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The Official Newsletter of the California Society of Professional Engineers   
September 2015

Develop Your Career. Rise to Your Ambition.

When you joined NSPE and CSPE, you probably excitedly said to yourself, "I can't wait to pay for another professional organization where I get a membership card and another magazine!"
 
You didn't?
 
Me either.
 
Buzzwords like "member value" and "membership ROI" abound in the world of professional, volunteer driven organizations. But what does it all mean?
 
And more importantly, who cares?
 
We're a pretty busy bunch, California.
 
A recent ABC News article stated Americans work more hours "than any other country in the industrialized world." 

So add on child care, family commitments, continuing education, that MBA you've been shooting for, founding your own company, and the wondrousness of California traffic and those minutes and seconds of the day just vaporize.
 
So you need one more thing to do, right? 
 
One more email to read, one more Powerpoint to sit through.
 
What if the information you wanted was readily available at the time you wanted it? 
 
What if you could be as active a CSPE member as you wanted to be, but could do so from home or from your favorite cafe instead of lugging your laptop bag to yet another conference room after work?
 
That's where the newly relaunched CSPE Virtual Chapter comes in. 
 
Powered by the 21st century Internet, social media, and time on your terms, the goal is to give you the content and interaction you need at the moment you need it. 
 
We'll have a mix of virtual calls and training content open to all CSPE members that will range from hot topics in the PE world to career development and ways to expand your professional network.
 
Come check us out at the new site and stay tuned for news and goodies important to the California Engineer, at your desk, or on your mobile device.
 
 
The door's open and the water's fine.
 
See you on the flip side!
 
Austin S. Lin
Virtual Chapter President (2015-17)
California Society of Professional Engineers (CSPE)
Mountain View, CA
 
The opinions expressed are the author's and not necessarily that of NSPE, ASQ or the author's employer.

Meeting at Laguna Seca!

The Monterey Chapter of CSPE held its annual Laguna Seca Meeting in August. Part of the famous race track area can be seen in the background of the top picture.
 
For details and a closer look at this great annual networking event, visit http://www.cspe-vc.org.


  
Indiana Society of Professional Engineers Defeats Effort to Eliminate Licensure

As the result of extensive advocacy efforts by the Indiana Society of Professional Engineers and NSPE, the Indiana Job Creation Commission on Aug. 20 rescinded its troubling recommendation to eliminate licensure of the professional engineer.

The JCC, which was created in 2014 to examine the licensing of all of the state's professional boards, released its draft report on June 17 recommending elimination of the P.E. license in Indiana. ISPE and NSPE organized a swift, coordinated response to urge the JCC and Indiana Governor Mike Pence to reverse the recommendation.

ISPE sent a letter to the JCC Chairman Nick Rhoad and Pence's office on June 19 urging them to remove the recommendation. At ISPE's request, NSPE sent a letter addressing both the state and national implications of such a recommendation and urged that the decision not only be reversed but that the final report submitted to the governor's office on July 1 reflect the changes. The governor's office immediately responded stating that it opposed the recommendation. The final report was amended but still stated that there would be further consideration of the licensure of engineers.

A public hearing to address this issue further was held on Aug. 20. NSPE submitted additional comments strongly urging that the decision be rescinded as part of the meeting's formal record. Read NSPE's latest statement's here. ISPE Immediate Past President Scott Haraburda, P.E., Ph.D, testified; and the JCC rescinded its recommendation.

This is an important victory but it is also an absolutely critical reminder to all licensed professional engineers to remain vigilant against efforts to compromise or eliminate professional engineering licensure. NSPE has been actively monitoring developments around the country and stands ready, willing and able to oppose any and all such efforts.
 
Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager Sought

Farnsworth Group, Inc., is searching for a Mechanical Engineer - Project Manager to join our Building Commissioning team in the Greater Los Angeles area in our Claremont, California, office.  

The position entails management and support of multiple commissioning and energy service projects. Qualifications include a BS in related field and 5-10 years of experience. A Licensed P.E., is highly preferred.
 
or visit the Farnsworth Group at www.f-w.com and click on the careers link.
 
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.