear from government decision-makers and industry leaders and get a detailed look at how our profession is pivoting to tackle the infrastructure-related national security challenges we are all facing in this unprecedented environment.
May
Carolina Midlands Post Virtual Meeting
Topic: Drones & Autonomous Vehicles; Changes on the Horizon for the A/E Design Community: Unmanned vehicles whether by air, land or water are continuing to evolve in sophistication and use in both every day and professional life. This webinar will examine the uses of these tools in providing services within the A/E industry. Additionally, a broader discussion will be held on how this technology will change designs and specifications in the future. Current examples of this technology’s use will be highlighted throughout the session.
Presenter: Frank Mundy, PLS, Geomatics Practice Leader at Stewart Engineering, Columbia, SC
Frank is a graduate of Old Dominion University and has been in the surveying practice for over 23 years.
Date: Date: Tuesday, May 12th 11:30-12:30
Below is the link to the presentation delivered during our meeting:
Drones & Autonomous Vehicles
June
Carolina Midlands Post Virtual Meeting
Topic: Please join our second virtual meeting as we discuss up-coming Post Events, review the Virtual JETC Programs, and solicit feedback for our own Post Programs.
Presenter: Frank Mondo, Carolina Midlands Post President
We also welcome LTC Colonel John Vipperman with AFCENT, our incoming Post Vice President.
Date: Tuesday, June 9th 11:30-12:30
July
Carolina Midlands Post Virtual Meeting
Topic: Please join this month's meeting to celebrate our annual scholarship winners and hear what's on tap for the next couple months.
Presenter: Frank Mondo, Carolina Midlands Post President
Date: Tuesday, July 14th 11:30 - 12:30
August
Carolina Midlands Post Virtual Meeting
Topic: Please join us as the SAME Carolina Midlands Post welcomes Lt Col Lemuel Rios, NC ANG, and Nick Matthews, PE from RS&H who will present the mission of the 245th Civil Engineer Flight Staff Augmentation Team (S-TEAM) and the NC ANG C-17 transition program at Charlotte-Douglas Airport.
Date: Tuesday, August 11th 11:30 - 12:30
Below are links to the presentations delivered during our meeting:
145th Airlift Wing Conversion Update Brief
245th Civil Engineer Flight Brief
September
No meeting this month.
October
The SAME Midlands Post had an amazing turn out for our Annual Golf Tournament this year . . . thankfully Hurricane Delta held back. We had 53 players this year and were able to raise over $6,000 to be used for scholarships and engineering camps. Congratulations to all that participated and contributed to this even. An excellent return on our efforts.
November
Carolina Midlands Post Virtual Meeting
Topic: Please join us as the SAME Carolina Midlands Post welcomes Lt Col Kinsel, commander of the CE Squadron at Charleston AFB and currently deployed to Al Udeid AB, Qatar as the 577th Expeditionary Prime BEEF Squadron commander as he presents on mission capabilities of the AFCENT theater engineer force, their concept of operation, and shared some vignettes. Thank you for delivery a stellar presentation all the way from Qatar!
Lt Col Wayne C. Kinsel directs a unit of 167 military engineers responsible for delivering combat power for US Air Forces Central (AFCENT) and Joint Forces. The unit provides theater-wide, in and outside of the wire, over the horizon, light troop labor construction and repair, quick strike firefighting, airfield rubber removal and painting, and expeditionary shelter asset expertise throughout the US Central Command area of responsibility.
Currently, Lt Col Kinsel is the commander of the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, SC. He commands a total military and civilian force of more than 550 personnel managing 4.3 million square feet in facilities, 726 military family housing units, 23,000 acres of land, four runways, three naval piers, and 38 miles of rail, with plant replacement value of 3.2 billion dollars. He oversees aircraft crash/rescue, structural, and contingency firefighting and worldwide explosive ordnance disposal and provides environmental protection, restoration, compliance and emergency management services for 12,000 personnel.
Lt Col Kinsel entered the Air Force in 1995 as a enlisted member serving in the Space Systems Maintenance career field. He received his commission from the US Air Force Academy in 2001, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Following the Academy, Lt Col Kinsel has served at the squadron, major command, field operating agency and headquarters air staff levels as a career civil engineering officer. Additionally, he has deployed in support of OPERATIONS ENDURING FREEDOM, FREEDOM'S SENTINEL and RESOLUTE SUPPORT.
Date: Tuesday, November 10th 11:30 - 12:30
December
No meeting this month.
Annual "Toys for Tots' Toy Drive
In normal times, we have collected toys and brought them to a holiday social for a round-up and delivered them to one of the Marines' collection sites. Instead, the Midlands Board approved a financial donation of $300 to the Cause.