Announcement from the ASCE Southern Idaho Section

The following announcement is from the SIS:

Southern Idaho Section – Special Announcement

Based on the results of the recent survey and to better represent ASCE in Eastern Idaho, the ASCE-SIS board is pleased to announce the formation of the Eastern Idaho Committee. Kelly Hoopes, PE of Horrocks Engineers has volunteered to serve as the committee chair. The purposes of the Eastern Idaho Committee are to:

1. Elevate the level of practice of engineering in Eastern Idaho.

2. Increase the level of interest and membership within ASCE throughout Eastern Idaho.

3. Increase interaction between local professionals and student chapters/clubs (BYU-Idaho & Idaho State University)

4. Provide a forum for networking and interaction between professionals.

We understand that there may be many civil engineers working in Eastern Idaho who are not current ASCE members, so please forward this invitation to colleagues and coworkers who may be interested. ASCE membership is not required to participate in ASCE meetings. The Eastern Idaho Committee will function under the Southern Idaho Section of ASCE and will be responsible for arranging meetings in Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and Pocatello.

Southern Idaho Section – The First Live ASCE Meeting in Eastern Idaho

DATE: Wednesday, March 19, 2014

TIME: 12:00 pm

LOCATION: Pizza Pie Café, 3160 E 17th St., Ammon, Idaho

COST: Free

SUBJECT: We are pleased to have Kent J. Fugal, P.E., PTOE, Idaho Falls City Engineer present on the recent Memorial Drive Improvements project in Idaho Falls. Key features of the project included narrowing the roadway width by about 50 feet, eliminating parking in the median and on west side of the street, replacing a traffic signal with a modern roundabout, water and sewer replacements, extensive underground storm drainage improvements, addition of a parking lot, LED lighting, electrical system upgrades, and Idaho Falls’ first use of “sharrows.” The presentation will include discussion of the history and purpose of the project, its key features, and its innovative aspects.

Lunch is not provided, but can be purchased at the restaurant. You may also bring a sack lunch.

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Questions, comments, or suggestions for the Eastern Idaho Committee may be directed to Kelly Hoopes (kellyh@horrocks.com), Eastern Idaho Committee Chair.

For other events of interest to ASCE members, go tohttp://sections.asce.org/sis/events.html

From our chapter: If you would like to attend this meeting, email us asce.byui@gmail.com and we can arrange a car pool.