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By: Robert Degeyter, P.E.
As summer winds down, the presence of leaves changing colors and the fall political season is among us. I ask that
everybody exercise your right to vote this election season. Remember, voting is a right that we should treasure because it
gives the electorate a decision in changing the political process. We have had a very mild hurricane season thus far this
year, with no threats to Louisiana, compared to a record setting season last year, which included Hurricanes Katrina and
Rita that devastated the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast. Just a reminder, hurricane season ends in November, so
take precaution.
The LES and ASCE Baton Rouge Chapters had a Joint August Meeting on Thursday, August 17 th at Ralph & Kacoo’s
Restaurant. Our guest speaker was Mr. Peter Newkirk, EBR Public Works Director, and he discussed the operations,
procedures and organization of the Department of Public Works. This meeting was followed by a presentation by Mr.
Michael Songy, CSRS, who gave an overview of the Program Management of the “Green Light Program”. The Program
Manager will administer several much needed roadway widening and intersection improvement projects throughout the
Parish funded in part by a $125 million bond sale. The consultant community is eagerly anticipating the challenge from
these projects.
The Baton Rouge Chapter will host our next General Meeting on Thursday, September 28 th at the State Fire Marshal’s
Office, First Floor Conference Room. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Joe Delaune, Chief Building Official for the State
Fire Marshal’s Office, and the topic of discussion will be the “Building Code Changes Since Hurricane Katrina”. Please
see the announcement in the newsletter for further
details. Also included in the newsletter is a tentative
EPTEMBER UNCHEON
calendar for the upcoming year. Please mark your
calendars for future events that are of interest to you or
When:
Thursday, September 28, 2006
your colleagues.
11:30 a.m.
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Upcoming events include our annual LES scholarship
golf tournament, LSU/SU Student Function and Future
Cities competition. We are accepting sponsorships for
our annual LES golf tournament to be held at the LSU
golf course on October 20th. The format will be a
four-person scramble, shotgun start and playing for
trophies and bragging rights.
Please see the
announcement in the newsletter for registration forms.
If you are interested in sponsoring a hole, please
contact Alan Krouse at (225) 932-2500.
We are also accepting sponsorships for the LSU/SU
Student Function to be held in the CEBA courtyard at
LSU on November 9th. There will be an Ethics
seminar for continuing education opportunities
followed by jambalaya dinners served in the courtyard.
If you are interested in sponsoring the function, please
contact Robbie Lear at (225) 298-0800. All proceeds
from both these service events will help fund our
annual scholarships to students attending LSU and
Southern.
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Where:
LA State Fire Marshal’s Office
8181 Independence Blvd.
Speaker:
Joe Delaune, AIA
Chief Building Official State Fire Marshal
Topic:
Post Katrina Building Code Changes
Cost:
$10.00
RSVP:
Dan Rosenquist, P.E.
drosenquist@hntb.com
225-368-2800
PDH:
½ Hour Credit
Make Checks Payable to
“LES Baton Rouge Chapter”
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LOUISIANA ENGINEERING SOCIETY
BATON ROUGE CHAPTER
PUT THE BRAKES ON FATALITIES DAY – OCTOBER 10, 2006
Did you know 116 of our fellow citizens, almost all of whom are someone's friend, family
and most beloved become a statistic each day? They are dying in tragic, and what are most
often preventable accidents on our nation's roadways.
Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day was initiated by the National Society of Professional Engineers and joined by
many partners who are working to lower this statistic. Our efforts to reduce fatalities address the need for
improvements to our roadways, our vehicles and basic driver behavior. You too can become involved to
promote the reduction of fatalities by utilizing information on this web site. Please mark October 10, 2006 on
your calendar "Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day." Tell your co-workers, family members and friends to do the
same.
We hope you will join us in making a special commitment to reducing fatalities and become involved by
changing your driving habits and encouraging others to do the same. We must change our driving habits as
evidenced by statistics that say about 42,000 traffic fatalities occur every year. That’s about 115 fatalities every
single day—one fatality every 13 minutes. For more information, visit the web at www.brakesonfatalities.org
CALL FOR SPONSORS FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL
LSU / SOUTHERN STUDENT FUNCTION
The Baton Rouge Chapter is looking for sponsors for the LSU / Southern Student Function scheduled for
November 9, 2006 at the CEBA Building on LSU’s Campus. Proceeds will be put towards the William A.
Wintz Scholarship, which is awarded to LSU and Southern Engineering Students by the Baton Rouge Chapter
each year. Donations can be sent to Robbie Lear at 10305 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Any level of
sponsorship is greatly appreciated.
FUTURE CITY COMPETITION KICKING OFF
By: Geoff Wilson, E.I. – Baton Rouge Region Coordinator
The start of school marks the start of the Future City Competition. Schools around the state will
begin signing up to participate in this year’s competition. So far, 4 schools have signed up.
Louisiana needs 25 schools to participate in order to qualify for the national competition. Engineering mentors
will be needed to make this LES-backed program a success. The State Competition will be held on January 26,
2007 in Alexandria, LA. Please visit the Future City Competition website at http://www.futurecity.org/ and
give me a call at 225-757-0558 or email at geoffatbhe@bellsouth.net for additional information about becoming
involved in the Future City Competition.
LES GOLF TOURNAMENT – OCTOBER 20
The annual LES Golf Tournament is scheduled for October 20 at the LSU Golf Course. Proceeds from the
tournament are used to fund the Baton Rouge Chapter William A. Wintz scholarship fund. Registration for
participation and hole sponsorships is included in the newsletter. Mark your calendars for an afternoon of
golfing and camaraderie with your fellow LES members.
Contact Alan Krouse at
alan.krouse@shawgrp.com for additional information.
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LOUISIANA ENGINEERING SOCIETY
BATON ROUGE CHAPTER
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
The following individuals are new members of LES. If you see these
individuals, please welcome them to the Society.
Dr. Babak Naghavi, P.E.
Megan Allain, E.I.
Dr. Jonathan Bakke, E.I.
Thomas Burbank, E.I.
John DiZinno, P.E.
Keith Dubea, P.E.
Kathryn Kamp, E.I.
Paul Kocke, E.I.
Christopher Normand, P.E.
John Prejean, P.E.
Eric Roan, P.E.
Dr. Fang-Fu Tang, P.E.
TRC Engineering, Inc.
LaDOTD
Stanford University
Ford, Bacon & Davis
Conestoga Rovers & Associates
American Electric Power
The Dow Chemical Company
LSU
Cajun Constructors, Inc.
Icon Environmental Services, Inc.
R.H. George & Associates
The LPA Group, Inc.
TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
The Louisiana Engineering Society participated in a stakeholders meeting
on September 14, 2006, regarding transportation needs for the State of
Louisiana. LaDOTD Secretary Johnny Bradberry delivered a presentation
on the historic and projected needs of the State and the backlog that the
LaDOTD faces due to limited funding sources. A movement by LAGC,
Concrete & Aggregate Association (CAAL), the Louisiana Asphalt
Pavement Association (LAPA) and construction equipment dealers is
underway to develop and promote an improved highway program in the
State of Louisiana. Our current state highway funding program is
critically short of funds to plan, construct and maintain an adequate
transportation infrastructure system. One of the first steps in the
movement is to improve the public’s perception and image of the LDOTD
and gain a favorable public opinion in providing increased funding for
future transportation programs. The LaDOTD currently has a back log of
$12 Billion in needed transportation improvements.
Additional
information about this public awareness campaign will be made available
in the upcoming months.
LES CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
September 28, 2006
General Meeting

October 20, 2006
LES Golf Tournament
LSU Golf Course

November 9, 2006
Student Function
CEBA Building, LSU

December 14, 2006
General Meeting

January 25, 2007
General Meeting

January 26, 2007
Future City State Competition

February 2007
Mathcounts Regionals

February 18-24, 2007
E-Week

February 22, 2007
E-Week Banquet

March 22, 2007
General Meeting

April 26, 2007
General Meeting

May 24, 2007
General Meeting
Any announcements? Email me at
rlear@sigmacg.com
NEWSLETTER / WEBSITE ADS FOR SALE
The Baton Rouge Chapter is offering advertisement in both the monthly Newletter and Chapter Website for
$100 per administrative year. Renewals will be sent to current advertisers this month. Anyone wishing to place
an ad in the newsletter and website can contact Robbie Lear at rlear@sigmacg.com or (225) 298-0800.
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LOUISIANA ENGINEERING SOCIETY
BATON ROUGE CHAPTER
UPCOMING CPD OPPORTUNITIES
The Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board have posted on their website a list of CPD
opportunities within the next few months. Click your browsers to http://www.lapels.com to see what’s coming
up. Remember, your membership in LES counts as 1 PDH per biennial renewal period!!!

The Crash Course in Avoiding Mold – 8 Hour Seminar
September 27, 2006, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Isle of Capri Casino, Lake Charles, LA
$195.00 prepaid - $295.00 at the door for LES members
$695.00 prepaid - $795.00 at the door for non-LES members
Presentation main speaker is Wynn White, P.E.. Contact Brenda Gajan at les@les-state.org or 225-9242021 for registration information.

Construction Specification Institute All Day Fall Seminar
Agenda: Tankless Water Heaters - LCR, Lighting - Notoco, Painting – Gary Joyner, Intumescent
Fireproofing Material - Russ Fruge
October 13, 2006 at the LSU Burden Conference Center
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2006 ($25 late registration fee after this date)
$125 Registration Fee (Includes Lunch)
$100 CSI BR Members
Contact Jeff Howard or Melody Howard for registration information

ASCE Seminar - HEC-RAS Computer Workshop for Unsteady Flow Applications
September 20-22, 2006, Chateau Sonesta Hotel, 800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA
2.4 CEU’s available
$1185 for ASCE members / $1385 non-members
Visit www.asce.org/conted/seminars for registration information

AIChE Cogeneration Seminar
Friday, September 29, 2006, Holiday Inn South, 9940 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA
7 PDH’s available
$70/person for Professional Society Members prior to 9/15/2006
$85/person for non-members and all after 9/15/2006
Visit www.aiche-br.org for registration information
For the latest news and information about the
Baton Rouge Chapter, visit us on the web at
www.les-state.org/brchapter
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LOUISIANA ENGINEERING SOCIETY
BATON ROUGE CHAPTER
LES BATON ROUGE CHAPTER 2006-2007 OFFICERS
(Left to Right): Ken Robichaux, P.E., Dan Rosenquist, P.E., Geoff Wilson, E.I.,
Robert Degeyter, P.E., Gerald Doyle, P.E, Robert Lear, P.E., LSI
LES BATON ROUGE CHAPTER
2006-2007 OFFICERS
President:
Robert Degeyter, P.E.
rdegeyter@pyodom-mca.com
225-766-6330
Secretary / Treasurer
Ken Robichaux, P.E.
Kenneth.Robichaux@dps.la.gov
225-925-4920
President Elect
Robbie Lear, P.E., L.S.I.
rlear@sigmacg.com
225-298-0800
1st Director
Geoff Wilson, E.I.
geoffatbhe@bellsouth.net
225-757-0558
Vice President
Dan Rosenquist, P.E.
drosenquist@hntb.com
225-368-2800
2nd Director
Gerald Doyle, P.E.
Doylefam3@cox.net
225-381-5895
Visit us on the web
http://www.les-state.org/brchapter/
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SCHOLARSHIP
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Benefitting the
Baton Rouge Chapter
LES Scholarship Fund
October 20, 2006
LSU Golf Course
INDIVIDUAL
GOLFER'S FEE
$50.00
Entry Fee Includes:
ABOUT THE L.E.S.
SCHOLARSHIP TOURNAMENT
**
** Green fee and cart
** Refreshments
** Dinner and Awards
** Door Prizes
All Profits from the Tournament benefit
the Scholarship Program of the Baton
Rouge Chapter of the LA Engineering
Society. Each year the Scholarship
Committee gives out three scholarships
to deserving students in Engineering at
LSU and Southern. Additionally, the
Committee may make donations to help
established professorships.
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
********************************
Name:
(please print)
Company Name:
Address:
Phone #:
Handicap or Average Score:
Place me in a foursome.
**
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Schedule of Events
Friday, October 20, 2006
at LSU Golf Course
Fill out the attached entry form and
return it with entry fee by October 16th
to Alan Krouse, 8221 Summa Ave.,
Suite F, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
(Phone #987-7609). Please make checks
payable to the Louisiana Engineering
Society Education Fund. All entry fees
are tax deductible. Contributions are
welcome.
Team Request:
List below:
1.
Name
Handicap
Address
4-Man handicapped scramble format.
12:00 PM
Registration Begins
1:00 PM
Tee times or shotgun start
(contingent upon number
of entrees)
5:30 PM
Jambalaya Dinner & Awards
**
If you would like to sponsor a hole, it
is
$100/hole,
please
send
in
sponsorships by October 12th.
2.
Name
Handicap
********************************
Address
SPECIAL RULES
Please submit application with handicap. Scores
will be adjusted by 10% of team handicap to
determine the champions.
3.
Name
Handicap
Address
Send to:
Alan Krouse
8221 Summa Ave., Suite F
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Checks payable to L.E.S. Education Fund