Message From Our President, Lynn W. Eury, PE
My Fellow Engineers:
 These are challenging but exciting times. Technology is having an impact upon mankind like never before in our history. It is not only the key process that now drives our economy but it is also part and parcel of almost all the products and services that we use in our everyday lives. Today we communicate much faster than ever before with vast amounts of information. The result is that we make better decisions quicker and get things done more efficiently and sooner with a higher quality result. But at the same time we will have to become more aware of the impact upon our planet caused by many of the things we do. Our natural resources can no longer be taken for granted and considered unlimited -- we must better utilize the raw materials that have enabled us to have an unparalleled standard of living. It will be necessary to find new ways of producing and consuming energy.
This new era of high technology places greater responsibilities on the shoulders of all engineers. Our role in the success of the business world now becomes much more important. This means that we must not only keep our engineering skills honed and sharp but we must become better communicators and dynamic leaders.
During 2008 the Society will focus on bringing greater value to its members with quality programs so that we can build our awareness and learn from what others in our profession are doing. We will create opportunities for networking with engineers of differing skill sets so that we will know where to find help if and when we experience problems with which we are not familiar. We will emphasize team work by reaching out to local engineering clubs and building synergy whereby both the Society and the clubs will become more effective in reaching their respective goals. A major emphasis will be placed upon communicating with our members, other engineers, and the public at large to enhance the image of the Society, its members and the engineering profession.
Finally, I believe that much is learned and gained through the building of relationships in social settings. A warm and hospitable environment is important to Society members and we want new members and guests who attend our meetings to feel welcome and to take part in the social activities.
If you are an engineer (or are in an engineering related occupation) and are not yet a member of a professional organization, then I invite you to come and be a part of the North Carolina Society of Engineers.
Lynn W. Eury, PE
President
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