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Events

When?
Saturday, July 19 at 1:30pm. The tour will last approximately 2 hours.

Why?
To learn why the Merrill Center attained a Platinum LEED Rating from the US Green Building Council. You will be able to meet fellow engineers from the Maryland YMF.

Where?
Annapolis, MD
Click here for directions

Cost
$10 per person. There is a 25 person limit for the tour. RSVP by emailing Jeff Bugno at jbugno@bayengineering.com is required.

When?
Wednesday, July 16. Networking will begin at 6:30pm and the presentation at 7:00pm followed by elections and dinner.

Why?
For a presentation by the Washington DC Chapter of the US Green Building Council. Ms. Christine Brazill, PE, LEED AP will be our guest speaker. She is a member of the Washington, DC Chapter's Board of Directors. Topics will include the history of the USGBC and the local USGBC-NCR Chapter, current and past initiatives and projects of the USGBC and USGBC-NCR Chapter, what is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), LEED Project Certification, and LEED Professional Accreditation. In addition, we will also have elections for the 2008-2009 YMF's Officers and Committee Chairs. The elections will be held following the presentation. Visit http://asce-ncs.org/ymf/Contacts.htm for a description of the offices and list of the committees. Please email Jeff Bugno, jbugno@bayengineering.com if you are unable to make the meeting but are interested in becoming an officer or a committee chair. Remember, being a leader in the local ASCE Section is a rewarding professional and personal experience.

Where?
Sheraton Crystal City
Arlington, VA

RSVP and Cost
RSVP to Brian Byrne at bbyrne@ehlert-bryan.com. The cost of the dinner is $5 for students, $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

When?
Wednesday, June 4 starting at 6:00pm

Why?
To eat, drink and be merry

Where?
Ireland's Four Courts
2051 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201 (Across from the Courthouse Metro Station - Orange Line)

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

When?
Wednesday, June 4 starting at 6:00pm

Why?
To eat, drink and be merry

Where?
Ireland's Four Courts
2051 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201 (Across from the Courthouse Metro Station - Orange Line)

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

When?
Wednesday, May 7 starting at 6:00pm

Why?
Because it's warm again and a good time to enjoy a drink on the rooftop deck!

Where?
Clarendon Ballroom
3815 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201 (Across from the Clarendon Metro Station - Orange Line)
Look for us on the rooftop...unless it's raining

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

When?
Wednesday, April 2 starting at 6:00pm

Why?
To drink, eat and socialize!

Where?
The 51st State Tavern
2512 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20037 (Near Foggy Bottom Metro Station - Orange and Blue Lines)
Look for us upstairs

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

When?
Wednesday, March 26. Networking will begin at 6:00pm followed by the presentation at 7:00pm and then dinner.

Why?
To discuss ASCE's current plan for implementing reform of civil engineering education including (1) release of the second edition of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, (2) modified accreditation criteria, (3) improved civil engineering curricula, (4) refined experience guidelines for engineer interns, and (5) the new model law/rules from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES).

Where?
Crystal City Sheraton
1800 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA

Cost
$10 for members, $5 for students, $15 for non-members

RSVP
E-mail Brian Byrne at bbyrne@ehlert-bryan.com.

When?
Wednesday, March 5 starting at 6:00pm

Why?
Let's get a head start on celebrating St. Paddy's Day!

Where?
Flanagan's Harp and Fiddle
4844 Cordell Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Near Bethesda Metro Station - Red Line)

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

When?
Wednesday, February 6 starting at 6:00pm

Why?
To eat, drink and socialize

Where?
Carpool
4000 N Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22203 (Ballston or Virginia Square Metro)

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

When?
Thursday, December 6 starting at 6:00pm

Why?
To eat, drink, be merry, and make a child's holiday brighter! Bring a new, unwrapped toy for children younger than 18. Appetizers will be provided.

Where?
Porters
1207 19th Street, NW - between Jefferson Place and M St.
Washington, DC (Farragut North Metro)
We'll be in the upstairs bar

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

When?
Wednesday, November 7 starting at 6:00pm

Why?
To drink, eat and socialize!

Where?
RiRa Irish Pub
4931 Elm St.
Bethesda, MD 20814 (Bethesda Metro - Red Line)

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

When?
Tuesday, October 30. Networking starts at 6:30pm and the presentation at 7:00pm

Why?
Mr. Craig Farkos, P.E., M.ASCE from EWB - Washington DC will be speaking about the work that Engineers Without Borders does. He will share his experiences and tell us how to get involved with EWB-DC.

Where?
Sheraton Crystal City Hotel
1800 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
(near Crystal Cuty Metro)

Cost
$10 per person / $5 for students

RSVP
RSVP by close of business on Thursday, October 25th to Jeff Bugno at jbugno@bayengineering.com

When?
Wednesday, October 3 starting at 6:00pm

Why?
To drink, eat and socialize!

Where?
Clarendon Ballroom - on the roof deck!
3185 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201 (across the street from the Clarendon Metro - Orange Line)

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

When?
Wednesday, September 5 starting at 6:00pm

Why?
To drink, eat and socialize!

Where?
The Ugly Mug
723 8th Street SE
Washington, DC 20003 (near Eastern Market Metro - Orange and Blue Lines)

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

When?
Friday, July 20th. Tailgating starts at 6:00pm and the game starts at 7:05pm

Why?
To see the Nats take on the Rockies

Where?
RFK Stadium - Washington, DC
We will be tailgating on Parking Lot 8. If you are not tailgating, we will meet in front of the ticket booth just before the game starts.

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com.
If you get lost or have questions the day of the event, call Gonzalo Koosau at 703-598-8987.

When?
Thursday, June 21st. Networking starts at 6:30pm and the presentation at 7:00pm

Why?
John Segna, P.E., M.ASCE from ASCE Headquarters will give a presentation on effective communication with a focus on speaking. An election for YMF's 2007-2008 officers and committee chairs will be held following the presentation. Visit http://asce-ncs.org/ymf/Contacts.htm for a description of the offices and list of committees.

Where?
The Front Page
4201 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22203
(near Ballston Metro)

Cost
$10 per person / $5 for students

RSVP
RSVP by June 14 to Alicia Karwoski at akarwoski@asce.org

When?
Thursday, June 7th 6:00pm - when you want to leave

Why?
To drink, eat and socialize!

Where?
The 51st State Tavern
2512 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20037 (near Foggy Bottom Metro)

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

When?
Wednesday, May 9th 6:00pm - when you want to leave

Why?
To drink, eat and socialize!

Where?
Ireland's Four Courts
2051 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201 (near Courthouse Metro)

Cost?
$1 off all beer & $0.50 off all rail liquor until 7:00pm

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

What?
National Rebuilding Day is held every year in the month of April, and is the culmination of volunteer rebuilding events leading up to the last weekend of that month throughout communities in the United States. That event day is a very special day, when over one thousand local volunteers give of their time to help families with home repairs they couldn't afford or would be unable to physically perform.

When?
Saturday, April 28th from 7:30/8:00am - Mid Afternoon

Why?
Because as Civil Engineers, we have excellent building skills, and it's to share them! You will need to bring your own tools and safety equipment (we will coordinate the required tools as we get closer to the date). Oh yeah, breakfast AND lunch will be provided.

Where?
Alexandria, VA (exact address to be determined)
(Carpooling or Metro pick-up can be arranged if needed)

Volunteers
Please e-mail (or fax: 425-977-8115) the following form to Missy Pope at Melissa_j_pope@hotmail.com by April 13th, 2007. Please include any special skills such as electrical work, plumbing, etc.

More info on Rebuilding Alexandria:
http://www.rebuildingtogetheralex.org

What?
Visit the construction of the US Capitol Visitor Center

When?
Thursday, April 19th at 2:00pm

More info
More info will be posted soon.

When?
Wednesday, April 11th. Networking starts at 6:30pm and the presentation at 7:00pm

Why?
Learn about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

Where?
Gordon Biersch
900 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(near Gallery Place/Chinatown metro)

More info
More details will be posted soon.

When?
Tuesday, April 10th
Registration and social hour begins at 6:00pm with dinner at 7:00pm and the program from approximately 7:45pm to 9:00pm.

Why?
The ASCE NCS Annual Banquet Keynote speaker is William F. Marcuson III, President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and one of the nation's leading civil engineers. He will speak on his goals for his term as president of the Society. The program will also consist of an awards ceremony honoring the Section's outstanding contributions to the profession.

Where?
Sheraton Crystal City
1800 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA

Cost?
$30 including buffet dinner

RSVP:
Please RSVP by calling the ASCE-NCS Reservation line at 703-645-9723 or by e-mailing dwestman@wrallp.com by close of business on Friday, April 6th

What?
March YMF Social Event

When?
Thursday, March 8th 6:00pm

Why?
To drink, eat and socialize!

Where?
Lucky Strike
701 7th St. NW
Washington, DC 20001 (Gallery Place Metro)
http://www.bowlluckystrike.com

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

What?
Eleventh Annual Engineering Management Seminar

When?
Saturday, March 3rd, 2007

Where?
George Washington University
Marvin Center
Washington, DC

More info:
For more information click here.

What?
E*Week Activity at the National Building Museum

When?
Saturday, February 17th

Why?
ASCE NCS YMF will host its annual exhibit at the National Building Museum in DC for the National Engineer's Week Family Festival. This day-long program attracts thousands of participants each year with exhibits from sponsors and local professional societies that highlight engineering principles through hands-on activities.

Where?
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to assist with exhibit planning as well as facilitation of the activity on the day of the event.

More info:
For more information about this and other outreach opportunities, please contact YMF Outreach Director, Kirin Smith at (301) 585-0100 x122 or ksmith@delonhampton.com

What?
February YMF Happy Hour

When?
Thursday, February 1st 6:00pm - when you want to leave

Why?
To drink, eat and socialize!

Where?
Galaxy Billiards Cafe
8661 Colesville Rd, Level 1 - City Place Mall
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Silver Spring Metro)

Cost?
$2.50 drafts until 7:00pm

Questions?
E-mail Stephanie Cutlip at stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com

RSVP
No RSVP needed!

What?
January 2007 National Capital Section Meeting

When?
Tuesday, January 23rd
Registration and networking 6:00pm
Dinner 6:45 pm

Why?
The January section meeting will kick-off with the Order of the Engineer Ceremony. The Order of the Engineer was initiated in the United States in 1970 to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession. Participants take the Obligation of the Engineer and wear a steel ring as a reminder of their commitment to high ethics and professionalism. The cost of the Order of the Engineer ceremony is $15. To participate in the Order of the Engineer ceremony, please fax the following registration form by January 16.

Where?
Sheraton Crystal City
1800 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA

Cost?
$20 including buffet dinner

RSVP:
Please RSVP by calling the ASCE-NCS Reservation line at 703-645-9723 or by e-mailing dwestman@wrallp.com by close of business on Wednesday, January 17th

What?
Toys for Tots Holiday Happy Hour

When?
Thursday, December 7th 6:00pm - whenever

Why?
To donate a toy and get a free drink (Toys should be new and unwrapped for kids aged young through 18)

Where?
Rumors
1900 M Street, NW (at the corner 19th & M)
Washington, DC (near Farragut North Metro)

Cost?
Other drink specials available until 7pm: $3 Domestic Beers, Rail Drinks, and House Wines

What?
Water for People Benefit Concert Series

When?
Thursday, November 30th, 2006
8:00pm

Where?
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon Street NW
Washington, DC

Cost?
$10 Donation

More Info
Go to http://www.waterforpeopledc.org/ for more information.

What?
ASCE-NCS Section meeting sponsored by the Environmental and Construction Committees

When?
Tuesday, November 28th
Registration and networking starts at 6:00pm with dinner at 6:45pm and the program from approximately 7:30 to 8:30pm

Why?
For a presentation on geotechnical and structural monitoring for Dulles airport improvements by Steve Pennington of Facility Engineering Associates.

Where?
Sheraton Crystal City
1800 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA (one block from the Metro)

Cost?
$20 including buffet dinner

RSVP:
Reservations can be made by calling the ASCE-NCS Reservation line at 703-645-9723 or by e-mailing dwestman@wrallp.com. Please RSVP by close of business on Wednesday, November 22, 2006.

Toys for Tots drop off location:
This meeting will also be a drop off location. For more information click here.

What?
November 2006 Happy Hour

When?
Thursday, November 2nd 6:00pm - you want to leave

Why?
To drink, eat and say goodbye to Scott before he shuffles back to Buffalo!

Where?
Whitlow's on Wilson (www.whitlows.com)
2854 Wilson Boulevard
Clarendon, VA 22201 (near Clarendon metro)

Cost?
We provide the appetizers, you buy the drinks

RSVP:
No RSVP needed - e-mail Scott Rybarczyk if you have any questions at scottry@gmail.com

What?
ASCE-NCS Section meeting

When?
Tuesday, October 24th
Registration and networking starts at 6:00pm with dinner at 6:45pm and the program from approximately 7:30 to 8:30pm

Why?
The ASCE-NCS Transportation Committee has invited Mr. Paul Elman, DRPT's Deputy Project Director for Preliminary Engineering to speak at the October Section meeting to give an update on the status of the project.

Where?
Sheraton Crystal City
1800 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA (one block from the Metro)

Cost?
$20 including buffet dinner

RSVP:
Reservations can be made by calling the ASCE-NCS Reservation line at 703-645-9723 or by e-mailing dwestman@wrallp.com. Please RSVP by close of business on Wednesday October 18, 2006.

What?
2006 Annual ASCE Civil Engineering Conference

When?
Thursday, October 19th - Saturday, October 21th

Where?
Chicago, IL

What?
October 2006 Professional Development Meeting -
Brian Pallasch from ASCE will speak about government relations and how you can help set public policy as an engineer.

When?
Wednesday, October 11th, 2006 at 6:30pm Networking and 7:00 PM Presentation

Why?
Brian is a great speaker, and we all should help set policy. Plus, info on the upcoming elections!

Where?
Gordon Biersch
900 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(near Gallery Place/Chinatown metro)

Cost?
$10 Dinner for YMF, $5 for students

RSVP:
RSVP preferred - e-mail Scott Rybarczyk to RSVP and if you have any questions at scottry@gmail.com

Why?
To identify critical infrastructure interdependencies-the complex, multi-layered interconnections among the critical infrastructures and organizations that underpin the U.S. economy, public health and safety, and national security.

When?
Tuesday through Thursday, October 10th-12th, 2006

Where?
Maryland Convention Center

More info:
For further information, contact mfuchs@mema.state.md.us or visit http://www.allhazardsforum.com/

What?
October 2006 Happy Hour

When?
Thursday, October 5th 6:00pm - you want to leave

Why?
To drink, eat and socialize

Where?
Rock Bottom Brewery
7900 Norfolk Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814 (near Bethesda metro)

Cost?
We provide the appetizers, you buy the drinks

RSVP:
No RSVP needed - e-mail Scott Rybarczyk if you have any questions at scottry@limno.com

Where?
Tony and Joe's
3050 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20007 (near Foggy Bottom metro)

Cost?
We provide the appetizers, you buy the drinks

RSVP:
No RSVP needed - e-mail Scott Rybarczyk if you have any questions at scottry@limno.com

Where?
Clarendon Ballroom Roofdeck
3185 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201 (near Clarendon Metro)

Cost?
We provide the appetizers, you buy the drinks

RSVP:
No RSVP needed - e-mail Scott Rybarczyk if you have any questions at scottry@limno.com

What?
June 2006 Meeting & YMF Elections

When?
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006 at 6:30pm

Why?
To drink, eat, socialize and elect you 2006-2007 Officers

Where?
Gordon Biersch
900 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
(near Gallery Place/Chinatown metro)

Cost?
$10 Dinner for YMF, $5 for students

RSVP:
RSVP requested - e-mail Scott Rybarczyk to RSVP and if you have any questions at scottry@gmail.com