Presentation to FES Student Chapter at Valencia Community College By Glenn E. Forrest, P. E.

Recent experiences: FES Board of Directors Utility Manager MacDill AFB St. Johns River Water Management District

FES Mission Statement FES supports engineering education, advocates licensure, promotes the ethical and competent practice of engineering and enhances the image and well-being of all engineers in the state of Florida.

FES Vision Statement FES promotes and defends the professional interests of all engineers in the state of Florida.

Professional Practices Ethical Practices Committee Ethical Practices Coordinating Committee FELI Steering Council Professional Concerns Committee Professional Development Committee Committee Chairs (FES)

Education and preparation Division K-12 Committee MATHCOUNTS Committee Scholarship Committee Student Professional Development Committee K-12 Committee MATHCOUNTS Committee Scholarship Committee Student Professional Development Committee Public Relations Committees Awards Committee Communications Advisory Committee

Government Affairs Committees Commission on Legislative & Government Conservation & Environmental Quality (CEQ) Constructed Environment Committee Energy Committee Commission on Legislative & Government Conservation & Environmental Quality (CEQ) Constructed Environment Committee Energy Committee Policy Operations Budget Committee Charter and Bylaws Committee Nominating Committee Budget Committee Charter and Bylaws Committee Nominating Committee

Practice Section Committees PEPP (Professional Engineers in Private Practice) FPEG FECON FEE FPEI

MacDill AFB Reclaimed Water Storage Pond

To provide assistance to students in and entering into engineering studies To provide resources to engineering programs in Florida To promote diversity among students entering into engineering studies To raise public awareness of the role of engineering in society.

Established in 1986 …a membership organization made up of Engineers and those who support the Engineering Profession. …governed by a Board of 32 Trustees representing Engineers and Engineering Organizations from throughout Florida. …authorized to receive and administer funds for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS code.

Budget, over $130,000, including: $40,000 MATHCOUNTS program $30,000 in scholarships $10,000 Fla. Section ASCE West Point Bridge Contest $8,000 Fla. Engineerg College student organizations $4,000 Teacher Awards $.....Robotics, Florida Engineering Educators Conference, SWE, Engineers Week, and on and on!

Questions? September 30, 2014