INSI DE THI S ISSUE

1 May Meeting Information

2 J une Meeting Information
3 Upcoming Elections
3 Schedule of Upcoming
Events

May, 2011 -Volume 3 Issue 13
Ri chmond Branch - ASCE
http://www.ascevi rgi ni a.org
Younger Member Chair: Education Outreach Chair: Membership Chair: Communications Chair: Government Relations Chair:
Chris Miller Mark Yanik Chris Ray, P.E. Craig Ponte, P.E. Austin Clark, P.E.
President: President Elect: Vice President: Secretary/Treasurer: Past President:
Amanda Harmon, P.E. Mike Howell Amy Bird Tony Gaynord Paul Hinson, P.E.
GREENING VIRGINIAS CAPITOL


Date: May 24, 2011
Place: Westwood Club
Time: 12:00 Lunch, 12:05 Program
Costs: $20.00
Menu: Option 1 Westwood PLT - Grilled Portabello Mushroom,
Sweet Onions and Avocado with Lettuce, Tomato
and Basil Mayonnaise on Multi Grain Bread
Option 2 Club Sandwich - Roasted Turkey, Cure 81 Ham and
Sharp Cheddar with Smoked Bacon, Lettuce and
Tomato on Multi Grain Bread
Contact Amy Bird to RSVP at abird@dewberry.comor
804-205-3338 by Thursday May 19, 2011
GREENING VIRGINIA'S CAPITOL

The Greening Virginia's Capitol project is a pilot project that incorporates a variety of low-
impact stormwater management techniques on an adjacent to the grounds of the Virginia
State Capitol in Richmond. Practices include permeable brick walkways, rain gardens,
rainwater harvesting, and urban curbside bioretention planters. As a highly visible historic
site, all design features had to meet the Capitol Preservation Master Plan and the City of
Richmond Downtown Master Plan. This project is also a Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES)
Pilot Project.
This presentation will review the various design and construction issues involved with this
project, as well as some of the SITES-specific requirements and objectives.

Our instructor will be Christopher E Sonne, PE, LEED AP.

Chris Sonne is a professional civil engineer and LEED accredited professional. His 25 years
of work experience have included a broad variety of projects, including water,
wastewater, and solid waste facilities; environmental engineering and permitting; and site
design services. He formed Civil & Environmental Services in 2007 to provide low-impact
and sustainable site consulting services, including design, review, inspection, training, and
technical assistance. He is also the Board Chairman of the James River Green Building
Council.

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Date: June 21, 2011
Place: Westwood Club
Time: 12:00 Lunch, 12:15 Program
Costs: $20.00
Menu: Option 1 Westwood PLT - Grilled Portabello Mushroom, Sweet Onions and Avocado with
Lettuce, Tomato and Basil Mayonnaise on Multi Grain Bread
Option 2 Club Sandwich Roasted Turkey, Cure 81 Ham and Sharp Cheddar with Smoked
Bacon. Lettuce and Tomato on Multi-Grain Bread

RSVP to Amy Bird at abird@dewberry.comor
804-205-3338 by Thursday June 16, 2011

SPILLWAY PROTECTION WITH ARTICULATED CONCRETE BLOCKS
Spillway Protection with Articulated Concrete Blocks

Mr. Rissmeyer has closely followed the changes in the state regulations for impounding
structures or dams. He has been involved in numerous dam inspections, flood inundation
studies and rehabilitation design projects on dams. This includes the Royal Lake
Rehabilitation Project which received an ACEC merit award in 2010, and was also featured
in Erosion Control Magazine in June 2010. Mr. Rissmeyer will speak about the engineering
design of this type of project, which included the use of Articulated Concrete Block (ACB)
matting to prevent erosion of the existing grass spillway. The discussion will include the
engineering design, supporting hydraulic engineering calculations, and lessons learned
during both design and construction.

Our presenter will be Donald J. Rissmeyer, P.E.

Don Rissmeyer is Associate-in-Charge for the Richmond Office of A. Morton Thomas and
Associates. He has 20 years of consulting experience on a wide variety of projects, mostly
for public sector clients. He is an alumnus of the University of Virginia and holds
professional engineering licenses in Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland at this time.
Mr. Rissmeyer is also active professionally with ASCE, where he currently serves as the
Virginia Sections Chairman for the Stormwater Technical Committee. He is also a past
president of ASCEs Richmond Branch and Virginia Section, and is currently the President
of the Virginia Floodplain Managers Association.


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Date Speaker Topic Location
May 24
Christopher E Sonne, PE,
LEED AP
GREENING VIRGINIA'S
CAPITOL

Westwood Club
June 21
Donald J. Rissmeyer,
P.E.
Spillway Protection with
Articulated Concrete
Blocks

Westwood Club
TBD -
Flying Squirrels Baseball
Game Outing
The Diamond

There is more great information at
ascevirginia.org

Schedule of Upcoming Richmond Branch Events

Upcoming Elections
Elections for the Board level positions of Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President, and
President Elect will be held in June. Opportunities also exist for committee participation
on the Younger Member Committee, Membership Committee, Education Committee,
Communications Committee, and Government Relations Committee. If you would like
additional information on these officer positions or committee involvement, please contact
Amanda Harmon at Amanda.Harmon@kimley-horn.com.