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Ted Schoenecker, MSES President Sean Delmore, MSES Vice President Scott McBride, Secretary / Treasurer Sue Blanchard, 1 st Past President Bernie Arseneau, 2 nd Past president. MSES. “They give you cash, which is just as good as money.” Yogi Berra. What is MSES?.
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Ted Schoenecker, MSES President Sean Delmore, MSES Vice President Scott McBride, Secretary / Treasurer Sue Blanchard, 1st Past President Bernie Arseneau, 2nd Past president
MSES “They give you cash, which is just as good as money.” Yogi Berra
What is MSES? • Professional Organization dedicated to improving transportation since 1895 • 1,400 members • MSES Mission • Provide Scholarships to students interested in transportation field • Allow opportunities for networking among peers
MSES’s Operating Budget • 2010-2011 - $58,000 • 2011-2012 - $47,200 • Streamlining administrative functions • Examining office space needs • Bringing student banquet back
Scholarship Program • Started in 1953-54 school year • Largest Civil Engineering Scholarship program in the state • $1.2M awarded to date • 20+ scholarships throughout the Midwest annually • Awarded based on financial need, academic record, and interest in the transportation field
Scholarship Awards • Awarded $30,000 in 2010 along with U of M Fellowship Scholarship • Awarding $33,000 for upcoming school year
How Are Members Involved • Annual Meeting • Spring Golf Outing – June 6 • Fall Outing – September 14-16 • Happy Hour – March 24 • Committees • Scholarship • Membership • Spring Golf Outing • Fall Outing
Spring Golf Outing • Golf tournament with great prizes and scholarship fundraising activities • Emerald Greens Golf Course in Hastings • 180+ golfers with room to grow • Raised $3K last year • 13th annual: June 6, 2011
Fall Outing • Each September in Brainerd • Fundraising / Networking • Raised $6K last year • Approximately 200 attending • Something for everyone
Fall Outing – New for 2011 • New location – Grand View Lodge • Cost • Flexibility • Cohesiveness
How Can I Get Involved? • Join MSES • Students are FREE • Sign up on-line - www.mses.org • See one of us afterwards • Attend an event • Be part of a committee
New Life Members • Current number of Life Members – 290 • New Life Members
Teller Committee Report • 2011-2012 Election Candidates • President – Sean Delmore, WSB & Associates • Vice President – Scott McBride, MnDOT • Secretary / Treasurer – Rick Langguth, Cretex Concrete Products