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ACEC THANKS THIS YEAR’S FALL CONFERENCE SPONSORS: Prudential Financial XL Insurance ACEC/PAC EVENT SPONSORS: GOLD Degenkolb Engineers SILVER Hankins and Anderson, Inc. Kleinfelder, Inc. The Louis Berger Group, Inc. BRONZE Pennoni Associates, Inc. Strand Associates, Inc. GOLF HOLE SPONSORS Hawaii Pacific Engineers—Two Holes ACEC/Minnesota—One Hole Fall Conference Compendium Now Available Not able to make ACEC's Fall Conference in Orlando? It's not too late to see what you missed. Order ACEC's Fall Conference Compendium for only $50, which includes a program schedule, keynote speakers and education session presentations. Click here to order your copy today! Private Sector Market Forecast Series Event October 6 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. EDT ACEC Headquarters in Washington, D.C. or online. Join David Huether, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers, for a discussion of the state of the manufacturing sector economy and where work is likely to be found in the coming year. Members $109/non-members $129 Click here to register. Keeping The Reins On Project Risk November 3           Dallas, TX Keeping The Reins On Project Risk is a one-day, intensive risk management workshop for project managers, risk managers, engineers, CFOs and other key staff responsible for project risk management. Learn to recognize the Trojan Horses at the gates of your project; Think about how cyber-risks can magnify problems; Know how to use the Iceberg Formula to search out problems early Understand how risk starts before project planning and design; Investigate different techniques for quantifying risk and opportunity; Benefit from relevant case studies of failed projects. Members $425/Non-members $525 Click here for more information and to register. Innovative Project Delivery Systems Workshop October 26-27      Bellevue, WA This course addresses the best practices regarding project delivery and procurement. Included are valuable discussions on the latest evolutions in delivery and procurement that are emerging both in the U.S. and overseas. Members $695/Non-members $895 Click here for more information and to register. Upcoming Online Seminars Register today for one or all of these valuable educational programs available right at your desktop. October 4 Beyond Strategic Planning, Developing and Implementing Winning Strategies for Engineers Clare Ross, Clare Ross Organization, Inc. Click here to register. October 5 Make Your Contact Count: Networking Know-How for Business & Career Success Lynne Waymon, Lynne Waymon Consulting Click here to register. ACEC WOULD LIKE TO THANK THOSE WHO DONATED THE FOLLOWING ACEC/PAC AUCTION ITEMS: Humax DVD Recorder with TiVo® Compliments of: ACEC/KS Delphi XM Satellite Radio Compliments of: ACEC/KS Necklace & Earrings: Silver with Woven Beads Compliments of: ACEC/MI Designer Gemstone Necklace and Earring Set Compliments of: ACEC/WI Butterfly Pendant Compliments of: ACEC/NV, sponsored by VPoint, a TRC Company Japanese Saltwater Akoya Pearl Necklace and Earring Set Compliments of: Rinascere Studios, Ltd. Willamette Valley Vineyards 2002 Pinot Noir Compliments of: ACEC/OR Cigars Compliments of: ACEC/KS Wine Celebrations Compliments of: CELSOC Legal Sea Foods—The Maine Event Compliments of: ACEC/MA Vacation Home at Berkshire East Compliments of: The DiSalvo Ericson Group Mardi Gras Weekend for Two in Mobile, AL Compliments of: ACEC/AL Black Hills of South Dakota Guided Spring 2006 Turkey Hunt Compliments of: ACEC/SD Two Bedtime Books with Large Rabbit Doll Compliments of: Joseph and Cheryl Paoluccio, PWNA Two Books with Large Stuffed Duck Compliments of: Joseph and Cheryl Paoluccio, PWNA U.S. House of Rep. Baby Bib and Winter Cap—Light Blue Compliments of: ACEC Headquarters U.S. House of Rep. Baby Bib and Winter Cap—Pink Compliments of: ACEC Headquarters Autographed Copy of House Mouse, Senate Mouse Compliments of: ACEC Headquarters U.S. Flag Flown Over the Capitol Compliments of: ACEC/MW U.S. Flag Afghan Cotton Blanket Compliments of: ACEC Headquarters U.S. House of Representatives Red Fleece Compliments of: ACEC Headquarters U.S. House of Representatives Blue Fleece Compliments of: ACEC Headquarters U.S. Congress American Eagle Bookends Compliments of: ACEC Headquarters

2005 Fall Conference Is "Huge Success"; High Attendance; ACEC/PAC Giving Unprecedented ACEC Chairman Ed Mulcahy welcomes members to the Conference. More than 700 participants at last week's ACEC Fall Conference at Walt Disney World® Resort, Florida experienced world-class speakers, cutting-edge business education, and unique networking and social activities. "The Orlando conference was a huge success," said Candy Toler, ACEC/Tennessee executive director. "From entertainment by Dave Barry to education by General Barry McCaffrey, with many options in between. Way to go!" "This was my first time and it was great," said Rick Smith, of Stanley Consultants in Muscatine, Iowa. "I came for the education sessions and the PDHs, but was surprised at all the other things going on. The speakers were great." "All of it was wonderful," said Anna Holbert, of Lamar Dunn & Associates in Knoxville, Tenn. "I came to see Jesse Ventura and he didn't disappoint. And our son served with General McCaffrey, so hearing him was a big thrill." Fundraising for the ACEC/PAC reached a record high (see ACEC/PAC story below). Other Conference highlights included:   General McCaffrey addressed ACEC members on "leadership" at the Keynote Luncheon. An exclusive briefing by federal transportation officials on business opportunities in the new transportation bill. Popular CEO roundtables and 35 business seminars, including how to develop an employee bonus system tied to performance, and how to improve firm performance based on new survey findings. Board of Directors discussions included client expectations of perfection, use of Minuteman Funds for appellate cases, and other issues of importance to Council operations. Humorist Dave Barry at the Opening General Session. Pulitzer Prize winning humorist Dave Barry had the audience "in stitches" with his wit on topics ranging from Miami drivers to Florida's role in the 2000 Presidential Elections. Four-star General Barry McCaffrey, now an NBC News analyst and HNTB executive, spoke on leadership requirements for our country, America's critical infrastructure needs, and the Iraq war. Jesse Ventura, former Minnesota Governor and Navy Seal, critiqued the nation's two-party political system. Three new members were inducted into the ACEC College of Fellows: Robert Felsburg, of Felsburg Holt, & Ullevig (CO); Jay Shah, of Spalding, DeDecker Associates, Inc. (MI); and Stanley Spradling, of Calvert-Spradling Engineers, Inc. (MS). Conference guests included: Kathryn Gray, president, National Society of Professional Engineers; Bob Freudenthal, president-elect, American Public Works Association; Edward Alizadeh of ASFE, and Oscar Alvarez de la Cuadra of CNEC Mexico. ACEC/Alabama Executive Director Renee Casillas (left), ACEC/Mississippi Executive Director Judy Adams (center) and ACEC Vice Chairman Tom Burke of Texas, share updates about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on their states during the Opening Reception. Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura—sporting a new look—was a big hit with the members. Taking a break while attending education sessions at the Fall Conference (from the left): Daniel Fredendall, of Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment Inc., Livonia, Mich.; James Escamilla, of Byce & Associates, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Robert Maxman, of Quick Strategy Corp., Albuquerque, N.M.; and Ron Brenke, ACEC/Michigan executive director. MacMurray For '07-'08 Chair; Ahneman, Corrigan, Oates, Palmer For Vice Chairs Orrin "Mac" MacMurray, 2007-2008 ACEC Chairman nominee    Orrin B. "Mac" MacMurray, president of C&S Engineers, Inc. (New York) and chair of ACEC's Planning Cabinet, has been nominated for ACEC Chairman for 2007-2008. Nominated for 2006-08 Vice Chairmen are Thomas G. Ahneman (who will also serve as treasurer), principal of Ahneman Associates, LLC   Nominating Committee Chairman Eric Flicker (Connecticut); Ralph J. Palmer, president/CEO of Palmer Engineering (Kentucky); Richard L. Corrigan, senior vice president of CH2M Hill (Washington, D.C.); and David M. Oates, president of Oates Associates, Inc. (Illinois). "All the nominees have already contributed a lot to our Council in their states and on national committees, and will make outstanding leaders," said Nominating Committee Chair and former ACEC Chairman Eric L. Flicker. Ballots will be sent to National Directors for voting in October. New officers will participate in a national orientation meeting in early January as well as the Winter Executive Committee meeting, and will officially begin their terms at the April 2006 Annual Convention in Washington, D.C.

Fall Conference Scores New ACEC/PAC Fundraising Record; 12 MOs Reach 2005 Goal Members of ACEC/Florida went "all in" for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle raffle by purchasing 26 tickets. Hoping to snare the "hog" and pictured with ACEC President Dave Raymond (second from left) are Charlie Geer, left, Consulting Engineers Legislative Council chairman; Kimberlee Debosier, ACEC/Florida president-elect; and Siamak Kusha, ACEC/Florida treasurer.

ACEC Chairman Ed Mulcahy (right) presents Harold Cannon of Cannon & Cannon Inc., in Kingston Pike, Tenn., with a replica of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic motorcycle he just won in the ACEC/PAC-sponsored raffle at the Fall Conference. Cannon just received a motorcycle operators license two weeks ago, and said he was "excited" and "in shock" at being the winner. The Fall Conference set a new fundraising record for ACEC/PAC, with over $80,000 raised to support the Council's agenda in Congress. Twelve states were recognized as having met their annual PAC goals. They were: Alaska; Indiana; Kentucky; Michigan; Montana; North Dakota; Nebraska; South Carolina; Tennessee; Washington; Wisconsin and Wyoming. ACEC/PAC activities included a silent auction, a golf tournament, a reception at Disney's Epcot Center, a bass fishing tournament, and a sweepstakes raffle for a 2006 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic. ACEC Chairman Ed Mulcahy drew the name of Harold Cannon of Cannon & Cannon, Inc., Tennessee, as winner of the Harley. The winning foursome in the ACEC/PAC Golf Tournament (pictured below) were James Klug, James Messmore, David Oates and John Combe. Jim Messmore also won the closest to the pin contest, as well as the men's longest drive.

The winning foursome at the ACEC/PAC Golf Outing on Disney's Eagle Pines Golf Course from the left: James Klug, of Consoer Townsend Envirodyne Engineers, Chicago; James Messmore; Hanson Engineers, Oak Brook, Ill., Dave Oates, Oates Associates, Collinsville, Ill., and John Combe, of Hanson Professional Services, Springfield, Ill. Kerri Ingham of Infrastructure Engineers, Inc., Florida, won the women's longest drive contest. The first annual ACEC/PAC Bass Fishing Tournament featured professional guides with two ACEC anglers per boat fishing on Florida's Butler Chain Lake. After a dockside weigh-in, Ron LaMere of BKBM Engineers, Minnesota, was awarded the first place trophy for reeling in the biggest fish. Silent auction high-bidders won items ranging from a Browning shotgun and premium fly-fishing gear, to tickets to the 2006 Grammy awards and the 2006 U.S. Open Golf Tournament. "We had outstanding results, and I can't thank ACEC members enough for stepping forward to make these events a success," said Mulcahy. "Giving to ACEC/PAC is an investment in our businesses and profession. The money we raised at the Fall Conference will give us more firepower to elect good people to Congress."

SEI Class XI Begins With 28 Future Leaders Members of the ACEC Senior Executive Institute (SEI) Class XI outside ACEC headquarters in Washington D.C. The ACEC Senior Executive Institute (SEI) welcomed its 28-member Class XI to Washington D.C. last week for the start of an intensive two-year leadership training program for engineering executives. Class participants spent two days at the Brookings Institution, hearing from world-renowned speakers on topics such as political polarization, the state of the U.S. economy, the war in Iraq and Social Security. Participants also spent time at ACEC headquarters and on Capitol Hill, visiting with lobbyists and Congressional representatives. The program included a tour of Mt. Vernon, the historic home of George Washington, and a meeting at the Embassy of the United Kingdom. "Holding the first SEI session in Washington, D.C. is a very effective way to help us become more aware of the external environment that our firms operate within," said Ret. Naval Capt Mark D. Petersen-Overton, now a managing principal at Life Cycle Engineering, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. "I now more fully appreciate how important issues such as pending legislation, the macro-economy, and even current international issues are to our industry. I also am much more aware of the critical role ACEC has in protecting and advancing our industry's interests, especially at the national level."

Members Of The SEI Class XI Daniel Abitz, George Butler Associates, Inc., Lenexa, KS Roger Baele, David Evans And Associates, Inc., Phoenix, AZ Richard Brauer, Fisher Associates, Rochester, NY Darlene Brown, Parametrix, Inc., Sumner, WA Lee Cammack, J-U-B Engineers, Inc., Kaysville, UT Tim Cawood, McKim & Creed Engineers, Wilmington, NC John Dorsett, Walker Parking Consultants/ Engineers, Inc., Indianapolis, IN James Festa, McFarland-Johnson, Inc., Binghamton, NY Shawn Fleming, Stanley Consultants, Inc., Las Vegas, NV Garland Galm, Civil Engineering Consultants, San Antonio, TX James Griffis, David Evans and Associates, Inc. Corvallis, OR Daniel Keck, Baskerville-Donovan, Inc., Panama City, FL Street Lee, McKim & Creed, Clearwater, FL David Lucado, The Timmons Group, Richmond, VA Anthony McKenna, Wendel Duchscherer, Architects & Engineers, Amherst, NY Charles H. McMillan, AEC, Inc., Atlanta, GA Steven Moldt, Inberg-Miller Engineers, Casper, WY Jerald Payonk, Clark Dietz, Inc., Champaign, IL Mark Petersen-Overton, Life Cycle Engineering, Inc., Philadelphia, PA Richard Reis, W & H Pacific, Inc., Bothell, WA Edward Schiller, TVGA Consultants, Elma, NY Steven Schultz, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc., Waukesha, WI Joel Seeley, Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Inc., Cambridge, MA William Stout, Gannett Fleming, Inc., Camp Hill, PA Deidra Taylor, Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., Peabody, MA Brett Wawers, Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Inc., Omaha, NE Lee Whiteley, Psomas, Costa Mesa, CA Michael Wilk, Borton-Lawson Engineering, Inc.,Wilkes-Barre, PA

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