ESWP News!
The ESWP staff is back at it after our holiday break! We hope you had an enjoyable holiday season.
Stop by for lunch, the dining room is open Monday – Friday, 11:30am-1:30pm. Look for our new menu items to be announced soon.
Also, now is the time to make those Banquet Reservations for February 15th at the Westin Convention Center Hotel. Info can be found here.
Women’s Forum held at ESWP
More than 120 attended the December 7 “Women’s Forum” held at ESWP. It was a great day for all attendees who participated in this informal “town hall” style discussion, led by Cheryl Moon-Sirianni. Panelists from the A/E/C professions included Wendy Berrill, Ellen McLean, Lori Musto and Joyce Markosky. Keep on the lookout for the next Women’s Forum.
Soft Skills Update!
Soft Skills continues to draw! ESWP Board member Amy Veltri (NGE) presented an interesting and informative talk on the “soft skills” that everyone can benefit from in today’s workplace. Amy’s best advice: “Be creative, ask for opportunities, listen to directions, and know expectations and exceed them!”
Membership News
The proposed amendments to the ESWP bylaws are available for viewing, prior to the special membership meeting on Monday, November 28, at 1:00pm at the ESWP, to adopt these proposed changes. Click on the members news page to read the proposed changes.
Conference News!
It has been a very busy early Fall for the ESWP. We have just presented two very successful conferences, including the PA Brownfields Conference in Lancaster , PA, which was attended by more than 325 registrants. The Lancaster County Convention Center was the site for the 2016 conference, and was a great venue for this event. The conference wrapped up on October 28, then just a week later our staff departed for San Antonio, TX for the 77th annual International Water Conference at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel. The IWC gathered more than 925 registrants, and more than 100 exhibitors. Back in the office now, we are getting caught up just in time for a busy holiday season!
ESWP Banquet News
The 2017 Annual Banquet is set for Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Westin Convention Center Hotel with Guest Speaker Phil Bourque. Reservations will open November 1, 2016
ESWP Election News
Nominations Now Open!
Any regular member in good standing of the ESWP is permitted to serve on the ESWP Board of Directors. Nominations for the 2017 election are open until October 31, 2016. If you are interested, please email the ESWP at eswp@eswp.com
ESWP Membership News
We have rolled out a great deal for our young engineers…
ESWP offers an “Under-35” dues rate of $25 annually, with a limited time offer of NO entrance fee ( a $55 savings!) Now is the time to add ESWP to your professional network and expand your horizons. Our Young Member Forum is gaining momentum by offering quality programs designed specifically with the young engineer in mind. Click here: https://eswp.com/membership/individual-membership-2/
Ever think of getting more active in ESWP?
We are always looking for committee members who wish to contribute to the events and activities produced by ESWP.
Committees that are looking for additional members include Student Outreach, House, Young Member Forum, Publications, Program, Membership. Contact us at eswp@eswp.com to express your interest!
ESWP Program Event
Join us on October 12 for ESWP’s program on “What make a Prime a “good” Prime?”
Hear from representatives from State and Local governmental agencies on their qualification and selection process when contracts are awarded. Seats are limited and this is an event that will surely sell-out. Don’t delay – reserve your spot now.