SWE RMS FY21 Executive Council Nominations Now Open
We are now accepting nominations, and encouraging self nominations, for the FY21 SWE RMS Executive Council. If you have ever wanted to learn more about how our SWE section is run, now is your chance for a seat at the table. The EC meets monthly and will serve from July 2020-June 2021. There are 8 positions on the EC including President, 1st Vice President, VP of Professional Development, VP of Professional Enrichment, VP of Membership, VP of Outreach, Treasurer, and Secretary. We are accepting nominations for all positions. If you would like more information on any of the positions or want to make a nomination, please email FY20 Nominating Committee Chair Anna Sparks at annasparkspe@hotmail.com.
Nominations are due by Close of Business on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Position Descriptions:
President
Represent the section before the public and preside at meetings of the section and its executive council; coordinate activities and execute the business and policies of the section between meetings; review and approve the year-end section report; provide oversight and guidance to the committee chairs, executive council, and membership as necessary; oversee section strategic planning and operational goals in line with SWE mission.
Estimated time commitment: 8-12 hours per month
1st Vice President
Assume all duties of president if the president is temporarily unable to serve; coordinate efforts for increasing corporate partnerships; assist in coordinating with the collegiate sections; plan annual section awards event honoring section award winners, scholarship recipients, and Essay contest winners.
Estimated time commitment: 4-6 hours per month
Vice President of Professional Development
Coordinate volunteers that are focused on professional development events such as planning mini-conferences, planning networking events, and expanding the offering of “Women in X” events that focus on a particular industry (growing from the Women in Colorado Aerospace and Women in Sustainability events held so far). This VP will also work to strengthen the relationship between the SWE Rocky Mountain Section and local STEM companies.
Estimated Time: 4-6 hours a month
Vice President of Professional Enrichment
Coordinate volunteers that are focused on professional development events such as coordinating Tech Talks at local companies, Collective Wisdom Groups, and planning mini-conferences. This VP will also work to strengthen the relationship between the SWE Rocky Mountain Section and local STEM companies.
Estimated Time: 4-6 hours a month
Vice President of Outreach
Coordinate volunteers that are focused on K-12 outreach events in the area. This will include working with the planning committees for established outreach events such as GESTEM, Girls Lead the Way, Essay Contest, Certificates of Merit; and also coordinating new outreach opportunities and partnerships. Attend monthly Executive Council meetings
Estimated time: 4-6 hours a month
Vice President of Membership
The VP of Membership will encourage growth of the Rocky Mountain Section by reaching out and welcoming new members quarterly, encouraging current members to keep their membership active and planning member-only events. (May also oversee volunteers working on member communications such as the blog, Facebook page and website.)
Estimated time: 4-6 hours a month
Secretary
Maintain the records of the section; communicate pertinent information to members via email; maintain the section email list and manage section email account; records, prepares and distributes the agenda and minutes from all meetings. Assists in maintaining procedures and Bylaws.
Estimated time commitment: 4-6 hours per month
Treasurer
Responsible for collection, distribution, and safekeeping of section funds; prepare, maintain, and report as directed on the financial position of the section in relation to the approved budget; submit a financial report to the Society; ensure forms are filed as necessary with the IRS.
Estimated time commitment: 4-6 hours per month
Nominations are due by Close of Business on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Position Descriptions:
President
Represent the section before the public and preside at meetings of the section and its executive council; coordinate activities and execute the business and policies of the section between meetings; review and approve the year-end section report; provide oversight and guidance to the committee chairs, executive council, and membership as necessary; oversee section strategic planning and operational goals in line with SWE mission.
Estimated time commitment: 8-12 hours per month
1st Vice President
Assume all duties of president if the president is temporarily unable to serve; coordinate efforts for increasing corporate partnerships; assist in coordinating with the collegiate sections; plan annual section awards event honoring section award winners, scholarship recipients, and Essay contest winners.
Estimated time commitment: 4-6 hours per month
Vice President of Professional Development
Coordinate volunteers that are focused on professional development events such as planning mini-conferences, planning networking events, and expanding the offering of “Women in X” events that focus on a particular industry (growing from the Women in Colorado Aerospace and Women in Sustainability events held so far). This VP will also work to strengthen the relationship between the SWE Rocky Mountain Section and local STEM companies.
Estimated Time: 4-6 hours a month
Vice President of Professional Enrichment
Coordinate volunteers that are focused on professional development events such as coordinating Tech Talks at local companies, Collective Wisdom Groups, and planning mini-conferences. This VP will also work to strengthen the relationship between the SWE Rocky Mountain Section and local STEM companies.
Estimated Time: 4-6 hours a month
Vice President of Outreach
Coordinate volunteers that are focused on K-12 outreach events in the area. This will include working with the planning committees for established outreach events such as GESTEM, Girls Lead the Way, Essay Contest, Certificates of Merit; and also coordinating new outreach opportunities and partnerships. Attend monthly Executive Council meetings
Estimated time: 4-6 hours a month
Vice President of Membership
The VP of Membership will encourage growth of the Rocky Mountain Section by reaching out and welcoming new members quarterly, encouraging current members to keep their membership active and planning member-only events. (May also oversee volunteers working on member communications such as the blog, Facebook page and website.)
Estimated time: 4-6 hours a month
Secretary
Maintain the records of the section; communicate pertinent information to members via email; maintain the section email list and manage section email account; records, prepares and distributes the agenda and minutes from all meetings. Assists in maintaining procedures and Bylaws.
Estimated time commitment: 4-6 hours per month
Treasurer
Responsible for collection, distribution, and safekeeping of section funds; prepare, maintain, and report as directed on the financial position of the section in relation to the approved budget; submit a financial report to the Society; ensure forms are filed as necessary with the IRS.
Estimated time commitment: 4-6 hours per month
Thank you for Painting with Heather Doty - the Next SWE President!
Huge thanks to everyone who came out to Posh Splat last week for our Paint with Heather fundraiser! Such a great turn out and fun time painting Robot Romance, and everyone's paintings turned out great! Thank you for spending your Saturday with us and helping raise funds for SWE-RMS!!
DIY Woodworking Fundraiser
Come work on your own woodworking project at the DIY Denver Workshop! An instructor will guide you in making a Rustic Candle Centerpiece from reclaimed wood. Never worked with power tools before? No problem! The instructor and small class setting will make you feel comfortable and confident in using all the tools.
Everyone is welcome! A portion of the ticket sales go towards supporting SWE RMS and our many outreach efforts.
Space is very limited, so get your tickets ASAP! There are two dates available.
Saturday, March 14th ($45) https://denverdiyworkshop.com/collections/march/products/reclaimed-tea-light-holder
Saturday April 18th ($50) https://denverdiyworkshop.com/collections/april/products/reclaimed-tea-light-candle-holder Time: 12pm – 3pm Location: Denver DIY Workshop in Park Hill neighborhood Tickets: $45 (March) / $50 (April)
Everyone is welcome! A portion of the ticket sales go towards supporting SWE RMS and our many outreach efforts.
Space is very limited, so get your tickets ASAP! There are two dates available.
Saturday, March 14th ($45) https://denverdiyworkshop.com/collections/march/products/reclaimed-tea-light-holder
Saturday April 18th ($50) https://denverdiyworkshop.com/collections/april/products/reclaimed-tea-light-candle-holder Time: 12pm – 3pm Location: Denver DIY Workshop in Park Hill neighborhood Tickets: $45 (March) / $50 (April)
Learn about SWE @ Colorado School of Mines!
Learn more about the student SWE chapter at Colorado School of Mines, including the Girls Lead The Way event, by watching their video here!
Join the Senior Professionals Collective Wisdom Group
The senior professional (15+ years’ experience) Collective Wisdom Group is looking for new members. We meet remotely about once a month to share insights and feedback with each other. If you are interested or want to know more, please send an email to swe.rms.cwg@gmail.com.
Save the Date: GESTEM is Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Save the Date: GESTEM is Tuesday, May 19, 2020
GESTEM is a free annual event for 7th grade girls in and around Denver, hosted by SWE-RMS, designed to empower young women by introducing them to the vast possibilities of a career in STEM!
When: May 19, 2020 @ 8AM to 3PM (time subject to change)
Where: Auraria Campus PE/Event Center 1255 10th St, Denver, CO
Sign-up for emails on presenting or volunteering here: http://www.swe-rms.org/gestem-volunteers.html
Donate or Sponsor here: http://www.swe-rms.org/gestem-sponsorship.html
For more information, email: SWE.GESTEM@gmail.com
Follow us on social media: Instagram (SWE.GESTEM), Facebook (@SWERMSGESTEM), Twitter (@SWEGESTEM)
Please forward to any interested party!
GESTEM is a free annual event for 7th grade girls in and around Denver, hosted by SWE-RMS, designed to empower young women by introducing them to the vast possibilities of a career in STEM!
When: May 19, 2020 @ 8AM to 3PM (time subject to change)
Where: Auraria Campus PE/Event Center 1255 10th St, Denver, CO
Sign-up for emails on presenting or volunteering here: http://www.swe-rms.org/gestem-volunteers.html
Donate or Sponsor here: http://www.swe-rms.org/gestem-sponsorship.html
For more information, email: SWE.GESTEM@gmail.com
Follow us on social media: Instagram (SWE.GESTEM), Facebook (@SWERMSGESTEM), Twitter (@SWEGESTEM)
Please forward to any interested party!
Scholarship Judges Needed!
Looking to get involved with SWE-RMS on your own time? Consider volunteering as a scholarship judge!! Each year, SWE-RMS offers two scholarship programs: one for college students and one graduating high school seniors. The Scholarship Committee (Allyson Junker and Kalli Wegren) needs your help in selecting the most deserving future engineers for our Section’s scholarships! Each judge will review about 8-12 applications and rank them in order (rubric and guidelines provided). To volunteer, please email Allyson at allyson.junker@gmail.com and indicate your NAME, PREFERRED EMAIL, and JUDGING PREFERENCE (if any):
- Freshmen Round 1: Receive judging package in mid-February, return by early-March
- Freshmen Round 2: Receive judging package in mid-March, return by early-April—some post-judging discussion may be done via email
- College Round 1: Receive judging package in mid-February, return by early-March
- College Round 2: Receive judging package in mid-March, return by early-April—some post-judging discussion may be done via email
New Year Social Opportunities
Socials are starting back up for the New Year, check our our Calendar & Socials page for the latest events!
Meet the FY20 EC!
Get to know our new FY20 Executive Council in a new blog post!
Shopping on Amazon? Support SWE RMS
SWE-RMS is a registered non-profit with the fundraising arm of Amazon.com, AmazonSmile. This partnership means 0.5% of eligible purchases will be donated to SWE-RMS from Amazon, if shoppers choose SWE-RMS as their designated charity.
What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support SWE-RMS every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to SWE-RMS.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. To select SWE-RMS as your charity of choice, search for this ID number when prompted to select an organization: 84-1127067.
What is AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support SWE-RMS every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to SWE-RMS.
How do I shop at AmazonSmile?
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. To select SWE-RMS as your charity of choice, search for this ID number when prompted to select an organization: 84-1127067.
SWE RMS Section Sponsors
Check out our sponsorship page if you are interested in being a section sponsor and having your logo on our front page!
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