In This Issue:

Post President's 1Message

Corporate Sponsors 1

Federal Budget 2Overview Luncheon

Annual Scholarship 2Golf Tournament

ACEC Joint 2Conference

USA Science & 2Engineering Festival

YM Project Tour 3 Dahlgren Chapel

Andrews Ambulatory 3Care Clinic Tour

USACE Baltimore 3District Program

DC Post 2014 3Bylaws Update

Post Member News 3

Upcoming SAME 4Events

SAME Events 4 Calendar

Summer 2014 www.sameDCpost.org

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This is my 10th summer in Washington DC and while the warm weather started late, it’s been fantastic since Memorial Day….but I would say our post has been fantastic all year. If we look at the new initiatives that have been undertaken, the major milestones met, and the things we do annually that continue to be superb, you can be justly proud of being a part of the Washington DC Post.

Before I highlight the great things we’ve been doing and the events that are on the horizon I need to welcome aboard several new members to our leadership team. Lt Col Rockie Wilson took over for Lt Col Mike Zuhlsdorf as our Andrews Field Chapter President. Susan McDaniel is leading our Arrangements and Registration effort. Selena Lo has graciously agreed to support John Thrower in ensuring our luncheon programs are properly supported and funded. Finally as a reminder that the military part of our organization has to be perpetually flexible, CDR Randy Harmeyer, our First Vice President, received orders to a new position and had to resign his duties. However, being a good Seabee, he also found his replacement. CDR(s) Craig Clutts, from NAVFAC Washington, will serve out the remainder of the year as one of our Post Officers in CDR Harmeyer’s stead. Welcome all and thank you for agreeing to serve.

Because of the limited space for this segment I won’t list all of the outstanding things the post has undertaken so far this year but I do want to highlight a few areas. Once again James Peck and his team put together a spectacular golf tournament that, despite the weather, still had a great turnout and provided its annual share of financial support to the Post’s Scholarship Fund. Our Young Member Committee is active and vibrant having sponsored construction

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tours, networking events and volunteer efforts. Our luncheon programs have been incredible, so much so that, while there’s usually a dip in attendance during the summer months we’ve actually seen an increase in attendance to the point where we’ve had to add tables on the day of the events to support the walk-in members.

Events on the horizon where we’ll need your support include the Annual Scholarship Dinner on 17 September; A volunteer event at the D.C. Central Kitchen on 24 September; a joint educational workshop with CMAA on 23 October; and our Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference 12-14 November in Chantilly. One new opportunity that the post is taking on, is a Student Resume Workshop and Industry Forum. The GW Student Chapter Past President, Teddy Scott, has led the planning for a 3-hour session to help our future engineers and architects ready themselves for the job market – great initiative Teddy!

As you can see your post is active, engaged, and pressing the goals that SAME National has set for us. We need your help to sustain the momentum. Please contact a board member today to become a more active part of a great organization.

Cameron A. Manning, PECAPT, CEC, USN(Ret)

President, Washington, DC PostSociety of American Military Engineers

Post President's Message:Busy Summer for the DC Post

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A special thanks to the Tournament Chairman, James Peck, and Tournament Coordinators, such as Anita Ruth from MBP, who helped make this another great event. We look forward to having a great tournament again next year!

The SAME DC Post and ACEC/MW held their annual Joint Conference on June 17th at the Army Navy Club. This year the program focused on regional program trends in government facilities and transportation construction.

Frank Palermo and Thom Ennen from GSA discussed the St. Elizabeths West Campus Redevelopment Program, specifically focusing on the US Coast Guard Headquarters Facility and providing additional details on architectural art.

The second panel focused on the Beltway HOT lanes and Virginia’s PPP Program. Representatives included Jackie Cromwell and Jay Loftus from the Virginia Office of Transportation PPP and Nicholas Barr from Transurban USA. All attendees earned 3 PDHs. Thank you to conference sponsors Alpha Corporation, AMT, Baker, Schnabel, and SKANKSA.

The SAME DC Post gathered on April 24th at Carmine’s for our annual Federal Budget Overview luncheon program. Mr. David Sienicki from U.S. Congress House Armed Services Committee provided an update on military budget and various installation issues such as global basing, military construction, and base operating services.The SAME Washington DC Post

Scholarship Golf Tournament took place on May 7th at the South Course of Andrews Air Force Base. Approximately 70 golfers came out to support the Post’s Scholarship Program while enjoying a day outdoors and networking with colleagues. Thank you to everyone who participated and our generous sponsors - approximately $7,000 was raised for the Post Scholarship fund. Every year the DC Post is able to award 12 outstanding engineering and architecture students $3,000 scholarships to support their education.

Federal Budget Overview Luncheon

Washington DC Post Events

ACEC Joint ConferenceAnnual Scholarship Golf Tournament

USA Science & Engineering Festival The SAME DC Post participated in the 3rd USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo, hosted by founding and presenting sponsor Lockheed Martin, on April 26 and 27 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Designed to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, the Festival was a free, family-friendly expo that allowed kids and adults to participate in more than 3,000 hands-on activities and see more than 150 stage performances. Mike Rowe gave a keynote address surrounding skilled trades and STEM and the two time Grammy winning band “They Might Be Giants” performed. As a supporter of STEM initiatives engaging young minds, SAME National and the DC Post sponsored a booth at the festival. With over 35 volunteers throughout the weekend we were able to show and tell kids of all ages about Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars! Fuel cells are a promising means of producing energy in the future. Some fuel cells, such as this one we used, do not consume fossil fuels and therefore are considered environmentally friendly. Automobile manufacturers are already experimenting

successfully with this technology and it is widely believed that fuel cells will power automobile and many electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones, in the near future. The cars were simple but the kids really enjoyed them. We added water and watch as it separated the water into hydrogen and oxygen. Then, that stored gases was used to power both vehicles across the floor.

Many thanks go to our volunteers who ensured SAME was well represented and communicated the mission of our Society to this very large audience. The DC Post would also like to thank our YM Chair, Corinn Bovi, and our Programs Chair, for their exceptional planning efforts for the booth.

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DC Post NewsThe SAME Washington DC Post updated our Bylaws in the Spring of 2014 under the leadership of Post President Cameron Manning, PE, CAPT, CEC, USN (Ret). The Bylaws were revised to be more relevant to current Post operations and membership demands in addition to further aligning our governance with the goals and objectives of the Society. The Bylaws were generated from a template distributed by SAME HQ. A general membership vote was held on June 17th, 2014 to approve the SAME DC Post's Bylaws revision. The bylaws can be accessed on the SAME DC Post Website under Post Operations.

Washington DC Post Events

On June 24 representatives from Manhattan Construction led Young Members on a free tour of the Dahlgren Chapel at Georgetown University. Manhattan completed the structural restoration and interior renovation of the historic chapel which was originally constructed in 1893. Attendees even got to peek inside the two-story organ and visit the crypt. Afterwards the group headed to P.J. Clarke’s for networking.

In July the Andrews Field Chapter led a group of 20 SAME Community Outreach Engineering camp attendees through the P-8000 Ambulatory Care Center and Dental Clinic construction site. The $220 million project will provide improved medical support to thousands of military members and their families. LTJG Andy Stitt, US Navy Civil Engineer Corps, led the tour.

The Post’s July 24th lunch program at the Army Navy Club featured William Tully, Project Manager from the USACE Baltimore District Capital Area Office. Mr. Tully gave an overview of the District’s MILCON Program including cumulative spending program trends. He also discussed upcoming contracting opportunities and small business goals for FY14.

YM Project Tour: Dahlgren Chapel

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USACE Baltimore District Program

Andrews Ambulatory Care Clinic Tour

Bylaws Update Dewberry was honored at the JETC conference in May as with the Seymour Greenfield Sustaining Member of the Year Award. They have been a sustaining member for over 30 years and their employees hold leadership positions across the country.

Scott Hartford, PE, has joined Stanley Consultants, a SAME Sustaining Member Firm, as a Project Principal in the Federal Business Unit. He will be responsible for federal business development, client relations and project oversight. Hartford recently retired from the US Air Force where he concluded his 28-year military career as the Director of Facility Engineering at the AFCEC in San Antonio. He also served as Chief of the Civil Engineer Operations at Air Education and Training Command in San Antonio, and has commanded at multiple locations within the Air Force.

Dewberry Sustaining Member of the Year

Scott Hartford Joins Stanley Consultants

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April24 Federal Budget Overview Carmine's

25-26 USA Science and Engineering Festival Washington Convention Center

May7 Scholarship Golf Tournament The Courses at Andrews Air Force Base

June17 SAME DC Post and ACEC/MW Joint Conference Army Navy Club

24 YM Project Tour & Networking Dahlgren Chapel & PJ Clarke's July24 USACE Baltimore District Lunch Program Army Navy Club

August21 NIST - Resiliency Lunch Program Army Navy Club

31 Team River Runner Volunteer Event Calleva

September17 Annual Scholarship Dinner Army Navy Club

24 YM Volunteer Event at DC Central Kitchen Army Navy Club

October23 Joint SAME/CMAA Educational Workshop & Luncheon Army Navy Club

November12-14 Mid-Atlantic Regional JETS Conference Westfields Marriott

December4 Holiday Event & Services Appreciation Night Army Navy Club

2014 SAME Washington DC Post Events Calendar

Save the Date!Upcoming DC Post Events

November 12 – 14, 2014 | Westfields Marriott | Chantilly, VA Join us at the SAME Mid-Atlantic Regional Joint Engineer Training Symposium (JETS) as we discuss Navigating the New Normal: Partnerships for the Future. The technical programs will be organized into three track topics, designed to provide relevant education and training, and gain insight on future program and project opportunities from government agencies in the region. Registration is now open! Please see the SAME DC Post Website. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are also posted online.

DBIA/SAME Team River Runner Volunteer EventJoin DBIA and SAME on August 31st for our annual kayaking excursion with Team River Runner (TRR) – an organization focused on providing our wounded and disabled veterans adaptive paddling programs. Bring the whole family to kayak with TRR veterans and volunteers. Food and kayak equipment will be provided! No experience necessary. Registration open on the SAME DC Post website.

When: August 31st 10:00AM-3:00PM

Where: Calleva 13015 Riley's Lock Road, Poolesville, MD

SAME YM Volunteer Event at DC Central Kitchen & Networking Happy Hour The SAME DC Post is looking for volunteers to help with evening meal prep at DC Central Kitchen. After we give back to our community; we will gather for a networking happy hour at Kelly’s Irish Times. (14 F Street, NW, Washington, DC http://www.kellysirishtimesdc.com/) When: Wednesday, September 24,Where: 425 2nd Street NW Washington, DC 20001 Time: 4:30pm - 8:00pm If you are interested in volunteering please contact Corinn Bovi cbovi@manhattanconstruction.com.

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