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Pawsox Event

RISEP once again participated in the ASCE Pawsox Event! The Pawsox events in the past have been a great opportunity to enjoy a PawSox game and to network with other organizations! This year's event was held on August 8, 2008 and was again held in the Green Barbecue Tent. Game time was 7:05 p.m., with the tent opening two hours prior at 5:05 p.m.

Due to the generosity of our sponsors; the ticket price was just $12 this year, which included the ticket into the game and the barbecue tent food: Grilled Chicken, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Cole Slaw, Potato Chips, Lemonade, and an Ice Cream Sandwich. The raw cost per person would be approximately $24.

Summer Event

This year’s Summer Event took place at the Providence Piers on Thursday, August 7^th at 5pm. The event started off with a cocktail reception with a cheese and cracker table. This was followed by a boat tour of the bay with guest speaker, Dr. Connelly, who provided information on the history of the bay and what the future holds. Following the tour was dinner, which consisted of a variety of salads, corn on the cob, baked beans, barbeque chicken, swordfish kabobs, burgers and hot dogs. To end the night in style for all those with a sweet tooth there was ice cream with chocolate sauce. And, of course, during the event there was a cash bar.

Thanks to our Sponsors!

Gold

Rhode Island Analytical

http://www.rianalytical.com/pages/cfHome.cfm

Resource Options

http://www.resourceoptions.com/

Silver

Alpha Analytical

http://alphaanalytical.com/

Bronze

Marshall Environmental Group

http://www.marshallenv.com/

Aerotek

http://www.aerotek.com/

RISEP’s March Networking Event – Thursday March 20th, 2008

After the great success of last years wine tasting networking event, RISEP decided to organize a beer tasting networking event!

We met on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Union Station in Providence, RI for a great networking event. In addition to networking we had the chance to sample the variety of beers brewed by Union Station (http://www.johnharvards.com/brews.htm) and enjoy a sampling of delicious appetizers. The event started at 6:00 pm and included the opportunity to tour the brewery and learn about the brewing process. Also the event coincided with the first round of the 2008 NCAA Basketball Tournament so we were able to watch some of the games with the RISEP membership!

RHODE ISLAND SOCIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS and guests enjoyed fellowship and networking at our annual Winter Bash, Thursday, January 17, 2008, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. This year's Winter Bash took place at DeWolf Tavern in Bristol, RI (http://www.dewolftavern.com). The food was scrumptious and everyone appeared to enjoy the occasion.

Environmental Management System (EMS) Seminar

The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation sponsored a 4-hour seminar for local businesses and municipalities on the benefits and process of implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS). The seminar was free and was held at the Radisson Airport Hotel on September 14, 2007 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

During the seminar the purpose and objectives of an EMS were reviewed and discussed as well as the many advantages of implementing an EMS, and outlining a practical strategy for developing and implementing an EMS that focuses on achieving meaningful results. Attendees learned how an EMS can help improve:

· management of environmental risk;

· compliance with state and federal environmental regulations;

· environmental communications and record keeping; and

· relationships with regulatory agencies and other stakeholder groups.

This seminar was for organizations that are either considering an EMS or have decided to implement an EMS and were seeking ideas for an implementation strategy. Individuals with environmental management responsibilities as well as senior level managers are encouraged to, and did attend.

RISEP's 2007 Summer Clambake

This Summer’s Clambake was held at The Community Boating Center in Providence, RI from 6:00-8:30pm. Members and guest were treated to sailing tours on Narragansett Bay and a delicious New England style clambake! With the beautiful surroundings and fine company we feasted on lobster, sirloin, chicken, steak tips, or swordfish, New England clam chowder, steamers and mussels, potatoes, corn on the cob and watermelon! No one left hungry!

RISEP hosts a cocktail party and wine tasting!

RISEP hosted a cocktail party and wine tasting at 3 Steeple Street Bistro and Bar in Providence, RI from 5:30 to 9:00 pm on Thursday June 14. We enjoyed a fabulous night featuring wines from the Iberian Peninsula. As usual, it was a great opportunity to network with other environmental professionals including non-RISEP members who were interested in our organization.

NACSETAC 2007 Annual Meeting & Short Course

The North Atlantic Chapter of the Society of Chemistry & Toxicology (NACSETAC) held its 2007 Annual Meeting & Short Course on June 13-15, 2007 at the lovely Roger Williams University campus overlooking the water in Bristol, Rhode Island. On Wednesday, June 13th, a short course, Sediment Toxicity Testing: Methods to Achieve Strong Data Sets and Interpret Results, was conducted, featuring a hands-on component. The 2007 Annual Meeting on Thursday and Friday included sessions on current trends in benthic community evaluations on contaminated sites, contaminated sediment assessment, contaminants of emerging and continuing concern, weight of evidence approaches, natural resource damage assessment, metal speciation and bioavailability, as well as other topics in environmental toxicology and chemistry. A truly interesting and informative gathering.

WTS Rhode Island Director's Reception

WTS-Rhode Island hosted a reception for Jerome Williams, the newly appointed Director of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation on Monday, April 2, 2007 at the Federal Reserve from 5:30 - 8:00 PM. An introduction was made by Lucy Garliauskas, Rhode Island Division Administrator Federal Highway Administration.

Please click here to see the attached flyer for more information.

Fifth Annual RISEP Career Night

RISEP held a successful Fifth Annual Career Night on February 15, 2007 in Warwick, RI. Speakers included representatives of U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Rhode Island Department of Health, West Warwick Fire Department, National Weather Service, Clean Water Action, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Pare Corporation. Another scheduled presenter, Risk Management, Inc., could not attend because of adverse weather conditions but kindly has provided their presentation, "Health and Environmental Risk Assessment", in digital format.

Winter Bash - Thursday, January 11, 2007, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m

This years Winter Bash was an outstanding success. The dinner at the private room, upstairs at the DeWolfe Tavern on Thames Street in Bristol was outstanding, service was exemplary, and we were all warmed on the chilly night by the companionship and the toasty fire. Our Guest Speaker, Dr. Michael Sullivan, Director of RIDEM, gave us his take on the year past as well as where he wants to see the Department head this year. He was a good sport as usual and answered all questions from the membership and other guests. A great time was had by all!

RISEP's Environmental Career Night - Tuesday, February 21, 2006
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This years Career Night was a great success, thanks to Dan Lanier! Environmental professionals of various backgrounds spoke about their careers and topics listed below:

Environmental, Health, and Safety Services
Hazardous Waste Consulting Services
Environmental Geology
Environmental Career Recommendations
Sales of Environmental Services
Environmental Laboratory Services

Winter Bash - Thursday, January 26, 2006, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m

This year's winter bash took place at Mario's Paragon in East Greenwich. It was a great opportunity to network with other environmental professionals! There were scrumptious appetizers, delicious dinner choices, and tasty desserts.

RISEP's Environmental Professionals Career Night - Wednesday, February 9, 2005

This year's Environmental Professionals Career Night was a huge success, thanks to Dan Lanier! During the event the following topics where discussed.

§ Environmental Career Options, by Suzanne Courtemanche, LSP from Pine River Environmental Consulting

§ Water Supply / Stormwater Management, by Pare Engineering Corporation

§ Non-Government Organizations, by Sheila Dormody, Director of Environment Council of RI / Clean Water

§ Engineering / Consulting, byMichael Geisser, PE, RLS, LSP from Alliance Environmental Group

§ Computer Modeling and Its Use in Environmental Consulting ,byNicole Whittier, Chemical Engineer from Applied Science Associates

§ Water Resources Consulting, by Marie Evans Esten, President ofLoon Environmental

§ Sales of Environmental Services, by Peter Marshall, President of Marshall Environmental

RISEP's Holiday Party - Thursday January 13, 2005

This year's holiday party was a great success! We were able to escape from the cold and head to Spain's restaurant in Cranston, RI.

There was scrumptious appetizers, delicious sit down dinner, and yummy desserts! There will also be a cash bar.

RISEP Summer Clam Bake - Thursday, September 9, 2004

The summer event for 2004 was a clambake at the Atlantic Beach Club in Newport. The food was fabulous and so was the view! The wind might not have wanted to die down, but inside was great.

To see photos taken by our resident photographer Matt Hackman click here.

If you still have to pay for this event online click here.

Monday, March 1st, 2004 5:30pm - 8:30pm

College Environmental Professionals Career Night took place on Monday March 1st at the Radisson Airport Hotel in Warwick. Thanks to all the speakers from: Laboratory, Legal, Regulatory/DEM, Regulatory/EPA, Engineering, Construction, Planning/NEPA, Water Quality Modeling, and Industry. Students walked away with better understanding of the different opportunities available in the environmental industry.

Thursday, February 12th, 2004 5:30pm - 9:00pm

RISEP's' Winter Bash took place at Spain Restaurant in Cranston. It was a great opportunity to network with other environmental professionals and enjoy a break from the cold and a jaunt to the Mediterranean.

Thanks to ESS Laboratories and Marshall Environmental for their sponsorship!

Thursday October 9th, 2003, 5:30pm to 9pm

The Summer Outing took place on Thursday, October 9th on the second floor of Tricia's Tropical Grill in Jamestown. The event was a terrific success with more than 40 members and guest attending! Fun was had by all with delicious food and great company.

Tuesday, February 25, 2003 5:30pm to 8:30pm

College Environmental Professionals Career Night took place Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at the Airport Radisson on Post Rd. in Warwick, RI from 5:30 to 8:30pm. There was speakers from: Laboratory, Legal, Regulatory/DEM, Regulatory/EPA, Engineering, Construction, Planning/NEPA, and Industry. There was a great turnout of college student that are interested in an environmental professional career.

Thursday, January 16, 2003 5:30pm to 9:00pm

RISEP's annual holiday party was Thursday evening, January 16th 5:30pm - 9:00pm. The event took place at Roger Williams Park Museum. There was a Planetarium show, hors d'oeuvres and dinner buffet.

Click here for more pictures from the holiday party.

Tuesday, November 12, 2002

There was a public meeting regarding: Amendments to Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 9, "Air Pollution Control Permits" and Regulation No. 22, "Air Toxics". at 9 a.m. in Room 390 at DEM Headquarters, 235 Promenade Street in Providence. For more information contact Barbara Morin at 401- 222-4700, ext. 7012. http://www.state.ri.us/dem/programs/benviron/air/pnot23ex.htm

Thursday, November 7, 2002

EBC and event co-sponsor, The Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals (RISEP) where at the Bella Vista Restaurant overlooking WaterPlace park for hors d'oeuvres and libation. There was the best view of the WaterFire event from a private function room with patio.

WATERFIRE, Barnaby Evans' award winning fire sculpture installation on the three rivers in downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence's renaissance. WaterFire centers on a series of 100 bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown Providence. The string of fires illuminates nearly two-thirds of a mile of urban public spaces and parks, and residents and visitors gather to stroll along the river while listening to a memorable and eclectic selection of classical and world music that serves as a melodic accompaniment to the normal sounds of urban life. The fires are tended from sunset to past midnight by black-clad performers in boats who pass quietly before the flames.

Click here for more pictures from the WATERFIRE meeting.

Wednesday, October 16, 2002

The RI Chapter of the Environmental Business Council (EBC) had a breakfast meeting "The Evolving Role of the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager in 2002-2003" on Wednesday, October 16, 2002. The Rhode Island Association of Environmental Managers (RIAEM) co-hosted the event.

Thursday, September 12, 2002 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals' Summer Outing at the East Greenwich Yacht Club. It was a great opportunity to network with other environmental professionals while enjoying lovely East Greenwich harbor.

Tuesday, September 17, 2002

Part of joint RIDEM / RISEP training, "Site Remediation 101" was Tuesday, June 11 at the Airport Radisson, Warwick. This day-long training session provided information on RIDEM regulations, policies and expectations for site remediatioin projects in this state. RIDEM is looking to improve the quality and uniformity of submissions by consultants so that review by RIDEM staff can be expedited. This will serve as a refresher for senior staff and a primer for entry level personnel (and new graduates).

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2002 5:30PM - 8:30PM

RISEP COCKTAIL PARTY EMPIRE RESTAURANT
A marvelous selection of the finest hors d'oeuvres and several pasta stations will be offered with a cash bar.
This is a fantastic opportunity to sample one of Providence's outstanding restaurants which features Food &Wine Magazine's award-winning chef, Eric Moshier.

Wednesday, November 7, 2001

JOSH SECUNDA, SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COUNSEL CO-LEAD FOR THE COLLEGE-UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, REGION I TOPIC: ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Monday, October 22, 2001

RI-CWRP Kick-off event in Providence