Hey all!
I just wanted to suggest that all of our collegiate members check out the collegiate director’s letter that was in the All Together Newsletter this month. The link is below.
http://alltogether.swe.org/blog/collegiate-directors-letter-759.html
Upcoming Deadlines
5/15/13: Professional Section Report #3 Due – Submit to Michele at governor-d@swe.org
5/24/13: SWEFL Nominations close
6/30/13: Leadership Rosters - http://leadership.swe.org/logon.aspx
6/30/13: Section Vitality Reports
6/30/13: Transition Website to Weebly – See note below about websites for more information
6/30/13: Bylaws Updates – See note below
6/30/13: Membership Renewals Due
7/01/13: Award Packages Due
7/27/13: Region D Leadership Summit
7/30/13: Financial Reports - http://leadership.swe.org/logon.aspx
8/30/13: Conflict of Interest (President/Treasurer)
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SWEeter Futures
We are looking for feedback on SWEeter Futures. Please send Jasmine an email with the following information regarding SWEeter Futures: How active has your section been? Any questions or issues? Ideas for improvement?
Also send Jasmine a point of contact for your section for outreach.
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Section Tactical Plans – Respond by May 1
As part of the region goals for FY13, we have set a goal that each section would have a tactical plan. Email Michele at governor-d@swe.org with the status of your sections tactical plan: Do you have one? If not, will you have it done by the end of FY13 (June)?
To date, 36% of professional sections have responded and 12% of collegiate sections have responded.
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SWEFL – Application Deadline has been extended to May 24
Calling all SWE Collegiate members:
Are you interested in becoming more involved with SWE? Can you see yourself one day becoming a key player in region and society level? Why wait?
The SWE Future Leaders (SWEFL) program started in 2006 to improve the pipeline of collegiate leaders. The program has generated 107 SWEFLs, representing all 10 regions and over 80 schools. Individuals are nominated for participation in the SWEFL program and, when selected, attend the annual Collegiate Leadership Forum (CLF). At CLF, SWEFLs receive training on both SWE and leadership topics, such as business etiquette, personal brand, and communication. SWEFLs also have the opportunity to network with collegiate and professional members from across the country.
SWEFL is a wonderful program to help you get more engaged in the higher levels of SWE and prepares you for future SWE leadership, as well as train you on skills you can start using today! I would encourage ANYONE and EVERYONE to apply for this, as it is an amazing experience that can lead to endless opportunities!
Please email Lauren, if you have any questions.
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Bylaws Update
There is a mandatory bylaws update resulting from the Fall Senate meeting. The section templates are located on the SWE Governance website (go to the SWE homepage. You will find the “Governance” under Membership). If this update is the only change your section is applying to your bylaws, the section secretary can just make the update and submit to the bylaws committee for approval . The section would not be required to vote to apply this change only. Use the track changes feature when submitting your updates as it makes the review process much quicker. Please have your updates done by May 31. Direct your questions to Laura Gimpelson.
When your section submits the current bylaws to the bylaws chair, please copy the Region D Governor, governor-d@swe.org
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Section / MAL/ Region Awards – Deadline July 1
SWE strives to recognize and honor the contributions and the success of SWE’s members, sections MALs, and Regions who’s individual and combined activities enhance the engineering profession through contributions to members and the community via professional development, outreach, inclusiveness, communication and membership. The section awards packages and collegiate competitions will be on the SWE website. Deadline for all section awards is 7/1. the collegiate competitions deadlines vary per competition.
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Section Websites
Is your section website hosted by SWE? If so, you need to know that all section and region websites currently hosted by SWE must move to the new template-based option. Sign up by July 1, 2013 to continue being hosted by SWE. Access to your current site will be limited after July 1.
For sites currently hosted by SWE, the website URL should begin with www.swe.org (e.g. http://www.swe.org/regionh/midmichigan/). If you are not sure whether your site is hosted by SWE, contact us.
For those sections and regions not currently hosted by SWE, you can sign up at any time for the new template-based website option.
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Volunteer Opportunity
Wendy Cocke is rolling off the Society Program Development Grant committee – this is a great way for you to become involved on the society level and bring some great programming ideas back to your section. The committee meets via teleconference once a month and your commitment is to that meeting as well as reviewing grants on your own throughout the year (2-3 hours/month). Please consider this opportunity as plan your FY14 involvement. EmailWendy if you are interested.
Region Council Meeting – May 1 7:30-8:30 pm
The next region council meeting will be May 1 at 7:30pm. Check the community for the full agenda and the call-in information.
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Election Results – FY14 Region Leadership
The Region D Ballot has closed with 76% of eligible representatives voting. All region candidates have been confirmed (note Senator is on the Society ballot).
The Region D Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the FY14 SWE Region D Officers.
Congratulations to
Andrea Clewley – Secretary
Pam Androff – Treasurer
Lauren Wolf – Lt. Governor
Yvonne Simms – Society Nominating Committee, Region D Rep
Thank you to the Section Representatives, RCR’s, and MAL Rep for your timely participation in the election. Further, thank you to the Region Nominating Committee:
Sandy Pettit (chair), Jasmine Harris, and Cheryl Kinchen.
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Election Results – FY14 RCR/RCCE/RCS
Congratulations to the FY14 Collegiate Leaders!
Your FY14 RCRs are Christina Bechard from Tennessee Technological University and Nancy Si from University of Miami. Serving as the FY14 RCCE is Victoria Png from Duke University. The FY14 RCS is Raven Cross from Tennessee Technological University.
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Election Results – Region D FY14 MALs
The FY14 Region D MAL representative are:
Kenyona Pierre
Jill Hershman
Alternate Rep: Nancy Manley
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Section Tactical Plans – Respond by May 1
As part of the region goals for FY13, we have set a goal that each section would have a tactical plan. Email Michele at governor-d@swe.org with the status of your sections tactical plan: Do you have one? If not, will you have it done by the end of FY13 (June)?
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SWE Membership Renewal – Deadline June 30
When you renew your SWE membership you stay connected with a professional network of 23000 enthusiastic, like minded women engineers, as well as, professional development resources that your fellow members consistently rate as “excellent.” Renewal of membership on line by 6/30/13 will save you $5. Collegiates have 3 options: renewal, collegiate to career, or transition from collegiate to professional. You should update your profile “update my information” including graduation date.
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Section / MAL/ Region Awards – Deadline July 1
SWE strives to recognize and honor the contributions and the success of SWE’s members, sections MALs, and Regions who’s individual and combined activities enhance the engineering profession through contributions to members and the community via professional development, outreach, inclusiveness, communication and membership. The section awards packages and collegiate competitions will be on the SWE website. Deadline for all section awards is 7/1. the collegiate competitions deadlines vary per competition.
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FY14 Committee/Task Force Chairs and Chairs Elect
The call for applicants for a FY14 committees/task force chair, coordinator and chair elect are still open. The application process allows all SWE members the opportunity to express the interest in these types of leadership roles within the Society. The deadline for applications is 4/30 to hq@swe.org
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The Conference Board 2013 Innovation Master Class
SWE is proud to partner with the conference board 2013 innovation master class. The class will occur May 7-8, 2013 in St. Paul, MN (3M innovation center). Additional information can be found at www.conferneceboard.org/innovation
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Congratulations!
Yaribell Hernandez won the award for Emerging Leader at the Central Florida Week Banquet, nominated by the Central Florida SWE section.
Allison Mjoen won the award for young engineer of the year at the Central Florida Engineers Week Banquet, nominated by the Central Florida SWE section
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Judges Needed – Volunteer by June 1
We are quickly approaching the deadline for Outstanding Collegiate Section/Outstanding New Collegiate Section (OCS/ONCS) awards. In order to make this a success, we are seeking judges for this competition.
What’s required of judges:
Ideally , 4-5 judges are needed for each entry, a mix of experienced (including National officers, past SAC chair, CIC chair), and inexperienced judges is preferred.
If you are able to commit to judging between 5 to 10 award packets between mid-June and mid-July, please send a response to ocs-oncs@swe.org and fill out the attached excel spreadsheet (columns A-F only). Please respond by June 1st.
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Section Websites
Is your section website hosted by SWE? If so, you need to know that all section and region websites currently hosted by SWE must move to the new template-based option. Sign up by July 1, 2013 to continue being hosted by SWE. Access to your current site will be limited after July 1.
For sites currently hosted by SWE, the website URL should begin with www.swe.org (e.g. http://www.swe.org/regionh/midmichigan/). If you are not sure whether your site is hosted by SWE, contact us.
For those sections and regions not currently hosted by SWE, you can sign up at any time for the new template-based website option.
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International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge
The National Science Foundation and the journal Science created the international science & engineering visualization challenge to celebrate the grand tradition of science visualization to encourage its continued growth. There are 5 categories: photography, illustration, posters & graphics, games & apps, and video. The winning entry will appear in a special section of Science. Deadline is 9/30/13. Questions should be directed to scivi@nsf.gov
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Job Opportunities
UPS, Orlando, FL
Entry level position open with UPS as a Plant Engineering Supervisor. The company is looking to place this position fairly quickly. Details of the opportunity can be found here.
Gannett Fleming, Orlando, FL
Senior Bridge Engineer position open at Gannet Fleming. Details and questions can be directed to the corporate recruiter, Gayle Byers atgbyers@gfnet.com.
PIC Group, Chattanooga, TN
The PIC Group, a third party automotive inspection company is seeking to fill positions in Chattanooga, TN.
See company info - http://www.thepicgroup.com/
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2013 Individual SWE Awards Program – DUE MARCH 31, 2013
The Society of Women Engineers strives to advance and honor contributions of women at all stages of their careers, and recognize successes of SWE members and individuals who enhance the engineering profession through contributions to industry, education and the community. There are 14 awards in 2013 and we encourage you to nominate yourself or others for these. Please visit the awards website here for more information and to download the application. The deadline is March 31, 2013. For more information please visit http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php/awards/individual-awards#activePanels_
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FY13 Region D Awards – Congratulations!
The 2013 Region D Awards were presented at the State of Region D address on March 2, 2012. This event celebrated the accomplishments of the student and professional sections within our Region, as well as individuals who have dedicated time to SWE. For 2013, the region proudly recognized the following members and sections:
Outstanding Region D Member
Professional: Lisa Reuter, Lowcountry
Collegiate: Helene Rynczak, University of Tennessee
Diamonds
Professional: None
Collegiate: Grace Hoover, University of Alabama; Krystine Pimentel, Florida International University; Elizabeth Kornegay, Georgia Tech; Kristina Jacomino, University of Miami
Membership Recruitment
Professional: Savannah Coastal Empire
Collegiate: University of Tennessee
Membership Retention
Professional: None
Collegiate: Tennessee Tech
Event/Series Outreach
Professional: Savannah Coastal Empire
Collegiate: University of Miami
MOU Outreach
Professional: None
Collegiate: University of Miami
Professional Development Event
Professional: Savannah Coastal Empire
Collegiate: Georgia Tech
College to Career Transition: University of Tennessee
Outreach Adult-Influencer
Professional: Atlanta
Collegiate: University of Central Florida
Communication
Professional: None
Collegiate: University of Alabama
Social Media: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Scrapbook: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Thanks for all of the fantastic submissions and the hard work of the judges!
The 2013 Region D Awards were presented at the State of Region D address on March 2, 2012. This event celebrated the accomplishments of the student and professional sections within our Region, as well as individuals who have dedicated time to SWE. For 2013, the region proudly recognized the following members and sections:
Outstanding Region D Member
Professional: Lisa Reuter, Lowcountry
Collegiate: Helene Rynczak, University of Tennessee
Diamonds
Professional: None
Collegiate: Grace Hoover, University of Alabama; Krystine Pimentel, Florida International University; Elizabeth Kornegay, Georgia Tech; Kristina Jacomino, University of Miami
Membership Recruitment
Professional: Savannah Coastal Empire
Collegiate: University of Tennessee
Membership Retention
Professional: None
Collegiate: Tennessee Tech
Event/Series Outreach
Professional: Savannah Coastal Empire
Collegiate: University of Miami
MOU Outreach
Professional: None
Collegiate: University of Miami
Professional Development Event
Professional: Savannah Coastal Empire
Collegiate: Georgia Tech
College to Career Transition: University of Tennessee
Outreach Adult-Influencer
Professional: Atlanta
Collegiate: University of Central Florida
Communication
Professional: None
Collegiate: University of Alabama
Social Media: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Scrapbook: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
