July
Charlotte-Metrolina Events

07/13/2008 - Leadership Team Planning Meeting
Sunday, 2:00 - 6:00pm
Location: Scherer Memorial PCA, 4800 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie, SC 29710

Summary/description: FY09 Leadership Team will meet to complete officer training, develop the Section's tactical plan and goals, plan the FY09 calendar of events, and discuss other business items. The meeting is open to Section Members. RSVP to Chris by July 11.

Coordinator: Chris Cathcart, Chris.Cathcart @ swe.org

07/26/2008 - Region D Leadership Retreat
Saturday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Location:
     Duke Energy Customer Resource Center Auditorium
     3201 International Airport Drive, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28208
     > Map and directions
Cost: $25
Register by July 18, 2008; if you have registered but have not processed your payment, use this link.

Summary/description: The FY09 Region D Leadership Retreat is being hosted by the Charlotte-Metrolina Section. Sessions will be held in the morning and afternoon with a networking lunch in between. Session topics include Personality Type & Communication Style, Leadership Coaching Modules: Creative Problem Solving and Section Planning for Success, and Section Goals & HQ Paperwork.

View more information including detailed session descriptions, provisions, accommodations, and transportation.

Coordinators: Chris Cathcart (Chris.Cathcart @ swe.org) and Angela Berry (Angela.Berry @ swe.org) or contact our webmaster
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August
Charlotte-Metrolina Events

08/22/08 - Join Us for Tapas at ARPA (Networking Social)
Friday, 6:00PM
Location: ARPA Tapa Wine Bar-Grill, 129-100 West Trade Street, Charlotte

Summary/description: We kick-off each year with a networking social. Bring along a friend, co-worker or significant other as we enjoy the evening getting to know each other.

Coordinator: Crystal Freeburg (Crystal.Freeburg @ swe.org) or contact our webmaster
RSVP by Monday, August 18

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08/25/08 - SWE/WTS Officer Lunch
Monday, 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Location: 300 East, 300 East Blvd

Summary/description: Officers of SWE-Charlotte-Metrolina and Women Transportation Seminar Charlotte Metro Chapter are meeting for lunch.

Coordinator: Angela Berry (Angela.Berry @ swe.org) or contact our webmaster
RSVP by Friday, August 15

08/21/08 - WTS Meeting "Advocacing for Transportation Needs"
Thursday, 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Location: Villa Antonio's Italian Restaurant, 4707 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Cost: $25 pre-registered members, $35 pre-registered non-members

Summary/description: Lunch with... Natalie Haskins English, Senior Vice President, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

Coordinator: Kelly Goforth (kgoforth @ ci.charlotte.nc.us), RSVP by Monday, August 18

For more information and the registration form view the flyer.

September
Charlotte-Metrolina Events

09/19/2008 - Carowinds Girl Scout Event
Friday, Time: 8:00PM
Location: Carowinds

Summary/description: Carowinds is hosting a Girl Scout event camp-over with science activities on Friday night. More details to come.

Coordinator: Sandra Kolvick (Sandra.Kolvick @ swe.org) and Mandi Brigman (Mandi.Brigman @ swe.org) or contact our webmaster

Regional/National Events

09/24/2008 - Joint SWE Professional and Collegiate Meeting with SWE Executive Director
Wednesday, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Swearingen Engineering Center Faculty Lounge, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Cost: $25/person, $15/student

Summary/description: Betty Shannahan, SWE Executive Director and CEO, will speak on The value of diversity stems from the different approaches, challenges to traditional thinking, and different styles that a diverse group can leverage. However, the Anglo-, male-dominated engineering workplace typically doesn't offer an inclusive environment where all team members can effectively participate while being authentic to themselves. Betty will present some of what she learned -- frequently through SWE activities -- to balance being effective in the engineering environment while feeling authentic to ourselves.

Print the flyer for posting/sharing. RSVP by Monday, September 15 to Michele O'Shaughnnessy (mmo3@bellsouth.net). See details for Reservation/RSVP in flyer. For carpool information, contact our webmaster.

09/23/08 - ASME Meeting "Carbon Capture Technology"
Tuesday, 6:00-8:00PM
Location: Duke Energy Customer Resource Center, 3201 International Airport Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208

Summary/description: Dennis Johnson, Director, AQCS, Fluor Enterprises will present an overview of capture and reduction of CO₂ Emissions, including a summary of the problems and some CO₂ technologies and control strategies. Finally, Fluor's post combustion CO₂ capture technology know as Econamine FG+ will be described.

Coordinator: Sandra.Kolvick (Sandra.Kolvick @ fluor.com) or 704/526-3488

For more information, view the ASME Peidmont Carolina Section website or view their meeting flyer directly.

09/29/08 - PENC South Peidmont Chapter Meeting "Duke Energy's Cliffside Modernization Project"
Tuesday, 5:30PM
Location: Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse, 517 University Center Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28262, 704/503-3830

Summary/description: Duke Energy's Cliffside Steam Station is located in North Carolina on Rutherford/Cleveland County line on the Broad River. The "Cliffside Modernization Project" consists of adding a wet scrubber to the existing Unit 5 and constructing a new Unit 6, including boiler, turbine-generator, an innovative air quality control system and a shared stack. When compared with the existing Units 1-5, the modernized Cliffside plant (Units 5-6) will generate over twice the electricity while emitting only 1/5 of the sulfur dioxide, 1/2 of the nitrogen oxides and 1/2 of the mercury. The presentation will address siting, plant design, permitting, contractor selection, and the air quality control system.

Coordinator: Rob Belisle (rbelisle @ wpceng.com) or 704/927-4000

For more information, view the PENC South Peidmont Chapter newsletter directly.

09/XX/08 - WTS Social
Day & Time TBD
Location: TBA

Summary/description: Women in Transporation is having a social in September. Details to come.

Coordinator: Kelly Goforth (kgoforth @ ci.charlotte.nc.us)

October
Charlotte-Metrolina Events

10/03/2008 - "Introduce a Girl to Engineering" Girl Scout Event Planning Meeting
Monday, 6:00pm
Location: 11522 Vista Haven Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226, 704/763-0201 for directions

Summary/description: Session leaders for the October 18 Girl Scout Event are meeting to plan sessions, budget, etc. RSVP by October 3 to be a session leader.

Coordinator: Angela Berry (Angela.Berry @ swe.org) or contact our webmaster
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10/18/2008 - "Introduce a Girl to Engineering" Girl Scout Event
Saturday, 8:00am - 2:30pm
Location: Hornets' Nest Girl Scout Council Complex, 7007 Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC 28212

Summary/description: This event is one of our annual Career Guidance Outreach events. Sessions in the past have been Bridge Building (Structural Engineering), Chocolate Asphalt (Civil Engineering), Electric Gelatin (Electrical Engineering), Puffmobile (Mechanical Engineering), and Slime (Chemical Engineering). We need volunteers to lead and help with sessions. Planning meeting for session leaders is October 6, 6:00PM, as 11522 Vista Haven Dr, Charlotte, 28226. Consider helping out... it's a world of fun!

Coordinator: Angela Berry (Angela.Berry @ swe.org) or contact our webmaster: to lead a session RSVP by Oct 3, to help in general RSVP by Oct 13
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10/XX/08 - WTS Meeting "Using Shoulders as Lanes"
Day & Time TBA
Location: TBA
Cost: TBA

Summary/description: A representative from the North Carolina Department of Transportation is spekaing on using shoulders as lanes in congested areas. More details to come.

Coordinator: Kelly Goforth (kgoforth @ ci.charlotte.nc.us)

November
Charlotte-Metrolina Events

11/20/2008 - Webinar: Gaining the Competitive Advantage through Building a Strategic Network
Thursday, 6:15PM
Location: South Park Towers Conference Center, Room #230, 6000 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Cost: $20 (includes dinner)

Summary/description: In this Web seminar, Kathryn Mayer discusses key strategies in developing a peer network that facilitates career acceleration. The research on successful leaders demonstrates that your network needs to be comprised of Pacing Partners^TM or many types of mentors. Pacing Partners^TM are defined as colleagues whom you collaborate with to stimulate each of you to your best performance. The relationship can function on four levels based on varied degrees of trust and expertise: friendly competitor, challenger, mentor, and role model. While most programs focus on finding and developing mentors, this seminar provides practical tips and techniques for cultivating strategic peer relationships in order to broaden your network and accelerate your career.
This Web seminar is generously sponsored by the Kellogg Company.

Dinner is Herb Roasted Chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans, and salad. Free Parking is available next to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and in the parking garage on the south side of the building.

Coordinator: Sandra Kolvick (Sandra.Kolvick @ fluor.com) or contact our webmaster
Register and pay by Monday, November 17.
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11/06/08 - WTS Meeting "Networking"
Thursday, Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Cost: TBA

Summary/description: Savannah Shaw will be speaking on Networking skills. More details to come.

Coordinator: Kelly Goforth (kgoforth @ ci.charlotte.nc.us)

December
Charlotte-Metrolina Events

12/12/2008 - Holiday Social with Toys for Tots Donations
Friday, 6:30PM
Location: Waldhorn Restaurant, 12101 Lancaster Hwy, Pineville, NC 28134 (704)540-7047

Summary/description: Bring a friend or significant other to our annual holiday social and celebrate the season with us. We will host a raffle this year where you will receive a raffle ticket for each toy donated for Toys for Tots. New, UNWRAPPED toys are accepted; please avoid donating stuffed animals, toys that include weapons (ex. GI Joe), and used toys.

Coordinator: Kerrie Goforth (Kerrie.Goforth @ swe.org) or contact our webmaster
RSVP by Monday, Dec 8
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12/02/08 - WTS Social
Tuesday, Time: TBA
Location: TBA

Summary/description: Women in Transportation is having a social in December. More details to come.

Coordinator: Kelly Goforth (kgoforth @ ci.charlotte.nc.us)