Keep those calendars marked! The 2021 Annual Conference is on schedule for September 16-17, 2021. The plan is have a live program at the Columbus Airport Marriott. SEAoO was able to renegotiate the contract with the Marriott.
But, we are looking into Plan B through Plan ? pending progression of COVID, vaccine availability and distribution, and Boards of Health recommendations.
We will remain nimble pending recommended health protocols for meetings. Watch this section for updates.
A final decision whether or not to go live will be made by June, 2021 based on CDC, Departments of Health, NCSEA recommendations and efficacy of vaccine rollout. We are also looking into the possibility of a hybrid event. In no case will SEAoO put our membership, speakers, organizers or vendors at risk.
All speakers and topics have been finalized. WIND! WOOD! CONCRETE! ETHICS! and so much more! It is a blockbuster line up:
- Speedcore Coupled Composite Plate Shear Wall System- Ron Klemencic, Magnusson, Klemencic Associates.
- Structural Stability During Construction- Matt Pavelchek, Walter P. Moore
- 8 Tips to Avoid the Traps of Unethical Behavior- Barry Arnold, Arwen Engineers
- Frequently Misunderstood Wind- Emily Guglielmo, Martin Martin Inc
- ACI 301- 20 Specifications for Concrete, Michelle Wilson, PCA
- Welding Topic- Duane Miller, Lincoln Electric
- ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete- Greg Zeisler, ACI
- Emergency Response- Engineering Reconnaissance in Puerto Rico after Hurricanes Irma and Maria- Daniel Pradel, OSU
- Wood Topic- Anthony Harvey, Woodworks
- Ohio Building Code and Licensure Updates- Julie Cromwell, Julie Cromwell & Associates
We realize many of our members rely on the conference to accrue PDHs. In order to plan accordingly for PDH accumulation, SEAoO provides continuing education and learning opportunities in separate emails and newsletters. Several webinars have taken place; more are on the way.
The Conference and Education Committees compile the list of presentations, either as webinars or on-demand learning. Annual Conference vendors have been contacted for topics. The presentations will comply with AIA regarding format, learning objectives and continuing education. If there are topics of interest you know of or would like to add to the list, please contact:
Education Chairman Antonio Verne E: [email protected]
Annual Conference Co-Chairmen Frank Monastra E: [email protected] or Aimee Pergalsky E: [email protected]
Thank you and keep it safe out there people!
Best wishes to you and yours for a happy healthy April! Spring is here!
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