PO Box 6248
Edmonds, WA 98026
206-451-7475
Thank you for your support of the Structural Engineers Foundation of Washington! Even while still feeling the effects of a global pandemic, SEFW was able to continue supporting its mission through scholarships, education, research, and outreach. Please enjoy this report of accomplishments made possible by donor support. We look forward to what 2022 has in store!
SCHOLARSHIPS
University Scholarships
June 2021
SEFW continues to provide a majority of the funding for the SEAW Scholarship Awards Program. In 2021, two candidates were awarded $10,000 in total funds. The SEAW program has presented $205,500 to 79 structural engineering students since 1985.
Hank Knight, of Spokane, earned a BSCE from UW and started the MSCE program, also at UW.
Miguel Gonzalez, of Puerto Rico, has a BSCE from University of Puerto Rico and is now working toward a PhD in structural engineering and mechanics at UW.
ACE Mentor Program Partner
June 2021
For the first time, SEFW partnered with the ACE Mentor Program of Washington, funding a $5,000 SEFW scholarship for Newport High School grad Jamie Zimmerman, who is planning to study architectural engineering at Cal Poly.
EDUCATION
Successful Hybrid Forum on
Sports Venue Renovations
November 2021
SEFW hosted its 11th Fall Forum, "Washington Sports Venues, Then & Now: Evolutions in Design," reaching 250+ people (in 7 states and 4 countries!) in a hybrid event streaming and at Town Hall Seattle. Four speakers showcased multiple statewide sports venues that have been renovated and reimagined over the years, including the newly completed Climate Pledge Arena. The lecture can be seen on Vimeo.
OUTREACH
Student Outreach Efforts
February 2021
SEFW supported the ASCE Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition, held virtually in 2021. SEFW continues to support the SEAW Outreach Committee; learn more at their website.
RESEARCH
Special Wind Regions Study
SEFW made a second donation of $12,000+ to fully fund a Special Wind Region study to collect Pacific Northwest wind data. The SEAW Wind Engineering Committee reports that initial results from the study were available in late 2021, and the final report is expected in 2022.
January
2021
OTHER
First Bequest Received
December 2021
SEFW was honored to receive its first bequest donation, a generous gift from the estate of Richal Smith, a local structural engineer and former member of the SEFW Board. Richal passed away in July 2021, a great loss for the local engineering community. SEFW is organizing a plan to disburse the funds as scholarships.
Board of Directors Changes
December 2021
Craig Roberts of CT Engineering will continue to serve as Chair of SEFW and will be joined by Cale Ash of Degenkolb and Melissa Verwest of Knife River as Vice Chairs. Ted Smith will continue as Secretary/Treasurer. Joining the Board in 2022 are Herb Ahten of Verco Decking and Trevor Lunde of GLY Construction. The full Board listing can be viewed on our website.
Craig Roberts
Ted Smith
Cale Ash
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Herb Ahten
Melissa Verwest
Trevor Lunde
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Thank you to the 2021 individual and corporate donors.
Individual donors:
Aaron Pleskac
Angela Gottula
Arne Carson
Arvind Nerurkar
Benjamin Enfield
Bill Maibusch
Charles Pearson
Charlie Griffes & Marty Gordon
Craig Keller
Craig Roberts
Craig Stauffer
David Goodyear
David Landrey
Greg Briggs
Greg Schindler
Gregor Edwards
Hans Saxer
Howard Burton
James Carpenter
Jared Plank
Jill Shuttleworth
John Tawresey
John and Dawn Clark
Joseph Renn
Joy Jacobson
Joyce Lem
Justin Marshall
Karen Smith
Kevin Solberg
Lauren Rech
Marga Rose Hancock
Mark & Linda D'Amato
Matthew Copus
Michael Leonard
Nancy Devine
Patrick Leewens
Peter Barlow
Peter Somers
Peter Hart
Richard Hemmen
Richard Hudson
Robert Anderson
Robert Vincent
Sandra Hyde
Scott Douglas
Shana Kelley
Ted & Barb Smith
Tom Kinsman
Tom Young
Corporate donors:
DCI Engineers
Magnusson Klemencic
Associates
PCS Structural
Solutions
Thornton Tomasetti
Anonymous Family
Foundation
Cairncross &
Hempelmann
Contech Services
CoreBrace
CT Engineering
Degenkolb
Douglas Engineering
GLY Construction
Integrus Architecture
Knife River
KPFF Consulting
Engineers
Lane Powell
Malsam Tsang
Structural
Engineering
Quantum Consulting
Engineers
Armour Unsderfer
Engineering
AssuredPartners
Design Professionals
BTL Engineering
CG Engineering
Coughlin Porter
Lundeen
Dewalt
Dibble Engineers
Hilti
Mayes Terracon
MC Squared
Simpson Strong-tie
Staaleson Engineers
Stoneway Concrete
Swenson Say Faget
Wetherholt &
Associates
Wiss Janney Elstner
Associates, Inc.
ACE Mentor Program
of Washington
American Institute of
Architects, Seattle American Institute of
Architects, Spokane
American Institute of
Steel Construction
ASCE, Seattle Section
ASCE, UW Chapter
Center for
Transportation
Infrastructure
Durability & Life
Extension
Concrete Reinforcing
Steel Institute
HistoryLink
Northwest Concrete
Masonry
Association
Seattle Architecture
Foundation
Seattle University
Department of Civil
& Environmental
Engineering
Washington
Association of
Building Officials
Washington State
University
Department of Civil
& Environmental
Engineering
Urban Land Institute
DONATE TO SEFW
Support SEFW in its mission to promote structural engineering. Give to one of four fund designation categories:
General Fund
Scholarship Fund
Disaster Preparedness and Response Fund
December 2021
The above graphs outline SEFW's breakdown of contributions/income and expenditures for 2021. The Board continues to utilize a separate account, funded 100% by Board donations, to support SEFW-related expenditures not directly related to programs, such as Board retreats or social functions. Individual and corporate donations are used exclusively to support the SEFW mission. Please note, 2021 administrative costs include overhead, fundraising, liability insurance, and one-time fees to redesign the SEFW web site.
