SWE-RMS Section Award Nominations Due March 31st!!
It's that time of the year to recognize your fellow committee members and volunteers on the great work they have been doing to support SWE events. It's easy! Simply fill out the nomination form and include a nomination letter outlining the outstanding achievements. There are 7 different awards covering Outreach, Professional Development, Fund Development, Membership, Newcomer, Communicator and Superior Supporter. Follow the link to our member awards page for details and descriptions of the awards.
Join SWE RMS for Upcoming Denver Socials
Downtown Denver March Social
Come socialize with fellow Downtown Denver women next week Friday, 14 March, at "Howl at the Moon" piano bar! Fellow engineer Katie Gargaro has been kind enough to share her happy hour with SWE-RMS. Please contact Kirsten S if you have any questions and to RSVP and ask how to get free drink tickets!
When: Friday, 14 March, at 6:00
Where: Howl at the Moon
1735 19th Street
Denver, CO 80202
http://www.howlatthemoon.com/
South Denver March Social
Join your fellow South Denver women Tuesday, 18 March, for an evening of networking and socializing! Please contact Anika H if you have any questions and to RSVP.
When: Tuesday, 18 March, at 5:30
Where: Elephant Bar
8121 E Arapahoe Road
Greenwood Village, CO
http://elephantbar.com/location/greenwoodvillage
Come socialize with fellow Downtown Denver women next week Friday, 14 March, at "Howl at the Moon" piano bar! Fellow engineer Katie Gargaro has been kind enough to share her happy hour with SWE-RMS. Please contact Kirsten S if you have any questions and to RSVP and ask how to get free drink tickets!
When: Friday, 14 March, at 6:00
Where: Howl at the Moon
1735 19th Street
Denver, CO 80202
http://www.howlatthemoon.com/
South Denver March Social
Join your fellow South Denver women Tuesday, 18 March, for an evening of networking and socializing! Please contact Anika H if you have any questions and to RSVP.
When: Tuesday, 18 March, at 5:30
Where: Elephant Bar
8121 E Arapahoe Road
Greenwood Village, CO
http://elephantbar.com/location/greenwoodvillage
Great Women in Engineering and Science 2014 Essay Contest – Judges Needed
SWE-RMS is seeking volunteer judges for this year’s “Great Women in Engineering and Science” Essay Contest. Through the contest, 6th grade girls and boys research one of five famous female engineers/scientists and submit a 500 word essay. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sara Bury at saraebury@gmail.com. First round judging will occur from mid-March to early April and second round judging will occur from early to late April. All essays and judging information will be sent electronically. Please indicate your preferred email address and your preference for first round judging, second round judging, or both.
Let all of SWE RMS benefit from your Experience and Passions on the Program Committee!
Would you like to get more involved in your local SWE section? Are you searching for a way to gain more leadership experience? Do you enjoy spending time connecting and collaborating with other like-minded women professionals?
You can achieve these things by becoming a member of the SWE-RMS Programs Committee.
The Programs Committee is always open to innovative ideas and we are looking for new members who would love to turn their passions, interests, and experiences into fun events for all of the SWE-RMS members. If you have any questions or would like to co-create with the Programs Committee, please contact Anna Meck and Laurie Valaer, Programs Committee Co-Chairs.
You can achieve these things by becoming a member of the SWE-RMS Programs Committee.
The Programs Committee is always open to innovative ideas and we are looking for new members who would love to turn their passions, interests, and experiences into fun events for all of the SWE-RMS members. If you have any questions or would like to co-create with the Programs Committee, please contact Anna Meck and Laurie Valaer, Programs Committee Co-Chairs.
Volunteers Needed for the FY15 Nominating Committee!
SWE-RMS is looking for 4-6 members to help elect next year's Executive Committee. The committee's primary responsibility is to propose at least one qualified candidate for each officer position through a process of recommendations, discussions and candidate vetting. Once the committee is set it will elect it's own chair and meet as required between mid February and mid April. If you are looking for a short-term opportunity to help your SWE section, this would be a great opportunity for you!
Please contact Casey at casey.waggy@swe.org if you are interested in joining!
Please contact Casey at casey.waggy@swe.org if you are interested in joining!
Scholarship Judges Needed!
It’s that time of year again! The Scholarship Committee (Andrea Chavez and Christi Wisleder) need your help in selecting the most deserving future engineers for our Section’s scholarships. All judging is done via email (no hard copies will be mailed). To volunteer, please email Andrea Chavez at amc.go.purdue@gmail.com and indicate your NAME, PREFERRED EMAIL, and JUDGING PREFERENCE, if any (Freshmen/College, Round 1/Round 2):
· Freshmen Round 1 (Review about 8-12 applications and pick the top two): Receive judging package in mid-February, return by early-March
· Freshmen Round 2 (Review about 8-12 applications and rank them in order): Receive judging package in mid-March, return by early-April—some post-judging discussion may be done via email
· College Round 1 (Review about 8-12 applications and pick the top two): Receive judging package in mid-February, return by early-March
· College Round 2 (if needed, Review about 8-12 applications and rank them in order): Receive judging package in mid-March, return by early-April—some post-judging discussion may be done via email
· Freshmen Round 1 (Review about 8-12 applications and pick the top two): Receive judging package in mid-February, return by early-March
· Freshmen Round 2 (Review about 8-12 applications and rank them in order): Receive judging package in mid-March, return by early-April—some post-judging discussion may be done via email
· College Round 1 (Review about 8-12 applications and pick the top two): Receive judging package in mid-February, return by early-March
· College Round 2 (if needed, Review about 8-12 applications and rank them in order): Receive judging package in mid-March, return by early-April—some post-judging discussion may be done via email
Check out the SWE RMS Facebook Group!
SWE RMS is now on facebook! Join our group and stay in touch with all the latest section events and news!
SWE Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have interest in becoming more more involved with SWE? SWE RMS is looking for individuals interested the following positions:
Membership Chair
SWE-RMS is looking for someone who can welcome our newest members, and stay in touch with current members about upcoming events. This position would be responsible for reviewing the membership database for the Rocky Mountain Section on a monthly to bimonthly basis, and contacting the newest members with information on our section and the events next scheduled for their specific area (such as networking nights, professional development events, and outreach opportunities). This role involves being the first welcome to our newest members, as well as working with our Collegiate Liaison to encourage those graduating seniors who are staying in the area to join the professional section.
Newsletter Editor
The Newsletter Editor records history and represents the events of the Rocky Mountain Section of SWE. Additional requirements include but are not limited to:
Membership Chair
SWE-RMS is looking for someone who can welcome our newest members, and stay in touch with current members about upcoming events. This position would be responsible for reviewing the membership database for the Rocky Mountain Section on a monthly to bimonthly basis, and contacting the newest members with information on our section and the events next scheduled for their specific area (such as networking nights, professional development events, and outreach opportunities). This role involves being the first welcome to our newest members, as well as working with our Collegiate Liaison to encourage those graduating seniors who are staying in the area to join the professional section.
Newsletter Editor
The Newsletter Editor records history and represents the events of the Rocky Mountain Section of SWE. Additional requirements include but are not limited to:
- Compose, design, and edit the bimonthly SWE RMS Newsletter.
- Coordinate distribution of the Newsletter with the Webmaster onto the RMS website
- Ensure the Newsletter includes a record of previous month’s highlights and articles of interest to membership.
- Receive articles and photos from members and arrange/insert them into the Newsletter template.
- Update Newsletter template and formatting according to article volume, length and photos.
- Seek suggestions from membership and provide meaningful communication regarding events of special interest to SWE RMS members.
- Total time commitment: 2hrs/month meetings + 5 hrs/month coordinating the newsletter
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