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President’s Message – Reading & Writing – It’s Elementary!

Reading & Writing – It’s Elementary! I’ve often heard technical professionals say, “We don’t need to learn to write. That’s the marketer’s job.” Anyone rolling their eyes at this? I thought so. I don’t care who you are, what your job title is, or what you’re writing;

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SMPS Alaska Announces 2013 Scholarship Recipients

The SMPS Alaska Chapter is pleased to announce that we have awarded two scholarships totaling $2,000 to SMPS members Katy Kless (1st place) and Robin Fortner (2nd place). With these scholarships, Katy will attend the SMPS National Conference and Robin will take the SMPS CPSM Certification Test.

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Executive Summary: February 27th Luncheon

Attached is an executive summary from the February luncheon. Frank Lippert, FSMPS, CPSM, of Portland-based Go! Strategies was the guest speaker. “Pulling Out All the Stops—Real Tools to Win!” offered participants a variety of take-home tools that could be implemented immediately. SMPS Alaska-Executive Summary Worksheets 02-12

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2013 SMPS Alaska Scholarship – DEADLINE EXTENDED

SMPS Alaska Chapter is excited to announce that scholarships are available. Scholarships are granted to SMPS members who are seeking financial assistance for continuing education. Up to $1,500 available! Completed applications must be received by April 9, 2013. Applications are available by contacting Sarah Thompson, Director of

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SWE Professional Development Seminar

Topic: Navigating Conflict Well Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013 Time: 9a-1:30p Location: Beyond Borders (6921 Brayton Drive, Second Floor) Cost: $50 per person SWE Greatland has asked Christian Muntean from Beyond Borders to help explore the difficulties faced in conflict and how to best manage our own

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2013 E-Week Awards Banquet

2013 E-Week Awards Banquet – Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Egan Center. RSVP Deadline Friday, February 15. Click here for more information. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anchorage-Engineers-Week/165894903456050

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SAME announces the 2013 Pacific & Northwest Joint Engineering Training Symposium (JETS) – February 27 through March 1 2013, at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage

The SAME Anchorage Post is proud to offer world-class speakers and experts who will explore the topics of Energy Security and Project Delivery in depth. The symposium also offers professional training opportunities, and it coincides with the Annual SAME Anchorage Post Banquet held on February 28. See

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Executive Summary: October 23rd Luncheon

A/E/C Economic Forecast with Bill Popp of AEDC SMPS Alaska Luncheon, Tuesday, October 23rd Bill Popp of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) identified trends in funding for A/E/C projects and provided SMPS Alaska Chapter with an economic forecast of the State of Alaska’s built environment at

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November Program Devoted to Alaska’s Development Market

Join the SMPS Alaska Chapter on November 14th for a special program with The Foraker Group. Whether you already work with The Foraker Group, or if you would like to, you are invited to a special breakfast presentation to learn about Foraker and the Pre-Development Program for

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Call for mentors/mentees

The SMPS Mentoring Program is actively soliciting the SMPS Alaska Chapter membership for those who would like to be either a mentor or mentee.  In brief: Mentor-Mentee partners must commit to 4 hours per month minimum, in any configuration you so choose (once per month or 2

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