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Highpoints
Volume 25, No. 11 -- November 16, 2009
2010 Excellence In Environmental Engineering (E3 Awards)
The Excellence in Environmental Engineering Awards Committee of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers is pleased to announce a new category for 2010: Environmental Sustainability. Entries may now be submitted in eight categories: Research, Planning, Design, Operations/Management, University Research, Small Projects, Small Firms, and Environmental Sustainability.
For complete entry guidelines, go to www.aaee.net. Remember, the entry deadline is February 1, 2010.
2010 Environmental Engineering Selection & Career Guide
Invitations to participate in the 2010 edition will be emailed to the entire membership in December.
Annual Certification Renewal
Your 2010 Certification Renewal package was mailed to you in September. It is important that you complete and return it with payment as soon as possible and definitely before December 31, 2009. It is important to get corrections on your Member Data Form to the Academy no later than December 31, 2009 to ensure those changes are printed in the 2010 edition of Who's Who in Environmental Engineering.
AAEE Awards
The AAEE Awards Committee is soliciting nominations for candidates for the 2011 AAEE Awards: Edward J. Cleary Award, Gordon Maskew Fair Award, Honorary Member Award, and Stanley E. Kappe Award. Award criteria can be found at www.aaee.net under Academy News. Deadline for submittal of nominations is December 31, 2009.
Nominations should be addressed to the AAEE Awards Committee c/o Joe Cavarretta, Executive Director by email (JCava at aaee.net). Nominations should include a short bio that illustrates the criteria of one or more of the awards listed above, contact information from the person(s) making the nominations, and the person being recommended.
AAEE Career Center
The AAEE Career Center exceeded expectations in 2009. Dozens of firms and organizations used the Center to find well qualified environmental engineers. Remember to use the Center when posting your job announcements. Go to www.aaee.net and click on 'AAEE Career Center' in the large red box.
AAEE Meetings
New England Water Environment Association will hold its Annual Conference and Exhibition January 24-27, 2010. For registration information, go to the NEWEA's website, www.newea.org.
New York Water Environment Association will hold its Annual Meeting January 31-February 3, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. For registration information, go to the NYWEA's website, www.nywea.org.
AIChE Conference Activities
AAEE participated in the well-attended Annual AIChE Conference, November 8-13, Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville. Activities included attending AIChE's Environmental Division Committee meeting chaired by Jost Wendt, where AAEE was invited to host a preconference workshop at AIChE's Spring Meeting, March 21-25, San Antonio, Texas; and a similar option for its 2010 Annual Conference. AAEE hosted a tabletop exhibit and provided AIChE members with Selection & Career Guides and information on the value of attaining BCEE or BCEEM certification. AAEE also hosted a breakfast Wednesday featuring keynote speaker Dr. W. Wesley Eckenfelder, Jr., D.Sc., P.E., DEE who entertained and educated attendees with "Sixty Years of Biological Wastewater Treatment". Thanks to Pat Canzano for initiating AIChE dialog and Tapas Das, who assisted at the tabletop and facilitated the breakfast. Thanks to AIChE's Joe Cramer and Jeff Wood for their support of AAEE.
Invitation To All Members!
AAEE is seeking volunteers to serve on its many committees and work groups. Gain valuable industry-wide perspective, build your network, and be recognized. The required commitment varies, depending on specific activities. Committees include: Bylaws/POP; Admissions, Eminence, Membership/Development & Outreach, Recertification, Air Pollution Control, Environmental Sustainability, General Environmental Engineering, Hazardous Waste Management, Industrial Hygiene, Radiation Protection, Solid Waste Management, Water Supply/Wastewater, Engineering Education, Excellence in Environmental Engineering Award, International Relations, K-12 & Beyond, Planning, and Publications. Work Groups include Workshops & Seminars, and Web Site/Social Media. For more information, email: JSOlmo at aaee.net. Volunteer, and help AAEE carry out its mission and reach its goals.
Campaign 4000
AAEE is proud to announce that it is getting much closer to Campaign 4000's goal of $150,000 for office infrastructure upgrading. During 2009, more than 16 contributors have donated or pledged including some members who have donated more than once. Our running total is $52,000 in commitments since 2007. AAEE only needs 98 more members to commit to Campaign 4000 to reach its goal. Contribution payments can be spread out over as many as five years. A complete list of contributors will be available after December 31st, when the campaign ends. Remember, donors will be permanently recognized on the Web site when the campaign ends. Help AAEE to improve its operations and be recognized for years to come - consider contributing soon! AAEE must receive your commitment by December 31st. To download a Campaign 4000 form, click on http://www.aaee.net/Downloads/C4000.pdf. AAEE recognizes that a $1,000 donation is no small amount. To those who have acted to assist AAEE in moving forward, Thank You.
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