President’s Message

It is my pleasure and honor to have the opportunity to serve as the 2011-2012 President for the ASCE San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Branch. It doesn’t seem like too long ago when I joined the ASCE student chapter, while attending Cal Poly Pomona University. Back then I didn’t think that someday I will be involved in the organizing body of an ASCE Branch. As I started working and explored and witnessed the practical aspects of Civil Engineering, I felt this sense of pride and satisfaction and with that I felt the need to be seriously active in this prestigious organization. I began to realize that as Civil Engineers, we don’t only improve the quality of life in our communities, but we also posses skills and abilities to positively influence the lives of others through volunteer work. With those ideas in mind I decided to join the Board of Directors of this ASCE branch, a group of people that volunteer their time and efforts to serve the ASCE organization and its members.

ASCE is America’s oldest National Engineering Society founded in 1852. Currently, it has approximately 140,000 professional members worldwide with the mission to “provide essential value to our members and partners, advance Civil Engineering, and serve the public good”. The San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Branch has long been committed to provide its members with great opportunities and benefits. Through participation in workshops, conferences, seminars, presentations, monthly meetings and other activities sponsored or organized by ASCE, not only the members would have the opportunity to discuss and learn about new and innovative ideas, latest advancements and/or laws that relates to our profession, but also have the chance to share their knowledge and experiences with others, make friends and network. What can be more rewarding than inspiring students at engineering’s week or by becoming a mentor? The branch website offers the members access to its newsletters, news articles and learning about upcoming events.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank many of the past presidents for all their efforts and contributions to this ASCE Branch. In particular, I want to extend our special thanks to Mr. Brian Wolfe, our immediate past president, for his exceptional and exemplary leadership and dedication to the board and membership.

I also like to encourage all the members to feel free to e-mail me with any suggestions, comments, ideas or even interests in participating or volunteering in many of the activities being planned for this year. We have an excellent 2011-2012 board, full of energy and enthusiasm. I am looking forward to be a part of a great and exciting year at this ASCE branch!!

Sincerely,
Rita Escobar, P.E.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS San Bernardino & Riverside Counties Branch 2011-2012 Award Program

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