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CHI EPSILON Civil and Environmental Engineering Honors Society. Officer Introductions. President Antonio Renda Vice President Eric Holshouser Secretary Carly Davis Treasurer John Keough Editor Brad Cooney Marshal Aniela Burant. Committee Chairs . Communications Virginia Goff
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CHI EPSILONCivil and Environmental Engineering Honors Society
Officer Introductions • President Antonio Renda • Vice President Eric Holshouser • Secretary Carly Davis • Treasurer John Keough • Editor Brad Cooney • Marshal Aniela Burant
Committee Chairs • Communications Virginia Goff • Community Service Elizabeth Radford • FE Review Oscar Calle • Clock Tower Alex Kribbs • Outreach Kevin Brancheau • Social Molly Maus • Fundraising Xavier Monroe
History • The first chapter was founded at the University of Illinois in 1922 • The UF chapter was established in 1944 • There are over 135 chapters at universities nationwide • As of January 12, 2010 the total member count is 107, 375 nationwide
Pillars • Scholarship • Character • Practicality • Sociability
Motto ΧΔΧ CHI DELTA CHI Conception-Design-Construction
Faculty Advisor David Bloomquist, Ph.D., P.E. WINNER OF THE 2006 JAMES M. ROBBINS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD
Why Should You Join? • Acquire legitimate corporate contacts • Meet fellow motivated students, dominate classes • Help out in the local community through volunteering • Gain access to exclusive member scholarships • Enjoy socials, parties and events with fellow engineers • Start forming that outstanding resume • Get discounts on FE exam reviews • Take on a manageable leadership role
Chi Epsilon Scholarships Available only to Chi Epsilon Members: • Ten $1,500 District Scholarships • Three $1,000 Honorary Scholarship • Seven $3,000 National Scholarships
Meetings • Every other Tuesday • Speaker • Free food! • Social after, often with company reps
What We Do • Volunteering • Clock Tower • FE Review • Socials • Bricks
Volunteering/Service • GED Tutoring with Campus Ministries • Canned food drive • Adopt-A-Road with ASCE • Habitat for Humanity • Neutral Gator – Sustainability Projects
Clock Tower • Northwest corner of Weil Hall • A “teaching” device
FE Review • All students required to take FE Exam • XE will hold the Civil Sections of the FE Review this Fall • Dates: TBA • Chi Ep members will receive a 50% discount on review sessions.
Socials • Unwind from the stressful life of an engineer • Network with company reps and fellow engineers • Lake Wauberg Challenge Course
Company Contacts • Archer Western • CH2M Hill • HSA • Jones Edmunds • Department of Defense (Civ. Recruitment) • City of Gainesville DOT • Brown and Caldwell • And many more…
Initiate Info Packet • Requirements • 2 service projects • 3 socials • Attend all general meetings • Turn in all paperwork (Membership Record and Verification of Character) • Due dates are in info packet
Dues • One-time dues for both National and UF Chapter lifetime membership • $85: if paid by October 12 • $95: if paid by November 9 • Majority of dues go to Nationals
Important Initiate Due Dates • Tuesday October 12 • Pay Dues • Membership Record • Tuesday November 9 • Complete at least 2 service projects • Membership Record • Verification of Character Form • Attend at least 3 socials • Thursday December 2 • Initiation **All due dates are in the info packet
Website and E-mail • www.ufchiepsilon.com • On the website you can find: • The info packet (in case you lose it) • This presentation • Contact information for all officers and chairs • All kinds of useful info • E-mail: chiep@ce.ufl.edu