Society of American Military Engineers

The Top SAME Stories of the Week. 1) Exciting news from SAME's first STEM Camp at NAS Jacksonville! The camp welcomed nearly 50 outstanding students for an immersive experience in science, technology, engineering and math, with many senior leaders in attendance! Check out the DOD coverage from DVIDs: https://ow.ly/xhxF50SvYHT 2) As industry-government engagement continues to generate topic areas, the common theme of "risk" has emerged as a crucial factor in project delivery and long-term planning. Continue reading in the May-June 2024 National IGE Report: https://ow.ly/aHZz50SvYHP 3) Finally, TME recently chatted with leaders of the Robins AFB Post to talk about their engagement with the local installation, how they approach developing programs and events, and ways they are tackling the challenges unique to small Posts. Check out the full read: https://ow.ly/aHZz50SvYHP

Saluting our brave military servicemembers and their families this Independence Day. Your sacrifice and dedication keep our nation strong. Thank you for defending our freedom!

Join us in celebrating one of the Leader Devlopment Program 2024-2025 Class Leaders to Watch, Alyssa Agustin, PMP! Meet all of the LDP 2024 – 2025 Class members and read some fun facts about these Leaders to Watch on our website https://lnkd.in/eY5P-74i

There are many more people and so many more pictures than you see here. What a blast this past week was! Extremely thankful for the opportunity and support from Bluestone Environmental Group, Inc. and the SAME Philadelphia Post. The US Marine Corps Society of American Military Engineers Construction Camp was amazing. The the campers use their skills and intellect to accomplish the various design-build task, grow and develop their teamwork and communication skills, and rise to become leaders among one another was a truly rewarding experience. Even more so was seeing the Marines, Navy, and Airforce men and women working together and investing their time this past week into the lives of each of the campers. Below is a link to the camp’s Facebook page. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/e9CbuZVy

#SAMEThreeThingsToKnow 1) SAVE. THE. DATE. July 15-19, 2024 is Member Appreciation Week across SAME. Look forward to seeing members featured on social media and the national website, the debut of the SAME Mobile App, daily giveaways, and a Member Get a Member campaign! 2) Post Leaders Workshop Heads to Arizona this Aug. 4-6 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Billed as "Back to Basics!" this year's event will feature nuts and bolts information for those leading local Posts across the Society. This includes "SAME 101" on Sunday for attendees with three or fewer years of membership. Register here https://lnkd.in/eVbJTbrA 3) Nominations for the SAME Foundation Board of Directors are now open. The deadline to submit a candidate is Aug. 30, 2024. Learn more here https://ow.ly/xs4950SsQZO.

Join us in welcoming our 2024-2025 Leader Development Class and this year's #LeadersToWatch! The SAME LDP leadership skills in high-potential mid-career members through a dynamic curriculum of speakers, training, discussions, and group exercises. Meet all of the LDP 2024 – 2025 Class members and read some fun facts about these Leaders to Watch on our website: https://lnkd.in/eY5P-74i

Introducing The Weekly Wrap, The Top SAME Stories of the Week. Summer is Camp Season! 1.) Discover where the passion and commitment for the SAME Construction & Engineering Camps comes from! Watch this insightful interview with the Camp COI Chairs - https://bit.ly/3Xj276u 2.) The USAFA in Colorado just wrapped up its very full camp week. It was such a hit, even the local news showed up! Check out the story - https://bit.ly/3zyg6Ly 3.) Finally, our comprehensive wrap up of all things SAME, Real TiME, dropped this week. Don't miss this popular read. https://lnkd.in/eiSNkv9Q

This week high school students nationwide traveled for the Inaugural STEM/Engineering & Construction Camp at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida. Campers displayed their creativity, teamwork, and engineering skills while competing in squads around STEM-based activities. Special visit by NAVFAC Commander Rear Adm. Dean VanderLey, NAVFAC Southeast Commanding Officer Capt. Miguel Dieguez, and SAME National President Sharon Krock! Get an inside-look at our first STEM/Engineering & Construction Camp in Jacksonville from the media day coverage: https://ow.ly/x13S50SrEsG #STEM #SAMEcamps #Navy #JAX

Dear Foundation Board, Donors, and 2024 Campaign POCs and Volunteers, as of this mid-year we received generous pledges/donations totaling $388,807, 78% of our mid-year $500K target. A huge thank you to our generous donors being recognized this month: Mid-Atlantic Region/Baltimore Post, Ms. Melissa Smith, F.SAME and the California Region/Orange County Post. This is YOUR Foundation; we can do this together! Additionally, nominations for the SAME Foundation Board of Directors are open for the 2025 term. The board raises money for programs that support engineering leadership. Nominations close Aug. 30, 2024. Submit your nominations here: https://lnkd.in/e9xvgM5b

Read the June 2024 SAME Real TiME: https://ow.ly/cHVH50Sr65I Real TiME is a monthly e-newsletter featuring updates and information from across the Society, including member features, interviews, registration reminders, upcoming events, continuing education opportunities, articles, videos, and more. Keep up to date with all things SAME each month in Real TiME. Read the latest newsletter for information about our Summer Camps season, the upcoming Post Leaders Workshop, and much more!