Outreach and Communications Page
Forward thinking, the Pikes Peak Post (Chapter) is actively engaged in communication and outreach initiatives with other organizations, and participation in local community activities, in support of the SAME mission, vision, and goals and objectives.
The Pikes Peak Post’s Scholarship Program, and participation in the annual SAME Engineering and Construction Camps, give our Young Members, students, and mentors the opportunities to grow in their respective professional pursuits and to network with other professionals through participation in the programs and activities of SAME.
The Washington DC Post leadership team and members consider building relationships and expanding our connections keys for success. We welcome your participation and your ideas. Member Feedback is always welcome!
The Pikes Peak Post Communications Committee, produces a monthly newsletter that informs our members on upcoming SAME and Post events, programs and conferences, and provides A/E/C industry public and private sector news and announcements. The Pikes Peak Posts’ newly redesigned and realigned Web Site is an excellent resource that includes information on SAME, the Pikes Peak Post and members.
Commitment to outreach and communications is integral to Pikes Peak Post operations - extending the SAME mission to our members and to our community.
K-12 Outreach Program
The Pikes Peak Post is interested in improving our
K-12 Outreach Program by focusing on getting children excited about engineering,
math, and science in the hopes that someday they will pursue careers as scientists,
doctors, lawyers, and, hopefully, engineers. We are in the process of selecting
programs to support this year with not only financial support, but also with participation
from our members. We depend on our member’s continued involvement in the
community to help us earn the Outreach and Communication Streamer for our Post.
If you’ve participated in other community outreach events focused on either
K-12, or even college students, to discuss engineering, science, or math related
topics throughout the year, then please let us know. All you need to do is send
an e-mail to Todd Cartwright
on the topic/subject of the activity, when/where it was held, who you briefed,
and the POC&rsquo's information (that way we will have POC&rsquo's contact information
so maybe the Post can also support that event next year).
SAME Pikes Peak Post supports HomeworkHelps and its goal of assisting children in making postive decisions and achieving total wellness. For more information, see our homework helps page by clicking here.
National Engineers' Week
National Engineers’ Week is an annual event to bring to public attention the work and contributions of our nation's engineers. Engineers Week was founded in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers. It is always celebrated at the time of George Washington's birthday, our nation's first President who also happened to be a military engineer and land surveyor. Since 1951, beginning with President Truman, U.S. Presidents have sent special messages of appreciation to the engineering profession in recognition of the week. At its beginning, National Engineers Week included a few scattered government proclamations, dinners, and speeches. It has since grown to involve tens of thousands of engineers in a variety of community outreach activities, such as technology and education exhibits at shopping malls, to presentations of student scholarships. Special events, focused on engineering, take place in almost every city across the country.