The Engineering Service Chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Public Health Service, along with leaders from other federal agencies, will present their FY07 budget and programs on March 17 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va. The event is open to all SAME Members, but seating is limited. For information and to register go to www.same.org/calendar.

The SAME Academy of Fellows (AOF) will present the 11th Annual Golden Eagle Awards at a gala dinner at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va., on March 18. The awards are bestowed on two individuals: one, a SAME Fellow selected for exemplary contributions to the engineering profession; the other a non-member selected for a career of service to the nation in the area of national security.

The AOF also will present the prestigious Mentoring Award at this event.

The Golden Eagle Awards dinner will attract a host of federal government VIPs in the Defense Department and each of the uniformed services. Tables of 10 are open for sponsorship. Each sponsorship earns reservations for six people; VIPs will be designated to the remaining four seats. Table sponsors are encouraged to bring a Young Member.

Dinner tickets may be purchased at www.same.org. For more information contact Stephen Shepard at sshepard@same.org.

SAME has launched a campaign to raise funds to create a Gallery of Military Engineer Leaders that will include museum-style displays to showcase our leaders. The campaign also will fund the needed restoration of the façades and windows on the front exterior of the building. The Century House Fund has a goal of $300,000 to cover the planned scope of work. The Century House Fund is a short-term campaign through May 2006, which will culminate with the presentation of a check at the SAME Joint Engineer Education and Training Conferernce & Expo in New Orleans, La. For more information, or to donate to this worthwhile cause, go to www.same.org/CenturyHouse.

Start the New Year with an attainable goal—to recruit a colleague, a student or young professional to SAME. Recruiting a new member to SAME helps ensure the continued growth of our Society and broadens our reach. And, membership in SAME provides you the education, training and networkingopportunities to advance your career. In addition, top recruiters receive national recognition and an award. So, start recruiting today! For more information go to www.same.org/awards or call the SAME Membership Department at 703-549-3800 ext. 121.

Effective Jan. 1, 2006, SAME membership dues were changed as follows:

• Membership dues for individuals working within the public sector were decreased to $50.
• Membership dues for individuals working within the private sector were increased to $75.

This change does not affect the price of Sustaining Member dues.

The revised dues structure is part of SAME’s overall effort to encourage more public sector participation within the organization and to maintain a balanced budget at SAME HQ.