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At the dinner/meeting program on October 16th, we had the pleasure of a full house of 90+ guests enjoying professional fellowship and a guest speaker presentation by the new Fleet Maintenance Officer, RDML Bill Greene (USFF N43). Admiral Greene shared his perspective on some of his top priorities and concerns four months into the position, notably the demand signal for maintenance outpacing capacity, aligning contracting strategy to support future investment and surge, and on-time delivery out of both public and private yards. 

Also, during the evening, we recognized and honored our Tidewater Section Chair of 2018-2019, Jessica Galassie, and the 3rd Quarter CY 2019 Engineer of the Quarter (EOQ) recipient, Damage Control Chief Petty Officer (Surface Warfare/Air Warfare) Anthony R. Pagliarini from USS VICKSBURG.  Anthony had his CO, XO and Chief Engineer joining him in a prideful show of support!

ASNE Tidewater membership and friends were invited to the South Eastern Virginia Live Steamers (SEVALS) event at the home of Retired Vice Admiral Dave Architzel in Suffolk, Virginia on Saturday, October 19.

There were several ride-on locomotives, and over a mile of train track around the property. The SEVALS group invited ASNE to get a good feel for steam engineering by providing an opportunity to learn about steam propulsion, and a chance to ride the railroad!  They highlighted a gas motor powered Engine, two electric battery powered engines, two-foot powered carts, and two hand powered carts to ride around the scenic property.

Additionally, there was a decorated sixteen by twenty-foot O Gauge train layout to enjoy for those who preferred to “run the railroad” instead of “ride the railroad.”

It was an enjoyable autumn day and we appreciate all those who came out to participate!

ASNE President Mark Hugel, RADM, USN (Ret), kicked off the 2019-2020 dinner/meeting program on September 18, providing an update on the state of the Society, as well as his major priorities and challenges for his two-year term and beyond. He made an impassioned plea for a focus on membership, young professionals and   student outreach, driven principally through engagement at the local Section level.  Executive Director Dale “Kid” Lumme was also in attendance, making a special trip from ASNE headquarters in Washington, DC for this event. Thank you both for helping us kick-start the season!

Before President Hugel spoke, Mr. Paul Siebeking was presented a special certificate of recognition.  One of the four (4) ASNE TW scholarships was named for Mr. Siebeking.  Additionally, Paul was acknowledged for 50 years of membership within ASNE!  Paul was deeply humbled to be honored and recognized for his achievements.

Mike D’Amato, ASNE TW Programs Committee Co-Chair, gave a brief presentation of the ASNE-Sika 25th    Annual Build-A-Boat Challenge held in June 2019.  He thanked all those involved who helped make it a success.  The net proceeds from the event (over $7,000!) went toward ASNE scholarship funds and STEM grants.

ASNE Tidewater provides financial support to schools and clubs in the Tidewater area of Virginia for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs.

The 2019-2020 Dewitt Davis STEM Award Application will be accepted up to October 1, 2019 (for dispersion in the Fall semester), and February 1, 2020 (for dispersion in the Spring semester). 

The application form is available for download here.

ASNE's mission is to advance the knowledge and practice of naval engineering in public and private applications and operations, to enhance the  professionalism and well-being of members, and to promote naval engineering as a career field. The field of naval engineering can encompass naval architecture (marine, ocean, mechanical, structural, civil, environmental, aeronautical, electrical and electronic engineering), and the physical sciences.

The 2019 ASNE-Sikaflex Ultimate Build-A-Boat Challenge took place June 8-9 at the Norfolk Harborfest at Town Point Park. We celebrated our 25th Anniversary! Special thanks to our corporate and personal sponsors. 100% of net proceeds go to fund ASNE Scholarship and STEM Programs.  Here are some photos of the boat building & race and presentation of the event!

The TSS program will follow the Design, Build, Sustain pattern, addressing both current and future Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps Programs with a heavy emphasis on Naval Engineering. Beyond the shipbuilding programs, topics such as ship modernization, weapon systems, combat systems, and C5ISR will be discussed. 

For further details, more topics of interest and submission guidelines; please visit http://www.navalengineers.org/Symposia/Technology-Systems-and-Ships-2019
Questions regarding technical papers? Contact our sub-committee: tss2019@navalengineers.org

American Society of Naval Engineers Tidewater Section hosted the Hampton High School Maritime Academy teachers and students for dinner and listen to RADM William Galinis, USN PEO Ships discuss some challenges and future outlook of ship types. Pamela Schools and I were so grateful to all our members and guests in making the students feel welcome and showing them the diversity of the Maritime workforce. THANK YOU Phillip Thompson and Christina Kerby for your open minds and hands on teaching of our future Maritime workforce! THANK YOU Josh Farrow, Elijah Twitchell, and Shanice Cooper for being brave students and getting out of your comfort zones! hashtag#VAmaritimehashtag#usnavyhashtag#futureleadershashtag#vocationaltraininghashtag#vocationaleducationhashtag#stemhashtag#engineershashtag#maritimehashtag#teachinghashtag#shiphashtag#weldershashtag#digitalshipbuildinghashtag#workforcehashtag#students

NEJ Editor-in-Chief Volunteer Position

The Editor-in-Chief is a volunteer position and serves as the head of the NEJ Editorial Board. ASNE Members interested in the open Editor-in-Chief position should send an email to NEJ Managing Editor Maggie O'Brien by February 15, 2019. Applicants are asked to submit a short cover letter for the consideration of the NEJ team. We hope to select the new Editor-in-Chief by March 1st.

Additional NEJ Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in serving as a NEJ Associate Editor, or Reviewer, in your area of technical expertise, send an email to Maggie O'Brien.

Submit a Paper to the NEJ
To submit a technical paper for the NEJ, the Society's peer-reviewed technical journal, please visit: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/nej

Browse the Job Board  on the ASNE National web site.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is looking to recruit volunteer subject matter experts to review the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program applications that were received for Naval Architecture. See the details, required qualifications and sign up here:
https://www.ndsegfellowships.org/panelists