WELCOME TO REGION 1
REGION 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS:
(two posted - last updated 7/1/09)
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I. REGION 1 ASSEMBLY MEETING - SEPTEMBER 26-27, 2009
The next assembly meeting for Region 1 will be held in Providence, RI between September 26 to 27, 2009. Location and accomodations are TBD. Please check back for more details.
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II. Society President-Elect OFFICIAL Candidates
As announced on April 23, 2009, the following individuals, shown in alphabetical order, have been voted by the ASCE nominating committee as the official 2010 candidates for ASCE President as defined in the Society’s Bylaws.
Please click on the names below to view a brief biographical sketch about each candidate. The vision statement for each candidate are also hyperlinked below. The candidates individual websites may be navigated by clicking on each candidate's photo. Copies of the candidate's endorsement letters may be found on their respective websites.
Kathy J. Caldwell, P.E., M.ASCE
Moustafa A. Gouda, P.E., F.ASCE
REGION 1 has officially endorsed Moustafa A. Gouda, P.E., F. ASCE for 2009-2010 President-Elect:
Region 1 Board of Governors Endorsement (R1 letter)
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ASCE PURPOSE, OBJECTIVE, VISION, MISSION AND GOALS
American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is a not-for-profit professional society incorporated in the State of New York.
Society Purpose
The purposes for which the Society is incorporated are educational, scientific, literary and charitable, including but
not limited to (1) the advancement of the science of engineering to enhance the welfare of humanity; (2)
the furtherance of education in the science of engineering by, among other things, the publication of scientific and
technical papers, books and other works, and the conduct of conferences and other forums, relating to the field;
(3) the maintenance of the highest standards of excellence in the educational fields relating to the sciences; and
(4) the exercise of such powers as permitted by law to organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the United
States Internal Revenue Code.
Society Objective
The objective of the Society is the advancement of the science and profession of engineering to enhance the welfare of humanity.
Society Vision
The Society’s vision is: engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life.
Society Mission
To provide essential value to our members, their careers, our partners, and the public through:
- Developing leadership
- Advancing technology
- Advocating lifelong learning, and
- Promoting the Profession.
Society Goals
The Society’s mission will be actualized through focus on these Goals:
- Develop Leadership to broaden our members’ perspectives and to enhance their career growth
- Advance Technology to enhance quality, knowledge, competitiveness, and environmental
stewardship - Advocate Lifelong Learning to aid our members’ continued growth throughout their careers
- Promote the Profession throughout society to enhance its stature and to influence public policy
