And we're off!

SHPE Sacramento is off to a running start!

First, for our schedule of events for the next couple of months. We’ve got a LOT going on right now, our officers are in constant communication by our google group or conference calls to bring these events together. We could use as much support and participation as possible – so spread the word!

Schedule of events

High School Career Day in Arbuckle Fri, Sept 18

• Organized by VP, Delia Aguirre. 2 professionals and 1 student attending so far.

BBQ at Land Park Sat, Sept 19

• Don’t miss out on our annual kick-off BBQ at Land Park, located in the picnic area off of Land Park Drive
• Students, professionals, friends, and family welcome for Carne Asada lunch, volleyball, and socializing.
• BBQ will be from 11:00 to 2:00

SHPE at the Raiders Game Sun, Sept 27

• A special fundraiser for SHPE programs organized by Diana Gomez (past national president of SHPE), SF and Sac Professional Chapters. $14 of every ticket sold goes towards the Professional Chapter scholarship programs for students pursuing degrees in math, science, and engineering. See our website http://www.sacramento-shpe.org for more details and how to purchase tickets!
  
• Tailgate preceding the game at 11:00 – purchase tickets the day of the game.

Wine Tasting – Big Crush Sat, Oct 3

• A shuttle will be taking us to the Amador County Big Crush Event. Over 30 wineries participate and offer food, games, and of course wine tasting.
• Cost is $30 for the event ticket and $15 for transportation to the event (1-hour east of Sac, in the town of Plymouth)

General Meeting Wed, Oct 7

• Something very special is being planned for our first general meeting of the term. Stay tuned!

Noche de Ciencias Fri, Oct 9

• Organized by Sac State Chapter – more details will be posted to the website.

MEP Day-in-the-Life @ Sac State Thurs, Oct 8

• Mario and Davina will be presenting at this event to MEP students

Bomba Blast Resume workshop Sat, Oct 17

• 3rd Annual Resume workshop for student members attending the SHPE Conference
• Held at UC Davis, Haring Bldg Room 1227 from 9am-12pm
• We are currently looking for a presenter – if you have anyone in mind, please contact us!

SHPE Conference Oct 29-Nov 1

• Washington, D.C.
• So far SHPE Sac Professional E-board members will be in attendance
• Professional Track information available on the SHPE Conference website: http://neptune.shpe.org/shpe2009/professional-members

Thanks for your interest in our events. We hope to see you at an upcoming event soon!