Wyoming ASCE

Spring 2000 Meeting Minutes

April 28, 2000 University of Wyoming, Laramie

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Sandy Buckstaff at approximately 11:24 a.m. Two officers (Sandy Buckstaff and Tom Corontzos) were present.

II. Old Business

Approval of Minutes

Minutes for the Winter 2000 meeting were approved as submitted. Motion by Dr. Edgar, second by Dr. Foster.

Treasurer's Report

Sandy Buckstaff delivered the Treasurer's report. Copies of the report were delivered to all present. Total assets were reported at $21,872.15 as of February 29, 2000. It was noted that the mutual fund performance was poor during the period. Motion to accept the report by Dr. Edgar, second by Dr. Foster.

III. New Business

Brian Gastrock (Student Chapter President) - Steel Bridge Competition

Brian Gastrock informed the group that the steel bridge designed by the UW Student Chapter was selected to compete in the national competition at Texas A&M on May 20 and 21, 2000. The bridge is a rail bridge and 10 people (9 students and Dr. Edgar) will be traveling to Texas A&M in a passenger van. The bridge will be towed behind the van on a trailer. Dr. Edgar indicated that the UW Engineering department is paying for most of the trip, but food money will be needed. Dr. Edgar asked for $700 for this purpose. Floyd Bishop motioned to grant the $700 and the motion was accepted.

Brian Gastrock also indicated that the concrete canoe placed first in aesthetics at the regional competition. The canoe was designed and built using fiber mesh shot-crete.

Location and Time for Fall Meeting

Sandy Buckstaff proposed that we coordinate the fall meeting with the NSPE meeting in Casper. Dr. Foster commented that there are many engineers in Casper who do not belong to ASCE. Some feel they get more out of NSPE in Casper than ASCE. Sandy Buckstaff proposed that we tentatively schedule the fall meeting for September 15, 2000, depending on the NSPE meeting date and the UW football schedule. The meeting location will be determined at a later date. Motion to accept by Dr. Edgar, second by Dr. Foster.

Student Scholarship

The students were asked to leave the room while the scholarships were discussed. Dr. Edgar indicated that Brian Gastrock was the only student to complete an application for a scholarship. Dr. Edgar suggested granting Mr. Gastrock a scholarship of $700. Floyd Bishop motioned to grant Mr. Gastrock a scholarship of $750. The motion was accepted. The students returned to the meeting and Mr. Gastrock was informed of the $750 scholarship.

Lunch Speakers and Topics

The following presentations were given during lunch:

Sheridan white topping project - Randy Bowmar (TSP2)

Seizmic activity and design considerations - Dr. Edgar

Departmental update - Charles Dolan

IV. Meeting Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.