STREAMER PROGRAMS CY2012 January 26, 2012

Streamer Submission Submission Deadline for the CY2012 Streamer Awards is February 1, 2013 It is ultimately the responsibility of Post Leaders to make sure that Posts submit on time Extensions must be requested at least one week before the submission due date. Send All Streamer Submission Forms via e- mail to Kashae Williams, Post Operations Specialist at 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY2012 2

Streamer Submission Submissions received without an accompanying Streamer Submission Form will not be reviewed. Always name your streamer in the following format: PostName_StreamerName2012 (e.g. BaltimorePost_EducationTraining2012) Suggest that RVP’s check SAME website for spreadsheet confirming submission and receipt of Post streamer packages HQ sends acknowledgment upon receiving Streamer package (You will not necessarily receive confirmation the same day of submittal – but you will receive confirmation) 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY2012 3

Reconsideration Period Reclamation period begins after the streamer results are published Last day to request Reconsideration is February 22, Posts have a week to resubmit streamers for reconsideration. Feb , 2013 Posts must Diana Dawkins, Member and Post Support Director at and submit additional information to help support request for 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY2012 4

Streamer Timeline CY2012 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY Date 2013Issue Feb. 1.Last day for Posts to Submit Streamers Feb. 4.Tracking sheet is uploaded onto SAME website reflecting streamers received from all Posts by the closing date 1 Feb. Feb Streamers reviewed by committees Feb. 18Streamer Results due to SAME HQ by COB – from Committee Chairs/Members Feb. 19Streamer results posted on SAME Streamer page and Post leaders are notified Feb. 22Last day for Posts to ask for Reconsideration Feb. 22 – 29Posts submit any reconsiderations they may have. Chairs/Committee Members review Post Reconsiderations March 1Review Committee Results Due to SAME HQ March Awards Committee meets to determine Distinguished Posts, Top Posts and Distinguished Region. Results are announced. MayStreamers awarded at Post Awards Breakfast at JETC 2012

2012 Education and Training Streamer (CONUS and OCONUS) 1.Metrics have changed  Small Posts- 2 required  Medium Posts- 2 required and 1 of 2 desired elements  Large Posts – 2 required and 2 of 2 desired elements  Streamer with Distinction – all required and desired elements 2. Required by all Posts  Assist Members in obtaining and maintaining professional licensure or certifications utilizing Post Education and Mentoring Funds, Post Scholarship Funds or Post Operating Funds  Provide education forums that award a minimum of 4 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) in support of members who require continuing education credits for their professional registrations or certifications, consistent with SAME Guide to Continuing Professional Competency, /17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY2012 6

2012 Education and Training Streamer (CONUS and OCONUS) 1.Removed 2 Desired Elements: Future program, project, and contract opportunities for Department of Defense and non DOD Programs in the Federal, local area or region 2.New Desired Elements:  Plan and execute a Small Business conference or workshop geared towards helping small businesses successfully participate in DOD programs.  One or more Post members submit an article for publication in TME or other professional magazine or journal. 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY2012 7

2012 Leadership and Mentoring Streamer (CONUS and Overseas) The 2011 Outreach and Communications Streamer has been replaced by the 2012 Leadership and Mentoring Streamer and the elements of the Outreach and Communications Streamer have been incorporated, as appropriate, in the other streamers. 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY2012 8

2012 Leadership and Mentoring Streamer (CONUS and Overseas) 1.Metrics for Winning Streamer  Small Post - 3 required elements and 3 of 7 Desired Elements  Medium Post - 3 required elements and 4 of 7 Desired Elements  Large Post - 3 required elements and 5 of 7 Desired Elements  Streamer with Distinction: Meet all required and desired elements 2.Required by all Posts  Send a Post Board member to a Post Leaders Workshop  Conduct K- 12 Outreach to promote careers in engineering, including but not limited to West Point Bridge, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and School-based programs  Provide leadership opportunities for Young Members in Post programs 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY2012 9

2012 Leadership and Mentoring Streamer (CONUS and Overseas) New Desired Elements:  Award scholarships to deserving high school seniors and/or college students consistent with SAME Scholarship Program Guidelines, 2010  Send a high school student or Mentor to a SAME Engineering and Construction Camp  Implement a Post Program to welcome and mentor new members  Conduct one or more mentoring sessions or activities for Young Members, utilizing SAME Fellows and other experienced professionals  Send a Young Member or NCO to a Post Leaders Workshop  Post provides funding for one or more NCOs or YMs to attend the JETC or a SAME Regional Conference 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY

2012 Leadership and Mentoring Streamer (CONUS and Overseas) New Desired Elements:  Conduct College Outreach by having an active Student Chapter or mentoring program with a local college or university or a mentoring program for engineering students at local colleges or universities [Note: To obtain credit for an Active Student Chapter, Post must have on file an Annual Student Chapter Status report less than one year old with appropriate signatures and the college where the Student Chapter is located must have an active Student Chapter Membership] 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY

1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY Relationships and Recognition Streamer (CONUS and OCONUS) Metrics for Winning Streamer  Small Post- 4 required elements and 1 of 4 Desired Elements  Medium Post -4 required elements and 2 of 4 Desired Elements  Large Post-4 required elements and 3 of 4 Desired Elements  Streamer with Distinction- Meet all required and desired elements

2012 Relationships and Recognition Streamer (CONUS and OCONUS) Required by all Posts  Conduct one or more meetings that provide information on future programs, projects, and contract opportunities for Department of Defense and other Federal, State or local programs relevant to the Post membership  Promote diversity on Post Board of Directors by having a Small Business, Young Member, and public and private sector representative, and when feasible, a Noncommissioned Officer.  Establish and implement an annual Post Awards Program to recognize Post members  Maintain communications with Post members through periodic s, electronic newsletters and a Post website 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY

2012 Relationships and Recognition Streamer (CONUS and OCONUS) New Desired Elements:  Conduct a joint meeting with another professional society that fosters the goals of SAME  Conduct outreach to support wounded warriors and their families, families of deployed engineers, or families of fallen warriors  Nominate a Post member for a RVP Medal, National Award, National Board of Direction or Fellow  Promote Post and member accomplishments by submitting information to SAME HQ or other news media 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY

Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security Streamer 1.Metrics for Winning Streamer  Small Post- 2 required elements and 1 of 5 Desired Elements Desired Elements  Medium Post - 2 required elements and 2 of 5 Desired Elements  Large Post - 2 required elements and 3 of 5 Desired Elements  Streamer with Distinction- Meet all required and all desired elements 2.The Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security Streamer is for CONUS Posts only 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY

Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security Streamer Required by all Posts:  Conduct outreach to a minimum of three Federal, State, Local agencies or NGOs to provide them copies of the SAME Directory of Member Companies and Organizations or equivalent document developed by a Post, and the TISP Regional Disaster Resilience Guide (2011 Edition) and explain their value.  Three committee members have completed IS-100.a (ICS) level training in the past three years. 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY

Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security Streamer New Desired Elements:  Hold a Post Emergency Preparedness Exercise to test the ability of Posts to call up Sustaining Member firms to respond to requests for assistance using the emergency numbers and capabilities contained in the SAME Directory of Member Companies and Organizations or equivalent document developed by the Post  Conduct or participate in an Emergency Preparedness or Homeland Security Workshop as a Post or jointly with other SAME Posts  Three Post members have completed eight hours of training in current calendar year, including but not limited to IS-200.a (ICS) or IS-700.a (ICS 700)  Post member makes a presentation on Readiness and Homeland Security issues or best practices to a SAME, TISP or other organization’s conference  Send a Post Emergency Preparedness Committee member to the TISP Annual Conference 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY

Membership Streamer Awarded to Posts that have a net positive growth in total members AND Public Sector Members “Public Sector” refers to anyone employed by a Federal, State or Local Government Agency Reference copy of Baseline to find your Post’s Status as of January 1, 2012 Throughout the year access your Post rosters via CLAS to check your membership stats 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY

Distinguished Post Criteria- CONUS Posts 1.Small Post : Win Membership Streamer + 2 (of the 4) Streamer Awards that require submission 2. Medium Post : Win Membership Streamer + 3 (of the 4) Streamer Awards that require submission 3.Large Post : Win Membership Streamer + 4 (of the 4) Streamer Awards that require submission 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY

Distinguished Post Criteria-OCONUS Posts 1.Small Post : Win Membership Streamer + 1 (of the 3) Streamer Awards that require submission 2.Medium Post : Win Membership Streamer + 2 (of the 3) Streamer Awards that require submission 3.Large Post : Win Membership Streamer + 3 (of the 3) Streamer Awards that require submission 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY

Distinguished Region Criteria 1.At least 50% of the Posts within the Region selected as Distinguished Posts. 2. Region showed a net growth in Membership i.e. ∑ Individuals and Sustaining Reps 3.Region nominated at least two individuals for a Society Award or Fellow (deadline for Fellows is Sept 1) 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY

Top Post Criteria (Draft) Following are the evaluation factors for Top Post: 1.Earn Distinguished Post Streamer 2.Number of Streamers won with distinction 3.Percentage growth in total membership and public sector membership 4.Number of nominations submitted for SAME awards or for Fellow 5.Host a Student Chapter 6.Hosting or co-hosting a JETC, JETS or Small Business Conference 1/17/2012SAME Streamer Awards Program CY

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