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Let’s talk about Money! Membership organizations like ASCE strive to provide maximum benefit while controlling the direct cost to members. Here are a few highlights from this year’s budget. o  The Revenue from all non-Institute lines of business including items such as membership dues, publications, conferences and continuing education, is budgeted to be about $45M with expenses equal to revenues. o  The Institutes are budgeted to generate approximately $9M in revenue with slightly higher expenses. (This is often due to the timing of conferences with planning and expenditures in different years than revenues.) o  Numerous programs and activities, such as Government Relations and Region support, are vital to all the participants . They generate no revenue but have significant expenses and importance. o  Investment earnings fluctuate due to market conditions and this year’s projection is about $4.7 M in income, including roughly $500k in Foundation fundraising. A little more than $1.1M of the investment earnings were approved by the Board for program expenses this year. o  Note that the Foundation dollars supplement many program budgets (student activities, leadership training, etc.) and are vital to those activities. Without these funds it would be impossible to keep the dues at the current level and provide the extent of activity desired by our members. Takeaways o  It takes a lot of money to provide a high quality, meaningful experience for members. o  Donations to the Foundation (https://lnkd.in/eRQAJ_sQ) do a lot of good, even very small amounts add up quickly. We continue to fine-tune our budgeting process to ensure expenditures truly align with our Strategic Plan. Get engaged, be informed, ask questions and support your professional society with time, talent and/or treasure to ensure a bright future for all civil engineers. American Society of Civil Engineers Marsia "Marsie" Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F.ASCE Maria Lehman Dr. Feniosky Pena-Mora Edward Stafford Ken Mika, P.E. F.ASCE Rossana D'Antonio Isamar E. Brad Kubiak Carol C. Martsolf, PE, PMP, CPTD, LEED AP Christina Ammens Sarah Matin, P.E. Sean Merrell, P.E., PTOE, RAS, F.ASCE Erin Steever, PE Larry Magura Yazdan Emrani April J. Lander, JP, MEM, ENV SP, AM ASCE Dan Becker Karen Kabbes LeAnne Napolillo, P.E., F.ASCE  

A Big Thank You to Mitch Warren and Cascade Corporation! We are thrilled to announce that Cascade Corporation has generously donated six Miller Delta Weld 652 power stations to support high school welding programs! About the Equipment The Miller Delta Weld 652 is an industrial-grade welding power source, known for its durability and versatility. With an output range of 60-815 amps and a 100% duty cycle at 650 amps, these machines are designed for heavy-duty welding applications, making them an excellent resource for training future welders on industry-standard equipment. These units will provide students with hands-on experience across various metals and thicknesses, enhancing their skillsets and preparing them for successful careers in welding and metalworking. Considerations for Schools Before installation, schools will need to ensure: 1. Adequate infrastructure: These power stations require a three-phase power supply and sufficient space to operate safely. 2. Safety measures: Proper ventilation, personal protective equipment (PPE), and oversight are crucial to provide a safe learning environment. 3. Cost management: While the donation covers the machines, schools should plan for consumables and potential maintenance costs. Strategic Placement through Regional Needs Assessments At WBTO, we leverage our Regional Needs Assessments to strategically place these units where they will have the most impact. By understanding the specific needs of local schools and communities, we ensure that this generous donation maximizes its potential to strengthen career and technical education (CTE) programs in welding across Oregon and Washington. However, even if we aren't working in your region please don't hesitate to reach out if you feel these units could be of value to your manufacturing program. We are incredibly grateful to Cascade Corporation for their support and partnership in building a skilled workforce for the future. Together, we are making a difference! #ThankYou #CascadeCorporation #WeldingEducation #CTE #CareerTraining #ManufacturingExcellence #FutureWorkforce #Partnerships #ContinuousImprovement #WBTO Wayne Ikola

Something to consider as an alum or friend of the Institute. I have benefitted from being a part of the Stevens community and a proud alum. Examples to consider, amongst many: -Schaefer School of Engineering and Science -Civil, Ocean and Environmental Engineering -ACES- Accessing Careers in Engineering and Science Consider helping those that may have helped you along the way. Go Ducks! #stevensinstituteoftechnology #schaeferschoolofengineering #accessingcareersinengineeringandscience Bernie

Matching rounds are live now! Facilitated by Build DAO, this initiative focuses on compensating impactful NEAR builders for open-source development across diverse projects. To participate as donors and give matched donations, ensure you're human-verified using nada.bot. Let's empower our community together! 💪 #NEAR #QuadraticFunding #BuildDAO

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Happy Earth Day! DBR is proud to partner with One Tree Planted and raise donations to plant trees where they are needed most in the world. Please consider donating at the link below! Climate change is the biggest challenge facing the health of our planet. While it will take many solutions working together to make a difference, trees are the proven, affordable, natural way that can be implemented quickly to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere today. Every tree planted is a step in the right direction. https://lnkd.in/gxXa3Dx6

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🚧Alumni Teaching New Participants!🔨 At YBLC, we're proud to have another spotlight with former participants Angel and Juan, who have transitioned from program graduates to full-time staff members. During a recent Mental Toughness session for our Spring 24 recruits, Angel and Juan delivered a presentation aimed to demonstrate proper construction safety practices. Drawing from their firsthand experiences learned through both the YouthBuild and Pre-Apprentice program, they shared valuable insights into the importance of safety protocols on construction sites. Their presentation not only provided recruits with practical knowledge about construction safety but also offered an idea of the potential career paths available to them after their time in the program is done. By showcasing Angel and Juan's successful journey from program participants to staff members, we aimed to inspire the recruits in their ability to thrive in their chosen career path post-program. #philanthropy #YBLC #YouthBuildLakeCounty #YouthBuildUSA #MentalToughness #Spring #Education #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #construction #jobtraining #careerreadiness

One of the joys of working in the City is the juxtaposition of old and new. Anyone who works here sees this in the buildings everyday; many of us saw it in full action on Tuesday at the Worshipful Company of Insurers' annual banquet at the Mansion House. Traditions dating back hundreds of years such as the Loving Cup and the Lord Mayor's gift to the Clerk fitted seamlessly with awards to several cadets and young service-people, including a submariner who had designed an ingenious new communications technique. Having first encountered the livery world in a similar way at 22 years old – as the winner of The Worshipful Company of Engineers' Cadzow Smith prize – I can empathise with the surreal mix of confusion and pride those prize winners will have felt at their starring role in such an event. Too often people consider livery traditions quaint and irrelevant, only partially reconsidering when they learn how much is done for charitable causes. On 28 May I look forward to demonstrating another potent aspect of the #citycivic as we run an event with multiple liveries identifying how different industries and professions can work together to tackle a key question of our time: namely how to more rapidly scale the green technologies that are a critical part of achieving a rapid, just and safe transition. More on that event and its outcomes in the days to come but I felt hope as I watched the awardees receive congratulations from Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli and Master Claire Burrell in the splendour of the Egyptian Hall. The intertwining of tradition and modernity along with the combination of #insurance, science, finance, defence, and #engineering made me realise there is no group of people better placed to corral the diversity-of-thought required to solve the world’s most intractable problems. #ConnectToProsper #sustainability