PSPE Phila. Chapter

c/o Temple University Civil Engineering
1947 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
484-222-01PE (-0173)

This year is our 75th anniversary 1934-2009

www.nspe.org (National website) www.pspe.org (State website)

ANNOUNCING THE 2010
OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

GPS III 2R to 2RM Space Vehicle Lockheed Martin, Space Systems

Quarry Pumps Project
for Buzzi Unicem
by Maida Engineering

Roebling Steel Plant Bridge Reconstruction
W.J. Castle PE and Associates,
WRS Infrastructure & Environment

Richard Stockton College Solar Carports Eastern Energy Services and ProtekPark

ABC 6 Upgrade from Analog to Digital
ABC 6 Engineering

click on winners above for details

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Welcome to the Website of the
Pennsylvania Society of
Professional Engineers
Philadelphia Chapter
(PSPE-PC)

Vision, Mission, Values, Goals

Vision
PSPE is the recognized voice and advocate of licensed Professional Engineers.

Mission
PSPE-PC, in partnership with national and State Societies, is the organization of licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and Engineer Interns (EIs). Through education, licensure advocacy, leadership training, multi-disciplinary networking, and outreach, PSPE-PC enhances the image of its members and their ability to ethically and professionally practice engineering.

Values
   1. Protection of the public welfare above all other considerations
   2. Ethical and competent practice of engineering
   3. Innovation through the creative application of math, science and engineering
   4. The PE license as the highest standard of professionalism in engineering.
   5. Continuous learning for professional growth
   6. Growth in the number of licensed Professional Engineers
   7. Teamwork, unity and fellowship of all PEs across all disciplines
   8. Commitment to the future of the licensed Professional Engineer

Goals
   1. Foster Chapter-State-National partnerships to seamlessly deliver a core level of service to every member.
   2. Deliver value to our members that enhances their competence and ability to practice as a Professional Engineer.
   3. Increase membership to serve and represent the collective interests of all licensed Professional Engineers and Engineer

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CONTINUING EDUCATION NEWS
Latest Legislation

PSPE PA is now approved to accredit PDUs for NY license renewals - more details

PSPE PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER MEETING – MARCH 4th at 6 PM
CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIES

Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
Instructor: Howard Alderson, PE
Alderson Engineering, Inc.

This one hour course This one hour course is intended for all engineers and designers but will be of interest to project and plant engineers who are looking at ways to reduce the cost of energy for heating and cooling.

The seminar will provide engineers with an understanding of designing geothermal systems.

Course Outline:
• Understanding Geothermal Technology
• Heat Pump Equipment
• Geothermal HVAC Systems
• Evaluating the Cost Benefits of Geothermal Heating and Cooling
• Obtaining Financing and Installation Incentives
• Installing the Systems
• Case Study – Pennswood Village CCRC

These educational activities have been evaluated and accredited for 1.0 Professional Development Hour each by the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers to meet continuing education license requirements in New York
COURSE # 2010-01-07-001

Cost: $35 with reservation, $40 at door
Location: Airport Hilton Philadelphia , PA
4509 Island Avenue

For $35 reservation price,
please use PAYPAL on-line system below:

credit card payments on left, PAY PAL account payments on right
deadline for $40 reservations is 11am on December 3rd
if you must use a company check or more info, please email
treasurer Rich Horenburger
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Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers Philadelphia Chapter
Date	Event
Oct. 1, 2009	Final Rules for Continuing Education 2009-2011 by Al Tantala, PE
Oct. 13, 2009	CBS3 DTV Conversion Post-Mortem JOINT SOCIETY MTG
Nov. 5, 2009	QUAY PIER REHABILITATION AT PENN'S LANDING by WILLIAM J. CASTLE, PE
Dec. 3, 2009	*Outstanding Engineering Achievement Awards Presentations*
Dec. 9, 2009	Multi Society Meeting hosted by SAME Philadelphia Construction of $786m Expansion of Pennsylvania Convention Center
Jan. 7, 2010	Continuing Education Series Electrical Awareness Hidden Dangers in the Workplace by Joseph Maida, PE
Feb 4, 2010	Microtunnel Under RR Tracks With Shallow Cover by Jozef F. Zurawski, PE
Mar 4, 2010	Geothermal Heat Pump Systems by Howard Alderson, PE
Apr. 1, 2010	Continuing Education Series
May. 6, 2010	Annual Meeting & Awards Night

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