IEEE Nebraska Section Event

Stories from the Nebraska Board
of Engineers and Architects

Speaker: Melinda E. Pearson, AIA. Melinda Pearson is the new Executive Director of the Nebraska Board of Architects and Engineers. (She replaced Charles Nelson who retired.) She has moved into this role after 10 years experience as a board member. Ms Pearson also ran her own architectural firm for 20 years while being on the board.

Event Date: Tuesday, January 24th, 2006

Meeting Location: Caniglia's Venice Inn - 6920 Pacific St, Omaha, NE

Sign in & Happy Hour: 5:00 P.M.

Dinner Served: 5:30 P.M.

Presentation & Questions: 6:15 P.M.

Meal Price and Selections:

• $18 - Club Steak
• $18 - Veal Parmesan
• $18 - Chicken Breast Over Rice

IEEE Student meals are half-price ($9)

Sponsor: Open

Topic Overview: Ms. Pearson will speak on the work of the board, the laws, and, of course, the all-important continuing educational credits. Her presentation will include many anecdotal stories covering her years on the board prior to becoming the executive director. These stories will focus the odd and interesting actions by professionals that have that have drawn board attention. Some time will be devoted to reviewing how the continuing education program is working, the evaluation of the credits, and the effect the program has had on engineering in Nebraska. Part of the presentation will be a 7-minute video.

This presentation is worth One (1) Professional Development Unit. Indicate your need for a PDH certificate during sign in at the meeting.

Place your reservations by no later than noon, Monday, January 23rd. Please use the following form to sign up for this event. It is important that you fill out all of the fields in order to process your reservation properly. Please submit a separate form for each guest. If you are unable to use the form to make your reservation, please use the alternate contact information at the bottom of the page.