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ISPE 2006
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONVENTION & ANNUAL MEETING LOTS
OF PDHS - 13.5 IN 2 DAYS!!! BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS 61701 Link to Convention Site Information 309-664-6446
Click here to access the "Northeast Blackout" handouts. ISPE again offers 13.5 professional development hours, lively entertainment,
and fellowship among engineers over the 2 1/2 day event. Conveniently
located off I-55, the Doubletree Bloomington
serves as an ideal Convention venue.
2006 Convention Information Sponsorship/Exhibit Information ISPE PAC Golf Outing Information - Thursday, July 27, 2007 Education
Sessions
SPONSORSHIP/EXHIBIT INFORMATION The ISPE Annual Convention offers firms, suppliers, supporters and friends of ISPE a variety of sponsorship and exhibit opportunities. Spaces are filling fast! To download sponsorship/exhibit information click here or call Bill Spilman at 877-878-3260 for details.
ISPE
PAC GOLF OUTING AND STEAK FRY
SCHEDULE
AT A GLANCE 6:00 P - 8:00 P One-on-One Leadership Training Sessions (pre-registration and additional fee required)
Friday, July 28, 2006 7:00 A Convention Packet Pick-Up 8:00 A Opening Session - Launching Leaders (1 PDH) 9:10 A Education Sessions (2 PDHs) 10:00 A Guest Activity - Miller Park Zoo Tour and Lunch 11:10 A Education Sessions (2 PDHs) 1:00 P Legislative Luncheon 2:10 P Education
Sessions (2 PDHs) 5:30 P - 8:30 Sponsor Reception 6:00 P - 8:00 P Casino Night
Saturday, July 29, 2006 7:30 A Awards
Breakfast 11:00 A Education Sessions
(2 PDHs) 2:15 P Education Sessions (1.5 PDH) 3:45 P ISPE Annual Business Meeting 6:30 P Installation Banquet - Cocktails 7:00 P Installation Banquet - Dinner & Program
Friday, July 28, 2006 8:00 A - 9:00 A Launching Leaders - General Session This opening session will provide engineers with an overview of the convention, as well as an education session focusing on professional engineers and leadership. U.S. Astronaut Scott Altman has been invited to speak. His participation is still pending. 9:10 A - 11:00 A (You will be asked to Select One) Session 9-A - The Entrepreneurial Engineer (2 PDHs) Sponsored by: College of Engineering, University of Illinois Speaker: Professor David E. Goldberg, PhD - Department of General Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Today's world is radically networked, fast-paced, and full of opportunity, but to be successful in these times, engineers need to master a broad array of personal, interpersonal, organizational, and business skills. This talk starts by pointing out key differences between yesterday's Cold War engineer and today's entrepreneurial engineer. It continues by examining the tug of war for the engineer's mind and how to find joy in engineering study and work. This lead to an examination of the role of engagement in matching personal interested to a life of fulfilling work. The talk concludes by explaining a key pattern or template that lead to clearer, more effective business writing and presentation. Session 9-B -The IDOT Red Book and other Specifications Updates (2PDHs) Sponsored by: Civiltech Enginering Inc. Speaker: Michael Brand, PE - Illinois Department of Transportation IDOT trainer, specification expert, and Red Book coordinator Michael Brand, PE will bring attendees up to speed with the latest changes in the bible of the transportation world, the IDOT Red Book, and other key changes you should be aware of when doing your transportation designs and layouts. Session 9-C - Arc Flash (2 PDHs) Speaker: Springfield Electric Springfield Electric will lead this session on the latest you need to know about the causes of and safety related to Arc Flash. TOUR 9-D - Mitsubishi Manufacturing Tour (1 PDH) Travel by bus from the convention Hotel to the Mitsubishi Manufacturing plant in Normal. There you will see a brief video about the Mitsubishi production processes followed by a guided tour from the cat-walks of the manufacturing plant. Limited to 50 participants. No special clothing is required. Headphones and safety glasses will be provided. Participants will return in time for the 11:10 sessions.
11:10 A - 1:00 P (You will be asked to Select One) Session 11-A - The Engineer & Leadership Maturity (2 PDHs) Sponsored by: Frontline Public Strategies Speaker: Dennis R. Pescitelli, PE - New Insight Associates This thought-provoking workshop will present useful, practical interpretations for engineers of these emerging views of leadership. Interactive exercises and development of personal action plans will demonstrate their utility for engineers and technical professionals.
Session 11-B - Latest Advances in Geotechnical Engineering (2 PDHs) Sponsored by: Frauenhoffer & Associates Speaker: Scott M. Olson, PhD, PE - Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Today geotechnical engineers are seeing tremendous advances in the tools that we have at our disposal for site investigation, soil characterization, laboratory testing, design and analysis, foundations, ground improvement, retaining structures, geosynthetics, instrumentation, and others - many of which are a result of the on-going IT revolution. In this session, Professor Olson will compare and contrast the "old" tools with recently available, or coming soon, "new" tools of our profession. Session 11-C - GeoThermal Engineering (2 PDHs) Sponsored by: Illinois Mechanical Contractors Association Speaker: John P. "Jack" DiEnna, Jr. - Geotherm Heat Pump Consortium In this session, explore the issue of geothermal heat pumps, what they are, why they are used, what they do, and how to be more proficient in designing for their use.
2:10 P - 4:00 P (You will be asked to Select One) Session 2-A - Values Centered Leadership for Engineers (2 PDHs) Speaker: Dennis R. Pescitelli, PE - New Insight Associates This workshop presents the Higher Grown Leadership Model developed by the Secretan Center, a leadership development think-tank headed by international expert and author, Dr. Lance Secretan. Explore Dr. Secretan's CASTLE Principles, as set of universal noble values that form the core of emerging new models of effective leadership. Discover how these values and principles can be put to use in all facets of your career, and how they can contribute to a newly invigorated role for engineers. Session 2-B - Signal Improvements & Red Light Running Reduction (2 PDHs) Sponsored by: Coombe-Bloxdorf, P.C. Speaker: Robert K. Seyfried, PE, PTOE - Director - Transportation Safety Division - Northwestern University Session 2-C - DeReg & the Future of Energy in Illinois - Panel Discussion (2 PDHs) This panel representing leaders from the Illinois General Assembly - Energy & Environment Committee, the Illinois Commerce Commission, and the Energy Production Energy share their thoughts on Utility De-Regulation and future direction of energy production and distribution in Illinois.
4:10 P - 5:00 P (You will be asked to Select One) Session 4-A - Risk Drivers: Understanding the Dynamics of Risk (1 PDH) Speaker: Paula Dixon - Holmes Murphy This seminar demonstrates how the A/E and professional liability industries interrelate. The seminar also explores the technical and non-technical causes of claims. Session 4-B - Green Buildings & the Children's Discovery Museum (1 PDH) Sponsored by: Felmley-Dickerson Speaker: - Farmsworth & Associates This session uses the Normal Children's Discovery Museum as an example of Green Building techniques and their practical application in design and construction. Session 4-C -E-85: Alternative Fuel in Illinois (1 PDH) Speaker: David Loos - Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development This seminar will examine the latest advances in E-85 and the efforts made by the State of Illinois to promote the development and use of the alternative fuel.
Saturday, July 29, 2006 9:00 A - 10:45 A - General Session Sponsored by: ADS/Hancor Responding to Disasters: Lessons from Katrina Panel Discussion This intriguing panel of experts will share various views on responding to disasters. ISPE has invited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to share their views on what happened to the levees and resulting infrastructure damage. The Town of Normal became heavily involved in the disaster relief and assessment when their sister city was heavily affected by the storm. Mike Hall will share photos and descriptions of their experience in assessing and rebuilding the public works system in one town. Mike Chamness, chair of the state's Terrorism Task Force will address the Illinois state response, the new Illinois Emergency Operations Center, and our capacity to respond to disasters here at home.
11:00 A - 12:50 P (You will be asked to Select One Session 11-A - Northeast Blackout of 2003 and New Reliability Rules (2 PDHs) Sponsored by: QualiTECH Engineering, LLC Speaker: David W. Hilt, PE, North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) This session will explore the details of the August 14, 2003 blackout and its impacts, including portions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish mandatory and enforceable rules for the bulk power system in North America. Session 11-B - Illinois Building Codes (2 PDHs) Sponsored by: CivilTech Engineering, Inc. Speaker: Illinois Capital Development Board This session provides attendees with a review of the rules and regulations involved with new construction and renovation of Illinois buildings. Particular emphasis will be placed on new rules pertaining to school construction, ASHRAE, Illinois Energy Code and the concept of green construction. Session 11-C - Co2/Demand Controls Ventilation (2 PDHs) Speaker: Brad Iverson - Invensys Description to follow
2:15 P - 3:30 P (You will be asked to Select One) Session 2-A - Project Collaborative Writing for Professional Engineers (1.5 PDH) Sponsored by: Member Media Speaker: Claire Lamonica - Illinois State University Research suggests (and experience confirms) that the majority of workplace writing is collaborative. Think about your proposals, design specifications, field studies, presentations, etc. Until recently, however, schools rarely taught students how to write collaboratively. In this interactive session we will draw on participants' own collaborative writing experiences--good and bad--to identify strategies for making collaborative writing experiences more productive and less stressful for engineers who don't typically think of themselves as writers. Session 2-B - Self-Consolidating Concrete (1.5 PDH) Sponsored by: Maurer-Stutz, Inc. Speaker: Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) is a very fluid, non-segregating mix that is able to fill every part and corner of framework with minimal effort, even if the presence of dense reinforcement. As a result, SCC requires no vibration for consolidation and can maximize the structural integrity, durability, and aesthetics of in-place concrete. In this session, explore the ins and outs of SCC with industry experts. Session 2-C Indoor Air Quality (1.5 PDH) Speaker: Brad Iverson - Invensys Description to follow. In the event that a scheduling conflict arises with a speaker, ISPE reserves the right to replace the topic listed above with another session. Registrants will be able to choose an alternative session on-site under those circumstances.
LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT & ONE ON ONE LEADERSHIP COACHING SESSIONS Additional Cost Provider: Dennis Pescitelli and NewInsight Associates; Springfield, Illinois; www.dennispescitelli.com Spend an hour with a professional executive coach discovering your personal leadership styles and ways to build your leadership effectiveness. Participants take the I-OPT® Leadership Assessment, a 24-question, online survey tool that measures personal thinking and acting styles. A CD with results and an interpretive presentation are sent to participants before their one-on-one coaching session. Benefits include increased self-awareness and an action plan for putting this new insight to work immediately. The $80 cost, an add-on to your convention registration, includes the assessment, reports and interpretive materials, personal coaching session, and a copy of the book “ONE: The Art and Practice of Conscious Leadership” by Lance Secretan (a $25 value). How it Works:
Availability limited to 16 highly motivated registrants.
Exhibits Friday All Day Be
sure to check out our firms, suppliers and other vendors show casing in
the exhibit area on Friday. Visit with them and earn ISPE Bucks
to use for casino night or raffle prize entries! Fuscoe Engineering T. G. Rankin Co. Inc. Legislative Luncheon Friday 1PM Sponsored by: ISPE PEPP Area legislators have been invited to share the latest transportation funding and other issues affecting the practice of engineering. Sponsor Reception & Casino Night Friday Evening Sponsored by: The Design Professional Grou of XL Insurance, Holmes Murphy & Associates, Professional Concepts Insurance Agency & the Insurance Exchange Network with Illinois engineers, visit with our sponsors and exhibitors, and visit with friends during this reception with cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres, then try your hand at the ISPE Casino Night & Raffle. Awards Breakfast Saturday Morning ISPE honors outstanding members and firms, scholarship recipients, and Order of the Engineer Inductees with the 2006 ISPE Awards Breakfast. Keynote Luncheon Saturday 1PM Here tales from the Grid-Iron, preview the 2006 NFL season , and gain insights from Hall of Famer, football commentator, and former Chicago Bear - Dan Hampton!!! ISPE Annual Business Meeting Saturday Afternoon All members are encouraged to attend as we kick off the new Society year. Share your recommendations for YOUR professional society today. Be sure to sign in with your Chapter at the meeting. The Chapter with the most members in attendance will be recognized for their support. Which Chapter will it be this year? 2006 Installation Banquet & Dessert Reception Saturday Evening Sponsored by: Burns & McDonnell Come celebrate as we swear in the 2006-2007 ISPE Officers and present our top Society awards. Then visit with your friends and colleagues, enjoy personal presentations by our industry Magician, listen to the Heartland Jazz Quartet, and share in our dessert reception. ISPE Hospitality Room Open Throughout the Convention/Serving at Announced Times Sponsored by: Uzman Engineering & Crawford Murphy & Tilly Relax, enjoy refreshments, play cards and visit with fellow ISPE members during breaks, downtime and the evening hours in the Hospitality Room. Because of liability issues, alcoholic beverages must be served by hotel bartenders and will be available only at scheduled times. We apologize for any inconvenience. Other Amenity Sponsors: Friday Breakfast Sponsored by: Click here for details
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Miller Park Zoo and Lunch - $15/Children ages 3-10; $25/Ages 11+ Friday 10 A - 2 P Join Miller Park Zoo Education Coordinator Kris Hall and Junior Zookeeper Dave Hall (wife and son of ISPE member Mike Hall!) for a unique behind the scenes tour of Bloomington's Miller Park Zoo. Sea lions, eagles, red wolves and an amazing new Tropical Rainforest exhibit are just a few features of this jewel of a zoo. Your visit will include close encounters with incredible beasts! Box lunches will be provided. Programming is geared toward adults and children 3 or older.
Children's Discovery Museum - $5/person Saturday 10 A - 12:30 P The Children's Discovery Museum is an experience for children and adults of all ages. This brand new, state of the art facility includes hands on exhibits, classes and programs with opportunities for children and adults to explore side by side. Think you are too old for the CDM? Nonsense! The museum is even hosting an "Adults Only" evening at the museum later that night.
Other suggested activities will be included in your on-site convention packets.
Early-Bird Rates* (Registrations Received prior to July 1, 2006) $225 ISPE Member $350 Non-Member $125 Current Student or Recent Graduates (BS or BA in last 5 years) Regular Rates* (Registrations Received from July 1, 2006 - July 19, 2006)** $275 ISPE Member $400 Non-Member $125 Current Student or Recent Graduates Leadership Assessment & One-on-One Trainings $80 - Must Sign up by July 10 Guest Events & Add-Ons (Add Guest Events or Guest Meals to Your Registration a la cart) $25 Friday - Zoo & Lunch (Adult) $15 Friday - Legislative Lunch $30 Friday - Reception & Casino Night $12 Saturday - Awards Breakfast $5 Saturday - Children's Discovery Museum $15 Saturday - Keynote Luncheon $55 Saturday - Installation Banquet * Includes education sessions and all meals and events July 28 & 29. Does not include lodging, any ISPE PAC events, or leadership one-on-one trainings. ** All registrations must
be received by the ISPE office by 5PM CT, July 19, 2006. No registrations
will be accepted after that time.
Doubletree Hotel 309-664-6446 Rate: $89.00 single or double (rate valid with reservations made by June 30)
Most convention events will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel & Convention Center in Bloomington, IL. Transportation will be provided for off-site events.
The hotel features coffee makers, hair dryers, and free high speed wireless & wired internet in each room. Other amenities include on-site indoor pool and fitness center. Other hotels within 2-5 miles of the DoubleTree are as follows:
Hotels on the west side of Bloomington - Off interstate 74:
REGISTRATION REGISTRATION FOR THE 2006 ISPE CONVENTION IS NOW CLOSED. Print Registration form to fax to 217-528-6545 or mail to 600 S. Second Street, Suite 403, Springfield, IL 627
Unfortunately we do not take registrations over the phone. Thank you for choosing one of the options above.
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