The information should be sent to Phil Dunn before April 1st such that we can make a selection at the April Board meeting. 
Philip Dunn, 191 Fourth St. Old Town, ME  04468

This Committee is responsible for promoting membership in the Maine Section.

Committee Contact:   Walter Fagerlund

Program Committee

This Committee is responsible for planning, preparation, and logistics for the public meetings of the Section.

Committee Contact: Scott Gorneau, Vice President

History and Heritage

The Committee reviews engineering projects for historical significance and recognition, as well as prepares nominations for historical projects for Section, State and Federal recognition.  Click here for some examples of our Engineering Landmarks

Committee Contact: Greg Blake and Will Haskell

Scholarship

Works with the University of Maine and the Maine Section Executive Board to share information and to suggest donations to existing scholarships at U. Maine when Section funds are available. Coordinates and awards the Maine Section ASCE High School Senior Scholarship for any Maine resident interested in a civil engineering career and registering for civil engineering classes in the fall at ANY university.  Answers questions from interested students and directs them to additional scholarship resources, i.e. ASCE National Scholarships, University of Maine, etc... Timeline of events: Scholarship notices mailed in October. Deadline is January of each calendar year. Final judging done in the spring.

Committee Contact: Leslie Corrow  or (207) 487-3328 Kleinschmidt Associates

Technical Seminar

This Committee organizes our annual Technical Seminar on varying subjects that pertain to the current civil engineering industry here in Maine and beyond. Local experiences are often highlighted or technical short courses are offered. The Committee is responsible for selecting the seminar topic in conjunction with the Board. Pertinent speakers are selected and the overall program is organized. click here for  more information on the upcoming Technical seminar.

Committee Contact: Emily Bickford

Transportation Conference

The Transportation Conference is sponsored by the Maine Section of ASCE, Maine Department of Transportation, and the Maine Better Transportation Association. The conference provides individual and panel presentations on various policy and technical aspects relating to the theme of Transportation.

Committee Contact:  Ralph Nelson, and Walter Fagerlund

Younger Members

This committee promotes younger members, defined as a members who have a bachelors degree or above and who are less then 35 within ASCE (There are over 180 Younger Members in the Maine Section). This committee provides programs that provide opportunities to network with peers, learn more about the profession, provide recognition and encourage the full professional development of Younger Members. Click Here for more information

Committee Contact: Lynn Farrington, HNTB

Webmaster

Public Relations

The Public Relations Committee strives to establish and improve the general public’s acknowledgement and positive perception of Civil Engineering in Maine.  The Committee will pursue activities such as volunteer community service, charity events including the A/E Golf Tourney, educational outreach in local schools and events like National E-week, and creation and distribution of press releases regarding general Section events and news.

Committee Contact: Will Haskell, President Elect

Legislative Affairs

The Legislative Affairs committee reports on the current Legislative issues that are in Augusta in front of the House of Representatives and Senate.

Committee Contact: Be Schonewald

DEP Task Force

The Maine Section actively participates in a task force with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and other professional organizations whose members provide services to clients in response to DEP regulatory, permit, and other requirements.  Click here for more information

Committee Contact:    Kathy Kern, P.E. and John Kenney

Golf Tournament Committee

The Maine Section ASCE sponsors an annual golf tournament with the proceeds funding scholarships and charities selected by the winning teams.  As of 2008, this event has been active for 16 years and has raised over $70,000 for local charities and scholarships. 

Committee Contact:   Travis Noyes, P.E. of CES, Brewer, Maine   Email Travis

Committee on Diversity

• compare the status of women and minorities in Civil Engineering in Maine to the rest of the working population,
• compare established issues at both UMaine Civil Engineering program and at Maine DOT,
• review current ASCE diversity programs and activities, 
• assure that ASCE is representing Civil Engineering in the best light and making attractive to all individuals and age groups
• work with other groups, agencies or associations with similar goals to promote Civil Engineering as a career choice for women and minorities.

Committee Contact: Kelcy Adamec at HDR Engineering, Inc. at Diversity@maineasce.org

University of Maine Student Chapter - Student Advisor/Practioner

The Student Advisor Committee is our liaison with the University of Maine ASCE Student Chapter.  The Committee fosters relations with the students, coordinates special programs such as our Job Shadow program, and advises and guides students.

Committee Contact:  Kevin Merrill of Stantec