As this is my first opportunity to address our SEAOSC membership, I want to first mention how very honored I am to serve as president of this distinguished Association.

At the dinner meeting on June 2, there were numerous past presidents in attendance, many of whom are still participating in the Association’s on-going activities. I believe this is the essence of our strong organization.

This summer our Association’s activities continued with committee meetings, seminars on the Seismic Design Manual and networking at Field Day.

The Seismic Design Manual seminar for Volume I was presented on June 12^th under the auspices of the SEAOC board of directors and again on Aug, 7^th by SEAOSC. Our SEAOSC members John Shipp, Saif Hussain, Richard Phillips and Henry Huang not only presented this information at the seminars but also participated in preparing Volume II. Another presentation is scheduled for Thursday morning, September 30^th, at the SEAOC Convention in Santa Barbara. Volume II on wood and masonry is due to be published in late September, and Volume III covering steel and concrete is due around December. As with Volume I, seminars will be presented for each new volume.

The state (SEAOC) seismology committee met on Aug. 14^th to review the commentary for the Blue Book and to discuss the subject of rigid vs. flexible wood diaphragms. At our September 8^th dinner meeting the status of this committee’s work will be presented.

Hopefully by now you are aware of the SEAOSC Web page and list server. There is no charge to be part of these electronic soon-to-be-institutions, and through the list server your thoughts, concerns, and recommendations can be offered to our committees for review.

The 1997 code, which is now in effect, has been prepared based on more updated research and data obtained from building performances during recent earthquakes. However, as expressed by engineers already using this code, design time required for the engineer has increased considerably.

The new code seismic requirements are an attempt to significantly reduce possible losses of life and major building damage for both the interior and exterior. These new requirements are a benefit to the public; however, I believe the structural engineer's clients should be made aware of the benefits, and the additional design time required to provide these benefits.

Besides code activities, our profession needs to increase its public awareness. Two methods to accomplish this are through increased involvement in engineering education at the high school and college levels, and through speaking engagements at different civic organizations. The new technology in slide projection such as data projectors utilizing Powerpoint software can provide a more interesting and entertaining program.

As I close, I want to remind you of the SEAOC 1999 Convention hosted by this Association being held in Santa Barbara on Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 1999. In addition to some outstanding technical papers there will be many social activities for significant others. Further information can be obtained from the seaint.org Web site.

Let us not forget that we are an association with a membership of over 1,600 and for the association/profession to continue to grow we need continuous membership participation.

Sept. 8

Program: World's Tallest Building *

Speaker: Thornton-Tomasetti Representative

Menu: Chicken Mozerella

Location: Luminarias Restaurant, Monterey Park

Time: Social hour: 5:30 p.m.

Dinner: 6:30 p.m.

Program: 8 p.m.

Cost: $22 (Full-time undergraduate students: $10)

*This program was changed at "the last minute" to the Turkey Earthquake by Steve Shekerlian, EQE, who had just returned from Turkey. The World's Tallest Building has been rescheduled for the Nov. 3 dinner meeting.

Nametags for those members who do not have them will be available at the September dinner meeting. Those unable to attend may pick them up at the SEAOSC office but nametags are not available by mail.

SEAOSC welcomes its newest members:

John R. Byerly, Member, self, Bloomington, Calif.

Norman J. Epstein, Member SE, self, Los Angeles

Leo A. Fitzsimon, Member, self, Corona Del Mar

Paul Guthrie, Member, Cannon Associates, San Luis Obispo

Lutz "Yogi" Kunze, Member, Kleinfelder Inc., Culver City

David Neou, Member SE, Hillman, Biddison & Loevenguth, Los Angeles

Antone F. Sayegh, Associate, Dames & Moore, Los Angeles

8 2:30 p. m. Board Meeting Luminarias Restaurant

5:30 p.m. L.A. Dinner Meeting Luminarias Restaurant

29 Deadline for November SEAOSC NEWSletter

30 SEAOC Convention Begins Santa Barbara, Fess Parker Hotel

Seismic Design Manual Seminar Santa Barbara, Fess Parker Hotel

21 3 p.m. Testing Standards Committee SEAOSC Office

27 Noon Deadline for December SEAOSC NEWSletter

SEAOSC members who believe they qualify for exemption from membership dues based on the policy of the Board of Directors should contact the Board in writing via the SEAOSC office. The policy is as folllows: "It shall be the policy of the Board to give recognition to any member who has paid membership dues, other than student category, for 50 consecutive years. At the discretion of the Board, such long-time members, who are not currently Honorary members and who have retired from full-time practice for at least five years, may be exempt from further payment of dues. Dues-exempt members shall receive all the privileges, duties and benefits as a Life Member."

Jim Van Beveren, A SEAOSC member for over 30 years, announces the formation of a new geotechnical consulting firm. Jim and his partner, Jeff Butelo, a certified engineering geologist, will specialize in foundation design, grading, slope stability, deep excavations, landslide stability and fault rupture hazards. Jim is a former present of ASCE's L.A. Section and currently serves on the Board of the Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors Assoc. of Calif. The new firm will be located in Glendale.

Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) recently sent a small team to investigate Mexico's June 15 6.7 earthquake. They report that the most severe damage occurred in the city of Puebla, 60 miles east of Mexico City. Approximately 15 deaths and several hundred injuries were attributed to the earthquake.

The team was composed of Julio Ramirez, professor of engineering at Purdue University; James Miller, a structural engineer with Degenkolb and an expert on historical monuments; and John G. Anderson of the Seismological Lab at the university of Nevada/Reno. They are preparing a report for the upcoming EERI Newsletter on the structural damage, which was concentrated in unreinforced masonry (adobe) houses and historical monuments (primarily churches). The report will also deal with strong motion data, geotechnical impacts, societal impacts and emergency response.

Invited speakers include California's Lt. Governor (Chairman of the Governor's Infrastructure Task Force), Orange County's Chief Executive Officer, Orange County's Business Council Chairman, The Irvine Company Exec. V.P. representing the Calif. Business Roundtable, the Am. Soc. Of Civil Engineers' Zone IV VP, the Engineering News Record Editor-In-Chief and Lebenthal & Co.'s Chairman.

For further information, call Jayne Hess at 949-824-4757.

Design and configure, do your best.

Use calculator, AutoCad and other machines,

You'll have satisfaction in your quest,

And, within margins, a dream of scenes,

Mind/heart's visions to be, are expressed.

God has given to you imagination and vision,

Not to rely on programs or engines of search.

A practical concept is yours in decision,

How best to arrive, smoothly, without lurch,

At the plan, best of all, without revision.

The Checker, however, may not have your ability,

He's new to the world, just out of school.

Know of naught but the Code, not it's utility.

And battle you must, to save your jewel.

K.B. Leung and Associates Inc. of Alta Loma has an opening for a structural engineer. Minimum P.E. license required. Must be familiar with the California Building Code. Fax resume to 909-944-7983.

Robert Englekirk Engineers Inc. seeks creative, self-motivated design engineers with good team communications skills. M.S. degree in structures and design classes in concrete, steel and seismic systems preferred. Entry level and five+ years experience. Tony Ghodsi, Robert Englekirk Inc., 3621 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 125, Santa Ana, CA 92704. Fax: 714-557-5530.

KNA Consulting Engineers, Inc., Laguna Hills, seeks motivated, goal-oriented project engineer with minimum of one year architectural and/or engineering experience in building design. Excellent communication, computer and technical skills required. Submit resume with cover letter to 23382 Mill Creek Dr., Ste. 220, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 or Fax: 949-462-3201.

Saiful/Bouquet Inc. seeks entry-level structural engineers for major new design and seismic retrofit projects. Position requires B.S.C.E., coursework in structural and seismic analysis, and concrete and steel design of buildings. Good communications skills and strong practical training preferred. Fax resume to 626-304-2676.

Saiful/Bouquet Inc. seeks structural project engineer or project manager with over seven years experience for major new design and seismic retrofit projects. Emphasis is on strong practical background in Type I construction, ability to communicate well with clients, field experience, analytical skills. Fax resume to 626-304-2676.

For Sale: Hewlett Packard DesignJet 600 Plotter. Excellent condition, very reliable. Model C2847A with extra memory (20 MB). Plotter software compatible with Windows 95 included. 24-inch roll capability. Must see to appreciate. $1,700 or best offer. Contact Sandy at Specialty Steel between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 714-379-3790.

Taylor & Gaines Structural Engineers seeks California P.E. with three to five years in wood, steel and concrete. Written communication skills, teamwork skills and computer proficiency required. Send resume to 320 N. Halstead St., Ste. 200, Pasadena, CA 91107. Fax: 626-351-5319. Attention: Ed Gharibans. No calls please.

Santa Barbara structural engineering firm seeks project engineer for structural design of buildings in all construction materials. Firm designing schools, hospitals and commercial buildings. Minimum of three years experience with California C.E. registration required. Send resume to Ehlen & Spiess Inc., 1119 Garden St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 or fax 805-564-8865.

David C. Weiss Structural Engineer & Associates seeks an engineer with at least a B.S. in civil engineering and a minimum of five years experience in structural design. C.E. license preferred. Must have good verbal and written communication and report writing skills. Please fax resume and salary history to 818-224-3922.

Fast-growing Glendale firm, freeway close to all Southern California, is looking for you. Work in private and public sector. Needs structural engineers at all levels. Flexible working hours allow you to cut your driving time. Opportunity to grow. Modern working environment. Grossman & Speer Associates. Fax resume: 818-507-1556.

The Allen Company, an Orange County structural engineering firm, seeks structural design engineer. Two to three years of structural design and detailing experience in steel, concrete, masonry and wood construction. Perform building inspections. P.E. license preferred. Fax: 949-363-5848.

The project will consist of five buildings structurally independent of one another. All buildings will be of conventional system except for one which will have a base-isolated support system.

Request for Qualification (RFQ) packages will be available to interested firms on Aug. 16, 1999. The final filing date to submit Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) will be 3 p.m. Thursday Sept. 30, 1999. Interested firms should contact Bill Ott at 916-653-0775 or Fax 916-654-2973 to request RFQ 99-0042.

Note: Individuals and/or firms currently working on or have worked on this project as designers or as peer reviewers will be ineligible to compete for this plan checking contract.

Responsibilities include structural design, field work and report preparation.

Applicant must be registered as a C.E. in California and have excellent communication and writing skills. M.S. degree preferred.

MHP provides a professional working environment with excellent benefits in their South Bay/Long Beach office.

Fax resume with cover letter to 310-542-2077, attention: Personnel. No phone calls please.