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MSPE Enjoys a Private Tour at Naval Submarine Base in Groton CT

Posted on August 23, 2013 - 7:12 am by mspe

Photo of submarine interior, from Submarine Force Museum at the Submarine Base in Groton, CT

On September 5, 2013 MSPE members, non-members, and their guests enjoyed a specially-arranged Escorted Tour of the Submarine Training School at New London Naval Submarine Base, Groton, CT. The tour was nearly sold-out, as it was limited to 16 participants and 14 attended, despite a short lead-time for event promotion.

Prior to the tour, participants were encouraged to arrive early and tour the Submarine Force Museum/USS Nautilus (www.ussnautilus.org) on their own. A highlight of the tour was the surface navigation simulator, which provides a 360 degree view of the ocean as seen from the sail.

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MSPE Installs New Officers at 2013 Annual Meeting & Dinner Event

Posted on June 28, 2013 - 3:27 pm by mspe

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MSPE members and guests enjoyed expansive views of Boston’s skyline as they gathered to celebrate the society’s progress and look forward to the future during the 2013 MSPE Annual Meeting and Dinner, held on June 6 at the Top of the Hub Restaurant. After a brief social reception, outgoing MSPE President Kenneth R. Skinger, PE, Esq. led the ceremony to install the new 2013-2015 officers. He began by presenting each officer by their name, title, employer, years of service to the Society, and new officer title. He then announced their duties, as prescribed in the state Constitution and Bylaws, which include: Inspire confidence, Provide direction, Motivate to action, and Be accountable. (more…)