Hartford Professionals Chapter A non-profit volunteer humanitarian organization March 20, 2008.

Hartford Professionals Chapter

A non-profit volunteer A non-profit volunteer humanitarianhumanitarian organization organization

March 20, 2008

VisionEWB-USA’s outward vision is of a world where all people have access to adequate sanitation, safe drinking water, and the resources to meet their other self-identified engineering and economic development needs.

MissionEWB-USA partners with developing communities to improve their quality of life through implementation of environmentally and economically sustainable engineering projects, while developing internationally responsible engineering students.

Engineers Without Borders

A Little History• Founder: Dr. Bernard Amadei

Professor of Civil Engineering University of Colorado, Boulder

• 1st project: – April, 2000 – San Pablo, Belize, a Mayan village of 250 people.– Designed and installed a water delivery system from river to

village.

• Outcome: – May, 2001– Project completed for $14,000 total– Civil engineers and students helped a developing community

create a sustainable solution.– Children could attend school rather then haul water– EWB-USA was founded

• Over 9,000 student and professional members • Over 200 chapters• 170 projects in 41 different countries

Global Involvement(statistics Q1 2007)

• Water Supply – 39%• Energy – 20%• Sanitation and Water Treatment –

13%• Agriculture – 13%• Structures and Construction – 10%• Bridge/Road – 5%

Improving Quality of Life

EWB Hartford Professionals Chapter

• Founded in November 2006 by four United Technologies Corporation engineers, 1 architect and 1 nurse

• Currently ~ 20 active members and ~ 18 associates• Backgrounds vary and include:

– Civil & environmental engineers & scientists– Mechanical engineers, several registered Professional

Engineers– Health professionals and EMTs– Several people with MBAs and project management experience

• Many members with international volunteer, travel & work experience– Nepal, Haiti, Poland, China

EWB-HPC’s Vision

• Our interpretation of EWB-USA’s vision is:– To help disadvantaged communities locally, nationally and

internationally meet their basic needs through projects. – To have the Professional Members be a technical resource for

students of all levels. – To collect and provide research on sustainable technologies to

create internationally responsible engineers. – To maintain a presence in the local community through service.

• How are we achieving that vision?– By completing local, national and international engineering

projects– By providing support to local CT educational initiatives, such as the

Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program (CPEP) and local science fairs

– By providing regular support to Hartford Habitat for Humanity– By reaching out to other areas of our nation and to other chapters

to assist where needed– By supporting local college chapters of EWB– By providing technical presentations to our members at monthly

meetings

What We’ve Been Up To Locally

• Our first Hartford Habitat for Humanity Day in June, 2007• A second Habitat day was held in September, 2007• Next Habitat day is scheduled for June 21, 2008

What We’ve Been Up To Nationally

Trip to New Orleans to provide cleanup on the Algiers Masonic Lodge, July 07 - Gutted the 2nd floor of this historic building to prepare for renovations - Provided additional cleanup work on the site as well

And Just a Little More!

While in New Orleans, we picked up a project at Samuel J. Green Charter School to help out the New Orleans, LA EWB Chapter

In 2007 we completed the design of a Rainwater catchment system

In 2008 we will:•Perform water quality testing•Install a water purification system•Design a solar water heating system•Modify roof for cleaner water collection

Going International!Abheypur Village, India

• In January, 2008, EWB-HPC began a partnership with the University of Harford student EWB chapter to work on projects in Abheypur Village, India.

• Application submitted to EWB-USA. Approval expected in April, 2008.

• Implementation trip planned for late summer 2008, will:– Supply drinking water to a section of the

village without access to clean water.– Rehabilitate three existing wells.– Make improvements to University of

Hartford's previous project, a solar powered water supply.

– Perform assessments for future projects.

Previous University of Hartford Project

Learn more about the University of Hartford Student chapter at:

http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/cee/ewb

In January, 2008 UoH worked with the villagers in Abheypur to provide a sustainable and dependable water source for a girls primary school.•Drilled a well•Installed 1200 W of solar power•Constructed a concrete foundation•Installed four 500 gallon tanks

EWB-HPC Projects in 2008

EWB-HPCProfessional Chapter

Solar waterheating system

Samuel J. Green Charter School

NOLA

HabitatFor

Humanity

CPEP Day(Judging)

CT InventionConvention(Judging)

ProfessionalProject

Abheypur, Kenyawith U of H Project

High school mentoringCollege mentoring

UniversityOf Hartford

design coursementoring

Local

CCSUmentoring

Upper AlbanyMain St. Hartford

Project withCCSU

National

International

EWB-HPC Activities in 2008• February, 2008:

– Presentation from University of Hartford students on India project– Professional chapter international project definition rework complete

• March, 2008:– International Project paperwork complete; planning begins– North-end of Hartford kickoff with CCSU

• April, 2008:– 2nd annual tag sale fundraiser April 26th

• May, 2008: – CPEP Day– CT Invention Convention• June, 2008:– 1st Habitat day June 21st

• August, 2008:– Sophomore design class mentoring at Univ. of Hartford begins– Abheypur, India implementation trip

• Fall, 2008:– 2nd annual EWB-HPC wine tasting fundraiser– 2nd annual Kleinfelder golf tournament to benefit EWB-HPC

How Can You Help?• Attend our meetings!• Become an EWB-USA member, associate yourself with the Hartford chapter

– Complete on-line application from www.ewb-usa.org

• Donate money or resources; become a corporate sponsor– Donations are tax deductible; EWB-USA is a 501(c)(3)– Advertising/fundraising (host a fundraiser, donate posters, brochures, etc.)– Airline tickets, tools, supplies, etc.– Professional expertise (engineering, medical, health, advertising, accounting, fund

raising, etc...)

• Host EWB hands-on workshops (i.e., wind power or solar power expertise)• Suggest local projects

– We’d like to be more visible in the Hartford area and help locally – if you know of a community who needs engineering/architectural/facility help, tell them about us!

• Attend our fundraisers:– April 26: EWB tag sale - donations & shoppers welcome– Fall 2008: Kleinfelder 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit EWB-HPC– Fall 2008: EWB-HPC 2nd Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction

Questions?Thank you…

Please contact our officers at any time:

Elizabeth Mitchell: [email protected]

Rick Harvey: [email protected]

Jordana Bey: [email protected]

Beth Matonak: [email protected]

Visit our website:

http://www.ewb-hpc.org/

http://www.ewb-usa.org/