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PIANC Bulletin |
Vol. 2, Issue 4, August 2010 |
FEATURED ARTICLES:Brohl Appointed as New U.S. CommissionerPIANC USA just announced that Ms. Helen A. Brohl, Committee on the Marine Transportation System, was selected to replace Dr. Sandra Knight on the PIANC USA Commission. She will serve a four year term which began on August 1, 2010. More information: Full story PIANC NEWSEcological Engineering in Navigation - Learn more at PIANC USA's Annual MeetingJoin us next month in Boston at the PIANC USA Annual Meeting 2010 for this exciting session and others: PIANC USA's Annual Meeting Boston, MA Intercontinental Boston Waterfront Held in conjunction with the National Waterways Conference 50th Anniversary Meeting (Sept 23-24, 2010). Make plans to attend the PIANC USA 2010 Annual Meeting and stay for the National Waterways Conference 50th Anniversary Meeting - separate registration required (www.waterways.org More information: Full story Leadership Positions in Inland and Maritime Navigation CommissionsThe PIANC Secretariat recently announced that the following two mandates in the Executive Committee have come to an end: Inland Navigation Commission (InCom): Mr. Ian White is ending his first mandate as Chair of InCom and he has indicated that he will not apply for a second one. InCom link: http://www.pianc.org/incom.asp Maritime Navigation Commission (MarCom): Mr. Geoffroy Caude, MarCom Chair since 2007, will end his first mandate. He is willing to continue chairing MarCom, but he is also applying for the PIANC President position. If he will be designated as PIANC President, it will prevent him from chairing MarCom; therefore they are asking for other candidates at this time. MarCom link: http://www.pianc.org/marcom.php If you are interested in volunteering for either of these positions, please let Anne Cann(r.anne.cann@usace.army.mil) know by December 1, 2010(and send a CV). We will submit the candidacies through the U.S. Section. More information: Full story INDUSTRY NEWSArmy Corps Completes Beach Replenishment Project in Time for Summer FunWhen the sun is shining, the temperatures are rising and the waves are crashing, beach-goers everywhere know it's the call of the summer season. But when the unexpected happens and the beach is washed away, it's the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who are called upon to help. More information: Full story Environmental Design for Navigation ChannelsThe Navigation Subcommittee (of the COPRI / Waterways Committee) is looking for team members to develop two new Manuals of Practice (MOP) on environmental sustainability. These manuals will provide guidance for environmental design, operation, and assessment of navigation channels. More information: Full story COPRI Congress Celebrates a Decade of ProgressThe Coasts, Oceans, Ports & Rivers Institute (COPRI) will celebrate its first 10 years with an inaugural Congress, COPRI: A Decade of Progress, A Future of Opportunities, in Memphis, TN, from November 14-17. A collaborative event, the Congress will feature short courses, round tables, workshops, and speakers organized by the Institute's technical committees. COPRI is pleased to have PIANC as a non-financial co-sponsor for its Congress. More information: http://content.asce.org/conferences/copri2010/index.html Upcoming Industry Events to Check Out!Sharing research and exchanging information are key parts of PIANC USA's mission. Be sure to check out our "Upcoming Events" on our website for more information on the upcoming World Canals 2010 Conference (September 19-14, Rochester, NY), National Waterways Conference 50th Anniversary Meeting (September 23-24, Boston, MA), and COPRI Congress (November 13-17, Memphis, TN). More information: Full Story 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/ |
