ASHE Chesapeake Section FAQ's

What professional requirements are needed to join?
What are the costs of membership?
What are the benefits of membership?
What disciplines within the highway industry are welcome?
What is the meeting format?
Is there a charge for the technical session?
What are the advantages of participating in technical sessions?
What are some of ASHE goals for the upcoming year?
How do I join?

What professional requirements are needed to join?

ASHE members include engineers and technicians who work in the highway and bridge construction industry. Most ASHE members work for consultants, contractors, government and vendors.

What are the costs of membership?

Costs are very reasonable at $25 initiation fee and $25 annual dues.

What are the benefits of membership?

· Reduced Meeting Costs

· Professional & Technical Growth

· Quarterly Newsletter from ASHE National

· Regular Newsletter from ASHE Chesapeake (planned)

· Discounts at ASHE Sponsored Events

· Networking Opportunities

What disciplines in the highway industry are welcome?

All are welcome and we will focus meeting themes around each of the following:

Highways Pavement & Drainage

Bridges Highway Planning

                       Construction
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What is the meeting format?
Meetings are held at the Engineering Society of Baltimore, located near SHA headquarters and Washington Monument.   All meeting notices are sent by e-mail.
Technical Sessions begin at 3pm and end at 5 pm.
Social Hour at 5 pm and Dinner at 6 pm.
        Guest Speaker (non-technical) at 7 pm.
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Is there a charge for the technical session?
We ask for a 5$ donation. (We’d like you to stay for dinner.)
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What are the advantages to participating in technical sessions?
Many employers pay for participation at meetings, based on the technical development benefit of Tech Sessions.
Depending on the situation, sessions may count for Continuing Education Credit.
ASHE provides a Certificate of Attendance upon request.
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What are some ASHE goals for the upcoming year?
Expand through the Contractor Workforce.
Expand through the Government Workforce (Design and Construction).
Become involved in Community through Volunteering & Charitable Contribution.
Support transfer of technology and information.
Have a good time.
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How do I join?
Fill out the attached application & mail to ASHE P.O. Box - it will be signed by an officer and forwarded to ASHE National.
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