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MSPE Annual Convention
Plan to be part of MSPE’s history as the society marks its 75th Anniversary during MSPE’s 2012 Annual Convention on June 10-13, 2012 at the Chateau on the Lake Resort in Branson.
This year’s convention is themed “ENGINEERING THE FUTURE” and marks the start of the next stage for MSPE’s development. Business meetings for the PEC, PEHE and PEPP practice divisions, the MSPE and MSPE Educational Foundation Board of Directors, our Annual Banquet, Awards Officer Installation and Presidents’ Reception plus 11-hours hours of PDH sessions are outlined in the attached registration brochure which contains a full Schedule of Events.
As a special treat, a schedule of Branson shows and attractions has also been attached. This special schedule was prepared for MSPE by Branson ticket provider - Terry’s Tickets.
Friday, June 1, 2012 is the deadline to register for the special convention packages. Registrations after June 1, 2012 will gladly be accepted ONLY for PDH sessions through the a la carte registration.
Looking forward to your participation.
May Dinner Meeting
MSPE Western Chapter
May 2012 Dinner Meeting
Date: Thursday, May 24th, 2012 Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Board Meeting
5:30 - 6:00 p.m.: Registration
6:00 p.m.: Dinner and Presentation
Location: Black & Veatch Cost: $20.00 for Members and Guests
$10.00 for Student Chapter Members
8400 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-458-9600
Parking: Parking On-Site
Menu: Jack Stack: Beef Brisket, Smoked Turkey, Burnt Ends, Beans, Cheesy Corn Bake, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Brownies.
Reservations: Kyle Roberts by Friday, May 18th
E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tel: 816.823.7035
No-shows will be billed
About the Speaker and Program
Bill Menge – Director, SmartGrid
Bill Menge is KCP&L's SmartGrid Director. Key in his present responsibilities is leading KCP&L's true end-to-end SmartGrid Demonstration Project. Prior to SmartGrid, he was Manager of Asset Management and oversaw completion of the T&D infrastructure portfolios under KCP&L’s award winning Comprehensive Energy Plan. He has been with KCP&L since 2006 and spent the previous 20 years with Exelon Corp in both Illinois and Pennsylvania. His industry experience includes a wide array of engineering, construction, operations and maintenance roles. Bill serves on the N.E. Johnson County (KS) Chamber of Commerce Board, the Kansas Smart Corridor Economic Development Board, NERC’s Smart Grid Task Force and received a BSEE from Bradley University.
KCP&L's SmartGrid Demonstration - the "Future of Energy"
KCP&L is showcasing the "Future of Energy" in Midtown Kansas City, MO in their Department of Energy sponsored Regional SmartGrid Demonstration Project. The project includes nearly every aspect of SmartGrid technologies from Smart/Renewable Generation, Smart Substation, Smart Distribution, Smart Homes, Smart Buildings and the integration and interoperability of a multitude of systems. The project also includes a unique approach to customer engagement and education on the SmartGrid and energy. Finally the project dovetails together with the Green Impact Zone of Missouri and other stakeholders in an urban revitalization effort in the heart of KC's urban core. The presentation will give an overview of the SmartGrid project and objectives, technologies, status and future plans.
LEARN Science and Math Club - Geeks vs. Geeks Robotics Challenge Event Info
Are you proud to say that your brain is bigger than your bicep? You can count in binary? You dream in code? You’d like to build robots that rule the world? Then, it’s time to GET YOUR GEEK ON!
In the second annual Geeks vs. Geeks Robotics Challenge, you’ll have a chance to prove that your team can out-engineer and out-program all the other geeks in town. Better still, you don’t have to do an ounce of prep. We provide the chassis and basic training, and you come for two action-packed days of fun.
LEARN Science & Math Club – a local, not-for-profit enrichment program for kids 5 to 18 – invites you to the corporate challenge that tests your brains, not your brawn.
What’s On the Menu
Day One
- Designing Great Robots – Tips and tricks for building a robot that actually works. (We’ll tell you now that LEGO Mindstorms – though they look like kids’ toys – are not child’s play. They’re challenging enough to have you sweating bullets by the end of the day!)
- Meet Your ‘Bots – An introduction to your robot chassis, also known as “love at first sight…”
- Scope Out the Playing Field – See where you’ll meet soaring success or crushing defeat… not really, competition is all for fun, right?
- Robot Programming – A lesson in how to talk “robot”
- Lunch – Relax, fuel up and prepare for the next events. Lunch and drinks are on us!
- Build Some Cool Stuff – This is where you get to put your mark on the robot world – add arms, design rams, create the next modern marvel…
Day Two
- Build Some Cool Stuff – Round Two
- Lunch – Relax, fuel up and prepare for the next events. Lunch and drinks are on us!
- Compete – This is where you find out whether you’re geek enough to take home the grand prize!
- Award Ceremony – Win cool prizes & the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve got the best engineering team in town.
The Details
Date: Friday & Saturday, May 18th & 19th
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location: The Truman Forum, Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch, 4801 Main Street,
Kansas City, MO 64112
Cost: $550 per team buys you two days of mind-bending robotics competition, free lunches and a whole lot of fun.
Qualifications: Geeks from all walks of life are welcome – IT gurus, engineers, programmers, nuclear physicists, basement tinkerers and other brave souls. Teams are limited to two to four people.
Team Size: 2 to 4 Geeks
Get your tickets while they’re hot. We only have space for 80 geeks this year. It’s first come, first served; so, if you want to prove you’ve got the ultimate Super Geeks team, register online today at: http://www.learnscienceandmathclub.org/Events/GeeksvsGeeks/Registration.aspx.
Congratulations to the new Missouri PEs
Paul Brandt
Benjamin Brooks
Phillip Brown
Lindsey Busch
Todd Chandler
Srikrishna Chatrathi
Jennifer Clark
Amber Crosley
Ryan Elam
Andrew Fazel
David Forrest
Ronald Gawer
Elijah Greene
Brian Hofstetter
Thomas Holleran
Wade Johnson
Paul Kemp
John Kevern
Atul Kulkarni
Tyler McArthur
Sawyer Morrow
Paul Novogoratz
Jason Oakley
Molly Pesce
John Ransom
Reid Riley
Justin Ritter
Matthew Scott
Bhrijesh Shah
Walpole Shrestha
Scott Strawn
Joshua Tucker
| Jeremy Barber |
| Paul Brandt |
| Benjamin Brooks |
| Phillip Brown |
| Lindsey Busch |
| Todd Chandler |
| Srikrishna Chatrathi |
| Jennifer Clark |
| Amber Crosley |
| Ryan Elam |
| Andrew Fazel |
| David Forrest |
| Ronald Gawer |
| Elijah Greene |
| Brian Hofstetter |
| Thomas Holleran |
| Wade Johnson |
| Paul Kemp |
| John Kevern |
| Atul Kulkarni |
| Tyler McArthur |
| Sawyer Morrow |
| Paul Novogoratz |
| Jason Oakley |
| Molly Pesce |
| John Ransom |
| Reid Riley |
| Justin Ritter |
| Matthew Scott |
| Bhrijesh Shah |
| Walpole Shrestha |
| Scott Strawn |
| Joshua Tucker |
Letter From the President
The Western Chapter Board of Directors and Committee Chairs met in late August to plan out the 2011 - 2012 programming year. Our goals are:
1. Increase membership by inviting our peers to become actively involved and participate in our activities.
2. Have pertinent programs that provide the opportunity to earn Professional Development Hours (PDH's).
3. Provide regular opportunities to network and socialize with our fellow engineers.
4. Advocate for effective and responsible government that will protect the public and the engineering profession.
5. Promote STEM education for our young people increasing those interested in an engineering career.
6. Promote professional engineering through community service programs.
7. Enhance the image of the professional engineer.
That may seem like a lot to accomplished in only nine short months, but the Western Chapter and MSPE are fortunate to have a highly qualified and committed leadership that will be working diligently on these goals. But we need your help, so there are ample opportunities for you to get involved in your area of interest and expertise.
Please feel free to contact me or any of the officers if you have any questions.