About the
Florida Engineering Society (FES)

FES... Offers an Engineer's
Voice in the Legislature

• Well Established, Effective Lobbying Team
• Well Informed Political Action Committee
• Aggressive Candidate Support Program
• Input into Shaping State Legislation/Policies
• Professional Engineers' Legislative Days

FES... Gets Results
Promotes and Protects the Profession

• Defense of the Professional Engineers Registration Law (Chapter 471.F.S.)
• Retention of the Quality-based Selection Process for Design Professionals (CCNA)
• Stopped Other Professions From Authorizing Themselves to Perform Engineering Services
• Repealed joint and several liability
• Lowered the time period that a lawsuit can be filed regarding the design, planning or construction of an improvement to real property from 15 years to 10 years
• Raised the state per diem for government engineers

FES... Supports the 11-Member
Florida Board of Professional Engineers

• Provides Technical Input
• Investigates Ethical Issues
• Implements Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements

FES... Assists in Developing Workable Regulations

• Gives Input and Guidance During Draft Stages
  • Serves on Technical Advisory Committees
  • Educates and Influences During Rule Promulgation
  • Participates in Workshops and Hearings

• Closely Tracks Legislation and Informs Members

• Screens All Bills for Impact on Engineering Profession
• Testifies at Legislative Hearings on Key Engineering Issues
• Provides Educational Seminars with State Agencies Informing Engineers About Upcoming Changes

FES... Helps Individuals to Excel

• Opportunities to Join State Committees
• Specialized Fax Alerts
• Minuteman Alerts Calling for Action
• Professional Development Seminars
• Political Education
• Networking/Job Opportunities
• Recognition of Achievements/Awards

FES... Focuses on the Real World

FES... Offers Hands-On Support Statewide

• Full-time Staff Workers
  • Dedicated to Getting Questions Answered Quickly
  • Constantly Tracking the Latest in P.E. Issues
  • Bridging the Gap Between All Professional Disciplines

• Internet Friendly, With our Own Home Page

• E-mail Address: fes@fleng.org
• Promoting Two-way Communications
• Job Listings
• Research Links to Important, Current Information

FES... Committees Offer Something for Everyone

• Business Practices
• Environment
• Society Policies
• MATHCOUNTS/
  Project CREATE
• Construction Codes and Issues
• Education

FES... Involvement Brings Major Benefits

• Leadership Development
• Contacts/Networking
• Political Awareness
• Regulatory Representation
• Recognition
• Professional Affiliation
• Information
• Opportunity to Serve

FES... 4,500 Members Focused on Professionalism

20 Local Chapters Bring Commitment to:

• Local Community
• Networking
• Students
• Continuing Education
• Individual Development

Your Local Chapter Offers Opportunities...

• Networking With Local Engineers
• Current Topics of Local Interest and Importance to Community Leaders
• Fellowship
• Monthly Meetings, Annual Golf Tournament
• Public Service Through MATHCOUNTS
• Influence Future Engineers
• Career Day, Student Chapter
• Public Relations at Community Events

We are Strong, and Your Membership
Makes Us Stronger

• Our Strength Comes From Our Members
• Together, We Are Making a Difference
• Individually, You Have Opportunities to Excel
• FES Draws on Individual Excellence to create a WINNING TEAM