By Ed Twiss, P.E., M.ASCE

On December 2nd the Mohawk-Hudson Section sponsored our annual Toys for Tots event. Our section collected a substantial amount of toys that were presented to the Marines. I would like to thank all who were able to attend the event and those that could not make it the event who found someone that was attending and donated a toy.

As many of you already know theASCE Upstate New York Student Conference will be held locally again this spring on April 8th and 9th. This competition brings together ASCE student chapters to compete in events such as the steel bridge competition and the concrete canoe. The student chapters of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Hudson Valley Community College are co-sponsoring the event this year. Please support the chapters and cheer them on during the competition and show your support by attending the events.

All current members should have received their renewal application in the mail. Renewals can also be done on-line at ASCE Membership. This link also allows you to update your membership information such as mailing or e-mail address. You can also refer a college at Refer Colleagues. You can refer up to five colleagues by sending them a computer generated e-mail notification that details the benefits of joining ASCE. When renewing your membership please support the Mohawk-Hudson section by choosing to pay your section dues. Dues remain at $15 and they go a long way to support our local efforts.

The Mohawk-Hudson Section continues to have monthly Board Meetings. Information on these meetings can be found in the newsletter and on the website. All are invited to attend these meetings. We look forward to seeing new and enthusiastic faces who would like to be more involved in the section’s activities. If you have any comments on our planned events, or would like to get more involved, please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .