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SEATTLE SECTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, September 13th, 2012
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Section Treasurer Spoke at SAVE International Meeting
Our Section Treasurer, Eric Morrison, CCC EVP,
was the guest speaker
at the May 9th meeting of the Cascadia Chapter of SAVE International, a
premier professional association specializing in value engineering.
Eric talked about the mission, certifications, and other
resources offered by AACE International and the AACE Seattle Section.
$1,500 Scholarship Awarded to Mr. Christian McCuen
The AACE - Seattle Section is very pleased to announce that Mr.
Christian McCuen, a junior in construction management at the University
of Washington in Seattle, has been awarded a $1,500 joint scholarship
from AACE International and the Seattle Section. In Christian's
own words:
"I have always liked construction and have wanted
to have a long career in the industry. Heavy/Civil Construction has
sparked my interest ever since I was young. Dirt, diesel, and heavy
equipment run through my veins. None of my family have worked
construction or gone to a university, but I aim to change that.
 I
graduated from a small private school in Kirkland, WA, where my
graduating class was 10 people. I then did two years in a
leadership/character building school based out of my church. After that,
I chose to pursue my bachelor's degree in construction management from
my favorite school, the University of Washington. So far, I have no debt
and am continuing to work while going to school in order to pay my
tuition and graduate with no school debt. I currently work for Granite
Construction on the SR 520 Expansion Project in Bellevue. I am also an
employee at Christ Church Kirkland, working as a janitor in charge of
building maintenance and security.
In short, my life is very full
right now, but I am doing EXACTLY what I have wanted to do: pursue a
career in construction. I aim to have an impact in the industry and
possibly own my own company one day. I am excited to see where my career
goes in the next 5-10 years after I graduate and I look forward to doing
my part to help bring the American economy back on its feet."
Christian was introduced at our May 10th meeting. Please
join us in congratulating him on this award!
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