Notes from the Editor
Dear Readers,
Fall is officially here, ushering in those lovely warm hues, PSLs, and the anticipation of holidays coming up in the next couple of months. August was an eventful, Space-themed month for the Savannah Coastal Empire chapter of SWE. Some of the highlights for August were: a special Space themed edition of the newsletter, the official launch of the Vine & Verse book club, and a fun IDEAS lab activity for children. We've also had some bittersweet moments of bidding farewell to Sashi Babu (Outreach Chair) and Yohanna White (Technical Writer), who were an integral part of our core team - they will be sorely missed and we all wish them the best for their future endeavors.
This month, we have plenty of activities lined up as well as volunteering opportunities. We have a fun contest for you to name our newsletter, the Mighty Eighth Air Force museum is hosting it's annual Girls in Aviation Day event, and we have our very first in-person Book club meeting!
We're gearing up for our 10th annual Girls Engineer It Day event, and we're going to have our first volunteer meet soon. In a couple of weeks, we also have our Executive Council meeting; we welcome you to attend it if you are interested in getting involved or, even if you're curious about what we do at SWE!
Cheers,
Preeti Menon
FEATURED
Name the Newsletter Contest!
We need your help finding a great name for our monthly newsletter!
Eligibility : Open to everyone
Entry Fee : No Entry Fee
Deadline : October 3rd, 2021
Prizes for the Winning entry : Some cool SWE Swag , a featured spot on the next edition of the newsletter (swoon, all that fame!!)* and, of course, major bragging rights!
* This is contingent upon you or your guardian (if you are a minor), consenting to publish your name and/or image on the newsletter
Details and registration form provided in the link below!
Events & Activities
Girls in Aviation Day
Girls Engineer It Day Organizational Meeting
We're planning on having an in-person event for those interested in volunteering at our 10th annual Girls Engineer It Day which is our largest event of the year.
Please sign up as a volunteer so that you'll get a meeting invite.
Date & Time : Monday, September 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Venue : TBD : Please register to receive an invite with the venue
SWE Executive Council Meeting
Save the date for our next Executive Council meeting. This EC meeting is our first with our new president and officers! The agenda will cover the Girls Engineer It Day Year 10 celebrations and other upcoming events and activities.
Who : Open to anyone who's interested in finding about what we're planning this year, would like to join one of our committees, or considering Chair positions.
Date & Time : Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Venue : TBD . Please send us an email at sceswe@swe.org to receive an invite with the venue
The Vine & Verse Book Club
The Professional Development Chair and Co-chairs cordially invites you to join our Vine & Verse book club.
"Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person"
By Shonda Rhimes.
Date : Thursday, Sept 30th 2021
Time : 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Please RSVP at the link below if you are interested in participating in the book club starting in September.
Volunteer Opportunities
Girls Engineer It Day Volunteering
SWE Savannah Coastal Empire is preparing to host its 10th annual Girls Engineer it Day which is our largest annual event.
We need your help to make our 10th anniversary year a success!
Volunteers are needed to help with the planning and organization beginning this month and going through the event. The GEID page on our website lists all the available volunteering opportunities.
Please fill out the volunteer form on our website to register, or if you have any questions regarding GEID.
August Recap ...
Join us in welcoming our newest committee member : Erin Gillooly!
My name is Erin Gillooly, and I am a Customer Support Manufacturing Engineer at Gulfstream Aerospace. I recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, during which I completed 3 co-op rotations with Gulfstream. I am currently working on my graduate degree in Space Systems Engineering through Johns Hopkins University. My passions are all things space and theme parks!
I joined SWE to help be a part of, and create a future of STEAM professionals and leaders. As a new member of the Outreach Team, I cannot wait to be a part of a community of all ages, learning and growing together!
August IDEAS Lab Recap
The August IDEAS Lab organized by the Outreach team on the 28th of August, was a great success!
View the pictures and videos of the event !
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We're Seeking a Treasurer!
If you have been on the fence about helping to support SWE, then now is your opportunity to consider a leadership position. We are in need of a new Treasurer. Spandana Chava has been our treasurer for many years, and she truly has been a TREASURE to our team. She is ready to train someone to take over her role. Although she needs to focus on her family right now, she is willing to support her replacement, as needed during the transition.
If you would like to talk directly with her about the role, please contact her through the Exec Website. If you'd like more info about specific duties, you can find them here: Section Executive Council Roles - Savannah Coastal Empire (sceswe.org)
Send us an email: sceswe@swe.org and we would be happy to have you on board!
The fiscal year financial report is due July 31st. This is perfect timing for Spandana to teach someone the steps. It doesn't take more than an hour or so to complete, because her process is very streamlined!
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