2. THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HIGHWAY ENGINEERS (ASHE) WHAT ARE WE?

3. ASHE is an Organization Designed for Everyone Involved in the Highway Industry – DOTs, Contractors, Suppliers, Consultants

4. We Are a Grass Roots Organization

5. Sections Located Nationwide With Over 5,000 Members

6. Drawing Our Strength From Our Local Section

7. : To Provide Leadership and Innovation to the Highway Industry Ensuring Mobility for the Future. Our Vision: To Provide Leadership and Innovation to the Highway Industry Ensuring Mobility for the Future.

8. To Provide a Forum for Members and Partners of the Highway Industry That Supports Education, Innovation, and Fellowship; Promoting a Safe and Efficient Highway System for Mobility Now and in the Future. n Our Mission:

9. Our Values n People: We value and respect people from all areas of the highway industry. We value and respect people from all areas of the highway industry. n Quality and Innovation: We encourage quality and innovation in highways by providing education and participating in technology transfer. We encourage quality and innovation in highways by providing education and participating in technology transfer. n Integrity: We conduct ourselves responsibly and honestly n Fellowship: We value the opportunity to interact with our members and partners.

10. Who Can Belong?

11. n EVERYONE involved in the highway industry is qualified to join

12. Degree or PE License NOT REQUIRED for membership

13. MEMBERS INCLUDE:  Federal, State and Local DOT Staff  Public Works Staff  Contractors  Consultants  Vendors and Suppliers  Engineering Students

14. ANNUAL DUES Are Very Reasonable

15. Locally Based Meetings:  Opportunities to network with a broad spectrum of highway professionals  Respected speakers on noteworthy highway topics

16. Quarterly Newsletter “The SCANNER” Technical ArticlesTechnical Articles National and Section NewsNational and Section News

17. NATIONAL WEBSITE Visit us at: www.highwayengineers.org

18. National Conference n Held Annually n Technical, Networking and Social Opportunities n Locations Vary

19. All New Members Receive a Lapel Pin and a Certificate of Membership

20. n Most importantly ASHE provides the most broad- based, inclusive organization for people involved in the highway and transportation industry.

21. Broad Based….. Because our members are involved in all areas of the highway industry: PlanningDesigning ConstructingSupplying InspectingManaging OwningOperating Maintaining

22. Inclusive: n Because our membership is not restricted to P.E’s, but includes all people who provide the support for our highway system.

23. This Provides Opportunities For: n Technical Growth n Business Networking n Broadening your understanding of all phases of the highway industry n Fellowship

24. How To Start A Section? It’s Easy…. How To Start A Section? It’s Easy….

25. Step 1: n Identify a core group of 5-10 with interest in highways and/or ASHE How to Start a Section:

26. Step 2: n Set up a complimentary luncheon meeting – someone from the National Board will attend and discuss the benefits…

27. Step 3: n Contact all potential members and get them to complete application – minimum of 35 persons needed (100 preferred) How to Start a Section:

28. Step 4: n Identify first years officers and board members n Draft constitution and by laws. How to Start a Section:

29. Step 5: n Hold charter meeting – The national president will swear in officers and present the Charter Certificate and a Section Banner How to Start a Section:

30. Guidance Is Provided in the Section Operating Manual That We Provide n How to Start a Section:

31. Our New Sections committee will provide additional guidance and advice How to Start a Section:

32. So What Are You Waiting For?

33. Help Start A Section of ASHE In Your Community!

34. You Will Find It….. n Affordable n Grassroots oriented n Focused on issues that affect people in the highway industry

35. An Opportunity to Improve Networking and Fellowship Among the Highway Industry in Your Area ---- Are You Ready to Start?

36. Contact us at:www.highwayengineers.org