The current President-Elect, Mac McWilliams, P.E., announced that he is willing and able to serve as President for the upcoming year and in accordance with the Dallas Branch Bylaws (Amended March 5, 1997) he is automatically the incoming President. The installation of officers will be conducted at the annual meeting of the Dallas Branch in July.

Habitat for Humanity Day
Members and volunteers from the Community Outreach & Exhibits Committee and the Younger Member Committee as well as other Branch Members joined hands to participate in the construction of a house as part of the Habitat for Humanity program on May 8, 1999. The house is located in a Habitat community of houses in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas. Sophia Illiadou, P.E., President, Fernando Villarreal, E.I.T. and Kim Limberg, P.E., Outreach & Exhibits Committee Cochairpersons, and Lissa Whitehead, E.I.T., Younger Member Committee Chair were joined by Jeremy and Melody Adams, Darren Bryant, Sean Carraway, Armando Escamillia (UTA), Jose Garcia, Chris Lam, Daniel Limberg, Carlos Negron and Ron Peron. The group made arrangements and planning for this event, provided refreshments and volunteered valuable time. The group completed the roof frame for the house as the eventual homeowner, Ms. Sharon Epps, cheered them on throughout a warm day. The group paused for a group picture and dedication of another house that was completed by the Dallas Bar Association. Everyone expressed a great sense of accomplishment. The Board appreciates everyone's effort and hopes to attract more volunteers for the next event. See a photo album of this event at the bottom of this Newsletter.

A Civil Engineer's Story
During the past two Branch involvement days with the Habitat for Humanity, a Habitat staff volunteer directed, motivated and effectively and energetically assisted the ASCE volunteers. This staff member, Debbie Willhelm, is a civil engineer who after years of helping Dallas by designing highways as a TxDOT engineer decided to volunteer her talent and energy in various ways including the Habitat for Humanity in the past year. Debbie expresses a great sense of purpose and satisfaction in this endeavor and is a valuable example of what civil engineers can contribute to their community. .She will be recognized in one of the upcoming meetings.

Winning Interviews Seminar
ASCE Continuing Education will conduct a seminar titled "Winning the Short-List Interview" in Dallas June 17-18, 1999 at Sheraton Brookhollow. The seminar is designed to examine the interview process from early identification of project opportunities through development, rehearsal and delivery of a successful presentation. To register, please contact Lynn Leckrone at 1-800-548-2723 ext. 6253 or visit the ASCE National Website at    www.asce.org or click here to go the seminar's page.

Meeting Before the Meeting
Many Branch Members meet prior to the regular Monthly Meetings to socialize and network. A group of Members with many years of experience and much wisdom can usually be seen around a table. They are civil engineers who have contributed to the building of Dallas. Their expertise is varied. There are Fellows, and Honorary Life Members as well as principals and chief engineers of major firms and government agencies. They have significant stories to tell. Some of their stories will be told in the future as part of the Newsletter or the Website articles. Meanwhile, stop by their table and gain some knowledge and wisdom.

Trinity River Clean-up
A major volunteer clean-up day for the Trinity River was held on May 15, 1999 at various outposts along the river . The clean-up organizers were able to attract attention to the on-going need for clean-up and public education on the potential of the river corridor. See the Trinity River Corridor Project Website, or  the Dallas Morning News article on the efforts before as well as after the clean-up for more information.

CE in Government Award
ASCE is seeking nominations for outstanding civil engineers who work for governmental agencies. For information, please contact George Williams, P.E. at (210) 675-7712 or CJNP39B@prodigy.com.