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SOCIETY NEWS & NOTES
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Board of Direction Nominations Due Jan. 31
Do you know an active and engaged member who is ready to take on a leadership role? Now is your chance to let them shine! As we start our second century, SAME is searching for "the best of the best" to serve as National Officers and Elected Directors on the SAME Board of Direction.
The deadline to nominate candidates for President-Elect, Vice President, and Elected Director is Jan. 31, 2020. Submit online at www.same.org/leadershipnominations.
Respective nominating committees will determine the candidates who will be voted on by the membership during the online election, which be held from March 1–April 15, 2020.
Introducing the 2025 SAME Strategic Plan
With a new century comes a new strategic plan! Approved unanimously by the Board of Direction in November, the 2025 SAME Strategic Plan is now operational, effective Jan. 1, 2020. The development of the new strategic plan was a year-long process overseen by the Strategic Plan Task Force—which was led by Col. Sal Nodjomian, F.SAME, USAF (Ret.), and Col. Charlie Perham, F.SAME, USAF (Ret.)—and contributed to by members, partners, and stakeholders at all levels of the Society.
The 2025 SAME Strategic Plan is an evolution of the 2020 SAME Strategic Plan, which set the Society's focus toward two main outcomes: lead collaboration and support national security. Our now newly refined mission and vision, and goals and objectives will drive even greater engagement throughout the organization.
The plan is lofty and deliberate. Leadership understands not every Post will be able to contribute to all aspects of the plan. But collectively—through Posts, Student Chapters, Communities of Interest, Academy of Fellows, SAME Foundation, and the other groups and components that are part of and connected to the Society—we will. And in doing so, we all will have a measurable impact on securing America's future, together.
Start Your Strategic Planning at Capital Week
The FY2021 DOD & Federal Agency Program Briefings will be held as part of SAME Capital Week, March 16-18 in Rockville, Md.
Position your company for long-term success by getting a first-hand look at the future. The DOD & Federal Agency Program Briefings will welcome representatives from more than a dozen government agencies to provide updates on upcoming engineering, construction, environmental, and facility management programs along with insights into trends to watch for in the coming years. The schedule will include a panel discussion with leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Air Force Civil Engineering, and Department of Veterans Affairs. This year also will feature perspectives from Congressional staffers on budgeting, project delivery, and national infrastructure priorities.
In addition, SAME Capital Week will include the annual Academy of Fellows Luncheon as well as an evening networking reception hosted by the SAME Foundation.
Registration is open at www.samecapweek.org. Advanced Rate ends Feb. 8, 2020.
2020 SAME Engineering & Construction Camps
Online applications for the 2020 SAME Engineering & Construction Camps are open. The deadline to apply is March 16, 2020. Visit www.same.org/stemcamps for more information and to submit an application process.
SAME's Engineering & Construction Camps provide high school students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior years with unmatched learning and mentoring opportunities and hands-on activities at camps hosted in partnership with the military services.
The camps offer a rigorous experience for students interested in exploring STEM skills and careers. Campers gain a sense of what it takes to become a STEM professional and what options exist to explore that interest from high school to college and beyond.
2020 Engineering & Construction Camps
- SAME/U.S. Army Camp: Vicksburg, Miss. | June 14-20
- SAME/U.S. Navy Camp: Port Hueneme, Calif. | June 21-27
- SAME/U.S. Marine Corps Camp: Camp Lejeune, N.C. | June 21-27
- SAME/U.S. Air Force Academy Camp: Colorado Spring, Colo. | June 24-30
- SAME/U.S. Air Force Camp: Scott AFB, Ill. | July 19-25
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Looking to Develop as a Leader?
SAME's Engineering & Construction Camps offer Young Members, noncommissioned officers, teachers, and individuals with a STEM background an invaluable opportunity to support tomorrow’s leaders and STEM professionals as camp mentors and staff.
The success of the camps depends on the contributions by staff, cadets, college students, and other volunteers that come from our many Posts and partners.
Visit www.same.org/stemcamps and click on the Mentors & Staff menu tab.
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National Awards Nominations Due Feb. 3
The nomination process for national awards and medals to be presented during the Society Ball & Awards Gala at the 2020 JETC in Washington, D.C. (May 27-29) is now open. The deadline to submit nominations is Feb. 3, 2020.
SAME’s Awards & Recognition Program recognizes Sustaining Members as well as individuals from the public and private sectors for excellence in engineering, architecture, education, leadership, STEM outreach, industry-government collaboration, and veteran support. Winners are eligible to receive a stipend to attend JETC.
Visit www.same.org/awards for more information and to submit a nomination.
Post Streamer Submissions Due Jan. 31
Each year, Streamer Awards are presented to Posts in recognition of outstanding achievement in support of the SAME mission and strategic goals and objectives. They are also the determining factor in awarding Distinguished Post and Distinguished Region status. The 2019 Streamers will be presented at the 2020 JETC, which will be held May 27-29 in Washington, D.C.
Currently, Posts can submit for Streamers in four categories: Leadership & Mentoring; Professional Development & Personal Growth; Relationships; and Resilience.
Posts interested in applying for a Streamer can visit www.same.org/streamers to view criteria and download submission documents. The submission deadline is Jan. 31, 2020.
SAME Signs New Strategic Partnership
 SAME and the Perfect Technician Academy have established a strategic partnership to support SAME's goal of helping prepare servicemembers and veterans for the A/E/C industry. Perfect Technician Academy will participate in the upcoming SAME Transition Workshop & Job Fair, Feb. 27-28.
The primary goal of the Perfect Technician Academy is to make a difference in the working world. It recognized that creating an HVAC school could make a real difference and improve the lives of others by providing access to training and certification that lead to successful trade careers. The organization is committed to preparing our nation’s veterans for successful careers in the skilled-trades industry. It is partnering with SAME to promote and provide education and credentialing services to active duty and veterans in HVAC and to provide job placement assistance in support of our national security and infrastructure.
Learn more about SAME's Strategic Partnerships at www.same.org/partnerships.
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Upcoming Opportunities from Strategic Partners
- The George Washington University is offering a new short course in its Resilience Series beginning in March. Students will be introduced to the concept and practice of enterprise resilience—defined as the capacity for organizations to survive, adapt, and grow in the face of change. Course begins March 23. Register today. Use code SAME15 for a 15 percent discount off the $350 fee.
- CxEnergy 2020 will be held April 6-9 in San Diego. The event is the largest gathering of the nation's top commissioning providers, energy managment and HVAC professionals, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineers.
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Welcome SAME's Newest Sustaining Members
Since the 1950s, Sustaining Members have played a leading role in making SAME an impactful organization, through their engagement in local and national activities, providing technical expertise to strengthen programs and conferences, and helping ensure our future stability. Today, SAME has over 1,500 Sustaining Members worldwide.
Welcome to the newest Sustaining Members that joined the Society in December 2019!
- Certis Solutions (Roseville, Calif.)
- Exacter Inc. (Columbus, Ohio)
- GovContractPros LLC (Chevy Chase, Md.)
- Integrated Modular Solutions (Bonham, Texas)
- Kansai Paint Sales Co. Ltd. (Okinawa, Japan)
- Nanawa Co. Ltd. (Okinawa, Japan)
- Tricoeur Services LLC (Baton Rouge, La.)
- VNuIT (Bonsall, Calif.)
- Water & Environmental Technologies Inc. (Great Falls, Mont.)
To learn more about SAME Sustaining Members, and search services and capabilities, visit our Sustaining Member Directory at www.same.org/directory.
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