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PIANC Bulletin |
Vol. 1, Issue 5, December 2009 |
Holiday Message from SecretariatWe are grateful at the PIANC USA Secretariat for all of the contributions that our members make to the organization every year. PIANC could not function without the volunteers who serve on Working Groups and participate in conferences and seminars. More information: Full Story PIANC NewsElection Results - Miller to Serve as Western Region Vice PresidentMr. Dale Miller, P.E., S.E., Vice President and Director of Project Management at INCA Engineers, Inc., Bellevue, WA, won the recent PIANC USA election for the Western Region Vice President. PIANC USA was fortunate to have two excellent candidates and the race was close, but the "congratulations" to goes Mr. Miller who came out ahead in the end. More information: Full story Highlights from Recent Environmental Meetings in New OrleansOn October 28, 2009, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the US Section of PIANC held a one-day technical seminar on "Navigating the Environment - Managing Risks and Sustaining Benefits". The seminar was organized by PIANC's international Environmental Commission (EnviCom) and PIANC USA. EnviCom's global mission relates to both broad and specific issues related to sustainability, environmental risks, and navigation. It also develops and provides environmental guidance for sustainable waterborne transport, ports and waterways. More information: Full story | Navigating the Environment Seminar photo gallery New Working Groups Announced - Call for MembersPIANC recently announced several new working groups. Please see the "Terms of Reference" for more information on each group. More information: Full story | Working Groups Call for PIANC Marina Design Excellence 'Jack Nichol' Award 2010PIANC established the PIANC Marina Design Excellence 'Jack Nichol' Award in 2002 in memory of the late Jack Nichol, a distinguished member of the PIANC Recreational Navigation Commission and noted marina designer. The purpose of the Award is to recognize excellence in the design of modern recreational boating facilities around the world. Applications may be submitted by both PIANC National Sections and individual applicants. Completed applications are due 31 December 2009. More information: Full story | Jack Nichol Award Requirements Optional Charitable Contribution to PIANC USA Student Travel Scholarship FundBy making a charitable contribution to the PIANC USA Student Travel Scholarship Fund, you are enabling PIANC USA to continue providing travel scholarships to full time students to attend PIANC USA conferences and seminars. In 2009, PIANC USA paid one thousand, one hundred and sixty-four dollars for student travel. Your optional donation will be earmarked for this travel fund. More information: Full story | 2010 Renewal Form Young Professionals CornerThe agenda is set and registration is open for the PIANC Congress (May 10-14, 2010) in Liverpool. Please check the YP-Com website for information on upcoming activities at the PIANC Congress this May in Liverpool including a competition for YPs presenting at the conference. Any PIANC Young Professional (born later than 1968) is invited to participate! If you are an YP and are presenting or planning to attend, please let us know! E-mail the Chairman of YP-Com. More information: Full Story | YP-Com website INDUSTRY NEWS:Vision Unveiled For "Mosaic of Habitats" in the New York/New Jersey EstuaryWhile underway aboard the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's vessel Hayward, the Army Corps hosted a group of waterfront leaders, including congressional representatives and other key-decision makers from over 20 organizations, during a New York & New Jersey Harbor inspection that included traveling up the Hudson River. More information: Full Story UPCOMING EVENTS:Register Now for PIANC's 125th Anniversary CongressMay 10 - 14, 2010 The MMX PIANC Congress and AGA '10 is now open for registration at www.piancmmx.org.uk More information: Full story | Upcoming Events Page Navigation Engineering: Understanding the Basics of This Growing SpecialtyThe importance of the Marine Transportation System cannot be overstated. Despite growth in communications and high speed transportation, the nation’s ports and waterways remain the critical backbone of our economy and national defense. This seminar presents the basics of the specialty area of navigation engineering – what it is, who’s doing it, and where its information resources are available. More information: Full story | flyer (pdf, 256KB) Registration Open for PORTS 2010 ConferenceApril 25-28, 2010 The technical program grid for Ports 2010 has been released, and registration for the conference is now available through the Ports 2010 website. Following the long tradition of the PORTS Conferences, we are anticipating lively and stimulating discussions of theory, practices, methods, technologies, and standards, as applied in current practical applications. Conference participants will obtain a new and broader appreciation of recent developments in port engineering worldwide, and will have numerous opportunities to cultivate new connections with peers with similar interests, facing similar challenging port applications. More information: Full story | Conference Home Page To subscribe or unsubscribe from PIANC Bulletin, log on to http://news.pianc.us The PIANC Bulletin, formerly a quarterly newsletter and now a bi-monthly e-newsletter, is designed to keep interested parties up-to-date on the latest PIANC USA developments. Visit the PIANC website at: http:// www.pianc.us/ |
