Chapter Meetings & Events

Meeting announcements are issued monthly. To be added to our email list, please send an email to Secretary Alex Hirsch (ahirsch at trccompanies.com).

Chapter meetings, field trips and other events are listed on the calendar below.

RSVP to our Chapter meetings via this website.

If you’d like to present a geoscience-related topic to our chapter, contact our Vice Chair  Luke Ducey (luke.ducey at wsp.com) or Chair Matt Masterson (mmasterson at kaskaskiaeng.com) to schedule a presentation date!

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Thursday July 6, 2023 4:00 PM

Join us on Thursday, July 6, at 4:00 pm for our free Summer Social event at The Armory STL. This is a joint venture with ASCE GI St. Louis Chapter.

The Armory is located at 3660 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63110. Parking, located on the east side of the building, is free. We will meet and hang out to the right of the big screen TV; snacks and appetizers will be provided! RSVP by Friday, June 30, to attend.

This is a great networking opportunity for students and young professionals! And for good conversation between students, professionals, and academics. A big thank you to ASCE GI St. Louis Chapter for co-hosting with us!

RSVP deadline is past

Posted by Emy Ludwig on June 26, 2023

Wednesday September 13, 2023 5:30 PM CDT
 

On Wednesday, September 13, at 5:30 pm David Forseth will present a Redevelopment Case Study discussing how a standard due diligence project quickly turned into a HUD-required Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup Program project overseen by the MDNR. The case study will provide a brief background on the project and the initial due diligence required and then discuss how the project developed into a multi-agency environmental assessment and remediation project where communication and attention to small details was very important.

The meeting will be held at Schlafly Bankside, located at 920 South Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri. Parking is available along Main Street, in the public parking lot across Boone’s Lick Road to the south, and in the large public parking lots across the Katy Trail to the southeast. RSVP by September 8th, 2023 to attend.

The cost to attend is $5 for members, $10 for students, and $20 for non-members.

Please give a big thank you to Terracon for sponsoring September’s Chapter Meeting!

RSVP deadline is past

Posted by Emy Ludwig on September 5, 2023

Wednesday October 18, 2023 5:30 PM CDT
 

Sarah Kalika, AEG Vice President, will speak to the St. Louis Chapter on her Presidential Tour. Her talk will be titled “What’s in that Soil?”

Cost for attendance will be $15 for members, $20 for non-members, and $5 for students and those between jobs.

This meeting will be hosted at the Terracon office at 11600 Lilburn Park Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146. Dinner will be provided.

RSVP deadline is past

Posted by Emy Ludwig on October 12, 2023

Tuesday November 7, 2023 5:30 PM CST
 

Tuesday 11/7: Vince Cronin, the Jahns Lecturer, will give a talk titled “How can engineering geology help society meet the challenge of a changing climate?”. Vince Cronin’s career spans over the professional and academic sectors of geosciences and includes, but is not limited to, serving various roles in GSA’s Environmental and Engineering Geology Division, is an emeritus professor of geoscience at Baylor University, and editor of the 11th through the 13th editions of the AGI/NAGT Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology (Pearson). Follow the link here to learn more about Cronin’s impressive and diverse range of geoscience work.

The meeting will be held at the Geotechnology office at 11816 Lackland Road Ste 150, St. Louis, MO 63146. Dinner will be provided. RSVP by November 6th, 2023, to attend.

The cost to attend is $15 for members, $5 for students, and $20 for non-members.

Please give a big thank you to Terracon for sponsoring Fall 2023 Chapter Meetings!

RSVP deadline is past

Posted by Emy Ludwig on October 30, 2023

Thursday January 11, 2024 4:30 PM CST
 

Join us on Thursday, January 11th, at 4:30 pm for our free Winter Social event at The Armory STL. This is a joint venture with ASCE GI St. Louis Chapter.

The Armory is located at 3660 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63110. Free parking is located on the east side of the building. We will meet to the right of the big screen TV; snacks and appetizers will be provided! RSVP by Friday, January 5th, to attend.

We are excited to reconvene under one (MASSIVE) roof whilst having some food, drink and playing games together!

A big thank you to ASCE GI St. Louis Chapter co-hosting with us!

RSVP deadline is past

Posted by Emy Ludwig on December 7, 2023

Wednesday March 27, 2024 5:30 PM CDT
 

Anna Saindon, P.E., R.G., Ph.D. will discuss the Remediation and Restoration of an 11-Acre Industrial Site to Residential Use on the Hill in St. Louis.

The meeting will be held at the UES (Geotechnology) office located at 11816 Lackland Road, Suite 150, St. Louis, MO 63146. Enter via the employee doors in the large glass window on the back of the building. Dinner will be provided. RSVP on this website by March 25, 2023, to attend. Doors open at 5:30 and the meeting will get started at 6:00.

The cost to attend is $15 for members, $5 for students, and $20 for non-members.

RSVP deadline is past

Posted by Emy Ludwig on March 13, 2024

Thursday May 2, 2024 5:30 PM CDT
 

On Thursday, May 2, at 5:30 pm, Cynthia Delaney Palomares, P.G., P.E., a retired Texas A&M TEEX Adjunct Instructor with over 30 years of experience as both an Engineering Geologist and Environmental Engineer, will discuss “How Climate Change Impacts Infrastructure.” The presentation will discuss examples of extreme weather events that impact infrastructure and potential mitigation.

The meeting will be held at Terracon at 11600 Lilburn Park Road St. Louis, MO 63146. Dinner will be provided.

RSVP here using the Chrome browser by Monday April 29 to attend.

The cost to attend is $15 for members, $5 for students, and $20 for non-members.

A big thank you to Terracon for sponsoring this meeting!

RSVP deadline is past

Posted by Emy Ludwig on April 22, 2024

Wednesday June 19, 2024 3:00 PM CDT to 7:00 PM CDT
 

Duane’s family wanted us to pass information along to everyone about his Celebration of Life, which will be held on Wednesday, June 19 between 3pm and 7pm at Spazio Westport – Comfort Inn Westport Event Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The event will be held within the “Wildwood View space” at the facility. A map link to this facility is here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VAws3ugabaohHbMc6

Duane’s family has invited everyone to attend. We anticipate several family, friends and colleagues of Duane’s will be present. If you’re able to attend, please come share stories/memories and celebrate the life of our dear friend and colleague, Duane Kreuger.

Duane Kreuger passed away unexpectedly while on a fishing trip in Minnesota on May 26, 2024 at the age of 54.  Duane was the current President of the AEG Foundation and a Past President of AEG, among other titles. He most recently was employed at UES (formerly Geotechnology) in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Throughout his 29 years of membership in AEG, Duane remained an active volunteer – contributing to many operational committees.  He was honored with the Piteau Young Member Award in 2004, Floyd T. Johnston Service Award in 2016, served as President of AEG in 2010, and was President of the AEG Foundation in 2023-2024.

Anna Saindon is collecting photographs and stories and writing a memorial article for Duane for the AEG News. If you have photographs or stories you’d like to contribute to the article, please send them to asaindon at teamues.com by the end of June.

Memorial donations may be made in Duane’s name to the AEG Foundation, to any fund. Please include Duane’s name when donating as matching funds are anticipated.

Posted by Emy Ludwig on June 12, 2024

Wednesday July 31, 2024 10:00 AM CDT
 
Nicholson-Menard Events
 
  Because there are no mulligans in construction….
Join us for a Menard-Nicholson Seminar, which features a series of concise presentations designed to spark discussion and foster learning about ground-breaking ideas in geotechnical engineering. Network with other industry professionals in the St. Louis area while earning 5 PDH credits at this engaging educational seminar. 

As leaders in ground improvement, foundations, and soil technologies, Menard and Nicholson provide an array of value-engineered, design-build solutions to owners and engineers.

Whether you’re a General Contractor, Architect, Developer/Owner, or a Geotechnical, Structural or Civil Engineer, the topics and local case studies presented at this seminar demonstrates how these innovative techniques can be beneficial options on your projects.    

What We Have Tee-Ed Up…  

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
 
REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
10:00 am – 10:30 am

SEMINAR RUN TIME
10:30 am – 4:00 pm — LUNCH IS 12:15 PM

GOLF/COCKTAILS/FOOD/NETWORKING
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 

No-cost admission
Your complimentary registration includes light breakfast, lunch, post-event network gathering with food, drinks and golf!

Sign Up Here!   

Topgolf Chesterfield
16851 N Outer 40 Rd.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Phone: (636) 898-8004
   
The Course…  

The room is set up in a classroom style format that is comfortable for note taking. Check out the topics that will be covered and the bios of our featured presenters!    

10:00 am to 10:30 am – Continental Breakfast and Registration

10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Why do we need Ground Improvement and Deep Foundations?
Your Industry and Our Projects: Regional case studies highlighting Buildings, Transportation, Industrial and Other Sectors
Keeping Standards High: Quality Control
Innovation and CreativityOperational Best Practices:  What Does A Successful Project Look Like?- Pairing your Project with its Best Solution: Breakdown of CMC rigid inclusions, Stone Columns, Anchors, Micropiles, Augercast Piles, Soil Mixing, Dynamic Compaction, Grouting and Wick Drains —————————————————————————————–
12:15 pm to 12:45 pm Lunch

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Cocktail Reception, Networking, Golf (for those who’d like to take some swings)      
Your Caddies…  

Brian Barkauskas, P.E: Brian is the Vice President of Business Development for Nicholson Construction.  


Ryan Cummings: Ryan is the Midwest Business Development Manager for Nicholson Construction.

 
Dan Thome, P.E.: Dan is the Senior Vice President of the Central Region for Nicholson Construction.

 
Tyler Wilson: Tyler is the Area Manager of Nicholson Construction’s St. Louis Region.  


Aaron Evans: Aaron is the Preconstruction Manager for Nicholson Construction’s Midwest Region.

 
Alex Potter-Weight, P.E.: Alex is a Regional Sales Manager for Menard based out of the Chicago
office.


Jason Griffin, P.G.:Jason is a Senior Vice President for Menard.

 
Steven Nowak, P.G.: Steven is a Menard Regional Sales Engineer based out of the Chicago office.  
Posted by Emy Ludwig on July 25, 2024

Tuesday August 6, 2024 4:00 PM CDT
 

Hi Folks!

!!This event has been moved to Tuesday, August 6!!

Please update your RSVP if you are unable to attend. Thank you! 😊

AEG and Geo-Institure (GI) will have a summer social at Urban Chestnut (4465 Manchester Ave, STL) on Tuesday, August 6 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Come sip on biers and mampfen (munch) on pomme frites while connecting with fellow professionals and students in our industry. Please RSVP by Thursday, August 1. If you have any questions please email Luke Ducey (luke.ducey at wsp.com). We hope to see you there!!

Note: Replace ” at ” with “@” in the above email address to use.

Posted by Emy Ludwig on July 25, 2024