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April 19-22, 2015:
SDITE Annual Meeting in Biloxi, MS
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Bill Seymour
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Hollis Loveday
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Rick Day
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Martin Bretherton
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Craig Hanchey
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Greetings!
Welcome to August. In honor of the 8th month of the year, it's time to learn a little about the man for which the month is named.
Full name: Imperator Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus Divi Filius Augustus
Reign: 16 January 27 BC - 19 August AD 14
Job: 1st Emporer of the Roman Empire
Quote: On his deathbed, Augustus boasted "I found a Rome of bricks; I leave to you one of marble".
For those in Kentucky, we'll call this a 'throwback' introduction to August 2012. However, I'm guessing you might have forgotten these facts so it never hurts to learn them again.
Take care!
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ITE Updates
With the completion of the 2014 ITE Annual Meeting and Exhibit in Seattle last week, there was a flurry of activity by the International Board of Direction to further enhance your membership.
Key iniatives included:
- Reduction of Young Member Dues
- New Public Agency Dues Option
- University Employee Discounts
Stay tuned for more information in upcoming editions as this should impact many of you in a very positive way.
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October is Outreach Month
By: Ashley Sells (KYSITE)
I woud consider opening the eyes of the next generation to what we love to do each day is an important task for the year. At a young age, children learn red, yellow and green and what they represent. But a step further would be to explain to them why a signal is there or why a roadway was built. As children grow and they are getting ready for college, why not share with them information that could guide their major decision.
October has been deemed Outreach Month by the SDITE Information, Communication & Outreach (IC&O) Committee in which we are challenging the SDITE Membership to do one presentation to whatever age group they see fit (elementary, middle, high, or college).
Presentations are on the website that can be used and modified. Once you complete a presentation, please email me so we may share your presentation with others. If you have any questions, please let me know!
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ITE Public Agency Membership
At the ITE Annual Meeting and Exhibit, the ITE International Board of Directors voted to provide a new option for public agency membership. Here are some of the details:
- The existing agency dues system will be retained. The proposal was to add another option so that agencies can pick the one best suited for them
- The new agency dues option is attempting to get more public sector people involved in ITE
- The new agency option will offer flat fee rates that allow the agency unlimited members under that flat fee.
- The flat fee structure was developed for the following agencies:
- City
- County
- Regional planning agency
- State/Province
- Each of the aforementioned agencies will be divided into small, medium, and large based on the citizen population to which they serve.
- The flat fee rate will be based on the type of agency and their size. For example, a small city will have a smaller rate than a large city. A small state will have a larger fee than a small city.
- Agency ITE members, under the new option, will have all of the privileges afforded to regular members except receiving a hard copy of the ITE Journal.
Stay tuned for more information from your local Section as more information is obtained on how this will roll out. |
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LeadershipITE Wants You!
The first class of ITE's LeadershipITE program graduated on Sunday, August 10, 2014 in Seattle, WA at the ITE Annual Meeting and Exhibit.
 | | SDITE LeadershipITE Graduates posing with Distiguished SDITE Members |
The inaugural lass would like to encourage you to consider an application, which are due September 15, 2014. For those with questions, the SDITE graduates would be glad to answer questions either individually or as part of a webinar overviewing the program. Please contact Scott Walker with interest in either option (sooner is better considering the deadline is right around the corner). |
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From the Sections...
Some quick notes about activities within some SDITE Sections:
Kentucky Section:
In an effort to make sure we keep things fresh and spread the love around the state, KYSITE is taking the Annual Meeting to Northern Kentucky this year! They are also making it a two part, two-day event.
Thursday November 13th, you are invited to join us at the Hofbrauhaus Newport from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM for our Annual Meeting dinner and events including the silent auction, awards and new officer installation.
South Carolina Section:
The South Carolina Section's Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held at Northwood's Golf Course in Columbia, SC on Thursday, September 4th.
Pleaes contact Rick Reiff (SCSITE) with any questions.
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Silly Signs
Thanks to Cindy Pionke (TSITE) for passing this along!
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Coast to Coast...in a Tesla
A Kentucky man drove his electric Tesla vehicle from coast to coast, using the company's "SuperChargers" along the way. Each charge is good for about 265 miles.
There are 71 Supercharger stations open in the United States, and Glenney says he used 28 of them in his cross-country trip.
For more information, click here.
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Member Profile
1. Name: Vanessa Fritsch 
2. City/State: Work in Cincinnati, OH but live in the great Commonwealth of Kentucky!
3. Place of Work: URS Corporation
4. Title: Senior Traffic Engineer
5. Degree:
BS Civil Engineering, 2003, University of Kentucky
6. Certifications: PE in KY, OH; PTOE
7. Place of Birth /Family:
Florence, KY
8. What do you do day-today?
I spend most of my days designing traffic signals or timing signal systems. You may find me buried in paperwork, laying out a signal design, or in the field with my hands in a controller cabinet. Every day is a new challenge, and I really enjoy what I do.
9. What are your hobbies?
Running, Sand Volleyball, Softball
10. Favorite color?
Kentucky Blue
11. Favorite Movie?
The Sandlot
12. In what capacity have you served SDITE in the past?
Current President of Kentucky Section. Served on the SDITE LAC for the annual meeting in Lexington in 2012.
13. Five Quick Questions:
- Coke or Pepsi? Coke
- Dogs or Cats? Dogs, especially my adorable pup, Duffy
- Telephone or Email? Text
- Pen or Pencil? Pen
- Apple or Android? Android
14. Three Interesting Facts About You:
1. Allergic to chicken, turkey, and any other birds you would want to eat.
2. Ran a marathon last year.
3. Terrified of clowns.
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Curbside Haiku
This is our LAST installment of Curbside Haiku... We hope you've enjoyed it! Next month, look for a new series on the integration of art into transportation projects.
Imagine a world
Where your every move matters.
Welcome to that world.
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Have You Seen This?
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is sweeping across social media these days and it is apparently raising lots of money for the charity. However, not everyone can gracefully pull off the challenge as shown in the video below:
 | | TOP 10 BEST ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE EPIC FAILS |
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We hope you enjoyed this edition. Stay tuned for another edition in mid-September.
Sincerely,
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Scott Walker, Editor
Southern District ITE |
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