Committees

SAME Sacrament Post is run by an all volunteer work force with a focus on bringing high quality programs for our members, serving our community and supporting our deployed troops. Serving in a volunteer position with the Sacramento Post is a very rewarding experience. If you are interested in getting involved in the Sacramento Post affairs, I encourage you to explore joining one of our committees by contacting the individual who is currently serving as the Committee Chair. Sacramento Post Committees and Programs include:

Ambassador Program:

Ambassadors are the primary member liaisons and are focused to enhance membership retention and membership growth by increasing member satisfaction and involvement and by providing connections, awareness and information. The Ambassador Program is limited to 6 participants. Ambassadors play a vital role in member retention, recruitment and communication. Each Ambassador is committed to ensure that member needs, questions and concerns are communicated to the Membership Chair who in turn will communicate these concerns to the SAME Sacramento Post Board of Directors.
Ambassador Program Chair
Dr. Vida G. Wright, P.E., F. SAME (Veridico Group, Inc.)
Phone: (916) 865-4170
E-mail: vida.wright@veridicogroup.com

Awards and Recognitions:

The awards and recognition committee is responsible for timely preparation and processing of recommendations for various awards available from the Society for Post members. These awards are designed to recognize individual members and sustaining member firms who have demonstrated consistent dedication and commitment to promoting SAME's mission.
Awards and Recognitions Committee Chairs
Ms. Cherrie Danoff (FP Construction)
Phone: (916) 622-1023
E-mail: cherrie@fpconstructioninc.com
 Babette Neal (Sanders & Associates Geostructural Engineering (SAGE))
(916) 729-8050
bneal@sandersgeo.com

Charitable Works:

This committee has a mission to align the Post with organizations or activities that efficiently support causes similar to those considered by the Sacramento Post throughout the greater Sacramento community. The committee is charged to support such local organizations with money, donated labor, publicity and other forms of support. The committee has an annual budget approved by the Board of Directors.
Charitable Works Chair
Ms. Sharol Moore (Wildlands, Inc.)
Phone: (916) 435-3555
E-mail: smoore@wildlandsinc.com

Communications:

The communication committee is responsible for maintaining strong communication ties between the Sacramento Post Board of Directors and its membership. The committee emphasis is placed upon establishing and maintaining communication with all Post members via Post web site and e-mail announcements. The committee is also responsible for maintaining an up to date web site for the Post and e-mail distribution list.
Communications Committee Chair
Mr. Steven Herrera, P.E.(HDR)
Phone: (916)817-4964
E-mail: steven.herrera@hdrinc.com

Membership:

The membership committee is responsible for initiating actions as may be advisable to increase Post membership. The committee is also responsible for promotion of sustaining memberships from private sector and governmental agencies in accordance with criteria established by the Society. The committee maintains liaison with all Sustaining Members and their representatives to ensure that they are kept abreast of Post activities and to encourage their active participation in Post sponsored events. The membership committee also actively promotes participation of uniformed services and public sector employees in the SAME organization. For more information, click here.
Membership Committee Chair
Dr. Vida G. Wright, P.E., F. SAME(Veridico)
Phone: (916) 865-4170
E-mail: vida.wright@veridicogroup.com

2008 Math Counts Competition
SAME Sacramento Post Presentation

Programs:

The program committee is responsible to consider, plan and prepare programs for Post meetings and activities. The committee selects programs that are of high quality and of such nature as to promote professional development for our membership. The committee is responsible to schedule and arrange details of all events sponsored by the Sacramento Post with thoughtful consideration given to variety, interest and timely appeal to the engineering and construction community.
Programs Committee Chair
Mr. Mike Conrad, P.E., F. SAME (Sapper West, Inc.)
Phone: (916) 642-1200
E-mail: mconrad@sapperwest.com

Readiness:

The readiness committee is responsible to develop processes, so the Post membership can be called upon to mobilize quickly and effectively in assisting the local community and our nation in times of natural and man-made disasters. The committee evaluates and offers specialized training to those members who have an interest in volunteering their time and professional skills assisting the community and the nation during such emergencies. For more information, click here.
Readiness Committee Chair
Ms. Cheryl Bly Chester, P.E. (Rosewood Environmental Engineering)
Phone: (916) 721-8557
E-mail: cherylblychester@aol.com

Scholarship:

The scholarship committee is responsible for actively seeking applications from qualified students in high schools (seniors), junior colleges, and 4-year colleges for scholarship awards. The committee establishes guidelines for scholarship awards, including the number of awards and the dollar amounts for each category, and evaluates applicants based on these guidelines. The committee then makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for the award recipients. The committee has an annual budget approved by Board of Directors. For more information, click here.
Scholarship Committee Chair
Mr. Guy J. Graening, PE, PMP (Brown and Caldwell)
Phone: (916) 853-5385
E-mail: ggraening@brwncald.com

Young Member Affairs:

The young member affairs committee is responsible for promoting and developing Post activities which are of interest to the younger members and encouraging the participation of young members in Post activities. This committee sponsors the Annual Young Members Forum at UC Davis.
Young Member Affairs Committee Chair
Lt. Brett Bailey (Travis AFB)
Phone: (707) 424-0870
E-mail: Brett.Bailey-02@travis.af.mil

Welcoming:

The welcoming committee is responsible for greeting Post members at all scheduled Post functions including regular luncheon meetings and special events. The committee is also responsible for the collection of member payments for these activities as well as obtaining door prizes or other special purchases as may be required.
Welcoming Committee Chair
Dr. Vida G. Wright, P.E., F. SAME (Veridico Group, Inc.)
Phone: (916) 865-4170
E-mail: vida.wright@veridicogroup.com