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September President's Message

Howdy!! Remember we do not have a branch meeting this month. This is to allow everyone the opportunity to attend the largest Texas Section Conference ever. It is right in our backyard, how convenient. It is not too late; you still have a few more days to sign up for the 2013 Texas Section Fall Conference and Centennial Celebration!! Even if you can't attend the entire conference, you can sign up for any of the CPD sessions, the Honors Luncheon or the Centennial Celebration at the Old Red Museum & Courthouse. You can also attend the inaugural meetings for the Dallas Branch Technical Institutes. The conference is in Dallas on September 11-14. Please go to www.texas-centennial.com to find out all the details and to register for the conference

The presentation last month at the Dallas Renaissance Hotel was excellent. Mr. Mansoor Ahsan, P.E. from Bridgefarmer presented on the Loop 12 / SH 114 Interchange and the innovations that allowed two separate projects (the highway interchange and the DART Orange Line) to be constructed simultaneously within the same limited right of way. Please contact any of the ASCE officers to get signed up to become a monthly meeting sponsor. With 200 or more industry leaders attending our meetings, what better way to get folks more familiar with you and your firm. 

Don't forget to vote for the 2013-2014 Dallas Branch Board. Make your voice heard before September 11 and be sure to vote in the elections for the ASCE Dallas Branch Leaders for next year.

Centennial Habitat House Volunteer Registration is still looking for volunteers to help with the construction of the ASCE Centennial Habitat for Humanity house this fall. Habitat for Humanity’s goal is to provide safe, affordable housing for families in need. We are looking for volunteers on weekends from Sep.14 to Nov. 9. Visit here for more information and for details on how to register.

I hope to see all of you at the ASCE Texas Fall Centennial Conference next week. Remember to register now for this great event. Congratulations to Kristin Green, our President Elect, on the new edition to her family.

Sean P. Merrell, P.E., PTOE
President
ASCE Dallas Branch, 2012 - 2013