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 Dear Branch Member:
It is hard to believe that my tenure as president of the Lower Hudson Valley branch of the ASCE has already come and gone. First and foremost I must thank all the people that supported me during my term as LHV president. Most of all my wife (Beatrice) and my family, for the absentee nights at what seem to be an endless list of events and meetings; the Board of Directors that guide this organization and make it a success; and all the volunteers for the hours of time given, making it possible for the membership to enjoy a wonderful series of educational and social events.
What a great experience this has been serving as your 2007-2008 President. Over the past year I have been told many times “it is so nice of you to do this…” and toward the end “are you counting down the days…” I can honestly say that I was too busy to count down the days, but truly enjoyed the time spent with my fellow members and friends. It has been a very rewarding opportunity to represent the membership and industry we work in. Regardless of the challenges of hosting and putting together a quality program, the branch had a very successful year. We started off with two well attended programs; ‘Highway Speed Tolling on the New York State Thruway” and “A Day in the Life of a Bridge”. Our best attended non-award meeting “The Redevelopment of the World Trade Center”; at Manhattan College (GO JASPERS) which attracted students and members alike. Unfortunately the Holiday Scholarship dinner was postponed a few months! I must give thanks to Bill McCarthy and McLaren Engineers, for successfully hosting the rescheduled event which went off without a hitch. We ended our program at Malcolm Pirnie, a new venue for us, hosting a very successful Public Construction Contracts meeting, thanks to the leadership of Gerry Brady, who also presented a first class program.
Some additional accomplishments of the past year that help to make the ASCE a premier organization are:
- the development of a new web site for enhanced member communication and event registration
- the organizations first scholarship was awarded to the child of a branch member and another scholarship will be presented at the awards dinner
- we were able to save money on e-mail blasts
All of the referenced events and accomplishments could not have been done without the help of a great group of people that volunteered their personal time. It has been a pleasure to work with all of them. They help make our industry enjoyable, educational, and rewarding.
Our industry has been faced with many challenges and blessings over the past year and will continue to face these challenges in many forms. We are the eyes and ears of our companies and clients. As Engineers we need to remember to be part of a positive voice for our industry, both in our communities and in the company we keep.
As my tenure comes to a close, and I say farewell to you as a past president I hope that I have served you well and made a positive impact in this organization. I wish the best of success to the next administration. I know I leave the branch in good hands and good company. Thank you very much,
Sincerely,
 Cesare (Chase) DeRose, Sr. M.ASCE
2007-2008
President - Lower Hudson Valley Branch
ASCE - Met Section
51 Smart Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10704
Phone: (212) 510-2525
Fax: (501) 629-8515
Mobile: (917) 359-0830
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 August 2008 )
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The Lower Hudson Valley Branch is pleased to announce the award of the first LHVB Student Scholarship to Mr. Jesse Volpe of Washingtonville, New York. Jesse is a 2007 graduate of Washingtonville High School and is currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering at SUNY Buffalo. The award was presented on September 12, 2007 by LHVB President Chase DeRose of AECOM/DMJM+Harris to Mr. Raymond Volpe, P.E. of Geotechnical Engineering Options, P.C., on his son’s behalf.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 08 March 2008 )
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The ASCE Lower Hudson Valley Branch unveiled a bronze plaque commemorating the 100th year of service of the Cornell (New Croton) Dam at Croton Gorge Park in Cortlandt, New York on October 9, 2006. This remarkable civil engineering achievement was part of an expansion of the Croton Water Supply System, built in two phases between 1893 and 1906. The last stone was laid on the dam in January 1906. It became the highest dam yet built at its time of construction. The dam remains the largest of cut stone masonry (vs. concrete) construction. It stands 291 feet above its rock foundation, which is 124 feet below the river bed. With its curved, stepped spillway spanned by a recently replaced simple steel arch bridge and situated at the edge of a 97-acre park, it is one of the most beautiful spots of the Lower Hudson Valley area.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 15 March 2008 )
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