2019 Engineers Week Banquet
You are cordially invited to celebrate Engineers Week 2019 at the E-Week banquet on Friday, February 22, 2019! Please invite all that may be interested in attending this event.
The banquet will be held in the same location as last year, the Trader Duke's Hotel (1117 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403). The Engineer and Young Engineer of the Year selections will be announced in the coming weeks. Information regarding event sponsorship and the keynote presentation are provided below. Please invite family, co-workers, and friends to the banquet - all are welcome!
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
To ensure the continued success of E-Week in Vermont, we are requesting contributions to help offset expenses associated with E-Week activities. Contributions are tax deductible and can be made to "Engineers Week / Vermont" and mailed to Vermont Society of Professional Engineers, c/o Joe Duncan, 240 Chamberlin Lane, Vermont, 05495 In addition, your generosity will be recognized in the E-Week banquet program and your company logo will be displayed on a poster board right next to the registration table. Sponsorship categories include:
- Cloud Computer - $500 or more;
- Computer - $250 or more;
- Calculator - $100 - $249; and
- Slide Rule - $50 - $99.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact Jessica Louisos (802-882-8335 or
jlouisos@mminc.com). Also, don't forget to email her your company logo so that she can have it displayed to all the guests as they arrive and register. Thank you for your support of the engineering profession in Vermont.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
"Ceres Rises - Restoring the Golden Dome atop the People's House."
The current Vermont State House, built in 1859, is one of the oldest and best preserved of our nation's state capitols. After 160 years, it remains an icon and serves as one of the most heavily visited living museums in the State. Lovingly known as "The People's House", the Vermont State House is adorned by a distinctive drum, gold leaf dome, and statue, 'Ceres', the goddess of Agriculture.
Like all structures exposed to weather, ultraviolet degradation, freeze-thaw conditions, and time, the drum, dome, and statue were showing signs of significant deterioration. In 2018, architects, engineers, curators, and contractors rolled up their sleeves and embarked on a journey to carefully restore these historical and symbolic elements. It was no small feat requiring an eye to detail, careful coordination, and creative thinking.
Representatives from the Department of Buildings and General Services and the construction company, Engelberth, will provide a unique inside perspective on the most significant project elements, greatest challenges, and key factors for success.
EVENT DETAILS
The event will begin with a cocktail hour 5:00 pm, and dinner will be served at 6:00 pm; Awards and the presentation will follow. The cost is $38 per person ($20 for students). Also, in the past we have asked the professional societies if they or their members would like to sponsor a student to attend the banquet. We have found that many students have an interest in attending, but not the budget for it. This would be a great opportunity for the students to mingle with the engineering community especially if your company is looking to hire.
Please RSVP by February 19th at:
Register Now!or to Amanda Clayton at AmandaRaeClayton83@gmail.com or 802.881.4179. Make sure to let us know if you will want the vegetarian meal option. Also, if you would like to send a check ahead of time, please make it out to “Engineers Week / Vermont” and mail it to Vermont Engineers Week Committee, c/o Amanda Clayton, 164 Main Street, Suite 201, Colchester, VT 05446.
