Anthony M. Morreale, PE, a Senior Engineer at LIG Consultants, Inc. in Hopedale, MA recently joined the MSPE Board of Directors and serves on the MSPE Events Committee. He has answered a brief Q & A so we may know him better. Welcome aboard Anthony, and THANK YOU for your dedication to MSPE.
Why did you join MSPE?
When I earned my P.E. license, it just made sense to join the National and Massachusetts societies. I felt that membership would give me opportunities to stay up to date on the issues that affect me as a professional engineer and to network with other engineers across the country and most importantly right here in Massachusetts.
USS Constitution (Photo courtesy: www.history.navy.mil)
On Thursday, August 7, 2014, MSPE invites members, guests and colleagues to enjoy a specially-arranged private tour of the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat – also known as ‘Old Ironsides’.
This will be one of the final opportunities to tour the Constitution at her berth in Charlestown Navy Yard until 2018, as the ship will enter dry dock in 2015 for scheduled restoration.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a private after-hours tour and explore places on the magnificent and historic ship that are typically off-limits to the public. You’ll go beyond touring the top three decks (spar, gun, and berth), to go below-deck and step on the keel; see where gunpowder was stored, and more! Each area will be manned by one of Constitution’s active duty U.S. Navy Sailors, who will answer questions and help illustrate Constitution’s storied past.
ALL GUESTS must be at least 18 years old.
SCHEDULE:
6:00 PM – Assemble at USS Constitution
6:10 PM – Tour starts
7:00 PM – Tour ends
7:15 PM – OPTIONAL dinner at the Navy Yard Bistro and Wine Bar[SOLD OUT]
(NOTE: The dinner tickets are sold out, but tour participants are welcome to join the group at the Navy Yard Bistro for pre-dinner socializing and cocktails.)
TICKET PRICING: (Must be 18+ years old)
Tour ONLY – Member or Spouse: $20.00
Tour ONLY – Non-member: $30.00 (See also: SPECIAL OFFER below)
Tour & DINNER – Member or Spouse: $35.00 [SOLD OUT]
Tour & DINNER – Non-member: $50.00 [SOLD OUT]
CLICK HERE to register and purchase tickets through Eventbrite
IMPORTANT NOTES: Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for a mandatory airport-style security screening, which is required for all visitors (civilian & military, even in uniform). All participants must be at least 18 years old, and present a valid Federal or State-issued photo ID or passport to board the ship.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR NON-MEMBERS: The ticket price for the tour (or tour and dinner) will be completely refunded for non-members who decide to join MSPE! Here’s how to take advantage of this special offer: After the tour, simply join NSPE/MSPE before August 30, 2014 and MSPE will mail you a rebate check when your membership is recorded. (Note: When you become a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), you also become a member of our state society, MSPE.)
MA Students at 2014 National MATHCOUNTS Competition
At the 2014 National MATHCOUNTS Competition on May 9-10 in Orlando Florida, Massachusetts placed in the Top 10 teams in the nation, earning 8th place out of 56 teams. Additionally, each of our state’s individual ‘Mathletes’ placed in the Top 50 out of 224 of the brightest ‘Mathletes’ in the nation.
MATHCOUNTS is the premier math enrichment, coaching and competition program in the country for middle school students in grades 6 through 8. In Massachusetts, the program is made possible through the support and leadership of the Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers(mspe.com). Learn more and view news releases here.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: Become a Sponsor Today! In 2015, the National MATHCOUNTS Competition will be held in Boston, MA. Corporate and individual sponsors are encouraged to support our state’s 2014-2015 program. Since MATHCOUNTS is funded at the state level solely by local contributions, this vital program continues to rely on tax-deductible donations (checks, supplies, gift cards, etc.) Tax-deductible donations of any size are appreciated. Checks may be written to the MATHCOUNTS Foundation, and sent to John Hayden, PE, who will ensure that the Foundation credits the funds to our state’s program. (more…)
MSPE is pleased to recognize these contributors for their significant sponsorship of the MATHCOUNTS program in Massachusetts:
Photo 1:John Hayden, PE (LEFT) accepts a MATHCOUNTS donation from CB&I, presented by William Griffith, Senior Vice President of CB&I, as MSPE Board member Ken Skinger, PE, Esq. looks on.
Photo 2:Ken Skinger, PE, Esq. (RIGHT) presents John Hayden, PE with a MATHCOUNTS donation contributed by Charles Stockbridge, Senior Vice President of Moors & Cabot.
More than 100 volunteers are needed beginning in early February to help score and proctor tests at MATHCOUNTS competitions planned throughout Massachusetts.
MATHCOUNTS is the premier math enrichment, coaching and competition program in the country for middle school students in grades 6 through 8. In Massachusetts, the program is made possible through the support and leadership of the Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers (mspe.com).
This year is especially important, as Massachusetts students are seeking to defend the National Championship Title they have earned for the past two years, in 2012 and 2013.
In general, your volunteer commitment is approx. 4 hours on the day of the competition. (See below for all competition dates, times, and locations.)
No experience is necessary to volunteer; you must simply be over 18, willing and able to follow simple directions, and not be related to a competing student. For more information or to volunteer, please contact the coordinator of the competition(s) you wish to support.
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) has directed all State Societies to issue a Call for Nominations for 2014 NSPE Honor Awards.
The deadline for submission of nomination forms is January 31, 2014.
The three awards and their summaries include:
The NSPE Award
The NSPE Award is the highest award given to an individual by the Society. It is presented to an engineer who has made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession, the public welfare, and humankind.
The NSPE Distinguished Service Award
This award recognizes an NSPE Licensed Member for exceptional contributions to the Engineering Profession, to one’s community, and specifically to NSPE.
The NSPE Young Engineer of the Year Award
This award recognizes a young NSPE member who has made outstanding contributions to the Engineering Profession and the community during the early years of one’s career.
To access and download any of the nomination forms, visit theAwards Pageof the NSPE website.
Massachusetts students won the MATHCOUNTS National Championship for the second consecutive year in 2013.
MSPE is once again the major Massachusetts provider of support and leadership for MATHCOUNTS, a nationwide math enrichment, coaching and competition program for students in grades 6 through 8.
The program promotes math achievement with all the challenge of a school sports event.
Student Mathletes train individually and in teams, and can compete in local, state & national competitions.
This school year, 134 middle schools throughout Massachusetts have registered for the MATHCOUNTS National Math Club Program, and 57 of them have also registered for the MATHCOUNTS Competition Series Program. More than 800 students statewide will participate.
This year is especially important, because Massachusetts students will seek to defend the National Championship Title they have earned for the past two years, in 2012 and 2013.
VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS are needed to support the students:
Anthony Cipolla is a Project Engineer with Spin Analytical, Inc. in Berwick, ME. He recently joined the MSPE Board of Directors, and has answered the questions below, so we may know him better. Welcome aboard, Anthony, and THANK YOU for your dedication to MSPE!
Q: Why did you join MSPE?
A: I joined MSPE initially because it is a great way to get involved in the community and stay current with the engineering industry. I decided to serve on the Board because it gives me an opportunity to help promote the importance of science and engineering to a younger generation.
Q: What are your goals as an engineer?
A: My goals are to get my P.E. license and to develop products that contribute to helping people.
MSPE hosted all members, their guests and colleagues to the Society’s annual Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 13 at the Newport Art Museum.
They enjoyed A Dickens Christmas Feast, featuring an interactive re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale ‘A Christmas Carol’ by the Marley Bridges Theatre Company. It was an evening of song, dance and good cheer accompanied by a gourmet meal.
Guests savored the flavors of the season, and experienced A Christmas Carol as never before! (more…)
MSPE hosted all members, their guests and colleagues to the Society’s annual Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 13 at the Newport Art Museum.
They enjoyed A Dickens Christmas Feast, featuring an interactive re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale ‘A Christmas Carol’ by the Marley Bridges Theatre Company. It was an evening of song, dance and good cheer accompanied by a gourmet meal.
Guests savored the flavors of the season, and experienced A Christmas Carol as never before! (more…)
Anthony M. Morreale, PE, a Senior Engineer at LIG Consultants, Inc. in Hopedale, MA recently joined the MSPE Board of Directors and serves on the MSPE Events Committee. He has answered a brief Q & A so we may know him better. Welcome aboard Anthony, and THANK YOU for your dedication to MSPE.
