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We are excited to invite you to SAME Phoenix’s October luncheon event, at which you will have the opportunity to hear Luke Air Force Base Commanders, Lt. Col. John Marshall, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, and Major Christopher James, 56th Contracting Squadron speak about all that is new across the base, including the F35 bed down, F16 departure, partner nations, foreign military sales, AF funding strategies/outlook, and policy/rule changes.

The program features senior personnel from seven public agencies with a Puget Sound footprint. Each agency will present their known and anticipated upcoming contracting opportunities, projected support needs, and recent funding and other development trends throughout the Pacific Northwest for the next several years. Agencies are also requested to bring representatives from their acquisition and program management to help answer questions about their programs.  For best pricing, please …

The SAME MSP Post is hosting a social this month for our January event. You’re invited to join us at Union 32 Craft House – hopefully celebrating warmer temperatures! Please feel free to invite others outside of SAME. When:  Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 4:00-6:00pm CST Cost: $0  (food and beverage options available, prices vary) Location: Union 32 Craft House, 2864 Hwy 55, Eagan, MN 55121

Webinar: PFAS IGE – Developing and Evaluating Alternatives for PFAS Treatment Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. As requirements for PFAS mitigation become more prevalent due to a maturing regulatory environment, the need to effectively screen, select, and design treatment technologies will become increasingly important. Accordingly, this webinar will focus on decision-making and screening considerations regarding PFAS treatment within the CERCLA process. The goal …

Meet USACE Omaha District & regional Military Base Speakers briefing 2024 project forecast.

Join us for a casual evening of drinks, food, and conversation as we present the State of the Post and install the new 2024 SAME Mid-Maryland Post Board of Directors. The State of the Post will review the accomplishments and current standing of the Post, present new committee initiatives, and share what programs and events to look forward to in 2024. This event is also a great opportunity to learn about how you can get involved on the Board and our various committees. These committees ar …

Celebrate the New Year with SAME Central Virginia Post at our annual Member Appreciation Night and Awards Ceremony, where we will recognize the organizations and individuals who have made the last year exceptional.

Come join us at The 5IFTH Rooftop Restaurant & Bar to kick off 2024 with the SAME Orange County Post. We will be swearing in our 2024 executive committee (i.e., president, vice president (1st and 2nd), treasurer, and secretary) and our newly elected directors, who will serve a term from 2024 through 2026, alongside our existing directors serving from 2023 through 2025. The event will be in roped off area for our use, encompassing 1/4th of the rooftop with views of Disney’s …

Come network and unleash your inner lumber jack with axe throwing!

Journey to Fellow: What is a Fellow? What are the Benefits? Thursday, January 18, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (*part one in a three-part webinar series) The SAME Academy of Fellows has crafted Journey To Fellow to debut in 2024. This program has the mission to create awareness and cultivate members for the Academy of Fellows, fortifying the Society for a sustainable future. This innovative program promises several annual opportunities for members to delve into the nuances of Fell …

Join us for the Greater Kansas City Post’s January Meeting Date:    January 18, 2024 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm CST Topic:  Resilient Microgrids and DER Emerging Technologies for DoD:  The session will consist of an overview of Diversified Energy Technologies, and their significance in providing secure, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions. We will examine the successes and challenges faced by microgrid design and planning specialists in implementing diversified …

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Join us for networking, food, drinks, and Bowling! Wednesday, January 17, 20245-7 PM

Webinar: Decades of Thermal Remediation: Breakthroughs & Challenges Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Since the 1990s, thermal remediation contractors have completed more than 600 projects worldwide. What began as an idea to solve the seemingly impossible DNAPL problem has evolved into a commonly applied and trusted solution for source zone remediation; however, it did not happen overnight. This presentation will cover the progress of thermal remediation meth …

SAME Charleston Post Invites You to the USACE Charleston District Forum  REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED WHEN: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM WHERE: Buyer Auditorium, Mark Clark HallThe Citadel Ave of Remembrance, Charleston, SC 29409 WHAT: Charleston SAME post is hosting USACE Charleston District for a forum to learn about the district and its current and upcoming projects, the challenges they face, and what they need from industry! SPEAKERS:Moderator – Lt …

Training – Overview of the SF330 Form Ruth A. Lesser  has 30 years of experience providing proposal development and capture planning expertise for engineering,  remediation, and construction firms. She led the development/ implementation of capture plans, including analysis of customer needs,  competitors, teaming, and strategy. She has facilitated strategy sessions with capture teams to establish and articulate clear branding messages for capture efforts, documents and p …

Note this meeting is on Tuesady due to the MLK holiday on Monday. The SAME Dallas Post kicks off 2024 with our January luncheon meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at Maggiano’s in Plano. Guest speaker, Majed Al-Ghafry, P.E., ICMA-CM, Assistant City Manager, City of Dallas, will give us an update on projects in the City of Dallas, including the much-anticipated expansion on the Dallas Convention Center. This meeting also includes our awards presentation and installation of the 2024 SAME Dalla …

“What Does the Future Hold?” for design professionals and the contracting community… Federal, State, & Regional Contracts Seminar includes presentations from Federal, State, and Regional representatives, who will present their budgets, project lists, procurement trends and requirements, and priorities for the next fiscal year and beyond; Participants include but not limited to:US Coast Guard, US Air Force, US Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC, Jefferson Labs, VDOT, ODU, NSU, William …

LOCATION: HOPE HOTEL AND RICHARD C. HOLBROOKE CONFERENCE CENTER Menu: Salad with Two Dressings, Garlic Bread, Lasagna, Green Beans, Butter Pecan Cake Program: Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Program Presenter: Tom Wiley, Ohio Department of Natural Resources This month’s presentation will on the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program. Recent infrastructure legislation has resulted in significantly increased funding to this program ($696 million potential funding available throu …

Thursday, January 11, 2024 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Topic: Applewood Creek Trail Federal Aid Scott Conference Center6450 Pine StreetOmaha, NE 68106 Speakers: Craig Mielke – Benesch and Doug Holle, PE – Schemmer SAME Member Spotlight: Black & Veatch

Webinar: Leader Confidence: Getting Beyond Your Comfort Zone Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join us in this engaging and interactive webinar where you’ll learn methods to gain confidence as you advance your career and work your way up the chain of command. The speaker, Don Young, will offer practical and effective tips and tricks to build your confidence and understand your leadership style. Then, we’ll put those new skills to the test with some situation …

Webinar: Responding to Current Economic Headwinds Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join us for an important economic analysis of 2024 from one of the A/E/C industry’s leading experts at Cumming Group, followed by a robust discussion with senior leadership at two large business firms. Our speakers will share their insights on how they are preparing their firms for inflation, the impacts of the presidential race, and a possible slowdown in commercial work and w …

Please join the SAME Boston Post on January 9, 2024 from 12-1pm as we welcome CSM Daniel Pinion, USA (Ret.) for a virtual “fireside chat” about his recently released book, “Chop that Sh*t Up!,” a collection of stories about his time in the military and the people who served with him. Mr. Pinion is a military veteran of the Cold War, Operation Joint Endeavor (Bosnia-Herzegovina), and multiple tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served in numerous infantry, armor, and cavalry units and le …

About the First Friday Webinar Series Friday, January 5, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST WEBEX Virtual Platform Earn 1 PDH each session Through a commitment to offering effective training, development and networking programs, SAME DC Post is helping sustain the future of the profession with monthly education-focused sessions to deliver topical and relevant content to our industry. Our program offers a one-hour educational professional development opportunity on the first Friday …

Virtual Board of Directors Meeting

This is a celebration of 2023 to allow for networking and appreciation for our Post, Members, and Volunteers. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how the Post can help you in 2024 and beyond! Join us! A few important notes: There are 2 event sponsorships available. A free ticket is included and you will be provided the opportunity for a 2 minute elevator speech on your company. Please bring donations in support of the USO! The USO provides a much needed place of respite for o …

Let’s get together! Join the SAME MSP Post for our December IN-PERSON lunch meeting December 20th 11:30-1:30 at the Machine Room at Malcom Yards in Minneapolis (501 30th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414). Brian Shekleton and Rachel Pichelmann from MnDOT will be presenting on “MnDOT’s Road to Resiliency.” Please RSVP by Friday, December 15th to Jeremiah.Jazdzewski@usace.army.mil. Schedule:11:30 – 12:30pm – Lunch – guests to open their own Yard Cards and chose from a variety of options12:30 …

Webinar: Green New World, Mapping the Transition Wednesday, December 20, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. The global transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy sources will require from the mining, shipping, manufacturing, power, labor, and finance, and regulatory sectors. Current trends across these sectors, opportunities and risks, and the interplay between them all in a complex and ever-changing world. Presenters Andrew Aguilar, PE, IGP QISP, CPSWQ, Manager, …

Kentuckiana Post Luncheon 2023 and Announcement of our 2024 KP Officers – December 19, 2023 Event: 11:30 – 1:00 PM | Board of Directors Meeting: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Galt House Hotel140 N Fourth St, Louisville, KY 40202Parking is $15 and Valet is $25 Cost is $20 – bring cash or checks collected at the door / registration. RSVPs to Lisa Wilson-Plajer @ lwilson-plajer@raconsultantsllc.com Your reservation needs to be submitted no later than Thursday, December 14th to allow the fo …

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) DC & NoVA Posts invite you to join us for the volunteer event of the season, Wreaths Across America, on Saturday, December 16 at Arlington National Cemetery. More than 250k wreaths are placed throughout the cemetery to honor all members of the Armed Services who have served. The SAME DC & NoVA Posts will be laying wreaths starting at 8 am and welcomes all SAME members to join us. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues, if you’ll l …

The program is a unique opportunity for Young Members, Junior Officers, and NCOs to be mentored by SAME Fellows and senior leaders from government and private sector while developing their leadership skills through focused educational sessions. ELIGIBILITY Open to SAME Young Members (Under the age of 40) as of January 1, 2025ie, must be a Young Member for the duration of the program. TUITION $500 for industry participants $300 for Small Business industry participants Comp …