Message From Our President, Wally Roberts
My Fellow Engineers:
 The North Carolina Society of Engineers (NCSE) is a society to promote the social, economic and technical interests of the engineering profession. We support understanding and adhering to the standards of engineering ethics. We maintain an active interest in legislation to improve professional engineering standards; and provide opportunities for updating technical knowledge of the Society members. The NCSE also recognizes local chapters of engineers throughout the State of North Carolina and provides support for their efforts and initiatives.
Let me take this opportunity to thank the NCSE members for the opportunity to serve as President of this great organization. Also, thanks to those who have agreed to assist the NCSE in various capacities of leadership and support in the year 2011. Every member is important to the society. We are a diverse group of people who are striving to learn and make improvements in the engineering profession.
With that in mind, one of our concentrations this year is on increasing our membership. If you are an engineer, student of engineering, work in an engineering field in North Carolina, or live outside of NC but have interests in North Carolina; we welcome you to join our society. A copy of the membership application is available online for your convenience. These are some of the advantages of NCSE membership:
- PDH credit hours for attendance at technical sessions during the summer and winter conferences. Costs are at bargain rates. (Generally, 7 credit hours available per conference.)
- Social interaction with fellow engineers and their families
- Interesting tours and/or speakers
- Annual golf fundraiser to provide scholarships to engineering students
- Aligning ourselves with educational institutions to support engineering students with scholarship programs
Please join us this year as we learn more about how to master the technical, environmental, and legal challenges that face engineers today. As we interact with other engineers, it allows us the opportunity to stay abreast of technological advancements in various engineering fields.
I invite you to attend our summer and winter conferences. The 2011 Summer Conference will be held August 4-7 at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, NC. The Winter Conference will be in January 2012 in Raleigh, NC.
Respectfully yours,
Wally Roberts
President NCSE
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