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September 2007
SAVE THE DATE!
Hosted by the University of Washington, Seattle, WA
March 28th - 30th, 2008
Engineers Without Borders - USA 2008 International Conference
GLOBAL HEALTH & SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING
The EWB-USA 2008 International Conference includes the
following highlights:
Opening Day Keynote Speaker: Bill Gates, Senior
Awards Ceremony and Reception at the Museum of Flight
An exciting agenda of panelists, speakers and presentations
...all on the beautiful University of Washington Seattle campus!
Online Registration begins October 15!
We want your inspirational stories!
Help us share the compelling stories of our members and host
communities with partners, supporters and donors. Please send us your
story, in 300 words or less, so that we can include them in
newsletters, presentations, and marketing materials. Authors of the
top 5 stories will receive a $50 gift certificate to the EWB-USA store
– and we will be adding merchandise soon!
Send submissions to: Zoe Kircos, [log in to unmask]
Wanted by The Ixtatán Foundation www.ixtatan.org:
Teacher and construction manager/engineer
Where:
San Mateo Ixtatán, Guatemala
When:
Effective immediately, to last from 18 to 30 months
Responsibilities:
Teach sciences at the Yinhatil Nab’en (Seeds of Knowledge) High School
and oversee construction of new school building
Qualifications:
Civil Engineering degree or construction management experience.
Interest in teaching is a must, as is proficiency in the Spanish language.
Due to constant changes in every plan ever laid in San Mateo
Ixtatán, it
helps to be very flexible and have the ability to change plans easily.
Contact:
Beth Neville Evans
(434) 296-1263
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Improving the world—New York’s Yurintzy Estrada teams with EWB-USA
Reprinted from DMJM Harris Newsletter - August
Growing up, Yurintzy Estrada had always wanted a career where she
could help develop communities worldwide through design and
construction. In addition to her work as a structural engineer with
DMJM Harris, Estrada has found another means to contribute through
Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA), a nonprofit organization that
partners with developing international communities to improve the
quality of life.
“I first heard about EWB from a City College of New York (CCNY)
alumnus during my junior year,” says Estrada. “It was the
perfect organization for me—someplace where I could make a
difference.”
“We showed the community members how to maintain, repair and
manage the water system though workshops and small meetings,”
explains Estrada. “The CCNY team is still involved with the
Honduras community and will plan a post implementation trip to ensure
that the system is being maintained correctly.” (see next column
for rest of story)
Community EWB-USA
1811 Lefthand Cirle, Suite A-1
Longmont, CO 80503
www.ewb-usa.org
Dear Members and Friends,
Temperatures are still hitting 80 degrees out here in Colorado, but
as I look ahead to a full slate of exciting and engaging Fall
Workshops, summer seems like a dim memory. I hope to meet and talk
with at least a few of you as I make my way around the country. For
those of you unable to attend a workshop, here are a few of the
exciting things we have happening at headquarters:
Welcome to Gina Earles, the new EWB-USA Managing Director! Gina
comes to us with a strong background in marketing, fundraising and
management in both the non-profit and for-profit business worlds. She
will be overseeing chapter management, communications, public
relations, development activities and financial planning at EWB-USA.
We are delighted that William Gates, Sr., the father of Microsoft
founder Bill Gates, Jr., has accepted our invitation to speak at the
Annual International Conference in Seattle in March 2008. Bill Sr. is
a renowned philanthropist and speaker, co-chair of the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation, and the co-author of Wealth and Our
Commonwealth. Registration for the 2008 Conference will begin online
on October 15 – don’t delay!
American Society of Civil Engineers has generously partnered with us
to increase membership by including EWB-USA registration or renewals
in their annual membership drive. We are looking forward to new areas
of collaboration with ASCE and other professional associations.
E&O Insurance has been contracted to provide Errors and Omissions
Insurance to all our Professional Members through Lloyds of London.
We want your Inspirational Stories! Please send us your
heartwarming, inspiring or transformational story involving your work
with EWB-USA, so we can share them with donors, supporters, and
partners. Stories should be 300 words or less and can be sent to Zoe
Kircos, [log in to unmask] The top 5 story authors will receive a
$50 gift certificate to the EWB-USA store (new items coming soon!).
I look forward to reporting back to you at the end of this month on
the people and projects I know I will encounter at our Regional
Workshops in Chicago, Glassboro, Portland, and Flagstaff. Thanks to
all of you for your continued involvement in, and commitment to our
growing organization. You make all those airport hours worth it!
Warmly,
Cathy Leslie
Executive Director
Engineers Without Borders - USA Founder is Co-recipient of
$250,000 Heinz Award for the Environment
Dr. Bernard Amadei recognized for improving the conditions of
underdeveloped outposts around the world. See full article
http://www.heinzawards.net/recipients.asp?action=detail&recipientID=101
First Annual Sand Sculpture Event a Success
The Denver Professional Chapter of Engineers without Borders-USA held
its first annual Sand Sculpture Contest on Saturday, August 25th,
2007. The sand sculpting event was at Lakewood’s Belmar Park in
conjunction with Lakewood on Parade. The contest was held as a
fundraiser to support sustainable water projects in Malingua Pamba,
Ecuador and Agou Avedje, Togo. For more info go to
http://www.ewbdenver.org/2007/08/28/sand-sculpture-event-a-success/
EWB-USA is excited to report that our organization has implemented
a new fundraising program, which does not require additional costs!
Anyone can use this program and help us raise money.
We encourage you to use this program to assist our
organization’s cash flow. Please use the link below for all
travel-related purchases and 50% of all commissions (which are
currently kept by travel agents/online booking companies) will be
donated to our organization.
www.ewbtravel.org
Benefits:
Guaranteed lowest prices on air, hotel and car rentals
50% of the commissions are donated to our organization.
There is no cost to this program
Thank you for your support, and please share this with anyone you
know who travels… it will help us!
EFL Associates has been retained to coordinate an extremely exciting
search - the Chief Operating Officer for WaterPartners International,
Inc. WaterPartners’ mission is to address the water supply and
sanitation needs of people living in developing countries.
WaterPartner's Int. projects to impact the water supply and sanitation
needs of 2.3 million people annually. A true social entrepreneurial
organization, WaterPartners is expected to grow from a $4 million to a
$30 million budget within five years. Please refer to the
company’s Web site: http://www.water.org/ for more information.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Put your engineering skills to solve one of our nation’s most
pressing problems!
There is an urgent need for excellent science and math education in
our nation and yet our public schools, especially those in low-income
communities, are failing to adequately prepare their students in
science and math. Teach For America is seeking entrepreneurial,
solutions-oriented engineering majors to help us address this alarming
problem. To learn how you can join the network of emerging leaders to
make a difference, and to read about our relationships with employers
and graduate programs, visit www.teachforamerica.org.
Continued from the left column...
At the time, EWB-USA was still a fairly new organization and Estrada
helped form the CCNY student chapter. As the CCNY student
chapter’s first project leader, Estrada managed thedesign of a
water system for a Honduran community, which was completed January 2007.
The design involved three main technical components (a water
collection system, a distribution system, and a chlorination system)
and two sustainability and environmental components (wastewater
management and garbage disposal methods for the community).
Sent By:
Engineers Without Borders - USA
1811 Lefthand Circle, Suite A-1
Longmont CO 80503
U.S.A.
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September 2007
SAVE THE DATE!
Hosted by the University of Washington, Seattle, WA
March 28th - 30th, 2008
Engineers Without Borders - USA 2008 International Conference
GLOBAL HEALTH & SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING
The EWB-USA 2008 International Conference includes the
following highlights:
Opening Day Keynote Speaker: Bill Gates, Senior
Awards Ceremony and Reception at the Museum of Flight
An exciting agenda of panelists, speakers and presentations
...all on the beautiful University of Washington Seattle campus!
Online Registration begins October 15!
We want your inspirational stories!
Help us share the compelling stories of our members and host communities with partners, supporters and donors. Please send us your story, in 300 words or less, so that we can include them in newsletters, presentations, and marketing materials. Authors of the top 5 stories will receive a $50 gift certificate to the EWB-USA store – and we will be adding merchandise soon!
Send submissions to: Zoe Kircos, [log in to unmask]
Wanted by The Ixtatán Foundation www.ixtatan.org:
Teacher and construction manager/engineer
Where:
San Mateo Ixtatán, Guatemala
When:
Effective immediately, to last from 18 to 30 months
Responsibilities:
Teach sciences at the Yinhatil Nab’en (Seeds of Knowledge) High School
and oversee construction of new school building
Qualifications:
Civil Engineering degree or construction management experience.
Interest in teaching is a must, as is proficiency in the Spanish language.
Due to constant changes in every plan ever laid in San Mateo Ixtatán, it
helps to be very flexible and have the ability to change plans easily.
Contact:
Beth Neville Evans
(434) 296-1263
[log in to unmask]
Improving the world—New York’s Yurintzy Estrada teams with EWB-USA
Reprinted from DMJM Harris Newsletter - August
Growing up, Yurintzy Estrada had always wanted a career where she could help develop communities worldwide through design and construction. In addition to her work as a structural engineer with DMJM Harris, Estrada has found another means to contribute through Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA), a nonprofit organization that partners with developing international communities to improve the quality of life.
“I first heard about EWB from a City College of New York (CCNY) alumnus during my junior year,” says Estrada. “It was the perfect organization for me—someplace where I could make a difference.”
“We showed the community members how to maintain, repair and manage the water system though workshops and small meetings,” explains Estrada. “The CCNY team is still involved with the Honduras community and will plan a post implementation trip to ensure that the system is being maintained correctly.” (see next column for rest of story)
Community EWB-USA
1811 Lefthand Cirle, Suite A-1
Longmont, CO 80503
www.ewb-usa.org
Dear Members and Friends,
Temperatures are still hitting 80 degrees out here in Colorado, but as I look ahead to a full slate of exciting and engaging Fall Workshops, summer seems like a dim memory. I hope to meet and talk with at least a few of you as I make my way around the country. For those of you unable to attend a workshop, here are a few of the exciting things we have happening at headquarters:
Welcome to Gina Earles, the new EWB-USA Managing Director! Gina comes to us with a strong background in marketing, fundraising and management in both the non-profit and for-profit business worlds. She will be overseeing chapter management, communications, public relations, development activities and financial planning at EWB-USA.
We are delighted that William Gates, Sr., the father of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Jr., has accepted our invitation to speak at the Annual International Conference in Seattle in March 2008. Bill Sr. is a renowned philanthropist and speaker, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the co-author of Wealth and Our Commonwealth. Registration for the 2008 Conference will begin online on October 15 – don’t delay!
American Society of Civil Engineers has generously partnered with us to increase membership by including EWB-USA registration or renewals in their annual membership drive. We are looking forward to new areas of collaboration with ASCE and other professional associations.
E&O Insurance has been contracted to provide Errors and Omissions Insurance to all our Professional Members through Lloyds of London.
We want your Inspirational Stories! Please send us your heartwarming, inspiring or transformational story involving your work with EWB-USA, so we can share them with donors, supporters, and partners. Stories should be 300 words or less and can be sent to Zoe Kircos, [log in to unmask] The top 5 story authors will receive a $50 gift certificate to the EWB-USA store (new items coming soon!).
I look forward to reporting back to you at the end of this month on the people and projects I know I will encounter at our Regional Workshops in Chicago, Glassboro, Portland, and Flagstaff. Thanks to all of you for your continued involvement in, and commitment to our growing organization. You make all those airport hours worth it!
Warmly,
Cathy Leslie
Executive Director
Engineers Without Borders - USA Founder is Co-recipient of
$250,000 Heinz Award for the Environment
Dr. Bernard Amadei recognized for improving the conditions of underdeveloped outposts around the world. See full article http://www.heinzawards.net/recipients.asp?action=detail&recipientID=101
First Annual Sand Sculpture Event a Success
The Denver Professional Chapter of Engineers without Borders-USA held its first annual Sand Sculpture Contest on Saturday, August 25th, 2007. The sand sculpting event was at Lakewood’s Belmar Park in conjunction with Lakewood on Parade. The contest was held as a fundraiser to support sustainable water projects in Malingua Pamba, Ecuador and Agou Avedje, Togo. For more info go to http://www.ewbdenver.org/2007/08/28/sand-sculpture-event-a-success/
EWB-USA is excited to report that our organization has implemented a new fundraising program, which does not require additional costs! Anyone can use this program and help us raise money.
We encourage you to use this program to assist our organization’s cash flow. Please use the link below for all travel-related purchases and 50% of all commissions (which are currently kept by travel agents/online booking companies) will be donated to our organization.
www.ewbtravel.org
Benefits:
Guaranteed lowest prices on air, hotel and car rentals 50% of the commissions are donated to our organization. There is no cost to this program
Thank you for your support, and please share this with anyone you know who travels… it will help us!
EFL Associates has been retained to coordinate an extremely exciting search - the Chief Operating Officer for WaterPartners International, Inc. WaterPartners’ mission is to address the water supply and sanitation needs of people living in developing countries. WaterPartner's Int. projects to impact the water supply and sanitation needs of 2.3 million people annually. A true social entrepreneurial organization, WaterPartners is expected to grow from a $4 million to a $30 million budget within five years. Please refer to the company’s Web site: http://www.water.org/ for more information.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Put your engineering skills to solve one of our nation’s most pressing problems!
There is an urgent need for excellent science and math education in our nation and yet our public schools, especially those in low-income communities, are failing to adequately prepare their students in science and math. Teach For America is seeking entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented engineering majors to help us address this alarming problem. To learn how you can join the network of emerging leaders to make a difference, and to read about our relationships with employers and graduate programs, visit www.teachforamerica.org.
Continued from the left column...
At the time, EWB-USA was still a fairly new organization and Estrada helped form the CCNY student chapter. As the CCNY student chapter’s first project leader, Estrada managed thedesign of a water system for a Honduran community, which was completed January 2007.
The design involved three main technical components (a water collection system, a distribution system, and a chlorination system) and two sustainability and environmental components (wastewater management and garbage disposal methods for the community).
Sent By:
Engineers Without Borders - USA
1811 Lefthand Circle, Suite A-1
Longmont CO 80503
U.S.A.
To view as a web page press on or copy this link into your browsers address bar
https://www.swiftpage2.com/ewbusa.dthomas/C071005142000/speasapage.aspx?addr=6288
If you prefer not to receive future e-mails of this type, please copy to your browser or press on this link
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