SAME: A Snapshot

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SAME A Snapshot

• Dr. Robert Wolff, P.E.,F.SAME
• Executive Director
• July 26, 2006

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The Beginnings of SAME

• The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
  was formed in 1920
• SAME was incorporated in the District of Columbia
  on Dec. 5, 1924
• SAME HQ moved to Century House in Alexandria, VA
  on Oct. 20, 1980

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Our Mission

• To promote and facilitate engineering support for
  national security by developing and enhancing
  relationships and competencies among uniformed
  services, public and private sector engineers,
  and related professionals.

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OUR VISION

• To be a premier global engineering
  organization leading to the professional and
  personal growth of all members in support of
  military readiness and the development of
  solutions to national security challenges.

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Values

• Integrity
• Patriotism
• Public Service
• National Security
• Technical Competence
• Excellence
• Environmental Stewardship

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Goals

• National Security
• Education Training
• Relationships
• Relevance
• Recognition

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2006-07 Focus Areas

• Develop and implement national, regional and post
  programs that support public sector participation
• Revitalize and realign SAMEs readiness program
  to support the National Response Plan
• Facilitate industry support to the uniformed
  services in the development and realignment of
  military installations
• Assess the role of SAME in K-12 Outreach programs
  to support the nations production of engineers

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Organizational Goal Support Our Members
POSTS (122)
Committees (10) Councils (4) Academy of Fellows
Regional Vice Presidents (16)
SAME HQ Staff (22)
SAME Board of Direction (43)
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Post Organizations
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SAME Member Profile

• Private industry 13,850 (64)
• Federal Government 4,620 (21)
• DOD 4,160 (19)
• Non-DOD 460 (2)
• State/local Govt 560 (3)
• College Students 1,190 (5)
• Fully Retired 865 (4)
• Unidentified 635 (3)
• TOTAL 21,720 (100)

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Uniform Service Members

• Air Force 1,710
• Army 1,100
• Coast Guard 105
• Navy 670
• Public Health Service 115

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National Officers Directors Represent all
Uniformed Services

• President LTG Carl Strock, P.E., U.S. Army
• 1st Vice President Maj Gen Del Eulberg, P.E.,
  F.SAME, U.S. Air Force
• Vice President Ms. Linda McKnight, KBR, F.SAME,
  and Chair, Academy of Fellows
• Vice President RADM Richard Barror, PhD, P.E.,
  U.S. Public Health Service
• Treasurer Mr. Vince Laino, CFO, Weston
  Solutions
• Counsel Mr. Hal Rosen, Esq., Rosen Associates
• Director RADM Dale Gabel, USCG
• Director Mr. David Brady, President and CEO,
  International Facility Management Association
• Past President RADM Mike Loose, P.E., CEC, USN,
  F.SAME

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SAME Committees Councils

• Mission Committees
• College Outreach
• Environmental
• Facilities Management
• International
• K-12 Outreach
• Professional Development Education
• Readiness Homeland Security

• Operations Committees
• Audit
• Education Mentoring Fund Steering Committee
• Finance
• Councils
• NCO Council
• Small Business Council
• Young Member Council
• Student Council

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SAME Publications
SAME publications keep you well informed on
industry issuesThe Military Engineer magazine,
Government and Industry e-News, SAME News, and
Directory of Member Companies and Public Agencies
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Member Benefit Programs
Discount insurance products
Excellent job posting, search, and resume service
Special SAME members only subscription rates
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SAME Strategic Partnerships