TSPE Dallas Chapter Newsletter
May 2013
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May TSPE Dallas Chapter Meeting

 

"An Update on the Texas Economy"

 

  

 

 Speaker: Dr. Jason L. Saving

Senior Research Economist and Advisor

Federal Reserve of Dallas   

 

 Thursday, May 9th, 2013 

Maggiano's Little Italy  

  

205 Northpark Center Dallas, TX 75225 

11:30 - 11:55 am - Registration   

12:00 - 1:00pm - Lunch/Speaker 

 

 Click Here to Make a Reservation

   

(Online registrations will close on Tuesday, May 7th at 5 p.m.)
 
**We will have a special raffle for those who PRE-PAY online!!**

   

Media reports suggest the Texas economy may have gained some steam in recent months, with both employment and output growing faster than the nation and expected to remain so over the near term.  Are these expectations reasonable?  And has the Texas economy now definitely "turned the corner"?      

 

A TSPE DALLAS EXCLUSIVE!  Come to our meeting to find out the answer!     

 

 

About the Speaker: 

Jason L. Saving is a senior research economist and advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. In this position, he conducts research on public policy issues.

Saving joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas in 1996, following a one-year post-doctoral fellowship at George Mason University's Center for Study of Public Choice. He holds a BA in mathematical economic analysis from Rice University and an MA and PhD in economics from the California Institute of Technology.

Saving is the author of articles on European economic integration, American welfare policy, Social Security, and other policy issues. His articles have appeared in such journals as Economic Inquiry, Southern Economic Journal, Public Choice, and Southwest Economy. He is a member of the American Economic Association and the Public Choice Society.

 

Cost for the Lunch: 

The cost for this lunch is $25 for members$30 for non-members, and $20 for public agency officials.  For reservations made after the preceding Monday(May 6th), the cost for lunch will be $30 for members, $35 for non-members, and $25 for public agency officials.  Please make any cancellations at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.  If you RSVP and you do not cancel on time, you will be charged for the meal, because TSPE has to pay for all the meals we RSVP for.     

 

Reservations for Lunch:     CLICK HERE 

  

 

**Please note that online registrations will CLOSE on Tuesday, May 7th at 5 p.m.  Also, we will have a special drawing this month for those who PRE-PAY online!!**

 

 

 

May 2013 - President's Message

 

As I've talked with many in our industry over the past few months, everyone seems to be very busy!  What a great feeling compared to some of our recent years.  We are excited to welcome back Dr. Jason Saving from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas as our May 9th Chapter Meeting Speaker to give us an update on the Texas Economy. 

 

 In addition to our monthly meetings - TSPE Dallas is hosting a number of events you won't want to miss:

 Tuesday, April 30th - Member Appreciation Seminar and Networking Reception- "How to Write A Contract Your Friends Will Envy!" presented by Mitch Milby of Milby, PLLC.   This event will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Maggiano's Little Italy - Northpark.

  • Registration begins at 4:30 PM
  • Program 5-6 PM
  • Networking Happy Hour 6-6:30 PM

FREE for TSPE Members!!  $20 for Non-Members

Click Here to Register.

 

Saturday, May 4th - TSPE Volunteer Opportunity at the North Texas Food Bank - Join us in giving back to our community while networking with other TSPE members.  If you would like to attend, please contact Marc Sandhu at msandhu@arsengineers.com.

 

Wed, June 19th - Friday, June 21st - TSPE State Conference Hosted by the Dallas Chapter - Terry Preuninger is our Dallas Chapter Chair for the State Conference this year and his team, working with the TSPE State Office, has put together an excellent event!  You won't want to miss it.  Mark your Calendar now... Wed, June 19th - Friday, June 21st at the Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West - LBJ Freeway and Luna Road.  Obtain all the PE PDH Credits you need for the Entire Year.  Plus enjoy excellent Networking opportunities with fellow engineers from around the state. Early Bird Registration Prices end May 27thFind more information on this conference:

http://www.tspe.org/?page=TSPEConference77

 

As you can see, the TSPE Dallas Chapter continues to be busy with activities geared to provide you with continuing education and networking opportunities.  If you are interested in joining our leadership team... we are currently filling a number of committee chair positions.  This is the best way to get to know fellow engineers in our industry and become involved with TSPE - the only organization that is focused on protecting your engineering license.  If you are interested in serving on the TSPE Dallas leadership team in a committee role - please contact 2013-2014 Dallas Chapter President Joe Garcia at jmgarcia@apiaxxi.com.

 

Hope to see you all at one of our upcoming events,

Jessica D. Baker, PE, CFM, PMP

TSPE Dallas Chapter President 2012 - 2013

SAVE THE DATE!!

North Texas Food Bank

TSPE Volunteer Day

 

Saturday, May 4th, 2013

9:00am to 11:30am

 

In our December 2012 Raffle, we raised over $2,200 to give to the North Texas Food Bank to help fight hunger in North Texas.  This was our best year yet!  However, we don't want to stop there - we want to provide opportunities to volunteer our time and efforts as well.  Join us on Saturday, May 4th, from 9-11:30a.m. at the North Texas Food Bank (4500 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75236) as we take our fight against hunger one step further.  We will be helping with whatever they need, most likely in the realm of packing boxes of food or sorting cans. This will also be a great opportunity to network with fellow TSPE Dallas Members!
  
If you are interested, please contact Marc Sandhu at msandhu@arsengineers.com to sign up. 
  
We are only allowed to have 20 volunteers, so the spots will be first come, first serve.  Thanks everyone!

 Woodrow Wilson High School

Academy of Engineering

  

Woodrow Wilson High School is looking for engineering companies to provide summer internships for juniors in the Academy of Engineering.

 

 

Please contact Jeremy Turner, jerturner@dallasisd.org for more information.

 

 

  

Event Photos & Info

 

  

  
 Click the image above
 to see photos from past events and to find information about upcoming events on the TSPE Dallas Chapter Facebook page   

UPCOMING EVENTS
             
April 30, 2013
 
May 4, 2013
North Texas Food Bank
TSPE Volunteer Day
  

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

President

Jessica Baker, PE

 

President Elect

Jose Garcia, PE

 

Vice President

Caleb Thornhill, PE

  

Alt. State Director

Brad Bernhard, PE

 

Secretary

Amy Buehler, PE

 

Treasurer

Jenny LaFoy, PE 

 

Past President

Jim Parrish, PE

 

Chapter Director

Jacob Lesue, PE

 

Chapter Director

Miles Bullion, EIT 

 

Chapter Director

Marc Sandhu, EIT 

 

Chapter Director

Monica Kent, PE

 

Chapter Director

Andrew Mata, PE

 

Region V Vice President

John Ho, PE


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